We engaged Cher in December 2017. S was non-verbal at that point of time. S was able to get along with Cher during their first session. Cher is a loving lady and mentor towards S and provides useful tips to me in providing S an environment to learn, transit, integrate and progress.
Cher was also receptive to preferences of S and updates provided by me to cater for S’s better progress. Within 4 months, S was able to speak single words and progressively with time, S was also able to maintain eye contact, express requests, verbally and expressing emotions easier.
S became more cheerful and outgoing. It was incredible to see the transformation of a non-verbal child from the sessions with Cher. During the Covid Circuit Breaker, S attended the sessions via Zoom with Cher. S was able to maintain attention during the sessions. Sometimes, S will express that Cher is deeply missed.
Despite the meltdowns and tantrums from S, Cher was able to calm S down and continued the sessions professionally. S established trust with Cher and was able to take instructions from Cher and family since then.