Right after his first birthday, our son had an anaphylactic reaction to peanuts and he lost his words around the same time. At 18 months he was formally diagnosed with moderate to severe Autism.
We were told to start OT, PT, and ABA immediately and to focus on life skills. No one offered much hope. To make matters worse, our son developed multiple life-threatening allergies and was diagnosed with severe bowel disease. He went from 90th to 7th percentile for weight - failure to thrive.
Posturing, stimming and head-banging were our norm.
We were devastated and overwhelmed, but we never lost hope. We attended Autism conferences and sought out renowned experts so we could learn from the best. Our greatest wish was to find THE DOCTOR who had THE CURE. However, we soon learned that there was so much conflicting advice out there and that no one agreed on anything. We felt confused and alone.
Deep down, we knew there had to be a better way. We trusted our intuition to guide us and we dedicated ourselves to doing what felt right for our son - even if it was unpopular or inconvenient. We sought out doctors and programs that supported our family and our specific needs and ended relationships that did not serve us.
We’ve spent over a decade on this journey. It’s been transformative. And our son is now 17 years old - and he’s thriving!
Not long ago he was getting forty hours of services a week, now he’s mainstreamed and independent in a class of 28 kids. His teachers and classmates love his energy and voted him the happiest and friendliest kid in the grade! He’s doing well academically and loves to talk and has a lot to say. We are truly blessed to be his parents.
“Whether you have read 20 books on dealing with Autism or 0 books, this program will be hugely beneficial for you (first) and your child (second). That order matters. All of us need validation, help, coaching, support, and a nudge to make the best decisions, or, the decisions our gut/intuition has already told you is best. More than anything, this course shows you over 12 weeks that you are in control. Recognizing that reality restores confidence and courage.”
“Game changing program for parents of a special needs child. All the information you need that you didn't know was out there. And wonderful support from Cass and Len who want to empower you to be the best parent you can."
"You may not be fully convinced that you "need" coaching/guidance/assistance with raising your child. But going through this program provided by people who have experienced everything we're going through and have gained extensive knowledge and skills that they can share has done nothing but help us and our child."
“I wish I had found you guys 5 years ago. Cass and Len showed me the way. They became my family and they honestly love doing what they do and it shows. You are given 12 weeks of support and step by step action plans. They have changed my life and I am forever grateful"
“Life changing. Has helped me become better as an individual, a parent, and a partner. Has been great for not only family connection but finding better alignment with my wife on our journey."
"A very comprehensive guide on how to take actions and make improvements on almost every aspect of life for your child, yourself and entire family. It is full of great references, examples - so easy to navigate and change."
"Support was the missing link in our autism journey. It's the key ingredient that brought about profound change for me, my child and my family. I have such hope for the future and truly small steps add up to big progress. This program is one of those steps."
