Yes, ColinsMum, that is what I'm saying. In the 12 years I've known him, my son hasn't to my knowledge ever intentionally hurt someone else physically or emotionally. He cares deeply about injustices and even turned in his best friends in first grade for making fun of a little girl who was crying.

I think you hit it on the head, master of none, with the insight that "he answers the question literally and cannot lie or embellish".

So I can make rules. I can tell him "You are not allowed to use the word suck. You are not allowed to use the word hate." He will abide by those rules. But the next time, he will likely be just as blunt but just use different words.

I don't believe we have any issues with ASD. He has a quick sense of humor, is very popular at school (despite his being blunt), and doesn't have a lot of the other markers.

~Lisa
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