My 3 year old son Ari was born with cleft lip and palate. He was repaired all before his second birthday. Ari was then diagnosed with ASD and speech delay Aug 2020 (6 months after turning two), right in the thick of covid. To say I was exhausted, frustrated and almost ready to pull out all of my hair would be an understatement. But I wanted... No, I needed to get him the best care possible and knowing Ari, I knew that he needed to be in person with his therapists. He thrives off of positive, nurturing, fun, energetic and empowering energy from people around him.
Fast forward two months after Ari's diagnosis. We were linked with Global behavior therapy first for ABA therapy. Dr. Kavita knew exactly what to look for! She paired my son with some good therapists but there was one that clicked and meshed very well with my son... Ari met above and beyond his set goals. While working with ABA, I voiced that I was looking for a new speech therapist...
We were linked with Sensational kidz therapy (they are in the same building... How convenient).
As soon as Ari did his intake with Ms. Tori, not only did I see the hearts flutter around his head, I knew he had linked and connected with her as well!
Unfortunately, the ABA therapist parted ways from GBT and we hit a hazy part of therapy with some regressions and rough moments. But speech therapy continued to go strong!
Fast forward 6 months later, Ari is doing so well with his vocalization of words, Expressing himself, and being as calm as he could possibly be...
We have been linked with a new therapist for ABA and I pray that Ari clicks with her (I secretly thinks that he will). It takes a villiage to raise a child and I am thankful for Global Behavior Therapy and Sensational Kidz being in our village to help me with Ari. read more