My son was attending Mission Valley Academy ( middle school) and the teachers were awesome very…read more professionals and caring but as soon as my son started to attend Cook Center (high school) it was a nightmare his teacher was not patient at all and the principal didn't support the needs of my son, they didn't do anything to help him in his transition from middle school to HS. They never tried to have a meeting with us to try to find a solution for his needs, the principal just said that he cannot assist to Cook Center anymore.

I was also a former student, and I'm telling you: please do not send your child here!…read more The students at this school are not treated as individuals with their own gifts and their own ability to contribute meaningfully to our world. They are instead stripped of their identity, belittled and forced to comply with the demands of the staff by sheer aggression and violence. And every other aspect of the student's lives is negatively affected by the school's agenda as well, oftentimes by unfair and restrictive legal documentation that follows them for the rest of their lives and is very difficult to annul. Their practices also often result in students not graduating on time, (if at all,) which can cause irrevocable damage to their professional standing. I was lucky to leave and I never looked back, but some of the damage they inflicted stays with me, and I may not rectify it for a long time yet.

Update: An intake manager reached out to me and we have been going back and forth for a week. As of…read moretoday they finally have everything they need although I did not provide anything extra. I apply back and February and since applying availability has changed and it will now take another 3-4 months for my son to get an FBA to start attending, when I was originally told they had immediate availability.

This review is long overdue, but like most special needs parents -- my plate is full and I try to…read morepick my battles wisely ,when it comes to these matters. The therapists do an ok job , depending on who you get but they were very patient with my son, and I am very grateful . The staff who manages these cases deserve their own review , and thats coming when I find more time, and this current issue is resolved. This review comes after a 2 month attempt to get ALP to communicate with Easter Seals to resume service for my child. After being convinced to put my child back on Kaiser insurance (he needed aba at school, state funded insurance doesn't cover) I went through a 60 day process of my child being re evaluated, and services being interrupted all so ALP can bill the higher payer, even though my child has dual coverage. After WEEKS of this, finally get the ball rolling with Easter Seals , and surprise! ALP has went ghost! Their own business partner Easter Seals had to report to me that they had received ZERO feedback when they reached out to resume services for my child. As of today we are going on 4 months without aba services , being forced to find a new provider and failed attempts to get my childs records from them. Today, another attempt to obtain my childs record were made. I will provide an update with the outcome .

My son has been working with Tanja for a little less than a year. He has a host of learning…read morechallenges including but not limited to dyslexia and working memory. He also has ADHD combined type. When he first started working with her, he was about two grades below grade level in ELA work. Now, having recently taken the state standardized testing at school to benchmark the start of the year point, he is at grade level. His confidence has definitely increased! He is happy to work with her too so that is an added bonus!!!

From the owner: Does your child struggle in school and you've tried everything to help them? There is hope!…read more As an Education Specialist, Tanja Sutton provides expert tutoring for K-12 students and adults who may or may not have a special needs diagnoses. Her students are typically 5 to 18 year olds who struggle in school due to unique learning profiles (or special needs) that may or may not include: specific learning disability (e.g. dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, auditory processing disorder, visual processing disorder, nonverbal disability), autism, attention deficit disorder (ADD and ADHD), and speech and language impairments (expressive and receptive language delays, apraxia, dyspraxia). She blends various multi-sensory, research-based programs to fit her students' learning profiles so they can gain confidence in their ability to learn making them more motivated, independent learners. During tutoring sessions, students build skills that underpin success in school and in life including: reading, writing, math, communication, organization, critical thinking, social thinking, effective use of tools, and self-advocacy.

Stay away from this place, it's a joke. Lack of communication, refuse to take responsibility for…read morethere action. Instead, my daughter was refuse to be reassess due to my unhappiness with old staff. This company does not care with kids disabilities.

