Parent Testimonias

The Citriglia Family

My son has been working with Erin and Abby in music therapy and social groups since he was three years old. He’s now in his second year at Helping Hands in the 1st-3rd grade classroom, and we have seen great improvements in all aspects of his education, as well as his quality of life. Not only is he in a classroom learning all subjects as a regular school, he receives his therapies here, as well. He went from a practically non-verbal little boy, just a few years ago, to having conversations with us and becoming an active member of the family and community.

Helping Hands Center has been a life saver for our family. It’s also been the best experience in my son’s life.

Erin Neely and Abby David (along with their fantastic staff) have the best thing going for autistic kids, anywhere!!

This is what Helping Hands has meant to us.

There really isn’t enough time or space to tell all of you how much you have meant to my daughter Hannah or to our family. When you have child that is diagnosed with Autism a parent grieves for the child that “should have been”. The irony is, is that even though you have a child with a disability they have a gift all of their own that touches everyone fortunate enough to know them.

I cannot say enough about Hannah’s teachers, therapists, and the two wonderful directors. I truly believe in my heart that they love my little girl and because of their patience, dedication, and an enormous ability to care is why I no longer grieve for my daughter I am excited about her future. Hannah now has the ability to understand concepts, say words, play, and interact socially. There is no better feeling of doing the right thing for your child and sending Hannah to Helping Hands is the best decision my husband and I have ever made. Hannah has come so far since beginning this journey and I have Helping Hands to thank for all of her success.