Days of Our Lives - MESSAGE BOARDS

is it because chelsea is calm and patient with him? it looks to me like theo is afraid of lexie.

Lexie, through no fault of her own (sort of), desserted Theo when he was what? About 2 years old? I have always sensed that Theo was angry with Lexie. Today, he took a nose-dive into the mattress when she screamed his name. I think she really scared him.

He really has connected with Chelsea. Sometimes kids just do that. I think he feels safe and comfortable with Chelsea.

Children with Autism (my nephew has it) typically don't like loud noises, so hearing Lexie scream he shut down and covered his ears. I see it with my nephew all the time. They do tend to be afraid of new things, they have a comfort zone and don't like to be out of it.
Here's what I see with Theo and Chelsea:
1. see makes eye contact with him (lexie does too) very imp!
2. her voice is firm (but kind)
3. she doesn't just talk, talk, talk to him- she asks questions that require a yes or no answer (usually)
4. they get fixated on a something (a toy car, a milk cap, stuffed animal or a person and it truly becomes a passion for them.

My mother is sometimes better with my nephew than my sister- it just happens.

Theo and Chelsea' scenes just melt my heart, it is wonderful to see! I'm a huge Rachel Melvin fan and I just love her more when Chelsea and Theo are on! I am hopefull we will find the missing piece of the puzzle to cure Autism.
I hope that helped some of you, life is truly challenging for the parents and children.

kelli

I haven't had any experience with children with autism but I have read many articles and I know that autistic children or adults can't stand loud noises.

Chelsea has a kind heart and I think Theo senses that. He has bonded with her. I think he feels safe with her.

I don't think Theo has autism. I might be wrong. I agree with bghwme that Theo is angry with Lexie and has blocked her out. You can tell the different ways he interacts with other people and not with Lexie.

Maybe Theo has that Something Attachment Syndrome. Help me here. What is that called when you don't bond with a parent at birth?

Probably because Lexie is a nag. All she does is nag that kid. On one hand I can applaud the show for dealing with autism, however, that is not how autistic children behave. I have a 37 year old godson who has autism. He has NEVER acted like that. I just wish they would do the storyline the justice and care that it deserves. I do, however, think the child is doing a wonderful job. Must be difficult for him not to respond. Lexie, however, is one annoying mother.

I think its so great it makes me want to cry its so sweet

Maybe Theo likes spoiled brats?