Repetition, Repetition, Repetition.

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...