Those We Serve – Olivia
Abbie and Adam McKinnon encountered Quest Kids Therapy in 2011, not long after their daughter Olivia was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. “It definitely was the place we felt most comfortable leaving our child, who at that time couldn’t talk,” says Abbie.
For most families, the road to diagnosis and then treatment is fraught with fear and unknowing. “I can’t stress enough what kind of lonely feeling that was,” says Adam. “Once we were here, we knew. There was just a good vibe and good people.” Abbie recalls, “I remember feeling relieved to know we were doing everything we can and there was finally some hope.”
Olivia began attending Quest Kids Academy in 2017 after some time at other public and private schools. “It was not the right fit for her,” says Abbie. “So, when there was a space for her with the right teacher/student ratio, she switched over. She’s been full-time at Quest with school and therapy ever since.”
Quest has become a stronghold of support for the McKinnon family. “When it comes to the spectrum, like it or not, you need a home,” says Adam. “When our daughter is here, when she’s able to engage and participate in her therapy, she’s very satiated. It makes her happy.”
“She’s made a lot of progress,” says Abbie. “You cannot imagine the relief that Quest therapists and teachers bring to families that feel very helpless.”
Quest Kids Therapy Centers
For more than 20 years, Quest Kids Therapy has specialized in supporting children and teens with autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, learning delays and related disabilities using applied behavior analysis (ABA).
Quest Kids Academy
Quest Kids Academy (QKA) provides children with developmental disabilities a quality, customized education experience. QKA teachers work closely with families to create a personalized education plan to meet the unique needs of every student. Our goal is to provide a well-rounded education to effectively help students reach their long-term goals and maximize their potential