Charlie Chatfield
5/5
Four years ago the positive path member was a selective mute, with no friends and limited social experience due to high anxiety. Since joining positive paths his interests have broadened and his self esteem has grown beyond measure. To have the opportunity to safely explore being with other young people and try new things is often denied to young people with complex Social needs outside of the family. Positive paths provides such a great deal of support which it cleverly matches to each persons understanding and capabilities. This young person will always prefer to be watching and learning rather than being at the center of things, Jane and her team have responded to this with just the right amount of gentle encouragement and the results are astonishing. This new found confidence has helped the young man grow in all areas of his life. The family too have also benefited from knowing that each activity is chosen and supervised to an appropriate degree. Jane and her team have kept in very close contact during the early events so that all involved felt safe and secure. We have no doubt that without positive Paths this young man's world would be a far smaller anxious place than it is today. 'Positive' really is the 'Path' ahead for achieving more in life for so many young people who fall through the cracks in society today. Thank you from a very proud family of a Positive Paths Member.