Client Testimonials

“We gave our son life and TIPES is giving him the tools to live.”

- Chris and Dave H.

“Jennifer started working with our 14 year old son Matthew 12 months ago. This has been a particularly difficult time for Matthew as the impact of his disability (autism) has been accentuated by the challenges of adolescence. During this time Jennifer has brought her knowledge, dedication, enthusiasm and resilience to bear across a variety of settings, including home based intensive therapy and school based support in an integrated environment which has also included intensive therapy. Jennifer has also focused on applying Matthew’s skills in everyday settings. I have a high degree of trust in Jennifer focusing on what is best for Matthew. We leave Canada in June 2008 to return to New Zealand. I am sure that Thinking in Pictures will go from strength to strength into the future.”

- Andrew Needs
Deputy High Commissioner
New Zealand High Commission – Ottawa

“Our son Henry is three years old. He is cortically visually impaired, with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy and suffers from seizures. He has been working with TIPES since September 2007. We have seen big changes in the way Henry plays with his toys in the last four months. Instead of simply banging toys together, he now presses buttons on toys, pushes cars and plays with the toy zoo among other toys appropriately. He has started to use his spoon to help feed himself and is showing more interest in daily routines such as washing his hands and brushing his teeth. He is more confident when sitting, and he is currently able to sit for up to five minutes at a time unassisted. He had begun to show an interest in walking when held upright. Deborah has been extremely encouraging, and Henry greatly enjoys her visits. She is also very good at including the other members of the family. We look forward to continuing to work with Deborah and celebrating Henry’s future successes.”

- Miranda and Terry Newton

In the 8 months since TIPES has been involved, our son has made remarkable gains. Before Jennifer and Deborah began working with our son, Jackson made no eye contact, was non-verbal, would tantrum regularly throughout the day and had huge deficits in his fine and gross motor skills. Today, Jackson greets people with open arms, looks them in the face, and responds to verbal commands. He is also now starting to use words. The ABA programme implemented by TIPES has had a positive impact on our family, and has given us direction and hope that our son will continue to make gains in his development.

- Joanne and David Greenall