Testimonials

“Thank goodness for Kevin,” “He is so personable and easy to relate to,” “I wish I had Kevin with me for my older children,” “Kevin’s ideas are thoughtful, family friendly, reasonable and working,” “I love that he includes the whole family,” “I so respect him as an educator and parent.”

These are just a few of the many positive comments regarding Kevin’s work with children and families. I would add that he is reliable, attentive, positive, respective, caring and just an all-around good guy who brings a spirit of hope and energy with him. Kevin understands how play works and is eager to share his knowledge and experiences. I am so excited for him to begin this new phase of his journey to allow others to benefit from his work.” 

-Early Intervention Professional

"My son was about 2 years old when Kevin came into our lives. My son was delayed with his speech and had some trouble expressing his wants, needs and emotions without getting frustrated and screaming. As a result, he was having meltdowns and tantrums between transitions, when it was time to clean up toys and when his needs were not met immediately. As he grew a bit older, he had difficulty in social situations with sharing and taking turns. My son instantly connected with Kevin during that first session. Kevin's approachable and enthusiastic personality drew my son in and kept him engaged throughout each session. We saw an immediate improvement in the way that our son used functional language, started taking turns, sharing with friends, cleaning up his toys and making daily transitions. Kevin has given us practical tools, tips and phrases to use with our son throughout each day. These tools paired with the hands-on contextual work that Kevin does with our son continues to help him overcome challenges that we thought would be lifelong issues. Our son has made an extreme amount of progress in the year and a half that he has worked alongside Kevin on a regular basis. We are forever grateful.”

-Parent, Shaler Township

“My son started receiving developmental support services from Kevin before his second birthday. I quickly deemed Kevin the "baby whisperer" because it was amazing what he could get my son to do with his unique mix of firmness and play. It was wonderful to watch my son learn limits and discipline as negative behaviors started melting away. My son always looked forward to Kevin's appointments, in fact, the entire family did. Our time with Kevin was always positive, and so much was accomplished in each session. Daycare and, later, preschool reported more positive behaviors and interactions between my son and the other children, and the reports of negative interactions were fewer and fewer each week. My son just turned 13, and our family still reminisces about our time with Kevin because it was such a positive experience for us all. Through the years, we switched up speech and occupational therapists when we didn't have a good fit, but we lucked out with Kevin and kept him the entire time my son received services. He's the best!”

-Parent, Ross Township

"My 2.5-year-old son was having a lot of difficulties with impulse control and aggression when he experienced big emotions, particularly frustration, and was showing a lot of sensory seeking behavior. While he was gifted and had advanced verbal skills, these issues still made social situations difficult. Simple activities such as play dates, arts and crafts, or sensory play would often end in tears from both of us. When we started to work with Kevin, I was impressed with how patient he was with my son, taking time to learn his specific needs as well as his personality. Together they worked on waiting, taking turns, and healthy ways to channel his need for sensory input. By the time my son turned 3 and graduated out of the program, we had met most of the goals that we had set when we met Kevin. For the first time, my son would sit and play with play-doh independently (it sounds small, but it was a major frustration in our house), and my husband and I had tools to handle tantrums, sensory issues, and general behavior quirks. The experience helped our entire family, and I'd recommend Kevin to any parent who feels their child had some unique needs. My son is now 3.5 and in pre-school, where he has easily made friends, followed rules, and made a ton of beautiful art projects."

-Parent, Hampton Township

”“Eight years ago, Kevin came into our home weekly to provide behavioral support for our two-year-old. He showed us unique ways to help our son self-regulate and used sensory activities to engage with our sensory-seeking son. Kevin was playful, engaging, and very creative during play-based sessions. He was always willing to provide out-of-the-box ideas to any behavioral concern we had. Kevin has been such a huge part of our support system over the years. I have had several kiddos work and play with Kevin and they all have had different needs regarding troublesome behaviors. Kevin is very adaptable and willing to work with families to help create a more peaceful home environment for your family.”

- Parent, Hampton Township

“I have had the great pleasure of working alongside Kevin for 18 years. Kevin is personable, witty, positive but above all, he is knowledgeable about child development and behavioral needs. He has worked with children and families from various backgrounds and walks of life. He walks right alongside them sharing both their successes and challenges cheering them on while supporting their needs. Kevin will be a partner with you and your child with no judgement. His suggestions are reasonable, easy to follow, and work. Families have trusted Kevin for over 20 years with their most valued possessions, their children and they have not been disappointed.”

-Early Intervention Professional

“Behavior can be challenging and make one feel like a failure as a parent. Truth be told, it is hard to know when behavior is developmentally appropriate or intervention is needed. This is where Kevin comes in to help. Kevin has helped numerous families navigate behaviors that were affecting their family structure. Kevin will, as he has done for years, gain a rapport with your child and you. His play works approach will have families feeling supported and empowered. What once was a challenging routine will be a thing of the past. Kevin not only brings with him years of experience and extensive knowledge regarding play and behavior, he also brings years of experience and extensive knowledge regarding communication, sensory processing and overall developmental needs of a child. Kevin will offer and model concise strategies that are easy to follow but most importantly individualized to your child and family. You will find his energy and enthusiasm transferable from his office to your home.”

- Early Intervention Professional