Autism Speech Delay in 5 Year Old

Our son Alistair is almost 6 and still struggles a lot with language. He's doing better, but we go into more detail about what he's getting right and where he needs more help. Feel free to comment on our Facebook account:
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[@user-ic5dr5lo6k]

What a sweet boy. He speaks so clearly. More clearly than some neurotypical 5 year olds I teach. Amazing patient parents. It’s beautiful to see a child so loved and supported

[@clickbiat]

Hi, my cousin is neurotypical and barely says actual words his always just screaming and full of energy and doesn’t listen to most of what I say he just acts like he can’t hear even though I know he can because he can count out loud 1 to 20 but only when I give him similar objects like beads or sticks. Do they get better over time?

[@user-ev9sw4ee8j]

Since the final taking of your herbs, my son has been speaking well and responding to his name Thank you Dr Oyalo for saving my son with your herbs. I’m so happy to share this good news

[@sarahgumball8597]

What a sweet child, wonderful parents , he is so blessed to have you two

[@jadedstar723]

yes great parents for sure

[@sunshinelovenv]

He can't answer the age but if you say it another way he will say yes. He answers his way. Smart boy.

[@evve1ina]

And how do you know he understands that question? if he understood he would say 5 or show on fingers. That yes could be just random echolalia not the actual answer.

[@tannergrinzel5123]

He answered it in a funny way

[@ilikeceral3]

@@evve1ina he did show 5 on his fingers. When he said “I have hands” he showed five fingers to his dad.

[@faultyclone0013]

@@ilikeceral3 all he did was show an open palm

[@DeRone22]

​@@faultyclone0013which shows he was trying to say he was 5 cause he kept saying old and that he has fingers... 🙄

[@asdfghjkl8236]

My 4 year old doesn’t talk yet but seeing this brings me to tears (happy and heart warming) because I see so much of him in your son… the faces, hands, mind all over the place and he is so loving and inclusive to you both… thank you for posting this 🥹🤍

[@wazd4661]

My son is 4 years old not talking but he is obsessed with numbers and the alphabet

[@anandnair777]

Show pictures and tell them simple things like ( boy drinking water, girl jumping ) ask them to repeat. This has helped me a lot.

[@bigtexas81]

My oldest brother didn’t start talking until he was almost 7. My mom laughs that when he finally started talking he wouldn’t shut up. Let not your heart be troubled 🙏

[@user-ev9sw4ee8j]

Since the final taking of your herbs, my son has been speaking well and responding to his name Thank you Dr Oyalo for saving my son with your herbs. I’m so happy to share this good news

[@Spidieder]

@@user-ev9sw4ee8jwhat herbs? Like CBD?

[@latoyiamartin65]

My daughter just turned 5 she’s still nonverbal but seeing videos like this gives me hope ! ❤❤

[@AnthonyPrisca01]

My first son has autism.... I'm from Nigeria, it hasn't been easy thou. We I thank God and still believing in him for money to take him abroad for proper medication and recovery.

[@ashleshayadav5942]

Hey i have an autistic daughter what treatment are you talking about

[@user-ev9sw4ee8j]

Since the final taking of your herbs, my son has been speaking well and responding to his name Thank you Dr Oyalo for saving my son with your herbs. I’m so happy to share this good news

[@skatergirl6764]

my best friend's son is autistic and her husband is...just awful to the boy. You guys are so good with him.

[@anhaia_natty]

That is so sad..your friend should take her child and leave him!

[@nicoleserenalauer3027]

...and why don't your friend safe her son and run run run....??? This husband is not mature enough to understand the condition, and breaks this boys spirit completely.... criminal in my opinion!

[@tonysworld9788]

My husband was like that to my son too 😭 telling me he is not normal and thank hoodness we got rid of my husband 2 months ago and i feel so much netter

[@carltroutman6581]

I have a son that's autistic and I can't love him enough, he is my everything. The friend needs to remove the child asap.

[@daveforgot127]

You best friend's husband sucks.

[@renettegordley3493]

I think Alister talks real good. I understood every word he said.

