Our Parents Have their Say

 

What is the most important thing you learned?

“A brain injury is to the brain, and hence, like any other injury, in order to treat it, you must treat the source of the injury (the brain) and not the symptoms, which may present in numerous ways throughout the lifetime of the child.”

Father, India

 

“That the syndrome and the brain injury are two different things, and the brain injury has a solution.”

Mother, Mexico

 

“I now have a different perspective of children with brain injury. My admiration for them, their parents, and the Institutes’ team is now immense.

When I was told my daughter would be born with Trisomy 21, I felt like my world collapsed. I was so ignorant, and all the information I received was terrible. When she was born, she shattered all my preconceived notions and showed me that she is much more than a diagnosis. That is why I came to you, and today I can say your work has far exceeded my expectations, and I am grateful.

I finish the course with the firm conviction that this will be the greatest—and the best—effort of my life. I will give my all to motivate, support, and celebrate the victories that I am certain my little baby will achieve.”

Mother, Peru

 

“What the brain injured condition really means.”

Father, Idaho

 

“A very comprehensive and holistic approach including the nutrition, oxygen enrichment and fluid balance, to help my son across all the areas of his deficit because of the brain injury and several different tools to start the program.  I never came across a program that can address all the areas that this program is able to cover.”

Mother & Doctor, New Jersey

 

“I learned many things. For more than 4 years I have been looking for answers, I have read many books about autism, I have been to many doctors and therapies not only in Mexico, and in none of those occasions had I felt that I learned as much as I did in this 7-day course. I had also never agreed so much with something. I truly believe that nutrition is of utmost importance for our children’s behavior and learning. I think the course is very complete and comprehensive and covers all the areas our children need to be healthy.”

Mother, Monterey, Mexico

 

“That my mother’s instinct is leading me to places I never imagined, to be able to give my son the tools he needs to fully develop.

Mother, Bogota, Colombia 

  

“THAT THERE IS HOPE!!!!”

Grandmother, Oregon

 

“It’s the brain that we need to address and treat, not the symptoms.”

Father, Mauritius/Africa

 

“That everything I learned in this course is very important and it is a mechanism for thinking, evaluating, developing and growing and helping our brains develop further. I learned how to organize knowledge I already had into a deliverable ready for application program. I learned about the Institutes depth, kindness and love for what they do. I also learned that we actually live so far away from common sense. I also learned the ‘atmosphere’ of the attitude through the staff -you lead us by example and I feel fully charged for the mentality and the kind of sympathy and warrior-like that are necessary to go into this process. You have all transferred that so vividly through the way that you compose and choreograph the course – and I find that remarkable and very much to the point.”

Mother, Greece  

 

“I learned that total commitment and time is very important for my child! A combination of physical, intellectual and physiological development is important for brain injury.”

Mother, Virginia

 

“The tools to use in order to make my son reach the highest potential and quality of life!”

Mother, Oregon

 

“All programs are feeding off each other. When you improve one area, you help the other area to grow.”

Mother, Illinois

 

“That you can do a lot of stimulation, but without the correct intensity, frequency, and duration it does not reach the brain.”

Mother, Ecuador

 

What was the best thing about the course?

“Gaining priceless information that will help the boy that grips our hearts. It gives us something to offer him and that feels invaluable.” 

Grandmother, Oregon

 

“Meeting people with so much experience in the subject who tell you, “Yes, it is possible, and here is the evidence.” The explanations were very clear and having the chance to ask questions after each class made it easy. Being able to hear other parents’ questions also helped a lot.”

Mother, Mexico  

 

“Everything.”

Mother, Columbia

 

“To be able to teach my own child and know what is best.

Mother, Maryland

 

“To leave with an extensive at home program which can be executed and enhanced over the next 6 months.”

Father, India

 

“The logical explanations, because if I don’t understand how what I’m going to do works, it is very, very likely that I won’t do it for long.

And being able to ask questions freely in the private rooms, and the kindness with which the staff answered everything”

Mother, Ecuador

 

“How the Staff answered our questions and explained each topic in detail”.

Mother, Chihuahua, Mexico

 

“The instructors were so easy to understand, and the answers to questions asked.”

Father, Idaho 

 

“The experience you carry and offer, the wonderful staff, the organization, the materials offered, the breaks!! in the way that the structure of the course allowed for the intake of such dense information I found it very balanced. The care and generosity and most of all the respect and inspiration.”

Mother, Greece

 

“Comprehensive approach, medical understanding about the hypoxia that the kids experience, nutrition aspect, and easy access to the advocate who is great.”

Mother/Doctor, New Jersey

 

“It helped me to think about brain injury in a different way. Every staff member answered questions patiently.

Mother, Virginia

 

“That the Staff all know so much, they truly go into every crevice of a question, and what parents of brain injured children experience. And how the Staff has such integrity to stand by parents and families, and place hope back into our hands.”

Mother, Oregon 

 

“As a parent, I’m able to see the issue and able to understand how to treat it just like a doctor, in fact, more than some doctors.”

Mother, Texas

 

“I like how we can ask questions during all the breaks, and the Staff really helps you to understand.”

