"Small Steps was timed perfectly for my son. He was just at the point where he was considering walking and the help and support from all the excellent staff guided him along perfectly. Although we no longer need weekly intervention it would be useful to have termly/6 monthly checks to offer guidance and answer concerns e.g. walking with wide leg gait, support boots, balance etc. I don’t know whether this would be possible though as I know there are huge demands on your service."
"I can’t thank you enough for all you have done for my son and I. It has been very motivating for us both. Giving me ideas for fun games and physical exercises for me to do with him at home. It has given us both something positive to look forwards to each week and I feel that with your help I have tried to improve my son’s quality of life. As for him, he has enjoyed himself so much and learnt masses. He has come on a great deal mentally and physically thanks to your help and support."
"Our son's gross motor skills have greatly improved since joining Small Steps. In particular he has learnt some great transfer skills and can now crawl using all-fours for a longer period of time. He now also has a better understanding of the concept of walking and he can do assisted side-steps. For us it has been great to have weekly therapy input over and above what the NHS offers."
"Joining Small Steps was our first introduction to Conductive Education. A whole new world opened up to us as a family – for years we were told by health professionals about everything our son couldn’t do & won’t be able to do, at Small Steps we met staff who were positive and encouraging & who told us what he CAN DO and how he will achieve what he currently can’t. After participating at SS for a few terms, we have seen great improvement both in physical ability and in mental strength: our son started off always saying he can’t do things, whereas now he is adamant he wants to give things a go and his attitude is that he can do anything anybody else can. As parents, we have received endless support & encouragement."
"I feel the whole experience of the last 2 years at Small Steps has made me grow as a person and appreciate life more and above all has been a slow burning, revelatory introduction into the world of disability which I am now so at home with. Through their dedication, expertise and compassion I gradually shed my anxieties to embrace my new life with a disabled child. Thank you Small Steps!"
"I can’t thank you enough for all you have done for my son and I. It has been very motivating for us both. Giving me ideas for fun games and physical exercises for me to do with him at home. It has given us both something positive to look forwards to each week and I feel that with your help I have tried to improve my son’s quality of life. As for him, he has enjoyed himself so much and learnt masses. He has come on a great deal mentally and physically thanks to your help and support."
"Our son has learned so much at Small Steps! To roll, creep, kneel, crawl, stand up, sit down. To make choices, to wait his turn, to try to interact with his classmates. He has changed from being a floppy 15 month unable to sit up unaided and giving very little eye contact to an extrovert, vocal and smiley 3 year old who can not only crawl at a rate of knots but will stand at a walking frame without even a pair of leg gaiters on! I have learned how to help Our son's progress physically using exercises disguised as fun and with lots of singing! I have gained knowledge of and practice with the fantastic equipment Small Steps uses. Not to mention a wealth of knowledge, advice and encouragement from Small Steps Staff. And insight and support from other parents."
