so just to be clear, not armchair diagnosing or anything like that but observations of things that should be watched/investigated further.
greater interest in objects rather than people. Not bothered being away from parents or excited to be reunited. Not seeking reassurance or comforting. Gathering items/toys vs playing with or using them. Sensory and speech issues are there but still too young to determine how much of an issue those will be.
Noted. Good observations.
I also see this as situational due to his parents’ life choices and him not being able to stay home and have a “normal” childhood.
• Jack$on is a pet and moneymaker prop to T&J. They, especially Jenn, don’t have a parental bond with him.
• He does not know any other people besides them, so he doesn’t know what people are or how to interact/relate to them
• he sees one or both of them every single waking moment of his life. So he has never been apart from either of them.
• they micromanage everything he does so he doesn’t expect comforting or reassurance from either of them, just criticisms.
• he is not allowed to freely play with toys at home on a consistent basis. So toys are a novelty to him.
Note: I am just having a discussion here. I am not saying that I am right or that you are wrong. I just write how I see things.
I truly appreciate all the posters’ POVs on this thread.