I cannot say enough good things about Ms. Z. My student is on the autism spectrum and also has ADHD. He was very nervous about transitioning to middle school. Ms. Z immediately became “his person.” He loves her sense of humor , and she took the time to get to know him, learn his triggers/anxieties, and support him in choosing strategies that work for him when he is feeling dysregulated. Literally, as I was writing this, I received a phone call from my son celebrating his acceptance into a special program he applied to. Ms. Z was celebrating this news with him and let him use her phone to call home! I have no doubt that he is loved and seen by Ms. Z and that she will continue to look out for our son as he continues to grow in his skills and matures. We are so grateful for her!