Challenged Child Spotlight

Nathan
Age 6

Nathan is a born leader. He greets everyone with a smile and loves to show off each new skill that he has learned. He is willing to try anything and everything. He never says “I can’t”. A very independent young man, Nathan was zooming around Challenged Child and Friends before he graduated ... read more

Nigel
Age 5

When Nigel first came to Challenged Child and Friends, he struggled with anger issues. One day Nigel was really angry about having to come in from outside play. The teacher saw that he was about to throw a tantrum so she asked him to help another child who was also unhappy about going in. Nigel walk... read more

Kamari
Age 2

When Kamari first came to Challenged Child and Friends she cried most of the day and didn’t interact with the other children. She then began to use the stander and, as described by her teacher, it was like she “woke up”. In the stander Kamari started interacting with the other children. Her... read more

Isaac
Age 3

Isaac walked with the aid of adaptive equipment! Last year he couldn’t even hold up his head. The staff shared the proud moment with Isaac’s grandmother as he took his first steps down the hall at Challenged Child and Friends. Everyone applauded. The grin on Isaac’s face was reflected in the... read more

Esperanza
Age 3 1/2

Esperanza came to Challenged Child and Friends last Spring, but she didn’t bring her smile with her. She was quiet and shy. This Fall Esperanza got off the school bus with a grin on her face. She is chatting with her teacher and classmates. What made the difference? Esperanza now has a wheelchair... read more

Damean
Age 5 years

Damean just turned five years old. When he came to Challenged Child and Friends last spring he couldn’t sit up. He would lay on his back or roll on the floor. Damean has been receiving physical, occupational and speech therapy. Now he can sit up all by himself. He is also able to stand and walk w... read more

Tate
Age 5 years old

When five-year-old Tate first came to Challenged Child and Friends he was non-compliant. He simply would not do anything he was asked. Autism had this little boy locked inside his own world. Through early intervention and therapy services a new world has opened up for this young man. Now he is tal... read more