I have been an observer of Ms. Ansari's work for some time now and it never ceases to amaze me. She…read morehas a finesse to her that just doesn't compare to others. What I really like about her approach is she doesn't just pull from one theory or methodology. She draws from aspects of a variety to truly tailor treatment to each client individually. She also provides great parent coaching. Sometimes as a parent it can be hard to know how to approach certain things with your child. You don't always know exactly how to tune into your child's needs in the best way. She offers reflective parenting which is so helpful and insightful to parents. I am always pleased and impressed with her work and treatment.

From the owner: Not a traditional tutoring center, the Center for Educational Therapy & Parenting Clinic caters to…read moreparents, children, adolescents and young adults with learning differences and Social Skills needs. In addition to the outstanding Social Skills Groups, the Center provides a full treatment plan for those struggling with ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome, Oppositional Defiant Disorder and other social emotional challenges. We specialize in the Twice Exceptional population: those who are gifted and also have a diagnosis as listed above.

Crystal Sanford was very helpful in assisting us with the IEP process with our son's school. Our…read moreson is 5 years old with autism and wasn't getting the attention he so desperately needed. His old IEP wasn't being followed, so we needed assistance to be aware of our rights and make sure the new IEP included everything he is entitled to. She reviewed the new IEP and proposed various changes and corrections to it, which the school accepted.

My husband and I decided to use Sanford Autism Consulting to help us with our son (5 years old)…read moreIEP. She offered us free initial interview where we sat down and voiced our concerns first. After our intial meeting we decided to use her service. We gave Crystal a copy of our son current IEP, she reviewed it and developed a proposal action plan/suggestions geared toward getting the best help for our son at his school. Crystal was very professional, well experienced and genuinely helpful. I will personally recommend Crystal to every parents of a child with IEP. Please consult with an advocate first before signing an IEP. She undertstand and helped us with our concerns that we don't know how to ask with school district, she gave us pointers and typed it all out for us to bring on the meeting. We are very thankful for her and definitely recommending her to other parents.

Four years ago I had come to the office looking for help getting a permit, and I had a really bad…read moreexperience. The woman who was supposed to help me took a look at my transcript, said no, and sent me on my way. No support, no guidance, no appeared interest in wanting to answer any of my questions. I remember leaving discouraged and confused because I couldn't understand why my classmates, who all had the same courses as me, were able to get a permit and I wasn't. I remember being frustrated and not wanting to go back to the office because it seemed like a waste of time. Fast forward to today, I met with a credential specialist named Mario Castillo who was super helpful! He was very patient with me and helped walk me through the process of what I needed to do. He offered me different options for what I was interested in getting, and showed me all the forms I could use for the application. He was very knowledgeable, and it was clear he knew how to do his job and could do it well. I left feeling encouraged, and I left with a much better taste in my mouth of the County of Education office. I now feel like I know what next steps I need to take, and I don't feel as lost. Good customer service really does make a difference, and I'm glad that Mario was able to assist me today.

I have been coming here for over the past decade for a variety of reasons. Mostly meetings and…read moreworkshops, but recently I have been coming for in services and trainings for the new Common Core Standards and its implementation. The presenters and support staff have been friendly, encouraging, and very helpful. The office are old but well kept and have been upgraded over the years. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/san-diego-county-office-of-education-san-diego?select=haTpVOz-zlXRXVj0JsuaNw#ZYOjeo93-wPq-L1gDw3Rlg) The landscape is always well maintained, (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/san-diego-county-office-of-education-san-diego?select=haTpVOz-zlXRXVj0JsuaNw#wKwCxgMAJ2XLppYwVIlgZQ) with plenty of places to sit out doors. They have a technology center to support educators and students. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/san-diego-county-office-of-education-san-diego?select=haTpVOz-zlXRXVj0JsuaNw#VlauAB4UwfgNYmmut6CVcw) One thing that really impressed me was Internet access and fast and reliable band with. It is a screaming demon when it comes to downloads. The offices sport a cafeteria with daily specials, and serve breakfast and lunch. I have eaten there a few times and the food has been good, especially for cafeteria food.

Monica is a dedicated and skilled advocate. She is…read morepassionate about her client's wellbeing. That passion is reflected in her persistence in negotiating a amicable outcome.

Care, consideration and compassion are the first three words that come to mind when discussing…read moreMonica's advocacy. She cares for the children and parents she represents. She's considerate to all parties involved and uses positive communication to provide cohesive understanding across both sides of the table. And lastly, compassion, for each little learner's individuals needs while she molds an educational environment that will help them for the rest of their lives.

This club is so different than other clubs. It's diverse and young and professional and has a warm…read morefeeling. I would definitely give it a shot.

Public speaking? Ew. But why then am I looking up speech…read moreclubs? I've always been fascinated with public speaking, but darn scared of people... and speaking... which creates a difficult situation. I finally pushed myself to attend a Toastmasters meeting. And it was pretty cool. And then I went out and tried some other clubs. And... they were pretty cool too. And in April 2014 I went out to Career Builders Toastmasters. And it BLEW MY MIND. --- 3 things: Timely. Positive. Diverse. What stands out to me about Career Builders is its respect for time. I've been to many groups who don't take time into consideration - don't start on time, end on time, etc. I think timeliness shows a lot about a club's professionalism and the kind of environment they create for their members. Though it is a timely group, Career Builders does not suffer from any rigidity and remains energetic, positive and relationship-oriented. Many guests are impressed by the attitude of the members there. Everyone wants to be there?! The energy that is present at every meeting is really not something you see often anywhere else. As an ethic-minority, I am also sensitive to a group's diversity. I've seen that Career Builders creates a safe place for people of all kinds to practice their skills, gain confidence, and receive warm support. --- I've attended meetings and been a member of other Toastmasters clubs, and I can say with certainty that Career Builders performs among the top 5% in San Diego. I love this group. I love love love this group. Most weeks, I still feel like Career Builders is too good to be true. And in the end, you have to see it to believe it.

