What People are saying about Children's Special Services, LLC:
"Hello Susan, I just wanted to drop you a line to report on the progress of a former 'patient'. You evaluated (my son) in the fall of 2006, then he saw (one of your OT's) for about 7 months regarding handwriting and other issues. At the time we were home schooling and were in our fourth year. (my son) is now in 8th grade and is attending a local private school. He is doing so well there! He has been one of a small percentage of students making the honor roll both 9 weeks. He is just a different child. I attribute that to lots of different things, but you and (your OT) are at the top of my list. His handwriting becoming a non-issue has meant the world to him. His school allows him to use his Alpha Smart or pc for long papers and other writing doesn't seem to be an issue for him anymore.
Thank you so much for all you do and for the difference you have made in so many young lives"
Sincerely, CB--Hartwell, GA
"Susan, I just wanted to tell you that I will be eternally grateful we found you and Children's Special Services. You all have been a godsend. When I brought my daughter to you, I had no idea how to help her. Everyone was more than willing to tell us something was not quite right, but no one had any definite ideas about what to do for her. Much to our dismay, with the exception of our pediatrician, everyone else we were working with suggested that we medicate her.
A psychologist gave us your phone number, said you helped "children focus" and told us that was all he knew about your company. I remember calling your office and thinking I've got nothing to lose--maybe this group can help her.
I will never forget the we met you for her assessment. You were about two sentences into your assessment conclusions when I realized that you understood exactly what was going on and that you knew exactly how to help her. And that was the beginning of a journey that has changed my daughter's life as well as mine and my husbands. Your therapist has done a phenomenal job with her.
AV is now a confident, happy and vibrant child and nothing like the 4-year old that I brought to your office in November of 2005. You all helped her master the skills that will be with her throughout her academic journey and ultimately her life. To see her succeed in school and to hear her tell us that she loves school is such a wonderful thing! She has been telling me that she loves coming to the clinic.
I tell so many people about you and what you do for the children you work with, and it seems like it all falls on deaf ears. I am just grateful that we found you. You all have been so wonderful. As I said before, I will be eternally grateful for what you have helped my daughter accomplish. We will miss you terribly and wish nothing but the best for all of you."
Sincerely, MV--Atlanta GA
"Susan, I can tell that you really care about the children you work with. I am sure you have heard it many times, but that is not always the case. We have been to so many people who say they 'specialize' in children only to find out that they have no idea of how to deal with them or help them. They have become very easy to spot for me.
CZ---North Georgia
"Susan, I just wanted to give you a few updates: I have witnessed my son's social skills just blossom. We had a friend over yesterday and my son listened to him, interacted with no directions from me and when the friend left, my son said 'now he knows I am a nice boy'. We take this same child with us in carpool and when he got in the car, my son started being silly and I reminded him of how well our ride went yesterday. Then he began asking relevant, appropriate questions. Before they got out of the car, the other child told my son that he loved him, and my son just beamed. I wanted to celebrate these changes with you, as I feel like you've really helped turn things around. I value very much the work you do with my son."
---JH Woodstock, GA
"We love you Susan. BTW; Zach could not be able to do what he is doing without you. It’s been a gift. He even wrote a chore list this week. Amazing! I will fax you a copy. If it weren't for you, he would not have the same BRIGHT outlook."
-- T. and C. H., Woodstock, GA
"Finally, someone who talks to me and to my child!! We are both doing better!!! And explains it in plain English!!! Thanks Susan!!"
-- M Smith, Decatur,GA
"I never thought that my child would like to write!! His handwriting went from horrible to legible. It was definitely worth the two week relocation this summer!! School this fall has been 100% better!! Susan's W.I.N.tm Program is amazing!!" - TJ from Slidell, LA
"When your child hurts, the parents hurt too! Susan, you understand this, and it has made all the difference. You told us that each child in your practice is your only child, and you have made us feel this way!! You go the extra mile, Thanks so much!!" -- SJP Atlanta, GA
"From not drawing a circle to writing stories; Susan, your professionalism is amazing, your staff superb! The difference in my child's ability and self-esteem is incredible, how can we thank you enough?!!" - PC Marietta, GA
"Your social skills group, P.O.P.tm Personal Options and Preferences tm, has given my child confidence in himself! He rode his bike with the neighborhood kids today for the first time and came in smiling!! Thank you thank you! -- DBR Dunwoody, GA
"My child's smile says it all!!! Thank you Children's Special Services, LLC!!!" - AC, Ellenwood, GA
"Your evaluation was the most comprehensive and understandable of any we have had done, and we have had a bunch done at twice the price!! Value for the dollar, value for the child, value for the family!!" -- PP Greenville, SC
What people are saying about Susan Orloff, OTR/L
"Hi Susan, I am inspired by your article in Advance (for OT). I am an OT in a school system for which I service the Pre-K, 2 elementary schools and the high school. The district I am currently working for recently terminated a contract with a local agency and has hired their own employees which makes us really be part of the teams which is great. I am struggling with administration to help them see the need for time that is not "mandated" so that I may have time in all of the grades to develop mini curriculum's, checklists, etc. I am so happy you are advocating for this type of service, it only makes sense! Thanks for all you are doing for other OT's !!!"
