Just wrong

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Okay, I know I talk about my kiddo, but others may not understand. He is non verbal. He cannot say "I am mad", "I am sad" "Something is not right" or "nice to see you" or "I am glad to be here". So. . . when he is upset, impatient, uncomfortable, hurting, etc. he bites his hand, and flings himself around. Maybe cries or yells. He tries to pull out of his straps on his foot rest. And we do not know what is wrong, or how to help, except to just keep trying. It bothers us, to see him bothered. This was one of those days this morning. He was inconsolable. We could not get him to bit the "chewy" that is supposed to take the place of his hand. He ate breakfast but was restless. We took his special bowl to the kitchen, then I took him to the "locker room" where we have a changing station. I looked down, and what did I see? His shoes were on the wrong feet!! I do not know if that was a big problem for him or not. I know he got to get out of the wheel chair, and stretch for a minute. I changed his diaper. I changed his shoes and put them on the right feet. I helped him back into the wheel chair, and did some compression exercises occupational therapy has taught me. He stood at the sink with support to wash his hands and play in the water. After that he had Library, and Occupational Therapy. He was in a good, and relaxed mood. Poor kid did not have a way to let us know just what was wrong.