Mother, Illinois

 

“To tell the truth, I loved the whole course, but the most inspiring thing was being able to witness success stories and see children who at some point may have been like my son, and that has been inspiring—to see HOW IT CAN BE DONE. I really liked that, but in general, I think all the content is very useful, and the examples were very clear, and the photos or videos shown make you understand everything in a better way.”

Mother, Monterey, Mexico

 

“Taught me brain organization, and nutrition.”

Father, Virginia

 

“We were among families there to do their best for their children.”

Father, Mauritius/Africa

 

“The sense I had of being part of a circle with the other parents, present and alert, and that we create something all together even if we are scattered all over the world during the course.”

Father,  Greece

How will this change what you do for your child in the future?

“Immensely because I can stop searching and feeling like I am banging my head on a wall and start being active and doing something that actually helps him.”

Grandmother, Oregon

 

“Stop focusing on the symptoms, focus on the injury, and work on all areas in an integrated way to achieve results.”

Mother, Mexico  

 

“Almost every aspect that we were struggling to do in bits and pieces by enrolling in multiple different programs, tried to make them as comprehensive as possible but unfortunately we cannot do them simultaneously and since most of them don’t coordinate with each other and do not see the kid as a whole they fell apart. Even though it is lot of hard work by the kid and the parents, doing all those programs sometimes simultaneously and sometimes one after another, we ended up with only small improvements here and there. Now we are able to find everything in one single program.”

Mother & Doctor, New Jersey

 

“It is important to build a robust and intensive physical, intellectual and physiological program, and environment, for the child to help him achieve physical, intellectual and physiological excellence.”

Father, India

 

“The attitude of knowing what to do.”

Father, Idaho  

 

“I will be investing a lot more time and effort and be dedicated to my son’s improvement.”

Mother, Virginia

 

“It has turned it around – I will deliver to her the possibility to heal through discipline and consistency, with love, organization and humor. I will dedicate to this process. To planning and implementing and being with her through this passage.”

Mother, Greece

 

“Following the program will help the brain injury, I believe in that.”

Mother, Texas

 

Was the course what you were expecting?

“Yes, the materials were sent well in advance, the team at The Institutes reached out and were extremely helpful and supportive prior to the start, and throughout the duration of the course.

The course was extensive and comprehensive. It really helped establish and enshrine the “why”, which then allowed me to understand the treatment programs through the right perspective.”

Father, India

 

“In fact, the course exceeded my expectations. At first, it seemed like too much time, but now I wish there was more. I feel that I learned a lot, and I loved this course. I enjoyed every lecture.”

Mother, Monterey, Mexico 

 

“Much more than I expected.”

Mother, Bogota, Columbia

 

“It was so good! So much more than I was expecting.”

Grandmother, Oregon

 

“Yes, as I already had known elements of it from a mother who attended the course about 20-25 years ago. But actually, it was a lot more than I was expecting and I was expecting good stuff to come. It’s actually brilliant in every way.”

Mother, Greece

 

“Yes, absolutely. It gives me tools, makes me aware of truly evaluating my son, being conscious of his real abilities, and being able to go deeper.”

Mother, Bogota, Columbia

 

“I’d say it was more—both in terms of information, possibilities, and level of intensity. Which was challenging, but very good.”

Mother, Peru  

 

“Yes, and much more!”

Father, Virginia

 

“More than what I expected”

Father, Idaho  

 

“Just the best ever for my son.”

Mother, Maryland

 

“More than I expected; it is a lot of valuable information to work with.”

Aunt, Chihuahua. Mexico

 

“It was more than what I was expecting about the course.”

Father, Greece

What would be your advice to a parent considering taking this course?

“They should definitely take this course, no matter how many things they have tried before. They will realize this was what was missing. Do not deny your children the opportunity to be independent, to improve, and to achieve things that perhaps all the other doctors have said they would not be able to achieve. Do not listen to anyone who tells you your children cannot succeed without first applying the tools and knowledge acquired in this course.”

Mother, Mexico

 

“Take it, because you will find many answers and you can regain faith and hope that your child can achieve better potential, development, and a better quality of life. This course is inspiring.”

Mother, Monterey, Mexico  

 

“DON’T HESITATE! The sooner the better!”

Grandmother, Oregon

 

“That it is absolutely necessary to take, it gives you a real fighting chance. IF YOU ARE GOING TO DO IT, Do it NOW!!!”

Father, Idaho  

 

“1000 % would strongly encourage them to take the course. In fact, I encouraged my brother and sister-in-law, and also multiple colleagues of mine to take the course.”

Mother & Doctor, New Jersey

 

“Don’t focus on the risks—or at least, don’t let them paralyze you—because the possibilities of success, even if they may seem distant, would be invaluable if achieved. It is always better to try than to be left with the doubt of what might have happened.”

Mother, Peru

 

“It is a life change—it opens your mind and awakens our appreciation of reality and the possibilities of our children.”

Father, El Salvador

 

“Take it soon.”

Father, Virginia

 

“Do it immediately. Pay attention to everything.”

