STAR of CA

"Casey is great!!! She is so sweet and [our son] already loves her. I just watched him talk and laugh for 1 hour and 45 minutes straight. It was AWESOME!!!! Thank You, Liz P.S. Thank you to Valerie for all her hard work and dedication to [our son]. It has been much appreciated."

"Aaron was so wonderful and funny. He asked the doctor so many questions that Dr. Pap was laughing. He kept saying how engaged Aaron was. A big difference from two years ago. Dr. Pap also sang the praises of STAR California and said he was so impressed with your program. He was especially impressed with Quy and said she was such a professional and an expert in her field. He said Tri Counties is so lucky to have a program like STAR California.He also asked me if I felt like Aaron was "off the spectrum" now. I had to turn that question back around on him because I am not sure if one has autism for a while; for the rest of their life; if they "recover" or go into "remission". It was an interesting conversation to say the least and I am so thankful that we got to talk about recovery, remission and the importance of early Intervention. I am one of the lucky parents. So, once again, I feel blessed to have the best for my kids! Without each and everyone one of you, we wouldn't be here today. I wish I could say more than thank you because it really doesn't seem enough. "

"The program has taught them skills to use at home with their little brother. When their little brother is having difficulties, the older two boys have been able to respond appropriately. The "peers" experience has also helped them be more compassionate toward other children. They learned not all children are alike and some have trouble socially. I saw one of them try to help a child that was playing by himself at a playground. He tried to facilitate for the child to join him and his brothers at play. If scheduling allows it I would love for the boys to participate in this program again. "

"STAR California has provided the information, education, and skills to help bring our whole family (aunts, uncles, nieces & grandparents too) together. I have often said that EVERYONE needs STAR California , not just families with spectrum challenges. The therapists and supervisors are well trained and think outside the box. They are constantly coming up with great new ideas to get our very rigid 6 year old to comply and blossom. We have seen amazing results after all the hard work we have put in over the past 2 years. It's not always easy, but it has proven effective so we keep on going and are so pleased with how much our daughter has grown and developed. She is in typical school and doing terrific. Thanks to all the fantastic teachers we have supporting us from STAR California and her school. Our team always out does themselves and has become an important part of our family. Thanks STAR California for everything, I don't want to think of where we would be had we not been blessed with your agency."

"Just writing a quick email to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year! Also, wanted to thank you for all the hard work. I couldn't be happier with Arlene-Jane, Amy and Wendy! You guys rock our world! My daughter Ivy started in September (with no words) and in three months she has from 15 to 20 words in her vocabulary. I am thrilled! Nothing better than that for Christmas. Thank you! "