The following are statements of hope received from parents who have become committed to the RDI® Program at the Autism & Behavioral Support Center.

“My son wants to be around us more, and he is playing with his brother. Before, he spent his day in self-isolation.” -- Dad, Clarkston

“Without you, I feel we may have lost my son.” -- Mom, Shelby Township

“This is the best year we have had since getting the diagnosis.” -- Mom, Orion Township

“The school asked me, ‘What did you do to your son over the summer? He is social, happy, and has a great sense of humor.’” -- Mom, Clinton Township

“When all our family got together for the holidays, this is the first time our son played with the other kids for four hours, and we didn’t have to intervene.” -- Dad, Shelby Township

“My son with Asperger’s was severely depressed before we brought him in. Now he is making friends, is more flexible, and has a great sense of humor.” -- Mom, Shelby Township

“Our son only spoke using some single words – now he is making sentences.” -- Mom, Macomb Township

“My son is referencing us more and has changed from pushing a toy train back and forth all day to a warm and witty child who gives us a genuine emotion of love.” -- Mom, Farmington

“This is the first time anyone had a plan of what they were doing, as well as a plan for us to follow.” -- Dad, St. Clair Shores

“Our son, age 14, spent two weeks at overnight camp with NT kids. I had the staff all set up with the accommodations he used in the past…but when we picked him up, they said he didn’t need any accommodations, and he fit in just like a regular kid. Wow! He even made a couple of friends.” -- Mom, Ann Arbor