lisa35 Report post Posted September 9, 2008 was just sat pondering, I take so much that my son does as not unusual, so wonder what "quirks" do your kids have, here are some of my sons; Will not tuck shirt into trousers-says its "pervey" having his hands down trousers!! will only drink out of one glass (its blue|) so he knows hes only one thats using it- has a germs thing going on! Will not drink from any one elses bottle/glass like a magpie- pocket always full of rubber bands/stones/scrap! used to collect the price rings from clothes hangers in shops... will NOT clean teeth without ww3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sooze2 Report post Posted September 9, 2008 I love this! Mine collects the prices from clothes shops too, and from any clothes I buy. Won't wear long trousers or long sleaved tops or jumpers, would rather be freezing cold. Won't drink out of a cup that a visitor has drunk out of ever again, their germs stay on there for ever it seems even after being washed loads of times. Collects bottle tops. Steals things from the recyling bin at school and hides them in his drawer. Loves being muddy, doesn't notice if there is food all over his face but hates other people's germs or dirt. Hates people coming up to talk to him but is very very popular. One boy he's at school with but says isn't very nice gives him sweets etc to try and make freinds - he was shocked and chuffed when I explained he wanted to be freinds and was trying everything to let him know! Has to read for an hour in the loo before going to bed! Doesn't sit on the loo but puts his feet on the toilet seat and squats like a monkey. Makes great noises that no one else can. Will hold any animal as long as it doesn't have fur Can catch a fly with his hands (never seen that done before!) Hates people touching him but invades everyones space and practically walks under your feet when out Hates noise but is the noisiest person I have ever met. He is opposite man! I call him captain argument. There are loads, I will look forward to thinking of some more I bet there will be some funny ones on here later! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enid Report post Posted September 9, 2008 heres goes! searches through bins to collect "odds and sods" which he keeps in a drawer. will only wear a short sleeved shirt, for school, and it has to be from a particular shop. talks to himself all the time. Does a "dance " before he goes to bed each evening, he calls it the GRUM! who knows why! talks, endlessly, about the soaps as though they are real. Will only use one particular type of cough medicene, have to stock pile it. lots more but out of time. Enid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diane Report post Posted September 9, 2008 This brilliant. Mine always says I love you when he is going out, to bed or just from one room to another. Has two baths a day three if he is really anxious and we are on a water metre. Picks the cat up and says 'now you know the rules'................ gets frustrated when the cat does not. He does this because this is what I sometimes say to him. He collects balls any shape or colour but pink is his favourite. Hates noise but is sooooo noisy himself. Knows all Jeremy Claksons lines and loads of sayings from adverts which he uses very well I have to say to join in conversation with others. Also argues with the T.V. when a commercial is obviously so wrong e.g. the cadbury chocolate add that is for a bar of chocolate with the cream egg filling. It is wrong because it is not egg shape. It is his response that is so funny. Poor kid. On holiday one year there was field of sheep and he named them after all the characters in James bond. He knew which one was which. I could not tell them apart a sheep is a sheep is it not. He has to have the door wide open when he is on the loo or in the bath in fact he has the door open when he is in any room. If we have walked somewhere we have to go back exactly the same way even if there is an alternative route that is quicker or more pleasant. Has to wear exactly the same clothes as his sisters boyfriend. Has not quite got the hang of trousers on hips not past your bum as his usually end up with boxers on full view. Will only wear odd socks! I know there is loads more. I am going to enjoy this thread Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karen A Report post Posted September 9, 2008 Thanks for this thread Lisa. We are in the process of going through the 3DI assessment to attempt to finally conclude whether Ben has AS. I now think I will work through the list of quirks outlined by others instead as many are familiar. Karen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KateBall Report post Posted September 9, 2008 my ds, does talk endlessly about his specialist subject - cars - and fails to appreciate when I'm not fascinated by the different engines of one model compared to another takes his top off when he goes to the loo, smell everything accurate impressions of people - especially his H/T (tottering on her high heels he says) and teachers have his tv up full blast only wear red t shirts keep making me buy new lycra swimming trunks for him dig big holes outside in the garden and especially on the grass verge outside (so we see the postman or granddad fall in when they stop to get out of the car) sleeps with his favourite pants under his pillow repeatedly tell me that I am the worst mother in the world and that he doesn't deserve me but then he won't leave me alone and has to have all his questions answered by me alone and has to accompany me everywhere. doesn't drink out of anyone else cup / eat off a different plate, get his hands dirty or wet, tuck his school shirt in stop wearing his sun cap - no matter what the weather leave the cat alone - when he's in the room with it and we're not we can hear the screams from either or both of them throw anything away - following his lesson at school to "reduce reuse and recycle" that literally means everything. It gets as far as his bed and then we clear it away when he's not around. have a clue just how much I love him and accept every bit of him for who he is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa35 Report post Posted September 9, 2008 [ haha fab brill impersanations-especially Little Britain..im a lady...... tells me he loves me constantly wont wear a coat sits with fleece blanket round him (but bare top half) no labels in clothes has to kiss all animals before he goes to bed(three cats, one dog, one african land snail-----doesnt kiss Speedy! likes to read Daily Mail is OBSESSED by aeroplanes-------on you tube---tv....flight simulator-its is first thing he mentions as soon as eyes open , and last at night!!!!!!!!!!!!ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zosmum Report post Posted September 9, 2008 Lovin this Some of Z's things are: Will not tuck in school shirt (Too unconfortable) Will not take a shower unless told Will not brush teeth without full scale riot Doesn't like being touched but will come for a hug at the most inappropriate times (ie-when I'm real busy or on the loo) Hates loud noises, suden noises but will constantly bang doors Never stops talking about horses, riding etc Can't hear me when it's bed-time but can hear a crisp packet rustle from 100yards She is like a magpie. We put something down, she picks it up (without us seeing) and whatever it is ends up in her room Also hoards like a squirrel The list is endless Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sooze2 Report post Posted September 9, 2008 (edited) PMSL! DS takes all his clothes off when he goes for a poo too - it is against his law to wear clothes while pooing And cars!!!!! don;t get me started ! His head teacher actually told him just before the hols that he liked being scruffy too but "don't tell anyone - after teling him to tuck his shirt in for the millionth time and seeing all the marker pen all over his shirt!! PMSL - looks like he's admitted defeat! Oh, will wash his hands but won't ever use a towel to dry them! Edited September 9, 2008 by Sooze2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warrenpenalver Report post Posted September 9, 2008 Oh dear!! there is so much of me growing up in this thread I notice brushing teeth and riot police seem to go together quite a lot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa35 Report post Posted September 9, 2008 we have had 10, 000000 toothbrushes----electric, baby, sensitive toothpaste, toothpaste you squirt, egg timers, fancy brushes, fruity toothpaste, no taste toothpaste..................................................ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, even one that plays we will rock you ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa35 Report post Posted September 9, 2008 warrenpenalver.help me understand, what will it probly be like for him cleening his teeth,and what can we do? x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warrenpenalver Report post Posted September 10, 2008 I dont know what it is like for him, but for me it is sensory overload on 2 fronts. For me any strong flavoured toothpaste is just too much to deal with on its own, then the mechanical brushing action is too much "touch" sensation especially on the gums. I found strawberry baby tooth paste acceptable and brushing slowly so i got used to the feeling BUT that was only because my parents solution was to use plaque staining tablets and i wasnt allowed to stop brushing teeth until all the pink staining was gone. Sometimes that took me an hour!!!! I still use strawberry toothpaste and can tolerate brushing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suze Report post Posted September 10, 2008 Whenever my son washes his hands he won,t use a towel to dry them, he shakes them , then wipes them down his front He quotes blackadder, tv ads, song lyrics all the time Makes sudden louds noises like coughs, squeals, and a very strange one where he makes a sudden intake of breath Sings all the time Drums and makes percussion noises Wraps himself up in his duvet to sleep, like a suasage roll Obsessed with tractors Obsessed with aircraft and runs outside whenever he hears a aircraft type sound to identify what it is Obsessed with tomato ketchup and uses it on all food Hates to be woken up Tells you when to change gear, how to drive and how fast to go Is in control of tv remote at all times ..................LOTS MORE .................BUT MUST GO NOW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sadie Report post Posted September 10, 2008 reading this thread makes me realise how far we've come over the last few years ... DD has far fewer quirks now than I would have imagined a couple of years ago... mind you those she has retained are mighty noticeable. Primarily my DD is an 'in-animal-ator' - a great mimic. DD can : make camel faces mewl like some hens we heard at our campsite nudge and nip like our pet rabbit sit up like a suracatta suracata ( a meercat for these of you who don't know) knows all the Latin names of her favourite animals... just a continuation and extension of her earlier interests really. (Age 5 she played at headbutting goats with older brother ...and started her first day at school with a marvellous shiner. I got enquiries from the school naturally.) DD also still eats messily..has to be reminded to wipe her chin BUT getting up is no longer a major issue getting washed is no longer an issue getting ready for school is ok still working on getting her to say 'yes' and 'no' rather than 'maybe' or 'Should I?' or 'I'm not sure' ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------(yes)-----------(no)-------- but she did it once (yes) for the first time this holiday and this from a 14 yr old teenager we've certainly missed the want want want stage!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enid Report post Posted September 10, 2008 (edited) [quote have a clue just how much I love him and accept every bit of him for who he is I though this was soo lovely, it brought tears to my eyes. <'> <'> Enid cant get the hang of quoting!!!!! missed most of it off. Edited September 10, 2008 by Enid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikemad Report post Posted September 11, 2008 I wouldnt know were to start with my lads odd quirks tbh theres so many of them!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
