At 9 years Oliver can -

• fasten some small buttons unaided
• put his socks on, but is not aware of where the heel section should go
• give a short response on the telephone e.g. “yes” or “hello” before handing over the receiver
• play alongside other children so long as they leave him alone
• really enjoy playing in the rain or snow if he has Wellington boots on, but cannot tolerate any water or dirt on his school shoes or trainers
• make himself ‘at home’ in other people’s houses if they have a computer that they are prepared to let him use.  He will even explore houses in search of computers!
• sit quietly during music shows and concerts.  He will sometimes move to the rhythm of the music and use his hands to ‘conduct’.
• enjoy weekly swimming sessions with Dad and uses his own stroke to move through the water.  He can also float vertically without moving!