AFO feet braces and cables 

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[@LauraBidingCitizen]

I remember you being so upset & worried that Griffin may never walk.. look at him go now 🥰 If they’re helping him stay stable, that’s all that matters! x

[@heatheroverton7059]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉😢😮

[@courtneyw.6456]

Those shoes are so cool!!

[@saraallen7828]

Billie shoes are awesome! I work with students that have a huge range of needs. Billie's make changing easier and makes for easier and quicker access when the students are working with the occupational or physical therapist.

[@panda-rama2646]

@@saraallen7828another benefit of them is you can tell extremely easily when they are getting to small and need to size up.

[@sternbild2020]

That was going to be my comment!

[@YourMom-pp9qw]

@@sternbild2020same

[@nerdbabe8781]

I actually have a pair that zips like that!! I'm betting his are nicer because he needs them that way, but I actually got mine at target for ~30 dollars, so there are easily financially accessible options that do that too :) really useful for bad pain or tic days when going through the process of putting them on and tying them would be difficult

[@blakeexaviar9370]

I'm 16 and I have autism, and I've also been toe walking since I started walking so I'm about to get afo's to stop it cause I can no longer stand flat anymore.

[@grillbesteck6319]

I saw a guy at my school (maybe 6th grade) always walking on his toes, like ALWAYS! And then he got something that looked like some kind of splint and now after a few weeks or months he can walk completely normal 😊

[@ShannonL7]

Good luck with your new adventure kiddo! ❤️💪

[@hermeuscomplete1779]

Excited to hear your getting some to help stand flat, I pray they work Amazing and Conformable for you friend

[@blakeexaviar9370]

@@hermeuscomplete1779 I have to pre pay part, and my house just caught on fire so it's gonna be a little while before I can get them, but I still am.i have to get a new house and new clothes and beds before I can save to get afo's. Luckily my insurance pays for about 75% of it

[@EzraTheMisfit]

Same I’m 15 and a toe walker I need to get this

[@Nekrosis777]

I have some experience with Braces/AFO's due to my Cerebral Palsy! Glad to see that you're taking such good care of your child and educating people on things like these! There's not enough disability representation in media. 💜

[@katelynwiser8901]

I am thirteen years old, and I have Cereable Palsy I will have to wear my braces forever, but the funny thing is that my leg brace doctor changed me into flat braces and my hips changed. Now I'm in full ankle braces and I love them, even though in the summer people will be able to see them because I will be wearing shorts and working on my summer tan.

[@supjakethegr8927]

Yo same.

[@sparklysapphic2556]

hope you’re having fun getting your summer tan!

[@Dwelleronthethreshold89]

Get it girl! Enjoy your summer ☀️

[@suzanneblack6873]

I was born very pigeon toed. My feet were almost backwards. My feet were straightened with a rigid bar that ran from foot to foot with saddle shoes attached with knobs on the bottom. I only wore it at night. This did straighten my feet but I learned years later after having a lot of pain in my legs that my hips were still turning in. I’m glad his hips are being focused on. I wish this was the case for me 55 years ago.

[@evasartorius9528]

They are still learning.

[@Pp-ez7yi]

It’s nice how you don’t see them as something terrible but rather a help for your child :)

[@neveturney6858]

Griffin, sawyer and all your kids are wonderful and so lovely ❤ and so are you

[@june9050]

My little sister wears AFOs too and she has those same shoes with the zipper flaps. LIFE CHANGING!!!

[@mdmonirhossain7787]

Can you please add the link, where did you bought those pairs? It would be helpful

[@angelic-claire7526]

Those shoes are so cool! Had the same things in the early 2010s stopped needing mine at about the age of 8-9. Those shoes would’ve been a lifesaver.

[@dawnvega383]

My dad had polio and had the worst scars! The correction gear is advanced and not as costly! My corrective shoes were $200 a pair in 1971.❤

[@missjakson9028]

This is so sweet, and I'm so happy you found a way for him to walk. I was born with both of my femurs out of the hip socket, and had to wear a brace that held my legs in a certain position to correct it.... My grandpa always thought it was painful for me and he would occasionally take it off so I was more comfortable which was sweet of him but could have also affected my treatment... Luckily it all worked out and at 22 I can walk and run like everyone else. Keep fighting for your little one, I'm sure he will get better as he grows up and I'm rooting for him being able to walk unassisted some day

[@GuyNamedSean]

People treat things like leg braces as if they're something wild and that kids with them are somehow defective. Leg braces are one of the most amazing things humans have invented. In basically all of history, having issues with your legs as a child basically ruined your entire life. Leg braces make what could become severe if left untreated eventually become just a funny thing someone might recall from their childhood.

