Success Stories
Success comes in many different forms at Wediko. Enjoy the stories and testimonials below from staff, parents, students, and professionals.
As an adoptive mother of a child showing some very troublesome behavior, I became almost desperate looking for appropriate services and professionals who understood my situation.
Finding Wediko was the answer to my prayers. Finally there was an organization with expertise in adoptive attachment problems who comprehended the impact of truly difficult behavior on family living.
- Will was adopted by two loving and caring parents. When he struggled, his family worked diligently to support him and encourage him in every aspect of his life. They engaged with community support programs, school, therapists, and in family therapy in an attempt to help Will be successful. However, over time it became clear that this support was not enough to help Will.
"Wediko successfully integrates protective processes shown to neutralize the damaging effects of exposure to multiple risks. This is why the Summer Program has enjoyed the recognition received from professionals around the country. Wediko is highly innovative and is simply one of the finest experiential learning programs to be found for children whose achievement and social development is in jeopardy."
Tony is a 14 year old boy who struggles with persistent depression and anger. He often becomes tearful and, at times, full of rage. This inhibits his ability to be successful, in that his aggression can make those around him fearful and damage his relationships. Sadness puts him in a stagnant state that makes it difficult for him to complete day to day tasks.
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Hi Pat, Remember us? I just wanted to let you know that Sam is doing really well at home, school and with his friends. For the second time this school year Sam made the Honor Roll. He bought home all A's and B's. His teacher raves about him and says that if only all her students could be more like Sam...her job would be a joy.
Side by Side social skills groups emphasize creating atmospheres conducive to maximizing learning. Side by Side supports the goals of schools by articulating and tracking the following desired outcomes:
Wediko Summer Program helps senior overcome obstacles to graduate.
Download article "Senior doesn't let challenges hold him back" from Nashua Telegraph.
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