b'Annual Report 2023/24Meet Mr& Mrs BrownOur sons journey with Praxis CareWe are Glynn and Karen Brown, and wed like to share the story of our son, Aaron, and the incredible difference that Praxis Care has made in his life.From a very young age,moments of distress andHis behaviour didnt we noticed that Aaronaggressive behaviour,improve, and we grew was different. He had awhich was incrediblyincreasingly concerned hard timehard for us as a family.for his well-being.communicating,As a result, Aaron wasAarons transition to Praxis engaging with others,admitted to hospital,Care was a newand more settled. Hesmade is incredible. Whileincredibly grateful to and understanding thewhere we hoped hebeginning. He began in anow able to spendin hospital, Aaron waseveryone at Praxis Care world around him. Whenwould receive theshared care setting withweekends with us atoften agitated andfor their dedication, care, he was diagnosed withspecialised support hePraxis Care, and now liveshome, which is somethingneeded heavyand understanding. severe autism andneeded. The decision wasby himself in his ownwe cherish as a family. medication to manageTheyve truly changed learning disabilities, it feltnot one we made lightlyhome supported by staff.his behaviour. But in theAarons lifeand, in turn, like a heavy burden toThe team at Praxis Caresupportive, individualisedour familys life too.carry. As parents, it was leaving Aaron was oneThe transformation hastook the time to of the most painful thingsbeen remarkable. With theunderstand Aaronsenvironment at Praxis overwhelming to hearweve ever done. Wesupport of Praxis Care,Care, those episodes those words about ourneeds. They didnt rushhave reduced child, but it was also athought we were doingAaron is calmer, happier,things; they introduced what was best for him,him gradually to his newsignificantly.reality we had to face. but it soon became clear environment and theAarons journey with As Aaron grew, histhat it wasnt the rightstaff, making sure he feltPraxis Care has given us challenges became moreenvironment. comfortable and safe.hope and peace of mind difficult to manage. HeIn hospital, AaronThe difference it hasfor the future. Were started to experiencecontinued to struggle.28 29'