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Hi, Will (12) is off to UK in 10 days with his english class. He was really excited that he was chosen to go. Now the trip is almost here, he is gettign very stressed, which I knew would happen. He has talked about withdrawing, but hasn't pressed it. We had a general meeting last night at the school, but I asked his teacher for a private meeting, which is tomorrow. My husband thinks I shouldn't tell her too much, and see what happens. She knows he has Aspergers, but I am not sure how much she understands abotu this. What he is especially worried abotu are the following: The journey - he gets travel sick - (not a problem, I will tell her this) Using public toilets - last time we went to Uk he refused to go even if my husband stodd by the door. He is really scared of locking doors, as he worries about locking himself in somewhere. He mentioned tonight he is worried about bathing etc at the host family house too for the same reason. They will be staying 2 - 4 students per host family - I was thinking to ask her is he could be in a 2 - would be less stressful for him. At least he won't have the problem of language that his french friends will have. I am a bit concerned as to how he will react to really crowded places - and where are they going - Tower of London, Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace etc - all places which are likely to be busy. He is a bit worried too as they will be going to Madame Tussauds, and the teacher was gettign them all excited yesterday about 'prepare to scream' in chamber of horrors. He will hate that part - my husband thinks it is like making out he is a baby if I tell her that - but I prefer he misses somethings, but enjoys the trip, rather than having panic attacks and gettign over-stressed. They will have really long days, so it will be tiring for all them. He has never been away from us before, except for a handful of nights when my parents visited and babysat, so this is quite a big thing for him, so I was very proud when he asked if he could go. Thanks in advance for any suggestions, Diane