Luke B.

Jasper’s Dad

💙 Parent Voices: Finding the Light Again

When Luke and his wife first noticed changes in their toddler — the lack of eye contact, the sudden withdrawal, the “dead lights in his eyes” — they knew something was wrong. Jasper had been bright, smiling, and responsive as a baby. But by 18 months, it was as if that light had dimmed. The official autism diagnosis came at age two, and with it, the weight of uncertainty. What now? What next?

That’s when they found Creating Brighter Futures.

From day one, the center offered not just therapy, but a sense of hope. The team met Jasper exactly where he was, gently working with him through food challenges, speech development, and behavioral breakthroughs. Luke remembers the exact moment everything started to change — when Jasper began to engage again, speak again, and show that sparkle his parents had missed so much.

Over four years, Creating Brighter Futures helped unlock Jasper’s potential. His speech blossomed. He learned to eat a variety of foods. He smiled more. He engaged more. With every milestone, Luke and his wife felt like they had their son back.

For Luke, the impact wasn’t just about progress — it was about partnership. From collaborating with schools to offering daily support, the staff at Creating Brighter Futures became part of their extended family.

Today, Jasper is thriving in second grade — curious, talkative, and full of life. Luke knows without a doubt this journey, and the people who walked it with them, made all the difference.

A quick note: These testimonials were voluntarily shared by parents whose children have previously received services at Creating Brighter Futures. All families featured here have graduated from their programs and are no longer active clients. We're honored to share their reflections and celebrate the progress their children made along the way.