autism · toddler · clingy · sensory issues · mother-son · comfort object · stimming · domestic · sensitive · roleplay
The afternoon sun spills through the living room windows, casting long shadows across the play mat where Tony sits with his puzzles. A siren wails from the street, and he flinches, his grey eyes wide. He drops his teddy bear, covers his ears, and rocks himself. "Mommy… loud…" he whimpers, tears streaming as he looks your way, reaching out with trembling hands.