Father, Aguascalientes, Mexico  

 

“Your child is worth it; you won’t regret taking it. You might even wonder why you didn’t know about it or take it sooner.”

Father, La Libertad, El Salvador

 

“Reading the book is absolutely essential. Strongly recommended for parents who are determined to find solutions and answers when people have said that there are none.”

Father, India

 

“To take this opportunity to understand more precisely and in depth what the situation really is and to allow the information to be absorbed. It’s so generous that I am sure it will benefit regardless of doing a program and even more so by following up a program as well.”

Mother, Greece

 

“It’s life-changing, and also to be consistent in everything you do.”

Mother, Maryland

 

“Definitely take it and pay close attention and write down everything; everything is super important. And anyone who has the opportunity to go to The Institutes, too, should do so.”

Aunt, Chihuahua, Mexico 

 

“Read the book and take the course as soon as possible.”

Mother, Virginia

 

“No time to wait any longer, just do it. The program is tough, but it works. Never give up.”

Mother, Texas  

 

“It’s worth it. It’s a course that helps you see the injury from another perspective, a very complete course.”

Mother, Chihuahua, Mexico

 

Was it worth the time, effort, and money it cost?

“ABSOLUTELY. Far More valuable than what we gave in time or money. I adore your hearts and life work for these most precious and vulnerable kids and I pray a special place in heaven for you guys! I can’t express my gratitude that you exist and the fact that you have all been there so long speaks volumes about who you are!

Grandmother, Oregon

 

“Absolutely worth it. How important are our children. What could stop us! We are so grateful for the untiring efforts put forth to save lives”

Father, Idaho

 

“Yes, absolutely. I am very grateful and happy to begin my baby’s programs. I deeply admire you for the work you continue doing year after year, which provides so much value for our extraordinary little ones.”

Mother, Peru  

 

“Much more. Thank you very much for dedicating yourselves to our children.”

Mother, Colombia

 

“Yes, totally. Thank you for loving children with brain injuries so much!!!!”

Mother, La Libertad, El Salvador

 

“Yes, I was able to get the in-person feel. THANK YOU EVERYONE!!”

Mother, Texas

 

“Yes, only that I would have done it earlier, from the very first moment I learned about my son’s condition. Gratitude to the people who cared about our children, those of their time and all the future ones. You give us tools, you give us hope, you give us a path, a route, a light in the middle of so much chaos.

Thanks to all the staff, and for such excellent coordination. The possibility of having the course live online gives more people the opportunity to access it.

It is clear that you truly prepare the course, that it is synchronous in Spanish and English, that you really adapt the resources, so it is viable for anyone anywhere in the world. It is a very good example of putting technology at the service of science.  Truly, thank you!!!!!!

Mother, Bogota, Columbia

 

“Definitely. Thank you for giving so many parents the opportunity to help their children with this live course online.”

Mother, Mexico

 

“It worth the time and effort. It was excellent, nothing could be better.”

Mother, Virginia

 

“Yes, I loved it. I will carry your word to every parent I meet and begin to implement your teachings. I finally see the light of what comes next for my twins. Thank you, we appreciate you very much.”

Mother, Estado de Mexico 

 

“Yes totally, and I strongly recommend   appointments sooner rather than later.”

Mother & Doctor, New Jersey

 

“Totally. I am very grateful to have found information about The Institutes and to have had the opportunity to take the course and apply it with my son. I am truly very happy to have taken this course. I am very inspired and excited to carry out what I learned with my son, and I already want to go and get to know The Institutes.

I think everything was very clear, and the doubts that arise along the way are very well clarified by the Staff. And I know they will remain available in case of any questions, and they took the time to explain very well how to evaluate my son and follow the program in the best possible way. Thank you very much to all of you for everything =).”

Mother, Monterey, Mexico

 

“Yes, totally. I am very grateful for everything I was taught. Without a doubt, I will apply it in my son’s life.”

Mother, Chihuahua, Mexico

                                                 

“Clearly yes. I liked every bit of it. Thank you I’m very happy to have met you.”

Mother, Greece

 

“Yes, the course is well planned and arranged. You all are God sent, changing lives. God bless you abundantly.”

Mother, Maryland

 

“Yes, definitely. The course materials are very useful.”

Father, Mauritius/Africa

 

“I believe so. We learn valuable lessons that will help our kids, and that’s the reason we want to be in the class. I’m grateful for all the work the Staff has done giving us hope for our brain injured child.”

Mother, Illinois

 

“Everything was good. Staff was so helpful with answering questions, really appreciate the staff for being so patient with my questions. Feel grateful! It was a great experience!”

Father, Virginia

 

“Of course, definitely.  Everything was very well organized.  And just to give my thanks and congratulate you for being a revolution for everyone, and for fighting with families for a dignified life for children with brain injuries.”

Aunt, Chihuahua, Mexico

 

“From the bottom of my heart, yes. A huge thanks for everything you have learned through the years, and you shared with us so generously. Thanks for the opportunity you gave to us to be part of your huge family.”

Father, Greece

 

 

 

 

 

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