LESLEY Lesley has been with Brenden since he started ABA therapy in 2006. She has been supportive through all his challenges, both big and small. She has also been a supportive resource for Brenden's parents when they started trying to navigate the "autism" world. She spends three to four hours with Brenden weekly. Lesley is a certified ABA consultant and helps manage many children's pathways to recovery. When not helping children, she is busy raising two little girls of her own. | SANDY Sandy joined Brenden's team May of 2008. Brenden and Sandy quickly formed a caring and understanding relationship. She is the perfect smiley face to start the day with, and a warm hug to comfort a hard day if needed. She does ten to twelve hours of playroom time with Brenden a week. Sandy has a background in early education. When not working with Brenden, she is a wife and a mother of 4 children. Busy super-mom! |
PATRICK Daddy Patrick is currently stationed in Baghdad, Iraq. He returns home early 2009 and will begin training to join Brenden in the playroom. |
HEATHER Mommy After attending Son-Rise Start-Up at the Autism Treatment Center of a America in Febuary of 2008, Heather came home to implement the new program with a change in attitude about her son's diagnosis. She does four to six hours a week of playroom time with Brenden. She also trains and manages the team and Brenden's curriculum. When not taking care of Brenden or his baby sister, she works on-call at Tacoma General Hospital. |