“…he was able to get a blood draw and attend the ophthalmologist independently – all because of the work of Practice Without Pressure”
- Verna C. Lewis, mom to Winston, Age 6,
w ith Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Before Practice Without Pressure
“…doctor and dentist office visits have often been a very stressful proposition.
…struggles with long, emotionally painful physical struggles, with several adults holding or pinning my son down in order to perform a routine medical task like getting eye drops or getting teeth cleaned.”

After Practice Without Pressure
“…our son had his first dentist’s office visit without restraints! He was able to have the exam and polishing under his own control. These are significant and life-changing accomplishments for us.”

“Practice Without Pressure can make a difference in your child’s life.”

Before Practice Without Pressure
“…Typically what would occur is that four to five people would hold Geoffrey down, he would gag and wretch our of fear and anxiety, throw up, wet his pants, and be so sweaty, water would drip off of him.”

After Practice Without Pressure
“…Geoffrey is now able to sit up, hold out his arm, and get his blood drawn with minimal to no trauma or discomfort. Best of all, he goes away with this dignity intact and feeling very proud of his accomplishment. The difference is amazing and miraculous.”

…Geoffrey has made great improvements at the dentist. He no longer needs to be ‘held down’ in the dental chair…”
- Sandra Strggell, RN, mom to Geoffrey, age 12, with Down Syndrome