Class Surveys

"Helping the Behaviorally Challenging Child" 


“The class was very eye-opening! It’s wonderful to learn of a more positive and constructive way of dealing with our kiddos! Sara is an excellent presenter of this material. It is clear she’s “been there” and still utilizes this approach. She listens and has great suggestions.”

“This class has been wonderful by providing valuable information and strategies that TEACH our difficult children how to take responsibility for their decisions and how to come up with solutions and ideas for their challenges. Extremely helpful!”  

“Sara is a great speaker. Very interesting and great at coming up with creative ideas to problems brought up in class.”                         ________________________

“I started out quite frustrated because my son is very good but also very stubborn. Now that I’ve learned to step back and allow him to learn and contribute to solutions in his life both of us are happier.” 

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“This class was extremely helpful for dealing with my son’s tantrums. I had previously taken a behavior management class with [another provider] that didn’t help. Following the method that I learned in class my son has stopped kicking, biting, and scratching me. We have a much more positive and pleasurable relationship now. It was the fastest and most helpful therapy I’ve done with my son and I recommend it to all parents and teachers.” 

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“Sara's availability was extremely helpful. The 6 weeks gave us enough time to get to know the other participants and share stories and information that was very helpful. This class has given me hope that our family will be ok!” 

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Debra Ann’s role play during the class was experiential learning and very practical!

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“This wonderful class has profoundly changed the relationship with me and my son - my husband, too. We talk more. He tantrums less. And he feels empowered - he owns the solutions and therefore works hard to carry it out. Thanks for teaching this with such passion!”

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“My daughter, who is 6 years old and has high functioning autism, began telling me “I love you, Mom” for the very first time in her life, after I began implementing in our home what I had learned in Sara’s class.”   

Praise for Advocacy

Sara Gardner is the advocate for our teenage daughter who has Asperger's Syndrome. Ms.Gardner has attended several of our IEPs and has successfully obtained numerous accommodations for our daughter. She has also educated the school's staff about Asperger's Syndrome and has helped them understand our daughter's disability. Because of the help and information Ms. Gardner has provided, our daughter has gone from failing grades and no friends at school to being on the honor roll and forming some good relationships. We had other advocates before she stepped in, however, things changed dramatically for the better once she began attending meetings with us.     

We are extremely grateful for all Ms. Gardner's expertise, kindness and wisdom.                                                   
-- Darren and Nancy K

Sara Gardner was instrumental in working with me to assist my adult Autistic cousin. Carl was 46 yrs old before being diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome. Sara gave me a place to begin and vital information on record keeping for all my contacts, taking notes at every meeting, documentation of every conversation I had with government, social institutions, physicians, teachers.  She was able to provide with me with numerous contacts, phone numbers and names that were vital in my pursuit to have my cousin assessed, properly diagnosed and receive assistance from
various social organizations.

When I ran into a road block, Sara always had another contact recommendation in order for me to move forward. When I needed OC Regional Center advice, she provided me with an individual to help present the best case for my cousin. She took time from her own agenda to meet with me and or talk with me when I became frustrated. 

Sara was also helpful when I needed to have an important conversation with my cousin on how to ‘phrase’ my words, so that Carl and I could better communicate with each other. I owe Sara a great debt of gratitude.

Sara’s gift is to help others with loved ones who are struggling in the world of Autism and need a helping hand to ensure the well-being of their loved ones.

--  Joy D. LaCombe