Hugs and kisses

Hello fans,
In the past week,we have been struggling with feedings. I knew that something is bothering Sammy,but could not quite point out what. Since he is non-verbal /most of the time/ it becomes more difficult to determine the cause. So we started our guess game and finally with help of our Doctor and minor adjustments in his diet-we determine that it was Stomach flu.
Sammy was so sad and pale for several days that my heart was breaking just looking at him.
Every time we would run in to this issue we want to get some sign from him what it is ,but if we use pictures or other help will he feel no need to start talking again?Will we make it too easy for him?After all he has been saying short words ones in the while-like if I'm feeding him and saying he has to finish this meal- he would say-'No'.
Today was a whole new picture!Sammy feels much better.He was all smiles,reaching out to give hugs and kisses all day long. Just like before he has a decline for few days and than burst of positive emotions-I can't tell you how relived we are to see him happy again.Go Sammy!
Today I had new school placement conference.I'm ,so exited that Sammy will be joining school , new classroom and meet his new classmates soon. I have previously met NSSCD nurses and more staff that is working hard to insure Sammy's comfort in school. I was pleasantly surprised to see genuine interest in 'What can we do to make a difference?'. Very exiting!
Sammy's older sister will be going back to collage soon -she is the one that demanded her hugs and kisses from Sammy,so she persisted to re-teach him how and now Sammy mastered this skill ! It's is amazing how far we have come from beginning of this year!Thank G-d for this Chance -we will be OK.Mom's next step is to start re-building Sammy's self esteem ,so he can also help and want to get better. XOXO Sammy and family.