Success Stories
“Through ABA therapy with Sidekicks, our Superhero is now using full sentences when making requests, he is a lot more aware of personal space and possessions of peers and adults. He is also making great progress on learning coping strategies to use when he feels upset instead of problem behaviors.”
“We achieved a major accomplishment for our Superhero by teaching him the ability to get his clothes ready for the day and dress himself without assistance.
When we began, he struggled to identify the proper orientation for shirts and pants as well as socks and shoes.
Now he can identify the tags on clothing to identify the front or back. He’s learned to put on his socks properly with the heels at the bottom.
With support from the team he has matured and developed. Our superhero has done a lot of hard work to meet these goals! He is gaining more independence each week through repetition of routine.”
“When I first met our superhero, he had a goal to make his own music video.
He wanted to make the song, dance, and film it like a musical artist. He had made attempts but had so far been unable to execute the final product.
Organizing ideas and carrying out a plan was difficult because he had issues with focus. Making this music video became a big motivator.
Work began with the basics of learning simple dance steps, then putting together a dance routine.
He chose a song. We then sat together and wrote lyrics that rhymed, discussing parts of music like verse and chorus in songwriting.
He wrote over 40 lines of lyrics! We practiced singing, filming with a tripod, and combined all the activities together to make a music video.
He danced to a choreographed routine while singing his own lyrics.
He accomplished his goal of making a video!
It was an excellent way to encourage him to be proactive about his own goals.”
“I have been working with one of my kids for the last 9 months. When I first met him, he threw tantrums, would lock himself in his room, and lash out verbally against any kind of demand.
I was a new person who brought many changes. I first had to spend time developing a relationship full of mutual trust and respect. Eventually, the retaliation against his personal responsibilities of vacuuming, mopping, making his bed, cooking, cleaning up after himself, etc greatly reduced.
Now, with only a single reminder, he is able to follow a chore list and fully complete his daily tasks with almost no resistance.
He’ll even ask his mom if there’s anything he can help with when he’s bored on the weekends, something he never used to do before.
His independence and sense of responsibility has greatly increased, and it has been a joy to work with him as he continues to unlock his full potential.”
"Through ABA therapy, we are now making spontaneous requests, displaying an increase in social interactions, showing interest in our peers, and are a lot more responsive when provided with directions.”
“We worked on the organization of her room and putting things in the proper places. She was surprised how many bags of trash we had. She was amazed of the outcome. Even her parents were in shock, they didn’t believe it was her room!”
“When I started with my individual, the team and family worked together to make a daily routine to be mastered. She made it a routine to brush her hair, brush her teeth and work on her hygiene and is now doing the routine all on her own”
“Today he vocalized “mo” for “more” Which was so amazing!!!! He did it.”
“I felt incredibly proud when I watched him successfully tie his shoes by himself. We dedicated a lot of effort to mastering each step required to achieve the goal, and he is now moving on to pursue more goals.”
“When our Superhero began at Sidekicks, she was engaging very little with her instructors and giving us fleeting eye contact. She did not yet know how to play with any toys and was not making any deliberate sounds.”
“She plays with many toys appropriately now and will independently do some simple pretend play with the dollhouse. At the table, she frequently gives us eye contact, imitates some motor actions, and is beginning to imitate some speech sounds. We’re so excited to see her progress from week to week.”
“Over the last 8-9 years we have had a few Sidekicks therapists for my son and all of them were exceptional. We have been with our current ABA for 3 years now and he has been extremely helpful in guiding my son with his self-care, chores around the house, life skills and some academics; he would not be as far along without his help. Every week my son asks if Gregg is coming. I think he appreciates the routine and he genuinely likes when he is here even if he is making him "work" though they do make time to just hang out and play some games. He knows exactly how to motivate him and adjust to his moods in order to get desired outcomes from him. I highly recommend Sidekicks Support Services - they have great people who really care about the individuals they are working with.”
“Sidekicks has made a big difference in our life! My child has significant attention issues and thus learning was very difficult for him. The therapists from Sidekicks identified the problems and developed the strategies. They build up the foundations and teach him the skills that he needs. Within the first year of services, my child grew dramatically. He is now much more social, confident and independent. His learning achievement has progressed for a couple of grade levels. I'm very impressed with the professionalism, patience, diligence, and responsibility of the staff from Sidekicks. I am also very grateful for the positive changes they have made for the kids and families that were once in despair.”
“Dedicated and supportive staff who will work closely with you and listen! The support providers are knowledgeable and most importantly friendly and effective. Would recommend to any family considering services for a child in need!"
“We've been doing online ABA and it has been wonderful! They have created a program to help with the challenges my child is facing with the new way we are communicating with others. This includes school and social activities. They have been so helpful and flexible to meet the needs of my child."
“Kind and supportive staff, involved and devoted leadership! Services are client lead and personalized to suit the needs and desires of those served, the way they should be!"
“Sidekicks provides individualized high-quality services to the individuals they help. They truly care about the individuals they work with and their employees! It’s an extremely supportive, inclusive, and fun company."
“Sidekicks definitely puts the needs of every individual first. They’re caring, dedicated, and extremely supportive"
"A few months ago, one of our superheroes was unable to attend preschool because they had not yet mastered toilet training. It was a barrier keeping them from the classroom. But look at them now.
Our Sidekicks team used a duration schedule to help them learn the routine, and we are thrilled to announce that this individual is now fully toilet trained. They are asking independently to use the bathroom, completing the whole process including hand washing, and have generalized this skill at home and in the community.
They are ready for the classroom. We are so proud of this superhero."
"When one of our individuals first started with us, they were non-verbal. They communicated solely through sign language and PECS.
Today, they are speaking in short phrases. Not only has this individual mastered one-word mands and tacts, but their receptive identification has become expressive as well. Their vocal language is growing every single session. Their mother has noticed a great difference not just in their skills, but in their overall happiness and behavior.
We are so proud of this progress. Keep talking. We are listening."
"We received an incredible update from one of our BCBAs this week regarding two of our individuals. One is now fully preschool-ready with zero behavioral issues. The other went from non-vocal to speaking in phrases.
The common factor is the supportive environment of our Sidekicks Support Center. We have seen incredible reductions in maladaptive behaviors, huge jumps in social skills like sharing and turn-taking, and massive strides in communication.
The parents are appreciative, and our team is beaming with pride. This is why we do what we do. Enriching lives, one skill at a time."
"I recently had the chance to support one of our heroes in making their very first purchase on their own at GameStop. Even though they were nervous, they stepped up with maturity and handled the task so well. Experiences like this are a big part of why I love what I do, helping our heroes take on new challenges, seeing their confidence grow, and witnessing those brighter futures is what always fuels me."
"His parents and grandparents tell me all the time how thankful they are for services! Everyone who knew him a year ago says that his progress is phenomenal and that he’s improved so much. He went from barely being vocal to manding in 4-word sentences in such a short time!”