[@mickeylouhoo]

What a sweet natured child, he is precious.❤️

[@angelarogers3137]

He is not having a problem talking he is having a hard time with reciprocal conversation

[@mantisfilms7821]

Exactly

[@Sharletwitch]

That’s…talking lmao

[@Janejourneys]

​@@Sharletwitch no it's not the same, its one thing to talk, its another thing for what is being said to flow within a conversation or correctly match as a response to what is being asked. So they are correct.

[@tinyking11]

Facts 💯

[@curtis7599]

My nephew has been four years old for a few months. This boy here seems to be doing way better. My nephew only says random words. He can only sing kid songs but has absolutely no idea what they mean. You call his name and he will not respond. He does not miss his mom on the other side of the world. He only says a few random words. He cannot use the restroom yet. He is in his own little world. He will go to a playground and he does not even understand the concept of going to play like a normal child. He will just be amazed by a water fountain.

[@clickbiat]

This describes my cousin exactly, he’s 4 years old too and can’t communicate he randomly counts 1 to 20 but other than that just yells random words and can’t even sing kids songs despite us playing them every single day he’s just in his own world.

[@user-ev9sw4ee8j]

Since the final taking of your herbs, my son has been speaking well and responding to his name Thank you Dr Oyalo for saving my son with your herbs. I’m so happy to share this good news

[@Shmyrk]

You are an incredible example to all fathers to any child. I appreciate your sharing this

[@CNder77]

So precious:) Happy he’s improving. Ian plays drums? Me too. I have form of autism and love drums, what I understand most, lol. Drumming must helps Ian too. Love your channel, the care and love you have for your kids

[@micangetricmah7596]

It reminds me of how I was at that age. As time goes on his social and speech skills will improve. After watching your other videos I know its not a matter of "if" but when. An understanding and supportive family will be his greatest asset in life.

[@Rohaneh24]

This gave me a lot of hope, my daughter is extremely echolalic right now, and some days I really struggle with being positive and having hope that we’ll get to the point where we can communicate with eachother.

[@clickbiat]

@@Rohaneh24my cousin (5 year old male) is also autistic and for the most doesn’t even speak and it’s like he doesn’t understand either but after I saw him count 1 to 20 I had hope because that was the first time he ever spoke clearly hopefully he’ll be able to make conversation one day. Stay strong and patient you’re doing a good job by being positive and supportive already.

[@massiahgrom]

Time and maturity will help . He's a little charmer . My grandson is on the spectrum. He a big echoer , and is obsessed with of all things , Michael Myers ! He's also 5 and missed so many therapy sessions because of covid . His brothers struggle as well , they have adhd . It's been hard .

[@CuriousNautilus]

What an amazing dad. So patient and supportive! Awesome!

[@CuriousMath350]

Such an adorable and intelligent boy, parents are doing a fantastic job.

[@a-k9161]

I don't know but this little boy speaks way better than many 5 year olds that I know.

[@ErickaLauren]

My heart just melted🥰 my twin boys born at 33weeks (now 3) are displaying signs of echolalia and palilalia.

[@kc0eks]

He's absolutely adorable and you are both amazing.

[@erin.c92]

My 5 year old daughter talks the exact same way! They are amazing ☺️

[@Jes87yio]

My son is 4 and isn't talking but he reminds me of your son. So many similar stims he is gorgeous

[@krissking2448]

What such a smart and handsome boy💙Very inspiring and motivating 💙

[@DeeDee-wx7fi]

He expresses himself well. He seems to like art. The painting pleases him that might be a indication of something that he’ll enjoy “painting “

[@insertwhistlememe]

hes doing great and i can see hes improved more over the last couple of years

[@DelishaPowell]

Very insightful video. Thanks for sharing! My 4 year old says many words, and reads just about anything he can get his hands on…however, conversational sentences have yet to be fully developed. Looking forward to those talks though 😊

[@sophiearisa7064]

Well done! You two, I am so happy seeing excited to see your enthusiasm in helping him. And he is doing just great. He will make sentences, speak in paragraphs and have tonnes of words in his vocabulary. God bless you 💖

[@thrisatokmun5508]

Hi my name is Thrisa Tokmun and from Papua New Guinea I have a Son name Emmanuel aged six and his behaviour is similar to your son's so I always follow up with you on KZbin to help me with your experience to help out with Emmanuels behaviour thank you both parents so much your experience helps a lot.

