Frankenberger Associates Learning Solutions Center - Branford, Connecticut

Mary H.

My college kid just finished his second 10-week session with Brittany and we are very happy with the outcomes. The first round of sessions was more social skills and PEERS related and the second included topics he helped choose such as: work relationships, time management, interview prep, work/life balance, etc. Brittany was quick to understand his needs and how best to work with him. Both of us saw differences in how he handled social encounters and his time. This semester is a stressful one and he needs to fully concentrate on his studies, but I feel he will most likely want to work with Brittany again in the future to learn and apply new skills and ways of approaching work, school and relationships.

One thing I very much liked as a parent were the check ins Brittany had with me every 2 weeks. She was able to give me an overview of what occurred in the last session and I could share my observations, concerns or questions.

I'd like to add that Caryl Frankenberger was very easy to talk to about our needs and the services offered at Frankenberger. She was quick to respond to my inquiries before and after signing up for a our first 10 week session.

I would definitely choose to go to Frankenberger again.

Kiera

Frankenburger and Associates truly understands the way children interact in the real world. This gives them a unique ability to help children for whom social interactions are difficult. In less than one year of weekly sessions, my child has gained a wealth of knowledge about social skills and behavior and new insight into his own and his peers' situations. He has learned, among many things, to "read a room," to slip in and out of conversation easily, how to ask questions and keep a conversation moving along, how to advocate for himself with others, and how to make and keep friends. The best part is that he has learned this without having to put on an act or mask his true self - instead, he can relax and be his true self because he knows how to interact with other people in various ways. His therapist has helped him to feel confident about who he is and how he exists in the world. It has absolutely been worth it for us.

Laura B.

It is with deep gratitude that I give Frankenberger Associates my highest recommendation. When my bright, conscientious children who love to learn found themselves silently struggling in school, Caryl brought clarity to their learning profiles. Caryl’s evaluations were comprehensive and her explanations directly to my children gave them ownership of their strengths and struggles as learners. Caryl’s reports allowed their schools to provide specific accommodations that helped immediately. Then her team worked with my kids to learn specific strategies to tackle school assignments. I was fascinated to watch as they developed plans that were as unique as my kids. The most inspiring part was watching my teens implement these strategies and continue to thrive long past their work with Caryl’s team. This work has changed their lives as learners. It has increased their confidence, self-awareness and compassion for their classmates, and it has fostered resilience and resourcefulness. We can not overstate our appreciation.

Jennifer A.

I cannot speak more highly of their programming. I am both a mental health professional and mom of an ASD kiddo. It is expensive, but it is money well spent. Additionally, the overall cost is comparable to what you would spend in an average market for a therapist who does private pay. We are hoping to continue on with their services after our 14-week program is over. As a mom, I highly recommend this because of the growth I’ve seen in my son and the tools I’ve gained. As a professional, I have no qualms about referring folks to them.

dara M.

I can not say enough positive things about Frankenberger Associates, specifically Erica H. Our college age child turned to us for support in the social skills area. An area that honestly all of us could use some training.. The life skills and executive functioning skill set that are being worked on are paramount to success in life.. These basic fundamental skills are not easy for all and Erica has the compassion, patience and knowledge to help our child to help themselves and navigate this important time in their life. This is work is ongoing and we are very happy with the progress and the connection our child has made with Erica.. 5/5 recommend

c C.

My son had a wonderful experience with Frankenberger Associates. The work with Ted was life changing. Not only did he experience improvement around ADD symptoms, the process seemed to make him more relaxed about other areas of his life as well. I saw a kind of personal growth spurt in the 6 months following the work. I was most impressed by the way Ted stuck with the process and my son through thick and thin. It really made a difference in the outcome. Ted is a talented teacher and counselor.

Jacquelyn W.

My daughter has struggled socially her entire life. The PEERS program offered at Frankenberger Associates has enabled her to grow not only her social competency skills but also her self confidence and self worth. She had attended social skill groups throughout her entire educational career and a few other private groups and really developed a distaste for them.
She was reticent to attend PEERS due past group experiences, but literally after the initial session, was excited to go back and play an active role in growing her skills. The wonderful staff at Frankenberger Associates related to her in a practical, useful way that enabled my daughter to truly invest in the skills being taught and carry over to her life. I can't stress enough how valuable this program was for her. I highly recommend Frankenberger Associates to anyone with a child struggling to figure out their social world.

Sharon Y.

Ted Backes has an inspirational way of working with students. He effortlessly exudes positivity while setting the stage for an expectation of work ethic. As a result, his students gain invaluable self-confidence while putting forth maximum effort. The results are evident both objectively and subjectively. There are very few educators as solid as Ted Backes.

Caryl Frankenberger combines astute competence with an underlying warmth that leads parents and students to feel they are in the right hands. She consistently goes the extra mile and brings a level head to the playing field which is greatly needed when families are dealing with difficult decisions. Thank you Caryl for making such a huge difference in my son’s life!