Lori- I always enjoy reading about your ds' ability to handle himself around adults, his process with the thought bubbles would be helpful for a lot of people, including adults!
Maybe even those same adults who can't spare 5 minutes to answer some questions to make someone more comfortable (even just a "kid").
Sorry to hear the dr's office is a source of anxiety, I don't have anything that severe but I do procrastinate way way too long between appts. for myself! A little fear, I find myself 'unable' to remember to make that appt.