I can't recommend Rob and Passport highly enough. Before we first spoke during the spring of my…read moreson's junior year, I met with two other potential college counselors. One was immediately negative when she saw the list of schools he was considering. She was convinced that every school on it would be a reach and seemed determined to make him, and us, be more realistic. Since then, I've had several friends describe similar experiences. During that initial conversation, my husband was listening in the background, and we agreed that while it was important to build a balanced list, we did not want our son working with someone so pessimistic or limiting. We wanted a counselor who would be on his side, who believed he had a chance, while also encouraging him to apply broadly and thoughtfully. Rob immediately brought exactly that energy. He encouraged our son to dream big and work hard on the strongest possible application, while also gently reminding him that he would be fine wherever he ended up. He was always available for advice and support and never seemed frustrated or fed up, even when our son kept changing his mind about his future course of study. When it came time to refine his essays, Rob paired him with Hannah, a talented young editor who had attended our son's dream school and offered invaluable insight into how to frame his essays. By the time he submitted his EA application, I was confident it was as strong as it could be. We were absolutely thrilled when he was accepted. Throughout a stressful process, Rob and Hannah felt like the best possible teammates, always on our son's side, which was everything I'd hoped for. I'm so grateful to have worked with them, and I can't recommend them highly enough.

I cannot express enough gratitude for the invaluable assistance I received from Ryan during my…read morejourney to PA school. After a discouraging first attempt at applying independently, Ryan's approach to helping me reapply to PA school was both reassuring and strategic. He took the time to thoroughly review my prior application, identifying areas of strength and areas for improvement. Instead of starting from scratch, he skillfully built upon what I had, refining it to highlight my strengths and address any weaknesses. I was nervous I would have to start completely from scratch after my hard work the first cycle and only having a month and a half to reapply, but Ryan recycled all my hard work to truly highlight the important things in my application. Thanks to Ryan's expertise and support, I am thrilled to say that I have been accepted into PA school. His dedication to his students' success is evident in every interaction, and I am immensely grateful for the impact he has had on my journey. I wholeheartedly recommend Ryan at Passport Admissions to anyone seeking guidance on their path to PA school.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Jenny! My 8-year-old son, Fox, has ASD with PDA…read moreattributes, ADHD, and other specified anxiety disorder. He has faced many challenges throughout his life, including a speech delay and significant struggles with anxiety, and not feeling understood, especially related to PDA. We've worked with other therapists before, but none of them truly felt like the right fit--until he found Jenny. From the start, she has been patient, understanding, and incredibly skilled at working with Fox in a way that makes him feel safe, heard, and empowered. He says she is the best therapist he has ever had, and I have to agree. Since working with her, he has not only made tremendous progress but also feels happier and more hopeful about his future. He tells me all the time how much she has helped him and how grateful he is for her. As a parent, seeing my child finally find someone who truly understands and supports him is invaluable. Jenny has changed his life, and we are so lucky to have found her. If you are looking for a therapist who genuinely cares and makes a real difference, I cannot recommend her highly enough.

We received RDI Therapy here from various clinicians over the span of 2 years…read more I'm attaching a photo of an email sent to me from the owner, Jenny. She says she does not condone the behavior our clinician displayed, yet the clinician still works for the company so it seems that Jenny does condone it. In case I cannot attach a photo, it reads "I do not think it is acceptable to get drunk at events. I do not think it's professional to cancel last minute. I do not think it's acceptable to bill sessions that have not been done. I do not think it's acceptable to invite a client to an outside event. I do not feel like it's acceptable to not share these things with your supervisor. I do not have a way to rectify any of this with your family."

I can't say enough good things about this business and about Jeni Rayle. She is everything you…read morecould want in an advocate; she is knowledgeable, she truly cares about the families she represents and she will fight for your child to recieve the services they deserve. We had spent years disappointed with our autistic son's placement in SDUSD. She helped us figure out what options he had and helped us navigate our next steps. We had our IEP meeting this week and we could not be happier with the results. I cannot thank her enough for advocating for our son! She changed his life by getting him placed in an environment where he can get the help he needs (and deserves)!

Having Jeni as our advocate was not only the easiest step we made for our son AND daughter, it was…read morea gift to our family. Navigating our own way was overwhelming and confusing. As much as we tried on our own to communicate the needs of our kids, we, at times didn't even know what we should be asking for from the school. From the first meeting, to our last meeting, Jeni was not only professional, but she cared. She knew our frustration and her experience, her kindness and patience saved our family. It opened up doors at school and saved our sanity at home. We trusted Jeni as her communication with us was always available, our questions and concerns were always answered and reassured. Jeni met each timeline and was always in contact with us and the school. She always made sure we were "in the know". Best decision we ever made!