"-L." wrote in
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Is this normal? DS (2.25) LOVES intense flavors - lemons,
pickles, curry sauce, Ranch dip (this he would eat by the
spoonful if I let him), garlic, onions, etc. Is he likely
to continue to like intense flavors as he grows older? He
also smells *everything*. He will ask what something is
and then ask if it is "smelly?" and then he smells it. (He
is pretty verbal.) He also likes to take things and rub
them on his face to feel them - he does this with many
things he encounters, and has done this ever since he was a
tiny baby. Do I have a particularly sensory-focused kid or
something? He is also very compassionate and will comfort
others if crying, and will try to "help" when he sees
someone in need. In all of these ways he is different from
all of his peers. I am just wondering if these behaviors
are indicative of anything, or if I should keep my eye on
anything else.

he could be a sensory seeker, but that's not a bad thing
unless it really is to excess (which it doesn't sound like it
is).
among Boo's collection of sensory seeking things are strong
flavors (he *loves* green Tobasco sauce like many kids love
catsup), textures, & smells (he adores those stinky candle
shops). he also likes fast rides, like roller coasters & giant
slides.
i just see it as someone who likes experiencing all the cool
sensory things around him... although i could do without the
candle shops. artificial smells really bother me.
BTW, i don't see ranch dip as being a particularly strong
flavor, but, yeah, Boo would eat that & sour cream by the
bucket.
lee


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