One good thing for Nathan, on the subject of speech, is that when he starts school, they will screen him, and more than likely he'll receive services free of charge from the school district. Ours actually goes through the Intermediate Unit, and when there is a severe speech impediment, they get an IEP (which is an Individualized Educational Program), and it's something that is covered federally. You might want to see if he can even receive those services now. He might just be able to if he qualifies as a "high risk" kid (mom and dad split up, maybe one parent has a drug or alcohol problem (mom???), things like that). I've seen a lot of kids get some great services, and we're talking all the way up through middle and high school.

Is there an early learning day care kind of place he can go to, qualify for, like through income limits and stuff?? That might help, and maybe they can start something like the speech classes there. I'd see what your county has to offer for him. I'm sure his dad would have to sign him up, but if you can find the info, and get Charles to fill it out, or just sign it and whatever, Nathan might get a great boost in that speech area and other things!

Hope Nathan feels better!! Hugs to you both!