When we lived in an apartment earlier this year, our apartments were connected through Xfinity modem boxes that were built into the walls. Theirs was on the other side of the wall right next to ours. One day, our entire apartment was engulfed in a burnt plastic smell. We evacuated the apartment until the next day, but then that following night my son woke up in the middle of the night with visual hallucinations. Seeing strange colors. Fuzzy tv. And a yellow puffy jacket. This was many months ago. He was also exposed to some marital problems/stress. My wife suffers from depression and has a history of trauma and when triggered she just doesn’t care to keep her problems and feelings hidden from the children. So they were exposed and have continually exposed to high levels of stress. We are in therapy and I’m actively trying to figure out how to protect them from that but so far with no success. 

Today, he randomly told me that he hears someone calling his name and he hears a jingle sound, and he hears someone calling him for dinner time (and it was still morning). He just randomly told me those things. I have been experiencing some minor hallucinations and or illusions, which also seem to be developing over time but I’ve attributed that to lack of sleep. I’m also ASD but figure I could be Schizotypal instead or both. 

Is there any possibility this is normal childhood development? Or is this a clear sign of schizophrenia for him?

How much does marital stress affect him and the possibility of developing full blow schizophrenia?

What is the likelihood that this was caused by drugs next door? The guy is verbally abusive to his girlfriend and he’s just not a good person. Leaves shit on the sidewalk with his two dogs for people to step on everyday for example. And he’s just not a well kept looking person. I called the fire department to investigate the smell because it was so powerful. They told them it was oven cleaner and they believed it. So I wrote the drug thing off. We are no longer living ther. 

I just want to protect my baby boy and give him the best chance for success in life. He’s such a smart and good hearted boy. After him telling me this I’m going to call the doctor and schedule an appointment as well. 

Thanks for your help.