Life-giving Changes with Autism Through Neuro-Educational Programs

Life Is Improving For The Whole Family

We are so blessed with caring parents who have the ability to reach out to help others. This is the case of Michelle. Let’s read her story:

INCREDIBLE CHANGES

“I am sitting in sunny Colorado as I write this. If you had told me 3 years ago, I would have been able to leave my family for a few days, I would have laughed. God’s grace is amazing. My family learned about Neuro-Educational Programs and #Little Giant Steps# in 2005.

My eldest son has #Aspergers# and at that time he stuttered.  The 1^st four months we were on program his stuttering disappeared. I think that is what sold me on neurodevelopmental approach.  My other son has #Autism# and my daughter has spectrum like symptoms.  Needless to say our house was a very emotional house.  It was hard to find a sitter because frankly no one could handle the three.  It seemed that everything set them off emotionally.  At times on program progress has been swift , at time progress has come slowly, but it has been incredible to see the changes in my family.  Our favorite #program activity# has been those that help with #tactility#.  We love fiddling with them.  Many an adventure in our family has started with a hand full of these.

My Autistic son who never noticed the world outside has taken to asking many if they know Jesus, or Do You have a relationship with Jesus?  His concern of others amazes me.

I am a mom with 3 on the #Neuro-Educational Program# and we still have a ways to go.  The improvement I have seen in my children led me to ask Jan Bedell (#The Brain Coach#)how one became a Neuro-Educational Specialist. (Little Giant Steps trains professionals, para-professional and tutors in the Neuro-Educational Approach/ Neurodevelopmental Approach ~ their website for more information).  What started as curiosity for me soon became a mission ordained by God.  It has been a journey of discovery from me.  I have learned so much about myself and about my children.  My prayer is that I will be able to help other parents whose children would benefit from neurodevelopmental activities and programs.

This journey has not always been easy, but it has been the right one for us.  God continues to amaze me as he places the help I need to accomplish my children’s program.  I am at peace knowing that though many miles away, program will continue and my children are in good hands.