[@richardphieler7737]

The boy is so sweet and happy Autism make my life so hard 🙏🌈🎉❤

[@SeanTheNoob]

I see no delay lol. My 5 year old does not speak at all in context, only in scripts. I pray for the day I hear a “Hi daddy” He can count to 200, even and odd numbers , ABC’s with ease, sing songs, very advanced…but won’t speak to you. I keep trying and never giving up.

[@amypeggs9606]

You should look up some info about Gestalt Language Processing, it will help you understand how to help him :)

[@michellewhite8445]

Thanks so much for making these videos. I have 2 grandsons that are autistic and I recognize the stimming. I am learning how to be aware of over stimulation behaviors. I found your videos to be very educational.

[@draco4540]

when i hear people say the things that you have said, tells me that you're caring and loving people who want to be part of your grandsons lives despite what issues that they may have. it's nice to see that. the more support that they have, the better off they'll be.

[@Mango_Rango]

I love how the father replies well what does that make me? when his son said I am old.

[@exRestoredCOG]

He's so sweet. It reminds me of my autistic 4 year old and how it is talking to her.

[@NICKDEVILS420]

This makes me not to give up. My 5 year old will speak and listen.

[@FashionLush]

❤ He is so sweet!

[@mushwani85]

Our kid 5 years old have the same behaviour, I hope our and yours kid will normalised with time , the delay will cover with age, but continues hard work will give a nice output.

[@dianahussain5066]

He is such a cutie and very intelligent!

[@curtis7599]

Hello.

[@stanlee0013]

thank you for this video. it really helps me to understand and feel for the situatuon

[@kellyseaton3644]

Oh my goodness! I have a just turned 5 year old girl starting kindergarten next year... I see so much of the same speech tendencies! My daughter is also autistic. This kiddo is brilliant and beautiful!

[@samidhur3338]

My son is 3 and I really hope he gets to Alister level of speech. My son doesn't respond to questions like him and it really hurts coz for example if I will ask "how was your day "I never heard an answer .. He can say many words , read, counts etc but can't communicate most of the time.

[@hadast3806]

My son is 5 and I’ve never had a conversation with him either. He also says words all day, just to himself. Never stop talking to him or asking him questions. Continue talking to him as if he were responding to you. He has thoughts, he just is unable to express them in a way you would understand. Some children start taking very late, like age 6, 7 or even 10. Never give up hope.

[@samidhur3338]

@@hadast3806 thank you. No I will never give up and keep talking to him. I really wish that there will be progression on this side. It's probably the hardest part in my case for me when it comes to autism. He would watch me when I ask about him thinking that I am joking or would answer "no" many times like I am being aggressive. Sometimes I wonder if he will ever communicate...

[@chelseawilliams4377]

I'm currently experiencing the same thing with my nephew. He hasn't been diagnosed (we're still waiting to meet with a speech pathologist). He turned 4 in February, and he still doesn't talk as much. He can't answer questions like Alister can, but repeats everything his tablet says. Actually, that's the only way we can communicate with him is by using phrases and songs that his tablet uses. He can comprehend certain commands, but mostly everything else goes over his head. It's odd because when he was 2 he had a wide vocabulary and could sing all day, but as he got older he became more reclusive and I started to notice that he didn't respond to questions, commands, or wouldn't speak in longer sentences on his own like kids do with storytelling. It just sucks because his parents are in denial and don't want to admit to themselves that he might just have ASD. I'm not giving up on him though, he's a brilliant boy and videos like this give me hope.

[@TheFlyingBeastFromHaryana]

Same here ours is hyperactive so can't concentrate and moves like in fraction of secs

[@TheFlyingBeastFromHaryana]

@@chelseawilliams4377 have you hear of dr. PATRICK Nemcheck protocol in US

[@catherinemcquillan5803]

you are so brave

[@moondust1979]

This kid is clearly intelligent. Looking at him in this video it appears his brain is getting too many messages at the same time like some kind of overload, the messages come in at hyper speed haphazard so he can’t concentrate or slow down. I do believe his neurological system/nerves need slowing down.. so the messages can come in at a normal rate to process. There is research that the vegas nerve can cause this , the nerves should be brought back in line to improve communication.. neurons are the electrical communicators - it makes sense.. and through chiropractors / adjustments of the spine - it may help improve neuro communications and hence speech.

