I have been working with Christy for 9 months now and I have learned more about how to support my…read moreAutistic nephew Nathan in these past few months, than in the past 20 years he's been alive. Prior to meeting Christy, my family and I didn't feel like we had many resources to depend on. For many years, raising a child with special needs felt like something we just had to figure out on our own. After meeting Christy and telling her about Nathan, we have learned so much about how to actually help him. We have learned how to navigate the school system, how to maximize our resources, how to better communicate with him in a way HE understands, how to handle all his paperwork as he nears adulthood, and so much more. Unlike so many others in the past, Christy has always treated us and Nathan with respect. From the jump she has been very patient with us and has taken the time to guide us step by step through every obstacle. She is passionate about her work, knowledgable about the school and legal system, dedicated to her mission, and wonderfully reliable. If you have any doubt in your mind that you are not doing the best for your child, I highly recommend setting up a meeting with her, even just to talk. She has been nothing but helpful and supportive of my family and we are all super grateful for her work!

My company (EPICompliance) has partnered with Our Little Peace of Mind for several years. I cannot…read morespeak highly enough of their CEO, Christy Pickrell, and her support staff. Absolutely one the most genuine and caring groups of individuals I have ever met. Not to mention their excellent product offerings, from personalized medical binders, guidebooks, and visual aides, all designed to provide insight into the care and needs of an individual that might be unable to speak for themselves. If you are a doctor, teacher, or caregiver of those with Autism, I would highly recommend checking them out. You will not be disappointed!

In the 1st grade, our son was having difficulty. The teacher thought he was possibly dyslexic. She…read morehad the Dyslexic specialist in the public school look at his work. His grades were too high for him to qualify to be tested for services. We decided to have him privately tested April 2012. We had heard excellent things about Effie and the staff at Thinkers. My mom used to work with a Speech Pathologist and she administered testing to children. The testing process was very familiar to her. We were all blown away by how extensive the testing was with Thinkers and how accurate the results were. In one hour, Effie determined that our son was 1 1/2 years ahead in his visual learning and 1 1/2 years behind in his auditory learning. That explained the gap the teachers were seeing at school in 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade with Z's ability to memorize the spelling list but not be able to sound words out. We knew this gap would continue to grow if we did not do something about it. Z began tutoring at Thinkers in June 2012 and continued off and on until March 2014. He completed Interactive Metronome, several lessons in PACE and the first 2 books in Master the Code. We immediately saw results. Not only was his confidence lifted but his reading, reading comprehension and spelling all improved. He is now making all A's in the 4th grade and reading well on his own. Z worked very hard and we have Effie, Debbie and the staff at Thinkers to thank for this success story! We are forever grateful for the time they spent with our son.

From the owner: Are you the parent of a child with developmental delays, dyslexia, autism, or some other issue that…read moreimpedes learning? We are the helping hand that you are looking for! Our specialty is pinpointing the root cause for the lack of classroom success. We then develop a plan to be implemented individually to strengthen cognitive skills, as well as reading, math and writing skills that will lead to academic success. We want your child to become a successful, happy and independent learner.

Our daughter lost most of her vision in her early 20's and The Lighthouse helped her move forward…read morewith her life. She is a graduate of Univ of Tx Austin and works and lives on her own. She learned that not having sight was an inconvenience but didn't have to define who and what she would be come. The Lighthouse of Houston serves 5,000 individuals annually through our health and community programs, independent living centers and assisted living facilities. Of those we employ, nearly 40% are blind or visually impaired. Employees are trained to work in our service or products division. Our programs and services provide individuals with the ability to live independently and to reach their full emotional, social and educational potential.

The Lighthouse of Houston is a private non-profit organization dedicated to the needs of blind and…read morelow vision individuals in the Houston community. Participants can learn Braille, independent living skills, and prepare to jump back into the workforce. Additionally, this Lighthouse is unique in that it is the only one in Texas with a diabetes education program recognized by the American Diabetes Association.

I tried to reach out to them for my child. They got information and told me they will call back in…read more3-5 days. After more than 10 days I called them again and they tol;d me they will call back again after 3-5 days but they did not call me . I do not know they are careless or unorganized but I. do not trust them as therapist for my child. They are not respecting others, how can they help your child?

This facility provides their clients with a nurturing environment, with staff who are consistently…read moretraining to get better and better every day. Staff members are constantly adapting to the incoming clients and are pushed by coworkers and the lead therapists upstairs, but the communication is constant, and the care is genuine, each day there seeing a smile from a client after a celebration of an accomplishment is a realization to never take the small things for granted and I appreciate that from this establishment.

The advocate you want in your greatest time of need. This is not just one person, but a team of…read moreexperts who care about you and your child. They bring a depth of knowledge and experience to their intuitive approach to helping match families with solutions. Shay is an incredible mix of touchy-feely, intuitive, listening, and connected - with a fierce side of get 'er done. This is the team of experts you want when trying to advocate for your child.

Shay and Karen have been by my side through thick and thin. They have always been understanding and…read morecompassionate and helped me find my way. They have helped me navigate through those hard times and continue to be considered dear friends I can always reach out to. Shay and Karen truly saved my life. I am not a parent, I am a young adult who has been working with them for the past 3 years. They have stepped in and helped me when I could not rely on my own parents. They have treated me as a friend, and mentee, and almost as if I am one of their own. I love them both dearly. They have been by my side through the rough times and they have been on the other side of the bride to see me come out with success. They have guided me every step of the way. If I ever need someone to talk to in the middle of the night I feel safe calling either of them. I truly have a unique bond with them than I have ever had with any counselor or therapist. I recommend anyone needing help with counseling or treatment to run straight to them for help. They know what to do and will put you in the right direction. I even had someone tell me that Shay and Karen are a "BIG DEAL" in the recovery world. I feel honored to be their client and have such a strong bond with them. You will not be disappointed!!!!

As a previous therapist here, I would strongly advise against sending your child to The Shape;…read moreunethical treatment of children, upper management being focused on enrollment (over quality of care and training of staff), and little to no value placed on relationships/bonding with children are just a few of the many reasons not to send your child here. Since there is such a high turnover, your child has very little consistency with therapists and is treated more akin to a pet animal than a child.

First I thought very professional. I talked to a person on the phone, I faxed my papers that needed…read moreto be translated, got a quote (about what I thought it should cost). When I submitted everything with payment, I got an email back that the price I got quoted was wrong and the new price was about a third higher than before. When I asked why, I only got a reply back that I was misquoted for 5 pages. I wrote back that it was only 4 pages and re-emailed them, just to make sure they have the right ones. Their response was that this is the price! NOT USING THEM EVER

I had great communication with SDR and applied for a course by course evaluation and it was done in…read moreless than 15 business days. I had questions and concerns and it was answered in timely manner. It was a pleasure dealing with them. Highly recommended!