03/07/2026
Steph came to us when she was 3 after being diagnosed with level two ASD.
Her parents made a commitment: whatever support she needed, they’d show up.
And for 18 years, they have — through 1:1 sessions, group programs, the hard weeks, the breakthroughs, and everything in between.
There were many times when Steph could’ve been one of the many kids who fall into the gap — not funded enough, not “complex enough”, not easily categorised… and left to struggle.
But Steph’s family — and our CHATS team — refused to let that happen.
This year, Steph set two goals
1.Build independence
2.Travel the world
And now? She’s in Japan with her sister — navigating independently and living a dream she’s worked towards for years.
This is why we do what we do: practical, functional support that helps kids in the gap build real-world skills and real confidence.
Steph, we are so proud of you. 💙