Learn from the mistakes of others

Indeed, Aspieness is not a fixed thing, and I am concerned that Hans may have some Aspie traits.

We need to determine which behaviours are a result of the isolation of being far brighter than any of his peers, and which may have other roots.

He is experiencing the kind of sensory overload - and exhibits the same kind of shutdown/over-stimulation responses - that I do to constant loud noise. He has sensitive hearing, which may explain it without putting him on the Spectrum. Hearing test awaits in the near future.

I do hope he's not ASD. But if he is, he'll get the best help available - whatever I (and his mother) have to do.