My Nonprofit Reviews

Through the stories I have heard, the members of Sandy Cay., INC goes above and beyond to empower women as mothers of children with autism. Many of the mothers the charity works to provide services for feel disempowered when faced with the many challenges that can come with raising children wih autism. At times, these women have felt powerless against getting the most appropriate educational services for their children. One service this charity provides is an alternative educational placement for children with autism, through the Bryan Center. This alone has empowered women to say to the public schools, "no I do not have to accept what you offer here for my child" and to know that there are options near by for them. Before Sandy Cay, INC these mothers of children with autism in the counties of Northwest Ohio did not have options. They had to accept the services what were offered by their school district, or move to larger cities where there were more options for children with autism. Other challenges mothers of children with autism face are to feel powerless in their own homes when faced with the challenging behaviors that can often accompany children with autism. Many of the mothers need training on how to handle these challenging behaviors, as well as how to teach their children life skills to gain independence. Through Sandy Cay., INC mothers have access to professionals who have the skills, training, and experience to know how to address these difficult issues. As a mother myself, I know that nothing can compare to the feeling of power a woman has once she learn the skills to regain "control" over her household and her children. This is what Sandy Cay., INC has done been able to do.

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