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Would anyone guess Theo is autistic these days? I’ve been disappointed a bit that he’s being written at such a high functioning level that doesn’t draw on the manifestations of autism. Theo’s behavior could be so much more interesting and informative, but it appears to me Days has dropped that angle for the most part. For example, his reaction to Claire and the whole sex tape scandal was underwhelming. If I didn’t know better I’d think he was just a nice, sweet guy.
Dena Higley was the writer when Theo was written as autistic. She dropped the ball in her writing when she didn’t continue to address his autism into adulthood. That said, the spectrum has such a wide range, that I still believe he has moments where his awkwardness is evident. He is obviously written more like someone with Aspbergers, than what many people picure or imagine autism to look like. I taught kindergarten and had one class with three boys on the autism spectrum. One exhibited what we consider to be classic autistic traits. One had moments where he seemed "normal," and at other times seemed like he was autistic, and my third student functioned so normally no one knew he was autistic. He was my student with Aspbergers.
As a parent of an adult on the spectrum…I can attest that months go by without our realizing our son is autistic. He’ the only one of my 3 kids with a high-school diploma (and NOT a special ed diploma) and has maintained the same job for 20 years. He is so full of knowledge that we know we haven’t tapped into yet. We recently went to Niagara Falls on vacation. One day, my husband and I were sleeping past the breakfast hours at the hotel and our son grabbed a key, went downstairs and made himself waffles…on a waffle iron. He’d just watched how others had done it. All he does is nuke at home. While all our kids are unique and talented and we’re proud of all of them, this one is our miracle kid. When he told us he cooked those waffles, we felt like he’d cured cancer or something! I’d say Theo is pretty spot on for a high-function kid on the spectrum. The sex thing makes me twitchy though as our son has never indicated he’s felt like that for anyone. I’m sure the day will come, but for now, I’ll be pleased if he remains my beast in the basement apartment with more toys and gadgets than I have … all he’s paid for. They are truly extra special individuals. All uniquely different.
had Theo written as autistic. He was extremely uncomfortable with what Abby told him to do. Wouldn’t look Chad in the eye. I thought it was pretty close to being on the spectrum…as an adult, not a child.
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