[@RonryAsAlways]

I wish I had gotten braces as a kid before my growth plates fuzed. I'm duck footed and have scoliosis, as well as mildly hypermobile, and have been disabled since I was 9 when I woke up screaming in pain, which the hospital diagnosed as chronic tendonitis in my hips and back. You're doing a good thing for your child.

[@sheilamarshall1734]

Thank you for what you are doing for your sons. I have seen moms that did not do care needed & their kids went threw more surgery & pain

[@suepilbeam3407]

He's areal little trooper and a good example to other children that anything is possible 👍👍

[@jaydawson3098]

I have cerbal palsy, and I had these on my legs in 92. The ones I wore were called Twister Cables, and to look at me now, you would never be able to tell they broke my phemurs and put plates in them. im very happy to see supportive parents im now a father, and I now can embrace that love. Good job, keep it up

[@Rutbyrr]

His walking is getting really good, my little sister is special needs and she needed leg braces for a while, the doctors said she would never be able to walk but she worked hard and now she can walk without any braces or help I’m so proud of her just felt like sharing, wish you the best

[@rainbodragon586]

My nephew who’s 6 has to wear AFOs because he’s got 💜Sanfilippo Syndrome💜. It’s weird because I never used to know or understand what things like AFOs or stuff like that was being used for until someone in my life needed them. And now I try to understand and learn things like that even if someone I know doesn’t have to use things like these.❤

[@Rye_1313]

Griffin is so special. I love you guys.

[@timelito]

Some parents would never go through this for their child, you are amazing parents!

[@mckenzi1249]

23 here, born pigeon toed and all my doctors and specialists said I'd grow out of it. By the time I was 12 it was too late, I'm in extreme pain everyday now because of it. Thank you for helping him through this. I cried

[@juliherron8991]

what a clear explanations and the braces have really changed. you and your son are coming along great. Thank you

[@ShannonL7]

I love those shoes! I've had many clients who use AFOs and sometimes getting their shoes on can be difficult makes me wish they had those😊

[@loonaLoonie]

The bottom of my legs were quite deformed when i was younger and they said that the quickest way to help me was to break both of my legs, but my mom didn’t like that option so they gave her different advice on how to straighten my legs naturally. She managed to pull it off, but my feet still turn in a little and i do sometimes trip over, and my shoes wear down alot quicker on the one side because of the uneven weight distribution, but Im so grateful for my mom for helping me grow normally. Moms are amazing ❤

[@johnfluharty7260]

I support you as long as it takes. You got this guys I loveyou.

[@kellybroady6378]

Emily, you and Will are the best parents! Your channel was one of the first I subscribed to, back when you were still searching for a diagnosis with sweet baby Griffin. He has always been the cutest little boy, and I am amazed at how well he is doing. I am in awe of how hard you have fought for him, and your other sweet kids. You are just so strong and have come so far...YOU are wonderful!

[@jennanlee2643]

The shoes that go on over the braces are so Cool. It is such a creative solution and they look really good. Love!

[@angiepangie989]

Forrest Gump was bringing awareness to people with disabilities before we all even realized it ❤. Society seems pretty bad sometimes but things are absolutely getting better ❤. Your babies are gorgeous and perfect

[@itspeter4507]

My sister has Cerebral Palsy and wears AFO’s, it’s nice to see people talking about them!

[@Theriongirl]

He is so good you guys are the best to your kids

[@vickiegreer7698]

Oh we love 💘 you and your family and miss all of you.

[@melissaschlafmann2685]

I love the ez on shoes, game changer!

[@abrahambender-doress3873]

Wholesome. There was this little dude I went to middle school with who was either autistic or mentally disabled in some way. The whole school loved this kid. Hell of a basketball player and won the jr special Olympics in the district He wore these kind of braces. Someone started calling him rocket boots and stuck and he loved it

[@zapacunotres59]

I love how you're supportive. You're a fantastic Mom, I'm proud of you.

