I stopped doing the things that helped DS1 cope a few days before the assessment, that way on assessment day he was him. He didn't have a huge meltdown, but did have a series of minor ones, he also displayed a heap of the traits too. Our assessment was over about 4 hours, DS1 was not compliant and was difficult to engage.

Need some help (sorry for no personals) DS1 loves to smell things, no biggie.... except that he likes to smell bums. He pulls down pants and puts his face right in to peoples bums and also spreads cheeks to smell too. How can I stop that? It's really embarrassing, he's done it a few times to me in the supermarket etc!