Services broken down
Basic
First, children need to know that they are the best of who they are. It is not something you tell them, it is something you show them through trust, learning, and trying.
Independent
Trust, let them try, especially if it is not dangerous. Don't criticize or over-explain. Sometimes, doing the same thing near them will draw enough interest that they will ask for help or try on their own.
Educational
Knowing, if you know what your child is capable of start them off with what they know and increase as you go. They know you are helping even if they don't say it. This is where my help would come in.
Social/ Society
Build knowledge, courage, and trust. When a child truly trusts you, they will work with you. Teach them to communicate with the world around them, whatever that looks like. Give the confidence and courage to enter the world as a productive member.
Meet my team
My family, especially my kids, are everything to me and the reason I do what I do. We support each other through the good and the bad. My oldest son now lives in Colorado and works in management. He has been supporting himself since he was 19-20 years old. We are close, but he needs to live his life... I miss him so much. My daughter is a teenager, an honor student, plays in the school band and softball, and is preparing for college. This is her dream and her choice. College is not a requirement, but I do push to find something they are passionate about to be able to support themselves and have productive lives. My youngest son is almost a teen and does very well in school, and is very capable of honors classes, and is an excellent student, but he is choosing to focus on his passion for working on and with firearms, so we are pursuing the 4H club. My youngest was diagnosed with Autism when he was 2 years old, and he has worked very hard since then to face every challenge ahead. His initial team wanted him to be in special education, but I disagreed due to the behaviors he started to exhibit at home. Now he has proved them all wrong. He is very social, gets A's and B's without help. He tests well and scores at grade level or a Master's. He is due to transition this year to Junior High, and his teachers worry, but I don't see too many problems. He knows most of the kids, and he knows when someone is being mean. He will communicate with me and discuss how to move forward. Finally, my husband has been there with me every step of the way. He supports my choices for our kids and tries to discuss disagreements. Without him, it would be difficult to start this journey. I love my family!
Katie Johnson
Founder