Paddy McGuinness’ wife Christine fears 10-month baby daughter might have autism too as she is showing symptoms similar to the twins
PADDY McGuinness' wife Christine fears her 10-month baby daughter might have autism too as she is showing symptoms similar to the twins.
The couple recently revealed their eldest kids have been diagnosed with the condition, and Christine has now admitted it made her look at little Felicity more closely.
Christine, 29, opened up about their twins Penelope and Leo's condition in a touching Instagram post on their fourth birthday.
The couple are also parents to Felicity, who was born last year, and the model has admitted she fears the little girl may also have autism.
She revealed one of the signs that led to her twins being diagnosed was that they both walk on their tip toes, and Christine reveals Felicity does the same.
During an appearance on This Morning today, she said: "I am looking for little things.
"If she does have autism, we'll get her the help she needs.
"She does things like standing on her tippy toes, and she likes dry food. But she is brand new, I don't want to put too much on it."
In an honest interview, Paddy, 43, and Christine, 29, recently opened up about their daily heartbreak seeing their children struggle.
Speaking to the , Paddy said: "Some days, it feels like you’re slowly drowning. It’s like you’re under water desperately swimming up to get oxygen, but never getting there.
"When I hear the word ‘autism’ I just feel so unhappy. I don’t like seeing how it affects my children. It upsets me so much seeing them getting so stressed out and frustrated. Every parent just wants their child to be happy and to protect them.
"I should be the happiest I have ever been with my career, family and friends, but I can honestly say I am never happy in myself now.
"I constantly worry about them. I would give up everything to take this condition away from them."
Christine added: "Every day our heart breaks".
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