Latest Reviews (Re-entry Support Services)
Even with a neurodevelopmental disorder, we didn’t have to give up
My son was diagnosed with a neurodevelopmental disorder during elementary school and always struggled with group settings. When he became unable to attend school, I felt I shouldn’t force him, but at the same time, I increasingly felt like giving up, thinking that school was just too difficult for someone with his characteristics.
However, after learning about ToCo, which has a proven track record of supporting children with psychiatric conditions and developmental traits, I decided to reach out. What made a huge difference was that instead of trying to change his developmental traits, they focused on how to create an environment where it would be easier for him to attend school based on who he is.
At the start of the support program, even getting ready in the morning was a challenge for my son. Gradually, however, he began making his way to school, and within about two months, he was able to attend consistently without major setbacks. Hearing that he has been slowly making friends he can talk to comfortably has made me happier than anything else.
I am so glad I didn’t give up and assume that nothing could be done just because of his diagnosis. Thank you so much for coming up with solutions alongside me that I never could have found on my own.
Struggling with the gap between our reality and my ideal family
Seeing other families around us thriving, I couldn’t accept my child’s school avoidance and kept asking myself, “Why us?” This led to constant clashes with my husband. Whenever our responses as parents lacked consistency, my daughter’s condition deteriorated, leaving the atmosphere at home icy and tense.
What truly struck me during ToCo’s support program was the importance of “aligning as a couple and resetting the home environment,” even before focusing on how we talked to our child.
Thanks to the clear logic they provided on how to interact with her, my stubborn husband finally understood, allowing us to unite as a team.
Once we as parents became an unwavering foundation, our daughter felt safe enough to face her own future again. Today, she is attending school with a smile, just like before.
I am deeply grateful to ToCo for helping us reclaim our family bond.
I was panicking because I was too focused on what others thought of us.
Even simply going out with my child on a weekday afternoon filled me with guilt, and my mind was completely consumed by how the neighbors and other mothers might view us.
Through ToCo’s support program, I came to realize the importance of focusing on my child’s feelings and future rather than societal expectations. Once I, as a parent, stopped acting secretive and began interacting with him in a calm, grounded manner, the tension at home gradually eased.
My son was then able to slowly reflect on whether he was truly comfortable with his current life and what kind of school experience he actually wanted. While transferring was an option, he ultimately decided to return to his original school.
I am deeply grateful for learning how crucial it is to establish a strong, steady household anchor for a teenager during such a sensitive stage of life.