"Over the past two years we have participated in the Growing Minds
Distance Program. The team of Steven, Kaitryn and Stefanie has helped
us move to a new level of confidence in our abilities to deal directly
and effectively with our son's challenges. We have even set up phone
consultations with school personnel and administration with the objective
of creating a comprehensive behavioral program for Connor. Distance
only measures the miles for our family with the Growing Minds staff.
We feel that they are part of our family, helping us to raise healthy
and happy children (and parents!)"
Susan Naïve, Montana
Mother of Connor, age 7
Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
"I have found the Growing Minds Distance Program to be extremely
valuable. The quality of the assessments and the guidance and support
we receive to create a balanced and interesting curriculum for Sacha,
have been without a doubt one of the major aspects contributing to the
exciting program we have now. Just knowing we have someone on the other
end of the phone who is supporting us and rooting for our son is truly
a blessing!"
Rita Mitra, England
Mother of Sacha, age 11
Diagnosed with Autism, with Severe Learning Difficulties
"The Growing Minds Distance Program has made all the difference
in the world to us and to our son Rick. Being able to talk to someone
regularly about what we are going through, someone who did not judge
but listened, has helped us find the answers we already knew deep inside.
The Growing Minds team taught us what it means to love unconditionally
and to find what is most worthwhile in Rick. This has not only changed
his life forever, but it has also changed our marriage and how we view
each other. The incredible results that we see in our son are a precious
gift."
Lilian Beukhof, The Netherlands
Mother of Rick, age 6
Diagnosed with Tuberous Sclerosis, Intractable Epilepsy and Autism
"When first finding out about the Growing Minds Distance Program,
we had been running a home program for 2 years for our daughter, Beth.
In that time we had guessed and fumbled our way through. We'd gotten
some fabulous results, but our stress levels were high."
"When I rang Growing Minds, I said. "I know what I want,
but I don't know how to do it. Can you help?" Obviously, they said
yes. When I received the first assessment and curriculum, I was amazed
at the amount of material they gave us to cover. I don't think that
I've said, "I don't know what to do" since then, but if I
did, they have been there to answer my questions."
"I would recommend Growing Minds and the Distance Program to anyone
and have done so many times. Please bear in mind that this recommendation
is being written two years after that first call, and not while on a
'high' after taking a course."
Angela Nixon, England
Mother of Beth, age 7
Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
"The Growing Minds Distance Program has given us the ongoing support
that we wanted for a long time. The assessment/ curriculum plan was
a very useful document that we referred to over and over again. Knowing
that we have regular monthly consultations with Steven and Kaitryn has
enabled us to maintain our focus and our attitude as we help our daughter
reach her highest potential. And we are amazed at how well Steven and
Kaitryn have gotten to understand us and our daughter, despite that
fact that we have never met in person."
David and Marisol Greenberg, Pennsylvania
Parents of Anna, age 7
Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
