Thank you for your response and understanding. I know what you mean by "learn to cope with it". I, too, have had disconnet from him more than usual. There is just an understanding that we have about Nate. "That's just Nate" has become a big part of our family vocab.

No, he has not received a diagnosis. But, maybe I minimized what I saw too much. I don't know. Does it sound to you like he has one?

I almost feel like years later I am buying into his childhood fears. (If you have read any previous posts.)

Thanx so much for the support.