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Lynn B.

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Review for Center for Developmental Services, Greenville, SC, USA

Rating: 5 stars  

We first walked in the door of CDS when our daughter was 5 months old. We were there for a NICU clinic where developmental pediatric nurses and physical therapists evaluate children in an effort to catch developmental delays as early as possible. Over the next few years, CDS would become our home away from home, with Emma spending as much as 25-30 hours a week in speech, occupational and physical therapy and special education preschool settings.

We have benefited from the services provided by almost every partner agency in the almost 8 years since that first visit. I am convinced that Emma has received the highest quality care and that her treatment is enhanced by the close cooperation from the various agencies.

As the parent of a child who literally trembles whenever we go to a doctor's office, I love the way Emma lights up when we walk in the door, the way she asks to go to therapy and the way she walks around the facility with confidence - not fear.

Our entire family has been treated with respect, compassion and friendship. The therapists, teachers, physicians and support staff have been with us through the frustration when we didn't have a diagnosis and the questions we didn't have answers to when the diagnosis was made.

No one has ever assumed Emma couldn't do something based on her diagnosis. She's been challenged to reach her highest potential.

And she's been loved.

What more could any parent ask?

I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

Our daughter has exceeded every expectation we had. She now speaks, writes, rides a bike - all sorts of things that we didn't know she'd be able to do.

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

None

How would you describe the help you got from this organization?

Life-changing

How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?

Definitely

How do you feel you were treated by this organization?

Very Well

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2011

Role:  Client Served & My daughter has received services at CDS for almost 8 years. I have volunteered for the annual CDS Carnival and United Way campaigns.