Both of our children attended Chestnut Hill Academy, and our youngest just graduated from 5th grade…read morelast week. Throughout their K-5 journey, every teacher was exceptional, supportive, and genuinely caring. Communication between teachers, staff, and parents has always been outstanding. We love CHA's focus on community building, leadership, strong academics, and the emotional well-being of its students. Both of our children loved their time at the school and formed wonderful friendships that will last a lifetime. As parents, we have had the privilege of watching our children grow into confident, resilient, and well-prepared middle school students with strong leadership skills and perseverance. We are incredibly grateful to the entire CHA community for the positive impact it has had on our family.

Our daughter attended CHA from kindergarten and will be completing 4th grade this year. The school…read morehas been incredibly supportive from the beginning. Each of her teachers from K-4 were engaged and provided regular feedback on matters related to academics, social, and well-being. We really enjoyed the school programs from performing arts, field trips, winter activities, and leadership opportunities. CHA also did a great job connecting parents and building a strong community with the school.

We are thrilled to have our son at a school that looks at what he can do instead of what he cannot…read more Things are constantly changing for the better as our son progresses. Having a child that is non verbal can be very hard in school settings. CHILD is supportive with his AAC device and any other resources to make our son successful at school. He is actually in a program that is catered for him as an individual. We feel the school cares about all of their students no matter of what differences their are.

Our 11-year old son has difficulties with emotional regulation, attention, transitions, and other…read moredifficulties related to severe neglect and abuse in his biological family. He spent too much time non-educative time in isolation in the Seattle Public Schools and did not learn new skills to help him regulate himself or interact with others. I spent most of every school day at his Seattle elementary school trying to help him get his school work done in his self-contained classroom. The Children's Institute has been a life-saver in terms of allowing him a safe place to learn these skills as well as move on academically. They are able to accept him the way he is and have never called me to come and get him. If he does have outbursts, they are able to staff to allow time for someone to spend time with him out of the classroom without putting him by himself in the "quiet room" Plus, he loves it there! I highly recommend this school if your child is not doing well in a traditional public school due to emotional/behavioral differences.

We had a wonderful experience with Spring!…read more The individualized teaching truly helped my child learn in a way that was meaningful and attainable. He graduated with a sense of himself as capable. Andy, the principal, and all the teachers showed up for my son and our family through the good and challenging times - and everything in-between. It meant so much to all of us to know that school was a safe, accepting, caring, affirming and happy place. To be seen and appreciated for who you are is no small thing.

I graduated from Spring Academy in 2017 and had a wonderful experience there that made a lasting…read moreimpact on me. I struggled in public high school with anxiety, and this had a negative impact on my confidence in my ability to learn. At Spring, I got to take control of my learning and felt comfortable asking questions. The teachers were so understanding and supportive that school became something I looked forward to rather than something I dreaded. This environment helped me build confidence in school and enjoy learning again. Now, almost 10 years later, I'm graduating with my master's degree and applying for PhD programs. If you are considering Spring for your child because they are having a hard time fitting into a regular school environment, I would highly recommend Spring Academy.

My son goes here. He has excelled here since the 8th grade. He is now a senior. If you're child has…read morea learning disorder or disability this school is geared towards that.

Great place for children with learning differences to explore and thrive in their individual…read morelearning styles. Helpful teachers, low teacher to student ratio, and numerous student lead ASB activities gives the feel of a larger welcoming education community. Their mission states this is a place where students come first and it's definitely apparent in the effort and caring attitude of their office personnel and staff.

K-12 inclusive model for kids on the spectrum and related disorders. Also includes neruotypical…read morekids who enjoy benefits such as small class size and individualized learning plans. Education and clinical services are provided in each classroom by teachers, BCBAs, and BTs. A licensed clinic is part of the school's structure.

From the owner: The Academy for Precision Learning is a K-12 school dedicated to the success of all students -…read moreincluding typically developing and those across the autism spectrum - learning within an academically challenging and socially vibrant environment.

Friendly and great staff. They really care about the kids they work with and it shows.read more

From the owner: The Madrone School provides an alternative to the public school system in the greater Seattle area…read moreand offers a more affordable and individualized approach to those affected by autism using proven behavioral therapies. We utilize Applied Behavior Analysis to help each child reach their maximum potential. ​ The school is named after the Madrone tree that grows across the Pacific Northwest. Each Madrone tree grows in a different manner based on its environment. Just as the Madrone tree is unique, each student is a unique individual that benefits from being in an environment that allows them to grow in their own way.

Nice people, but my experience was not good…read more We went through a complete evaluation and we found the results to not be accurate after a second opinion.

When we suspected something was a little different about our then soon to be three year old, I'm…read moregrateful we chose to get him tested at the U of W Autism Center. Yes, insurance didn't fully cover the cost and we still had to pay quite a bit out of pocket. Yes, initially were on a six months long wait list but due to a cancellation we were able to get him in three months after we initially put our referral in. The doctor (psychologist) that we were paired up with to complete the multi-day test is amazing and she is still an occasional resource for us to this day. She helped introduce us to great providers and more importantly gave us hope that with proper therapy our child will develop to his full capability.