Diagnosis, if and when it comes, of an autism spectrum disorder will be based on what is observed during the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS). This allows for a formal diagnosis based on criteria which has been developed from Wing and Gould's original description of a 'triad of impairments'. A feature of these impairments is 'repetitive behaviour' often coupled with strange language.
I think that possibly qualifies.
However, if I can get him to add some lemon juice and pepper then he is already halfway to a tasty Thousand Island Dressing...
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He's adorable. "More red? Yes!"
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