[@zainabchahine3044]

I wish we had this In my days, I was an extreme toe walker myself and my mom and step dad would just yell at me telling me to fix my walk without any help and it was pretty difficult and I still can't walk properly sometimes

[@laurieherring3507]

My son went to preschool where the teachers removed his AFOs. It was a water day or something. When they put them back on, he complained because his tongue hurt. They looked at his tongue and there was nothing wrong with his mouth. It wasn’t until I went to take his shoes off when we got home that I realized they hadn’t put the tongue back in with the AFO! My poor boy!

[@charlottesmail1056]

It's always good to go in a show staff how to put on your child's braces, or better yet, send a little video like this. When you have multiple children with AFOs you may not remember every part as each one is worn differently.

[@Ur_blonde_bestie]

For his conditions he is such a happy kid

[@DaGabIsMe]

When i was a toddler i was an extreme toe walker and i had smos amd went to therapy and now that im 13 i walk perfectly. Its good to have your kids start early with these things ❤

[@Ang3lsAt1as]

I have a bit of pigeon toe, it occurred because of my Hypermobility, and I don't know how to fully walk properly, but you are such a good mother making sure your child is safe doing daily activities ❤️❤️❤️

[@LadyMagnolia-mx9ns]

He’s adorable.

[@charlottesmail1056]

As a special ed teacher think of the time in class when you have 5 kids with braces - lol, but I'd love anything that helps a child to walk and thank goodness for Velcro. Nice video and informative

[@Katness07]

I love those shoes with the zipper across the top, those are cool. ❤

[@Mike-nj8gi]

You are the best mother ❤

[@CPegRun]

Wow!! This is the first video of yours I've seen!! These braces are amazing!! Like you say, who cares how long he wears them!! Just look at his face as he walks!! He's very happy!! This is a fantastic learning video!!! Thank you!! Griffin is such a great name too!!!

[@shadowsheringon]

the way he happly wiggles the tablet is adorable

[@emilymilch5206]

So cute good mom & good dad 😊

[@brittanypanda3322]

Those shoes are so cool! The fact that they zip makes it so much easier i cant imagine shov8ng a normal shoe over the afo!

[@lilac4063]

Those shoes are super helpful! I have some and wear them everyday with my AFOs! Mine also look similar to Griffin's

[@LaraOlina]

the shoes with the zipper are so genius tho haha even for kids without balance or mobility issues I think 😊

[@mauisheri]

I wondered, I am a retired x-ray technologist and I would love to see his x-rays! I wish him ALL THE BEST!! Good job Mom!

[@charro028]

I think his braces and especially his shoes are cool! Griffin seems like a happy kid and that all that matters!

[@JordanPickford-yb3pf]

He looks so nice in Them ❤

[@KC1111KC]

Such a sweet boy

[@---mb6vw]

That is one brave baby.

[@ariadnaa3549]

Awww that tablet is like my old tablet that I had as a child but red 🥲🥲🥲

[@ariadnaa3549]

I cried whem it broke

[@madhonib]

Those shoes! I would have given almost anything for a shoe like that. My son had those kinda braces he had DMD, and it was almost impossible to find anything that worked. If the shoe was wide enough, they were too long, and on & on. Those would have solved all of that nonsense! Good Luck.

[@infernogoddess9479]

I wish I had the cables because now I’m going through several month long physical therapy tests and other insane expensive stuff too fix my legs, thank the stars your helping to fix his legs at such a young age

[@garethwalker6243]

❤ you are a great mom

[@nikman2]

Those shoes are sooooo cool!

[@trenahamm5679]

I'm 12 and I was told my entire life that I wouldn't be able to walk. I have Spina Bifida, scoliosis, and I had Tethered Cord Syndrome all before 7. The doctors told my parents I wouldn't be able to walk after the first surgery and I was supposed to have a wheelchair for my whole life. But now I'm up walking normally just like everyone else. One of my legs is longer than the other so I have to wear shoes similar to his. I wear a brand called Billies and they are amazing for me. Lots of Love to your little boy❤️

[@dakota2120]

Omg he looks like an awesome superhero transformer ❤❤❤

[@marypatron948]

You look like you are doing the very best that you can for your son. If people don't understand, they just need to keep their comments to themselves. Until these people have something in their lives like working with a child that just wants to walk like everybody else and can't without special help. God bless you and your family.

[@Mr.Suicidal]

Zip shoes very neat, I'd forsure wear those!

[@ElisaSarah]

good for you two, I am happy that some issues can be "solved" with a little extra help. keep on walking.

