Wow...I didn't realize how long it'd been since I'd written anything here...I guess that's what happens when...

So, my latest saga is that my boys are going to Portugal with their father in one week. Yes, the biggest of the little went last year, and I missed him greatly. But this year, my Jacob is going, too. And I'm worried.

Here's a little quiz:
Q: What is one of the key issues kids with autism have?
A: Communication

Q: What is another one of the key issues kids with autism have?
A: Change

Q: What is one more issue kids with autism have?
A: Eating a variety of foods

Hmmmm....let's see...take a child with autism, whose fave coping strategy is to hide, and take him to a country where not many people speak English, where the food is different (no chicken nuggets). Getting where my anxiety is coming from?

Ok, enough woe is me. I know that he'll be ok. I have purchased the requisite medical bracelet with his information written in Portuguese on the back. I have gotten his social skills teachers to write some recommendations for his father. So, I'll let you know how it goes...fingers crossed that he doesn't sneak away and hide.