Before finding Addasu, Brooks struggled with intense stimming. Constantly messing with his ears (constant ear infections), waving his hands over his face, and laying on the floor. He had a hard time making eye contact and staying engaged, and he did not like to try any new foods. He struggled with bowel movements and had restless sleep. “The sheer frustration that I was being told, ‘This is how it is with Autism and you can’t change it.’ I knew in my heart there had to be a better way. A way that HELPS my son, not hinders him.” Brooks spent hours in private speech therapy and OT. He made minor improvements but it never stuck. He was also in early intervention at school where he had separate sessions of speech, OT and PT. His mom was feeling unseen because she never felt included or given regular updates. “Care with Addasu is like a total 180! We talk every appointment. All my questions are always answered, whether in person, via text or email. Dr Kevin checks in at our appointments to see how my son is doing, even how I’m doing! Just a night and day difference.” After just two weeks under care Brooks started making improvements. His mom was so excited for the potential to come! Brooks has now transitioned into wellness care and is THRIVING! His mom shared with us that “He is engaged, makes eye contact, he’s more focused, no more ear problems, he no longer messes with his ears, he doesn’t flash his hands in front of his face, his stimming has become less frequent, while some has completely stopped. He will sometimes try new foods. His speech has improved greatly. We can understand more of what he’s saying and at times he will even speak in sentences. It’s just more clear!!! He’s improving all the time. He was always a happy child. Yet he’s even happier now!” We love Brooks and we cannot wait to watch as he grows and continues to make progress!