We hired Irena to assist us with our 8-year-old son who has autism, and we are very satisfied with our decision. Irena has formal certification in Applied Behavior Analysis as well as a background in Speech-Language Pathology and Art based therapy. She worked to improve our son's language development through creative modalities. She helped with everyday tasks as well, such as feeding, driving him to school, and helping him dress and use the bathroom. She managed these with a balance of gestural, verbal and physical prompts that fostered our son's independence. She supported our son consistently, both on his good days as well as his on more challenging days. Irena has a calm demeanor and a soothing influence on those around her. This calmness played an important role in keeping our son at ease, particularly during long drives to school, which can sometimes be frustrating for him. We found Irena's communication to be stellar. She kept us well-informed about our son's mood. She also proved to be a robust advocate for our son, letting us know when an important issue required our attention so that we could coordinate a solution with the other people involved. Irena is friendly and a joy to work with. She is a warmhearted individual who adds positivity to our son's life. We wholeheartedly recommend her services to any family in need.