The Dyslexia Training Institute presents itself as a parent centered resource, but families should…read morebe aware that it also operates inside the school system. On their own website, they advertise customized trainings for school districts and webinars for district staff, while at the same time encouraging parents to purchase advocacy tools and services. In other words, the same organization can profit from both parents and the districts they are supposed to be resisting. To me, this is a clear conflict of interest. Parents navigating dyslexia need to know this dynamic exists so they can make fully informed choices.

Kelli is an angel. You will not find someone who cares more about your childs needs than she does…read more She has helped my son and myself so much. If you have a child that is dyslexic or struggling with reading and you aren't yet sure why call her, meet her, and go there. It will be the best thing you ever did for your child.

Alexa's PLAYC is a truly special center…read more Our daughter has been there since she was 18 months. She was shy and apprehensive when she started, and has since grown into an independent, spirited, and fun-loving toddler. We are so thankful to the teachers and staff for providing our girl with a safe, welcoming place to explore and learn. There are so many things I could say, but here are a few highlights: * The teachers and staff are all highly trained on, and passionate about, early childhood education. Having come from another daycare, I can really see how Alexa's PLAYC is intentional about every element of the space. They use evidence-based philosophies, reflect constantly on what the children are exploring, and update the different spaces responsively. If the kids seem to want to explore different textures, they will document it and add more sensory materials. * There is a garden!!! It is beautifully maintained by the outdoor teacher. We love that our daughter gets to spend time in nature each week. The playgrounds are also spacious and full of enriching activities. * There is fun programming, like the weekly live music class! Because of Alexa's PLAYC's affiliation with Rady Children's Hospital, there are extra fun events sprinkled throughout the year. We had visits from a monster truck and a penguin from the zoo in the past few months. * The classrooms are mixed-age and inclusive -- meaning that our toddler has been able to make friends of all backgrounds. I believe that she's made leaps and bounds in her socialization and learning as a result. Though she was barely speaking at the time of enrollment, our daughter's language and imaginative play have since exploded. * Alexa's PLAYC's commitment to supporting children across the neurodiversity spectrum results in an incredibly supportive enviroment. For example, they are diligent about maintaining the low teacher-to-student ratio. Truly, though, words fail to describe the everyday magic that Alexa's PLAYC creates... We love seeing our daughter come home with paint on her face and dirt on her pants -- the signs of a creative mind hard at work (play)! It is so fun getting glimpses of her world at daycare. She will play guitar (in the style of the music teacher), water our plants (like she would in the garden), and proudly talk about new friends and hobbies ("I sit bicycle!"). It has been such a joy to see our daughter, and so many other children, blossom at Alexa's PLAYC.

Our family has had an incredible, truly life-changing experience at Alexa's PLAYC…read more Our daughter received her autism diagnosis around her third birthday, and like many families, we were overwhelmed trying to find the right resources, the right environment, and people we could genuinely trust. From our very first interaction with the team at Alexa's PLAYC, we felt like we had found a place that not only understood autism and child development at a deep level, but also understood how to support families with compassion, clarity, and care. We have been at Alexa's PLAYC for about 9 months now, and we have nothing but great things to say about the administrators, teachers, and BCBAs. The staff is thoughtful, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive. They take the time to understand each child's individual needs and goals, and they do a great job tailoring the curriculum and day-to-day activities around those needs. One of the things we appreciate most is that Alexa's PLAYC truly lives out a child-led, play-based philosophy while still incorporating helpful elements of ABA in a way that feels balanced and respectful, never rigid or overbearing. We have seen real growth in our daughter, and just as importantly, we have felt supported as parents throughout the process. We also love the mixed environment of neurotypical and neurodivergent children. It creates a more natural, inclusive setting that reflects the diversity kids will experience in the real world, and it helps foster understanding, flexibility, and empathy from an early age. Finally, the team itself seems incredibly cohesive. The teachers, administrators, and BCBAs appear to genuinely like working together and support one another, which matters so much in an environment where every child may have a different set of needs and challenges. We are deeply grateful for Alexa's PLAYC and would highly recommend it to any family looking for a warm, capable, and deeply thoughtful preschool environment.