“Your knowledge was great; but, your support, caring, understanding and empathy, as well as your amazing availability and willingness to get involved made all the difference in the world in us getting through this with as much sanity as possible. I just felt like every step of the way you were thinking how you could help us get through this and make the right choices, and it mattered A LOT. It was some of the best money we spent on our son’s care. You were the one person whose opinion I never doubted that I could trust. I hope for the sake of other parents that you REALLY like what you’re doing so that you continue to do it for a long time.”
– Mother of 16-year-old boy
“We were referred to Denni David at a time of crisis in our family, and she responded immediately to our call. With her help, we had our daughter enrolled in a program the same day. Denni’s involvement did not end with this placement; she remained committed to the best interests of our daughter and actively participated in our involvement in her treatment. Her knowledge, insight and constant support were invaluable to us. We will always be grateful to Denni not only for her ability to recognize what our daughter needed, but for her compassion and concern as we went through a very difficult process.”
– Mother of 18 year old
“I’m a single-parent father with a wonderful 15-year-old daughter who was heading into serious trouble a year ago. My daughter’s therapist provided several names of the most highly recommended educational consultants in the Chicago area. I pre-interviewed all of them and settled on Denni. It was the best decision I could have made, and I’m grateful to be working with her. She’s remarkably bright; well connected to her field and highly respected; very accessible; sensitive to the needs of the child and the parent; psychologically astute; compassionate toward others and very passionate about her work. She’s that special kind of person who works from the head, the heart and the spirit. If she’s available to work with you and your child, count your blessings.”
– Father of 15-year-old daughter
“With Denni’s help, support and keen guidance, I was able to make the right choice for my daughter and our family. The highest expression of confidence one can exercise is to recommend the services of a particular professional. I have done so many times for Denni, with the pleasure of knowing that there is no better partner in the difficult process of finding the right placement for one’s precious, struggling child.”
– Father of 17-year-old daughter
“The empathy and guidance provided to me as a parent by Denni David began the journey of emotional healing for my 17-year-old son and profoundly affected my awareness. Her expertise has pulled me through the most difficult challenge in my life and I will be forever grateful to her.”
– Mother of a 17-year-old son
“We could not have envisioned going through this unfamiliar process without Denni’s expertise, honesty, and continual support. Denni’s concern, endless time and dedication to our family before, during, and AFTER my son came home genuinely came from her heart.”
– Parent
“Denni David is an extraordinary person whose integrity and professionalism set her apart from others in her field. She went through great lengths to match a suitable school for my daughter that addressed her needs. Denni’s understanding and compassion are matched by her genuine concern and sincerity. I will be forever grateful to Denni for being instrumental in turning our lives around. Thank you, Denni!”
– Parent
“When your emotions are high because you need to make one of the most important decisions of your child’s life and a major financial commitment in a short period of time, you need a credentialed Educational Consultant; but, most important, you need someone you can trust. Denni immediately established a level of trust at our first meeting when she quickly translated the information from the hospital into treatment options for my son. She further narrowed the search for the best placement by truly listening to our expectations, understanding our resources and by talking with my son. Denni was clear about every step and in a personalized way discussed the pros and cons of several options. Her sincerity and her availability during this emotional process are unique in any field. Denni has continued to earn my trust with every interaction and I consider this one of her most valuable credentials.
Not everyone in our family agreed with the placement recommendation and the options. My attempt to explain my teenage son’s situation and answer questions was extremely difficult, so Denni personally called each family member who had concerns and thoughtfully addressed questions asked by a crying sibling, a worried grandmother and an angry ex-husband. Next, Denni facilitated a smooth transition so my son’s new caregivers understood him beyond the paper document we submitted. Denni continues to help our family with the occasional ‘speed bumps’ as we grow along with our son.
Denni has demonstrated an innate talent for perfectly matching the program deliverable with my son’s needs. It is truly a gift! When I was in the throws of decision-making, I did not understand the huge downside of not ‘getting it right.’ There are so many variables to weigh and Denni’s hands-on knowledge of the programs and her understanding of what my son needed are skills she continually refreshes. I quickly learned that selecting ‘the right’ placement was definitely something I could not do either from a computer or by visiting the facility. Investing in Denni provided an invaluable return.”
– Mother of a 17 year old