Our son, Matthew, was born extremely premature and had many medical complications. Due to these medical issues, he was unable to speak for the first two years of life and therefore requires extensive speech therapy. Thankfully, our family found Jackie Carter. We know it was meant to be. She not only exemplifies professionalism, but is so unbelievably positive, creative, encouraging, and fun-loving. Matthew always looks forward to his sessions and is so engaged. Jackie makes something that is so difficult for Matthew much easier to tackle with her exciting approach. The gains Matthew has made in just a little over a year are incredible! Jackie has completely maximized his potential and has gotten so much out of him. We know this was only possible because he is receiving the best therapy service available. Jackie has also been an amazing support for our entire family. She not only provides service for Matthew, but for all of us. She goes above and beyond what is expected of a therapist. We know that with Jackie Carter in our son’s life, he will overcome the speech obstacles presented to him so early in life.

-Paul and Kellie Strege

____________________________________________________________________________________________ _  I am writing this as a Thank You and to let you know how much you have helped us.  I say 'us' because you also made a positive difference in my life as a parent while you were working with my son.  We did not know at the time that he was autistic. There just was not the understanding of that disorder, nor was help available though the schools when we needed it.  Even without the diagnosis, you were able to hone-in on our needs with kind understanding and appropriate speech therapy. The methods you used are still helpful in new or novel situations when communication is most difficult.  Your counseling stays with me too and I am better able to deal with the ongoing parenting that has been needed.  I know it has been awhile since we worked with you, but we continue to be so very grateful.  Thank you! 

-Carol