[@katadam2186]

You are absolutely correct.. the spine alignment is a major key and so many are not aware

[@cindyfern990]

Handsome little boys, your works paid off

[@drama_review9181]

He speaks so clearly just amazing in adhd

[@alexandershilling]

Well, it’s not a surprise. I still think he’s young. I say I’m old too but generally you’re not considered old unless you’re in your 30s or 40s.

[@clintonlayman9813]

Possible the "hard work coat" was related to something he's seen. Construction workers etc. Smart boy

[@angelocoolio8261]

Nice video of your son he is doing good

[@thrisatokmun5508]

Thank you so much

[@rgpm2412]

He doesn’t seem to have speech problem! Speaks better than a lot of normal kids of his age or even older!

[@GoldenBladedPhoenix]

Bless you Britney

[@mystery79]

This video really resonated with me. My son is currently 5 and in Kindergarten , he has a speech delay though since his birthday last February he’s made a ton of progress with vocabulary and basic conversational skills. He struggled with pronouns and echolalia for a long time but we are seeing less of it now. He will repeat things that he finds funny a few times now.

[@xotic8191]

How’s you kid speech now. Is he talk now ?

[@DeeDee-wx7fi]

Very loving parents they didn’t force him to stay the entire video and realized he participated enough so they sent him of to play while they continued to converse with us. Too many parents force social media on their kids yet the balance and care in this video is refreshing. God bless this family may He give you wisdom grace and continued strength to nurture yourselves and child(children)

[@jennyrose2200]

He is very bright, he has a great mind.

[@daveforgot127]

I am impressed with your son. Yes, I see a lot of the issues, but I like the kid.

[@tannergrinzel5123]

When he said he was old that cracked me up

[@kerryburgess2816]

Watching your little boy was like watching my 5 year old son who has suspected autism and has a speech delay. He will sometimes answer questions but other times will talk about something completely different and the repetition. I’m also very familiar with the climbing and jumping around 🙈. I always feel like people judge to easily when we’re out and I feel like I have to shout out he’s got autism he’s not being naughty.

[@amypeggs9606]

Have you come across the topic of Gestalt Language processing? I think it would be helpful to understand :)

[@meronnigusa7388]

he is lucky because he have a blessing family god bless him my lovely 😍

[@SaltandLight70x7]

He's so super cute!

[@moodzy1982]

God bless him

[@janedock3126]

Hes so sweet i hope my son talks like this mine is 4 and not talking 💔

[@LindsayZ424]

Alistair is so cute!!! I sadly was told by my Dr that I can’t have kids and I’ll be 36 on the 15th . I’m religious and don’t believe in intercourse before marriage and being that I’m not married, I haven’t even got to try. But my Dr was pretty adamant that it would never happen anyways. It hurts me so much bc I know God wants us to get married and multiply and I can’t multiply 😢. Sorry, I went way off track there. Watching Alistair today though was so cute! I know you guys just love him bunches!!! So adorable!

[@Twangabilly]

This is so much like me at a similar age on hold home vhs tapes. He even looks a bit like I did! My parents never knew there was anything wrong at the time, and I never got a diagnosis as a child. There were certainly some struggles growing up in education and certainly in early adulthood trying to cope in certain workplace environments. Things are pretty good now though, makes me wonder how life would be now had it been identified back then.

[@Barenature]

Adorable 🥰

[@jaydenw7705]

I just realized he's telling you how old he is by showing you five fingers.😄

[@pedreroalex]

¡Gracias!

[@ryebread105]

You are very lucky. My son is going to be 6 and he is nonverbal. The most I can get out of him is “more”.

[@titilayoogunmoye6962]

​@faizailiya-fl1myHello , can I get the doctors contact please for my little one. Thank you

[@Mariamlifedreams]

Which herb plz mentioned name ??

[@tiffanyholley2314]

He’s so cute!! ♥️

[@gulyatakhirova2963]

are gave any medication for him? can u give me list I will do some search before decide to give my son , definitely will discuss with his doctor as well

[@devynplaysmonopoly]

He reminds me so much of my 6 year old. We just finally had his evaluation today. His speech has improved greatly with Kindergarden! But the way he answers questions reminds me of Alister. He seems like such a happy boy, as is my son. ❤ If youre able to answer my comment, what do think about the "level" distinction they use while evaluating?

