My son has a very high pain tolerance. Once he had an ear infection and didn't even mention that it hurt until his eardrum burst. An interesting note is when I was young I didn't feel pain at all (I'm not on the spectrum, but do have some "quirky" traits - which is yet another reason that I truly believe that it autism is genetic). As I've grown older, I do feel pain, but still have a high pain tolerance.
Tiffany
My 4 1/2 and 7 yo's have a very high pain tolerance as well. It sure has helped my little guy with the several cleft surgeries he has had, although he tried to eat things he shouldn't too soon.My son is 11 mths old. He doesnt seem to feel pain. Unless its extreme. Ive seen him have blood drawn when they have to dig around in his arm and not even seem to notice. My question is how do I teach him that others feel pain. My daughter seems to sometimes understand that when she kicks or hits and i say ouch that hurt that she hurt me. But Im afraid that my son wont be able to understand because stuff like hitting and kicking wont hurt to him. Any ideas? My son was like this too, it wasn't untill last summer that his nerves started to kick in, he skinned his knee and when it was bathtime he was crying holding both legs up and saying "OOOWWWW" I hate to say it but I was overjoyed, now he cries if he falls, not because of our reaction but because he can FEEL it. Hopefully yours will come around too. Not sure what causes this but it is not uncommon.I recommend the book "The Out of Sync Child".
Fabian has a real issue with pain - he doesn't feel it unless it is severe as well -
The only place he does is on his stimach or legs because he is becoming more sensory aware in those areas (KWIM???) Just give it time, it has taken him till now and he is about to turn 3!!
If it becomes too dangerous like he doesn't feel heat when in the kitchen and the like, then definately consult your specialist.