My son has been tube-free for over a year now because of Spectrum. I have not written a review until now because I struggle to find the proper words to show the depth of my gratitude. To this day, I find myself in awe sometimes as he eats and I think of the genuine care Spectrum's Therapists bestowed upon both my son and myself throughout the entire hunger wean process.
My son was born with food allergies, had RSV, hospitalizations and surgery very early in his life which led to an oral aversion and need for a feeding tube.
Multiple other therapists failed to help my son get off the tube when he no longer had a medical need for it. So, we had our son evaluated for a local behavioral wean program and knew immediately from the interaction with the Feeding Psychologist that it was not what our son needed. Additionally, that program costs over $60,000. We thought we had run out of options to help our son off the tube.
Thankfully, a few days later, a stranger saw my son and told me about Spectrum. I called and spoke with Heidi. Something felt "right" when we spoke. "Teaching a child to eat without feeling hunger is like teaching that same child to swim in a pool without water," she'd said.
I wanted so badly to believe Spectrum could help, but after all the let downs we'd experienced I wasn't sure I could totally trust anyone. I spoke with other parents, whose children weaned with Spectrum and listened to my instincts.
During the home wean, I was hopeful and scared. Spectrum--Heidi and Jennifer, specifically--acted as an encouraging, stabilizing guide to safely help me wean my son. They were patiently and professionally involved every single step of the way, including post-wean follow-up. I absolutely could not have weaned my son without them!
As time has passed I see that I need not have been scared. The hunger wean process with Spectrum is evidenced-based, safe, and thorough.
With the tube gone, we've been able to heal and bond more closely as a family. Spectrum gave me back a piece of my Motherhood. I am eternally grateful! read more