[@austiningalls5096]

I have a nephew who's autistic and he's 3 and words are very difficult for him even in therapy. You kinda just gotta be listening at the right time to catch him saying one. I'm worried he may never be able to speak like other children his age. Is it possible for him to be able to speak like this boy can?

[@kirasussane1556]

How old are you? I have hands. That's adorable.

[@ciaraskeleton]

Asking 'how old' is a BIIIG question. He has to process a lot of different details before he can come to his own answer. Im a woman with Autism, i was diagnosed late! My brain works like his does except i might not ''''look''''' like it. When he repeats, that is him listening and processing. That is him engaging. I love that you guys are trying really hard. But trying to get him to act 'normal' is so harmful. If verbal conversation isnt his thing, try other things. Anything. Let him persue his intense interests. Let him be him ❤

[@ciaraskeleton]

@gracehavin5557 Is this a bot? Herbs cannot, and never will 'cure' Autism. This comment is disgusting, ableist, and propagating misinformation. You are putting children's lives at risk. You are disgusting.

[@PrincePrince-hz6gn]

I hop, my child speack He is 5 years old😭

[@Wildlifesupernannyfan]

He's so sweet.

[@IAmCyklus.]

man: how old are you? kid: oh! i have a switch!

[@jackieperezperez6308]

God only knows why baby's like this beautiful boy have this 🥺😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@nerome619]

Question forms can be quite 'oppressive' for some ASD children and I'd suggest that other strategies may be more effective. However try modelled example then question on same context e.g. 'my favourite food is fries, what about you?', then try forced choice with three options (assuming attention and auditory memory is OK) 'my fav food is fries, is you fav food A, B or C?'

[@Taliaduthie85]

My son is 7 and has all these traits with his speech and at a 3 word sentence if that . We have been going to speech now 2 years and while I see a little improvement don’t think it’s helping him in a way that I thought. Or in a way that he would and I would see improvement. Is this normal am I putting to much expectation on this ?? I am mindful not to put my son with my expectations but rather just keep working and doing what routine we. Have around home school and therapy but just feel like I’m not doing it right or I’m missing something. A y suggestions you can offer please pass on . ❤️

[@Mango_Rango]

He is very sweet by the way

[@user-kx3lm7sx7n]

That was awesome

[@wazd4661]

My son is 4 years old not talking but he is obsessed with numbers and the alphabet

[@shydalelewis3966]

He wasn't lyin thats actually a very beautiful panting🤣

[@nciei]

so cute …😊

[@jackieperezperez6308]

It makes me cry alot😭😭😭😭😭😭🥺😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇

[@Acc66384]

Heyyyyy i got the same name as him! Alastair buddies! :) Edit: I just read the description and found it’s spelled nearly the same too! 😂

[@adibalfahmiop9444]

My brother have autism.I am very much sad for it.

[@lukewaterfield6207]

Hey Alistair I also have a switch and hands

[@DankTheWrapperer2K10]

My Brother Has This Too. He Is 7.

[@scotthugins7672]

Thanks for sharing this.

[@daveforgot127]

Nice. My 5-year-old daughter is showing spectrum issues. She does a lot of repeating and does not speak a lot of in sentences.

[@joaymaasprer6081]

He is so smart.Omghee...❤ he is spectaluar.❤❤❤

[@ThePict]

Can i ask when did Alistair start speaking? As in saying words. My son is currently on his diagnosis journey, he is 3 currently and has no words what so ever

[@PlusVK22]

I think on another video they said 3 or 4. I think 4

[@FroginFrock]

Lovely😍

[@MN-it3tv]

Do you have a video about talking about autism with our kid for the first time?

[@Belleherbe]

He is so smart ❤️ But what worries me is if my son have autism…he act somewhat like this and i really have no experience in a child with autism 😖 someone help. His the evaluator said he shows no sign if autism

[@biggucciprincess]

my brother is autistic and im only 13 and he’s 7, I’ve learned so so much about autism from social media and experiences from him im sure you can too! he also had adhd so definitely look into do your son has adhd or autism bc they are very similar, you can search up autism traits and adhd traits and see from there im also autistic too which I just found out recently and now I think I’m really starting to understand autism more

[@biggucciprincess]

@Kirsten Donaho um autism isn’t a disease or virus so I don’t think herbs can help with autism.. therapy is definitely better

[@LnzLnz81]

My 4 year old has been diagnosed with severe Autism and she is about on the same verbal level as Alistair. Maybe a little improved now since she has been in ASD Preschool for 5 months 🙏🙏🙏 She does not stim though which is why I did not originally think she was Autistic.

