Speech irregularities just seem part of the illness to me. Then again I had to attend speech therapy when I was a girl. I had lost my hearing, and then regained it. So, I still have speech issues. For me what works is slowing my thinking down when possible. I can't do that when I am manic.

Sorry about what your son is doing. Mine is autistic too, and just started on Ritilin. I have to give him his morning dose with decongestant syrup to make it go down easier. (Plus he gets allergies.) I have to pack Trix yogurt in his backpack for his lunchtime dose.

So, would a hug help?