Yes - we have this child, too. The other day, in a state of total exasperation I sarcastically asked DS8 if we had to negotiate every single thing. He answered with absolute sincerity, "well yes, we have to. That way we know we are getting it right." To be clear - I firmly believe this is a nearly physical need for "rightness," not defiance.

Quick ETA- DS has been assessed and is PG but not found to be ASD or ODD. Just a very, very intense kid.

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