[@DelishaPowell]

Severe, like level 3? I wonder how that is determined. I thought that nonverbal was considered severe.

[@Mykenzie-Grace]

My daughter is 4 years old (born at 34 weeks) She does not stim either. She Echo backs almost everything I say to her. She does have some sort of speech delay. I’ve spoke to her pediatrician and currently waiting to get her into therapy. It worries me because I don’t want her to feel different or self conscience about certain things.

[@Mykenzie-Grace]

How do you know what level and/or if something is considered mild/severe?

[@tannergrinzel5123]

I was diagnosed at 10 years old I’m 24 now

[@rachaelhash8675]

My 5 year old son saw these and he thought your son was him. They look the same and act the same except my little guy has blue eyes. He's being evaluated for autism and seeing a neurologist for head shape stuff and headaches. He's in partial special Ed in kindergarten and waiting on his Dr to refer him to child study to do mental evaluations and possible speech therapy and stuff. My son also does not or can not dress himself much and I do it. Alot of walking on his toes. But he got his kindergarten assessment and he does good in P.e and the physical stuff is catching up. He can't button his pants, puts shoes on backwards and clothes on backwards or inside out though shown. He cant recall stuff well even though taught and shown. When he was 3 i practiced flash cards with him to name what things he saw A to Z and he names good but cant say the whole alphabet. My son likes watching your sons videos and he fixates on saying stuff. He repeats how his brain tells him this and his brain says to do this or that. Alot of similarities here. Thanks for the videos. My son likes them and praying for both our kiddos. I have schizophrenia as his mother but am otherwise okay actually my dr calls it schizoaffective because i have bi polar to a point also. I take seroquel for that and I take propranolol for anxiety cause by my pineal gland having issues it targets the panic attacks that causes. My psychiatrist said ill have to take them for the rest of my life because it will not heal or go away. Autism improves to but it doesnt go away. I also wake to hallucinations or go to sleep with them and it disorientates me until i realize what is going on. As a child they misdiagnosed me as autistic but i was schizophrenic. And thus diagnosed at the age of 19 i am 30 now. My parents did not allow me to take meds as a child they just delt with it their way. I did have counseling though. Autism and schizophrenia or schizoaffective can be very similar. I tried abilify years ago but it made it worse. Academically I was always fairly ahead except being in special Ed math. I was on a college level by the time I was in 10th grade and as I got older and had my two kids I chose to get my GED in 2017 because I got pregnant at 18 and dropped out to have my daughter. And i hope to pursue college when the kiddos are older to become a veterinary technician. Me and my kiddos love animals. Social situations still get me nervous if in a crowded place. My son shows no signs of that but he shows signs of autism. My daughter who is 11 has ADHD and is in 6th grade and at a 10th grade level. Love them nonetheless though.

[@mohanjoshivlog4277]

Quit son 💝💝💝

[@christophernicholasmakrov4120]

Cool kid! do they stay like this or do they develop into normal people?

[@bomonyfoster5958]

Let's go to the Padres game

[@illburnmyselfforreal]

love the switch, wish I had that color. I have the dark gray. hopefully it's in good hands. Let me know when you're done with it. I'd love to have it. Good that you limit the switch time. He'd probably be on it for hours. There's also tons of things that he can get into on there like the settings, and he's 5?! I hope you found the right aged appreciate games for him so he's not able to do stuff online. He said all that for Minecraft?! He's only 5. Minecraft is rated E for everyone 10 and up. That's not really good parenting there, I mean Idc how responsible he is but Minecraft is not for a kid who deals with stress and stuff. I also know that lots of people have Converse as well, I actually do go around running a hobby where I restore old pairs of Converse as well as rescue pairs that they don't want anymore. I only rescue regular highs and lows as well as shoreline. So let me know when you're done with yours.

[@alcoholfree6381]

This must be a challenge beyond belief. I wonder what the long term outcome for these children? Might EMPowerPlus from True Hope help?