Then I saw my first picture of him on the news when they announced his death. The minute the picture flashed, I said aloud, “Oh my God, he is autistic.”

I could tell immediately by the expression on his face, deep in his eyes. Then they showed footage of the family walking outside a building. Jett was being led, like a young child. He did not carry himself like a 16 year old.

It all fits….his appearance and mannerisms, John’s comments that he is his baby boy (men, especially men! do not refer to their teenage sons as their babies…they are too macho for that and would never risk embarrassing their teenager. On the other hand, Jett would not mind if he was mentally impaired), and the fact that he has not been seen or talked about for years.

I have taught autistic kids and have accurately diagnosed 3 children between the ages of 3-4, whose parents were in total denial. After medical confirmation and testing of my observations, they got them immediate intervention.

Does anyone know if Jett was verbal?

I feel sorry for them because I think the Travoltas are a great family. But I bet they have been told by doctors of some kind that he will not have a long lifespan. I really don’t think this came as a shock as in a car accident of a 16 year old, etc. I think they have been told, whether they chose to believe it or not.

April
Erin
Elizabeth
Cassandra
Georgia
Catherine
Sophia
Jasmine
Meredith

all of these sound very classic and sophisticated just like Violet’s name!!