A families experience:

My son who is 4 years old has been receiving OT services, including iLs (Integrated Listening Systems), from STRIVE for 4 months.  He attends 3 times a week for 1 hour at a time.  His medical diagnosis is still unclear at this time, but he has struggled with speech, language processing, motor planning (the ability to mentally organize task), fine motor and gross motor abilities.  When he turned 2 years old his doctor discovered he could not properly hear due to extremely enlarged adenoids and fluid in his ears.  He had tubes put in as well as adenoids removed which help with the hearing tremendously.  He has received services of some kind since he was 18 months old, all which have helped.  However, in the last 4 months, working with the STRIVE team combined with iLs, I have seen tremendous gains!!  His ability to understand and process language has gone to a whole new level.  I can actually have a conversation with my son without having to simplify everything to 3 or 4 word sentences.  He is initiating conversation with me as well as with peers.  His motor planning has increased tremendously as well.  He still has a way to go, but I am confident that with continued participation in the iLs program we will continue to see growth to a point where he will no longer need to receive services.  I would encourage parents who are considering iLs to dive right in.  The program is designed to be most effective when used 3-5 times a week, it's a big commitment but it's worth the results.  It took about three weeks before I started noticing differences, then the changes skyrocketed.  The STRIVE team is amazing to work with, they treat my son as an individual not a statistic or books definition of a disability.  But it's my job as the parent to commit to the program listen to the team as they give me things to work on at home as well.  It's been difficult on my schedule but totally worth it!!

Our therapy families were asked "How did your therapist help you and your child?"

"When we first started at STRIVE, Gracie was almost non-verbal.  She had ear/hearing issues, that made sounds difficult for her.  Linda, her SLP, has completely changed my quiet little girl to a bubble, fun girl who speaks and can sing full words.  Linda gave Gracie the confidence she needed to grow and we thank her for that!"

"I am forever grateful to STRIVE and all of its hardworking therapists.  I can't imagine what I would of done if they were not here to take care of my child's needs.  Our therapist has spent the time working one on one to help my child achieve in their therapy.  Not only is she there for my child she is there for myself and my husband as well so that we can better understand everything going on without child and their therapy."

"All therapists have worked to help all my boys succeed in their goals by getting to know their likes and dislikes and pushing them because they know they are capable of it."

"She took the time to get to know Hunter and make him feel comfortable leaving us.  Also gave us new ideas and strategies to use at home.  We also have been going for about a year and have seen great progress."

"My son has improved by dressing himself, brushing teeth, washing hands, and now eats spaghetti so willing to try and taste new textures of food."

"The therapists have helped us by giving tools and ideas on how to help our son when he struggles in situations.  She has helped him learn to control and cope with changing situations and struggles."

"We've been coming to STRIVE since 2015.  Both of my boys have communication problems.  STRIVE has helped me identify those needs for my kids and worked with them to use their voices. OT has helped with regulation, self-help skills, fine motor, gross motor, and most importantly helped with my kids' confidence." 

"Linda and Hilary have been an amazing piece added to our journey! They have helped Dominic with recognizing when he needs a break to regulate and so much more.  Hilary took time to really get to know us and help us with our home routine."

Our therapy families were asked, "When it comes to the care your therapist provided, what stands out?"

"What really stands out is how well she knows my son and how to get him to listen to her.  I've had Dominic in different OT and speech and nobody can compare to the amazing team at STRIVE Therapy.  I love how they do holiday things and include the public.  I can't even begin to describe the impact Hilary and Linda have been.  They changed our lives an taught me to be more patient and keep mommy learning too!"

"All of the therapists at STRIVE are truly passionate about their jobs.  That shines through from even the ones we don't see.  They are all very knowledgeable and will give you many tools and things to research for your child.  When your child makes a milestone they celebrate as if it were their own child.  I have seen many of them go above and beyond for my children and many others.  They are like family to us!"

"The biggest thing that stands out is the time she has spent with him.  That he is gaining the skills that will help him to be successful in life.  She helped his self-esteem and self-confidence grow in social situations."

"I really appreciate Tammy being consistent and putting the extra effort and time into my child.  I even get reminders on weekends.  I really like the new skills that he's learning to become more independent."

"The willingness to go out of their way to give the child the best treatment and help they may need.  Also the time they take to get to know your child and you.  Also very good at keeping you updated as to how your child is doing while at STRIVE.  Also very good at getting back to you when you have questions or concerns." 

"The ability to get to know each kid and use methods they help them reach their goals.  If bad days happen they adapt the lesson to benefit the kids."

"My child has come so far from when we started coming to STRIVE.  Our therapist always takes the time to go above and beyond any required work with my child.  The positive care and concern for my child's development always comes first.  She works one on one with our child in a therapy hased setting with a personalized care plan specifically for each child.  We found school therapists just didn't have enough time and when our child needed more STRIVE and our therapist was there to help our family!"

"Linda has become an advocate and a positive role model, to our entire family.  She is always willing to give us new ideas for growth."

Our therapy families were asked, "What would you say to a friend, who's child needed therapy. but told you they didn't have the time or that it cost too much?"

"I would tell them that Gracie has improved leaps and bounds.  We have Loved our time at STRIVE and always recommend to our friends.  STRIVE takes many types of insurance and I have never had an issue."

"They can help you figure out affordability if that's the problem as for no time, please figure out how to make time to see your child's full potential come to light with just the right encouragement and everyone at STRIVE helps achieve all goals." 

"Honestly, I have been in this situation.  I think the hardest part as a parent is first admitting to yourself that your child needs help.  Once you get past that and go into advocate mode you'll soon find out you had nothing to worry about.  STIVE will work with you however they can.  As for the time and cost STRIVE will do whatever they can to work with your schedule and insurance.  Your child deserves the best and STRIVE is the best.  Best decision I've made for them (my kids)."

"I would say it's really worth your time, you'll see the progress.  You'll see the therapist interest and effort.  Kids need to learn more skills to become as independent as possible."

"I would tell the friend that their child's needs are important for their future.  Also that it doesn't take much time out o your day it is only 30minutes to 1 hour." 

"I would and do tell them that STRIVE is very good at working with your insurance company or any additional help needed for the cost of therapy.  They want to help families and children that may need it.  You can choose a time open around your families schedule.  As a parent, any therapy your child needs should come first before anything else.  I promise you will be grateful you made the decision to have your child join STRIVE Therapy!"