Well jeesh, two thoughts on possible ASD. I am going to have to do more observing and research on ASD and him.

Shutting down to stimuli is a perfect way of putting his behavior. It is interesting though because he was at a local center from 6 months old until coming to me at 18 months. In his most recent class at the center he was one of 13 children. He is now one of 4. And although we are an active group the overall feel and vibe of our room is pretty calm. I wonder if the stimuli of his last classroom allowed him to "disappear" and he is unable to do that now? Mom did say his last teacher said he just sits in the middle of the room with a toy and watches the other kids play.

On the bink - I mentioned it to mom and she said he has been doing the same at home. Cried for his bink the night before even though it was in his crib with him. She said "but last night I didn't go in and put it in his mouth" so I am thinking she usually inserts if for him.

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