As a parent who has walked the long and often overwhelming road of navigating a diagnosis, I cannot speak highly enough of Early Start and, in particular, Ms Kristy. Phoenix has been attending Early Start since shortly after receiving his diagnosis, and from the very first five minutes of meeting Ms Kristy, I knew we had found something special. After trying other therapists who simply could not connect with him on his level, Kristy did what others could not. She met him exactly where he was. The connection she built with Phoenix was instant, genuine and deeply meaningful. As a parent, you just know when someone truly sees your child, and she saw him immediately. Kristy is what I lovingly call our golden unicorn. She has been life changing for our family. Her knowledge, intuition and ability to connect emotionally and spiritually with the children she works with is unmatched. Because of her, we have discovered so much about Phoenix, strengths we did not even know were there. The progress he has made over the past few years has exceeded anything we could have imagined. I genuinely would feel lost without her guidance and support. What makes Early Start even more special is the environment as a whole. From the moment you walk through the door, you feel safe, welcomed and understood. Miss Jen at reception is an absolute breath of fresh air. She greets every child and parent with warmth and care, and you can truly feel that she loves what she does. It is not just a clinic, it is a community. After what felt like hell and back trying to find the right support for our child, Early Start has become our safe place. For any parent searching for someone who will genuinely care about their child and help them thrive, I cannot recommend them highly enough.