[@laceytucker2951]

I am loving those shoes

[@brendaandrezeywski7577]

And he's off & running😂❤

[@Walker92947]

I’m 15 and I also have autism and I wear afos and i also was a toe walker and I hope everyone who has same thing as me I love you all

[@saratronus]

I kind of wish they had this when I was growing up. I always walked differently from others and I had to put more effort into looking normal while walking. Kind of wish I had this

[@biancabrooks280]

Oh man, those are the coolest shoes, ngl.

[@Chase_Beth]

Magic shoes!!❤

[@miguela.4612]

Muchísima fuerza, nunca os rindáis

[@peggyknecht5551]

Those shoes are so cool!

[@asher1134]

The zipper shoes are really smart!

[@basilunderworld]

hes a warrior and his .. AFOs ?.. LEG BRACES. are super cool 😎

[@KattyGamma]

The shoes are super cool!

[@Ninefoxes99]

He kind of looks really cute❤

[@mrsfahrenheit]

hold up the shoes just blew my mind😳♥️

[@purplecat733]

I call the white fome part Pringles and I’ll be putting on afos and be like dang I forgot the chipppps 😂

[@Amonsee_]

I am 13 and have the exact same problem, but I have never needed or had a brace. I’m glad that he’s doing good!!😊

[@Coll.in2405]

Forrest wear the Kafo's- And Griffin is absoloutly amazing

[@evasartorius9528]

I worked with a little girl who had to wear those braces. Once she got doing there was no stopping her and she didn't need them.

[@lilitalian97]

I was born like that- they really wanted to break my legs and put them in braces but mom refused I do have some trouble walking sometimes, mostly lower back and hip pain. Thankfully this works and isn't too uncomfortable and doesn't cause too much hassle.

[@DropDMurphy]

when being a parent can suck but be so wonderful at the same time.

[@AKatWhoDoesntLikeCatsMain]

Omg, he has the same shoes as my brother! My brother also has braces for his feet because of a medical condition, and these are very similar to what my brother had, but he didn't have the cables(I should probably show it to my mom tho as my brother probably needs them-)

[@tiffanydangerfield9989]

I had to wear the brace thing when I was a baby and now I have like pad things that go into your shoe to make you walk better

[@kathydoebling2271]

My daughter who is now over 40 has worn AFO's from the time she was a young child. These are fabulous walking aids. My issue is that they cost hundreds of dollars which I think is a shame.

[@Z1mm13.]

I saw the shoes and went "I WANT ZIP UP SHOES!"

[@We_are_funnie]

I’m 15 with spinabifida which means that I will have to wear my braces for the rest of my life, so it’s pretty cool to see others with similar disability’s

[@christiegarcia617]

The shoes are awesome with the zipper

[@n0vellette]

I went 18 years with undiagnosed autism (sexism in mental health is nuts...) I used to be a toe walker and had no idea it was a symptom. It caused significant problems in my knees and hips as I grew up, and my mum (not blaming her, she didn't know any better) took me to a chiropractor rather than a real doctor. He ended up making the problem significantly worse..... Luckily we were able to visit an actual medical doctor who got me the help I needed. I still have hip problems and troubles walking on flat feet but its a lot better now

[@bumblebeeshowtime3633]

I needed those when I was younger! I’m okay now it hurts a little to walk but I’m a lot better I love the representation and how you’re teaching the public! I’m 15 btw!

[@ashleystoll3310]

How can you do that I could never be as good as a mom like you are and Griffen is sooo cute

[@du6167]

Those are his magic shoes!

[@sammieh9695]

My little man just graduated from hinged afos with smo to just a hinged afo. I love Billy shoes too 💚

[@janetcarbone4213]

Helps him establish his personal center of gravity to help his balance and ambulation. It’s all good❤️❤️❤️❤️👍🏻

[@Silent0nyx]

My younger sister wears afos, and she also has those cool zip up shoes! I never knew they had a name, I just called them plastic shoes lol.

[@starstoryteller]

Oh my life coach has the same zipper shoes and she's paraplegic and she loves them😊.

[@judyhiller7344]

Wow that's awesome. Go Griffin

[@collette3248]

I’m also pigeon toed and I’ve recently got that diagnosis(I’m 15) and it has messed up my legs(I have other issues too). Thank goodness that he is getting that fixed now than later