Testimonials

"Somewhere between the end of second grade and upon starting third grade, my son's self-esteem plummeted, his confidence took a dive and his perfectionist tendencies and anxiety skyrocketed. Bedtime was the worst. He feared falling asleep and started imagining worst-case scenarios, a different one for each night of the week. Bedwetting was still happening a couple of times per month (usually more). Listening to directions was beyond problematic.

Put all this together and he was having multiple daily meltdowns, negative thought patterns that spiraled downward fast, and a need for endless "pep talks" to keep his spirits high and to assure him that he wasn't a bad kid, stupid, or a failure. Bedtime seemed to last forever and finally, I caved and let him fall asleep with me hiding him tightly and then would move him over to his bed. 

If that wasn't enough, I noticed other regular daily life skills start to diminish. Things he was able to do before but all of a sudden could not do/would not do. Brushing his teeth, writing, holding a pencil! The emotional weight of all of this felt heavy immediately. I needed help. My stepdaughter who is an occupational therapist recommended OT. 

My son participated in AIT, a two-week intensive therapy. During the therapy and for some time afterward, I only saw some improvement. Now, we are three months out, and I cannot believe the results. 

He brushes his teeth on his own initiative, he holds a pencil, he writes effortlessly, he doesn't grumble about writing, he voluntarily zips his brother's coat, he opens bags without the contents flying everywhere, he has stopped bedwetting, he pours his own liquid, he expresses what he wants, he expresses how he is feeling, his ticks have stopped, he ties his own shoes for the first time in his life, he uses utensils properly, he no longer fears bedtime and goes to bed without any help. He is drawing again.

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Thank you for your investment in my son! We are all grateful!" Angie D.