Testimonials

“It was my great privilege to have worked with Candace for eight years. Candace was an integral part of the team servicing children in a  self-contained, specialized program in  the Southington School System. Her presence in the classroom was invaluable. All of the staff relied heavily on Candace's expertise and knowledge.  We benefited from watching her engagement with students. Her rapport with the children was positive and consistent. They looked forward to her presence and often, she was the only staff member member able to redirect and calm a child. Her sense of humor and her affection for each student were impactful. Candace's knowledge of social skill building is second to none. Expectations for her clients are high. She is able to meet them at their level and motivate them to develop the skills needed to interact with the world. It was our good fortune to have had the opportunity to work beside this gifted lady.” -Kathy

“I was fortunate enough to meet Candace when I was struggling to get my child the support he needed at school. She prioritized building a trusting relationship and partnership with us, as she understood our child had been denied proper support in the past. She was always available to collaborate, answer questions, and offer suggestions. After my first meeting with her, I knew she would be a valuable member of my child’s team. Candace is transparent, straight-forward, and genuinely invested in the work that she does. She has the ability to meet parents and children where they are at, while maintaining the goal of making meaningful progress. Candace took the time to get to know my child, conduct observations within the school environment, collect and analyze data, and develop an appropriate and successful behavior intervention plan. She is creative in her interventions, thoughtful in her recommendations, and her desire to see children succeed is evident in every conversation and meeting. Most importantly, Candace was a strong advocate. She ensured the school district and all staff involved with my child were well trained on his behavior plan, collected accurate data, and were always doing what was in the best interest of my child. Having the opportunity to work with Candace is something our family will always be grateful for. She is a true professional who offered endless support and made us feel like our voices were finally being heard. Any family navigating their child’s behavioral challenges and advocating for their needs within the school environment would be lucky to have Candace on their team. The impact Candace’s services have had on our child is invaluable, and being able to witness the growth and development since she stepped in has truly been amazing.” - Jillian

"Candace was a trusted member of my son's school team for several years. Whether she was providing direct support services in the classroom, collecting and analyzing data, writing and revising behavior plans, or actively participating in team meetings, she always had my son's and our family's best interests at heart. She even made special time for me after my son's initial diagnosis to help me understand what it meant and how we could work together to help him. She is both a highly skilled practitioner and a kind and empathetic source of strength and support -an all-around superstar! We are so grateful she was a part of our son's caregiving team. " -Kaitlin