jools Report post Posted December 15, 2014 My 17 yr old son is going through a very bad period with a lot of stress. It is something that is affecting the whole family. As a result he is very isolated. he is at home day in, day out. He is not mixing with his peers. I have noticed that his autistic traits are much more prominent, voice levels much higher, regressing..... is this fairly normal under periods of stress? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mihaela Report post Posted December 15, 2014 Hello Jools, I'm not sure whether it's normal, but I do know that it certainly applies to me under great stress, starting at around 13 then on and off throughout my life. I've never really mixed with my peers. My friends have always been much younger than me (or much older when I was a child). I'd regress to the level of a little child sometimes, and my voice would sound like one, even the way I put words together. I really don't know how common this is in aspies, and I must try and find out more. I'd also stay at home day after day, preferring to pursue my special interests rather than socialising. If I'm not careful I can still easily fall into that habit, even when not under stress. I'm sorry I can't help you more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jools Report post Posted December 15, 2014 Thank you , that is helpful Yes, his voice also changes to that of one younger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
