K.W.
I have a special needs child also. I went to Howard's Shoes in Vallco (I think it has a new name now) in Cupertino and he ordered me some leather high tops that work for either foot, so you have to label them so you put them on the right feet. She had very wide short feet and these were wide. They have laces that tie so I do not know if that would be a problem or not. I do not remember how much they cost, but they were not cheap. Good luck!