--Patty
"Ms. Orloff: just want to drop you a note and let you know I enjoyed your article this morning. I don't know if you have ever heard of our organization but we spend a great deal of time traveling the state informing audiences that Education IS Economics. One of our key programs is Economics of Education. You can get more information on our website (www.gpee.org). I wish you well in your incredibly important work."
--B Maddox, Communications Director, Atlanta GA
Big breakthrough for Kody
"I really believe that a lot of Kody's "blocks" are motivated by fear and that fear shuts him down, socially and scholastically--fear of failure in his schoolwork, so he balks at doing his homework and reading. Then once you get his confidence up, he literally zips through his homework and doesn't even say the letters out load, he just writes them.
Kody hates to "read" a few words here and there when we read before bed. He feels the "pressure" and retreats. He is terrified of riding a block without training wheels as he watches his friends ride. He's a great ballplayer and refuses to put on a mitt because he thinks everyone is better than he is.
So, thanks to Susan, today we saw a breakthrough!
Kody rode a bicycle without training wheels all over Susan's cul-de-sac. They started with a scooter, skateboard, bike without pedals and then a bike with pedals. He fell, he shut down, he tried it again and again and that kid was pedaling with determination on his face and he was amazing!!
Then we went inside, Susan gave him a mitt and he was catching the ball with his left hand in the mitt and throwing it back with his right. I have been working with him on this, but he doesn't even want to play. I guess the confidence he got with the bike fed into his confidence when he put on the mitt and he loved it! There was a sparkle in his eyes and his face lit up like I've never ever seen before. It was grand, so thanks a million and one time to Susan (and she was really tough).
And finally, when we came home, he read the front of Dr. Suess' book, "Put me in the Zoo" all by himself and read the first three pages, totally excited and loving it. Not sucking back and fighting me. I've never seen my kid like this and it was amazing. This was the present my son gave me for my birthday!"
Love, Jodi Gabay--Atlanta, GA
"Susan, Your article that was published in ADVANCE for Occupational Therapy was sent to me by National UMDF. You can imagine how excited and floored I was that our son is under your care. I am so excited to have this article. I have already printed it and am going to further it along. God bless you.
Thanks again", A Mom in need of Information
"Dear Susan,
Thank you for the outstanding article on children with mitochondrial disease and how it relates to their school work and OT needs at school. It couldn't have come at a better time for us. Our 8 year old son is now going through his MFE for his new IEP for next year. I have printed the article and will be giving it to his aide, teacher, the school psychologist in charge of the MFE and his OT. Thank you again for the great resource!
Sincerely, Lisa Arnold"--Mom in Ohio
"Susan is a gifted pediatric OT. She has extensive training and certifications that would exhaust us both if I were to list. I recommend her without hesitation. I would recommend that you contact her before seeing your pediatrician as she will advise you as to what you need from your pediatrician."--OT in Georgia
Susan, "I read your article in Advance for OT concerning treating children with mitochondrial disorders. I am a fairly new OT with 3 years experience in the early childhood intervention setting and see a little one with Mucolipidosis type III. I have been looking around for other OTs with experience treating these children without much luck, your expertise and kindness in sharing your experience with me is greatly appreciated."
--OT in El Paso
What Handwriting Seminar participants are saying about "Handwriting on the Wall"TM:
Participants in Susan's latest Handwriting seminar in march 2007 shared what they enjoyed most about her presentation: "the lab work", "the practical, hands-on application", "the activities", "fun activities", "lots of great treatment ideas", "the pre-writing ideas for handwriting". The only "complaints" from all participants was that the seminar was not long enough!---Healthcare professionals ranging from 2-26 years experience
I mostly enjoyed the "practical hands on techniques to use with these kids as well as a chance to try them out." --13 years in Peds Healthcare
"Very interactive and informative" --graduate student in Pediatrics
I enjoyed "the hands on lab work" and disliked "nothing!" ---14 years in acute Home Health Care
"Enjoyed everything presented" --PT Student
The best part of the presentation was "all the great treatment ideas/games" ---9 years with Ortho/Adult care
What P.O.P.TM Seminar participants are saying about Social Skills:
"Good use of activities for the participants to understand what a child is experiencing in gym class, etc." ---therapist
"presented in a casual but informative way which kept my attention. It was also interactive- nothing like fear of being chosen for demonstration to keep you awake." --- 21 years experience as a therapist
"I appreciate your enthusiasm and empathy for children with social skills issues."
---therapist with 5 years experience
I love "Susan's creativity in coordinating learning with fun was very comprehensive."
---therapist with 6 years experience
"Her knowledge was shared about areas we often ignore or assume that others have similar dispositions" ---therapist with 10+ years experience
"Susan's humor was great" ---therapist with 19 years experience
My favorite part was "Susan's energy level and her enthusiasm" ---therapist 8 years
"The learning exercises forced the participants to feel the limitations of the populations served ---therapist with 32 years experience
"Very relaxed and fun learning experience" ---therapist of 25 years
Susan was "very humorous, knowledgeable and creative, as well as very approachable for questions."---therapist of 28 years
I enjoyed the topic the most "because it enables the school therapists especially, to identify psychosocial issues of the children they see" ---therapist of many years
"Susan used fun illustrations (verbal & experimental) of her points" ---28 years experience
I really enjoyed that she "pulled together concepts from several theories."
---therapist of 20+ years
