Testimonials

Where do we begin?! To say our daughter, Sydni, has (overall) matured significantly, as well as shown amazing growth in her social interaction would not sufficiently convey gratitude and appreciation for Chris Caruso and all the folks at Kids Connect Today/Socialvise. Before participating in Socialvise and the “Club” experience, Sydni had maybe six foods that she would actually eat. Because of the encouragement the children receive to try new things, Sydni now has an ever-growing food palate. In fact, she now makes sure she has a little of everything on her plate that’s being served to the rest of the family. She also had developed very specific times she had to eat lunch and dinner, with zero flexibility. That dynamic no longer exists. It has been wonderful being able to go on vacation and not have to vet the desired vacation spot based on available restaurant/food choices. Sydni drinks water daily without being asked. In the past, she would only drink sweet tea or lemonade. And while this may sound trivial, most parents with neurodivergent children know the struggle with stomach issues if the kids don’t drink enough water and eat a proper diet. This struggle no longer exists in our home. Our daughter actually initiates conversations with us and other family members now. Very long conversations sometimes. It makes us smile to see her openly expressing herself to us and others. Before Socialvise and Kids Connect Today, we were pretty much relegated to single word responses and having a conversation about anything she was interested in was near impossible. Perhaps the most significant testimony we have regarding Ms. Chris and the Kids Connect Program is that it has helped Sydni immensely become more independent in her daily endeavors and activities. She is excited to do things for herself now, unlike in the past when she simply waited on someone to do everything for her or help her. – Robin Williams