This institution is all about the money. they say what the parents want to hear to persuade them to…read moreenter their institution. Numerous attempts to receive records and other information were disregarded. Other testing facilities would be recommended.

When I came to the ARK as a 34 year old adult learner in college, I never thought I had dyslexia…read morebecause I didn't see words backwards or write my letters backward but I did know I was a slow reader and would often mix up words with similar letters like who and how. I never enjoyed school because it was hard for me and I didn't perform well on testing. I went to the ARK and had an assessment by Caroline and finally got some answers. I was indeed dyslexic which helped me realize that I wasn't unintelligent, I just had to find different styles of learning that would help me overcome my learning disability. Caroline put together and instructional plan to help me with reading comprehension and grammar. It has been 6 years since that instruction and I am still using those tools today. I am forever grateful to the Ark institute of Learning for restoring not only my confidence but my enjoyment in learning.

Awesome program. A must to check out. Kobi rocks!!! She is amazing with our kiddos young and old.read more

From the owner: Different Paths provides multiple types of support and education to individuals and families. Our…read morespecialty is working with kids, teens and families who are impacted by special needs, such as attention challenges, sensory issues, autism, and social or emotional challenges. You can learn more about our work on our website! We also run the Social Skillz Theatre School. Right now we are focused on our Summer Camp for kids and teens with special needs. Camp is an inclusive environment for neurodiverse children and teens going into 3rd - 12th grades, regardless of experience or special needs. Social skills are taught through the fun and confidence building magic of theatre. You can learn more or register for camp on our website. Different Paths provides the following types of instruction and support in the Tacoma Area: summer camp day camp theatre classes social skills group social skills classes life skills parenting classes behavior support behavior coaching special needs supports autism support sensory support attention support academic support specialized instruction curriculum modification IEP support

David is my daughters speech therapist. What an amazing year it's been to have a child who can't…read morecommunicate, to one that won't shut up ;) ( that is a great thing! ) The program is excellent. Always having events for the kids to attend at childrens museum etc. David has brought out the best and most important thing for our daughter. Her voice. We adore him and are so grateful for all the time he has spent helping us. I know he sees plenty of children every week, I just hope he realizes how big of an impact he's making on all those little lives.

From the owner: ASAPC is one of the region's most progressive organizations for children who have one or more…read moredevelopmental delays. We provide convenient, home-based therapy and educational services, including speech, physical and occupational therapies and special education. Our team of talented and tenacious professionals work with families as partners, advocates and a support system of care. Our pledge is to unlock the full potential in every child we see.

I have been going to Ma Ha Methods for about 8 years. I started out going to beautiful sound baths…read morewith Donna and Ron performing Tibetan bowls and Gong. A great way to meditate! I have become a Gong practitioner/teacher. And a Reiki Master teacher thru their classes. Donna and Ron also teach other healing classes. Donna is a beautiful person and a wonderful teacher. Ron is our "Bowl Guy" and the best bowl teacher around. They are a great team! And they have changed my life for the best. Namaste!

**Reiki & Tibetan Singing Bowls**…read more Donna is a powerful, intuitive and gentle practitioner. After taking Level 1 Reiki with her, my respect and understanding of energetic practitioners shifted dramatically. She embodies her teachings, and lives with such grace and integrity of character. Her classes are two days long, held in her lovely home, and are never more than four students. She serves organic, homemade meals at each class. The care she puts into each of her students is incredible. She keeps in touch with each of them. She organizes affordable retreats and a reiki circle every month. I am so grateful to have this amazing mentor in my life.

The last 2 years here for my son have been extremely helpful! The whole team here is so kind and…read moreunderstanding. My son started speech therapy when he was 3 with Maddie, Sydney, and Lisa! He always enjoyed his learning sessions! They incorporated everything to help my son with his speech delays and I can't thank them enough. He has the tools and knowledge now to be a spectacular kindergartner! We love you folx!

Fluens is THE best!…read more I have two kiddos receiving speech therapy, this is the 3rd place we have been to in the past 5 years and hands down I'm so thankful we found Fluens! They are all super friendly and compassionate. at the last place we went (MMG in Lakewood) it was not a great experience & after almost a year they ended up having issues with our insurance and would not take on my other kiddo due to being "too full" any who Fluens is great my kids have advance so much since we made the switch and best of all there is NOT a high turnover (like MMG) and my kiddos love their teachers! We have been at Fluens for almost 2 years.

I am considered an expert in the field of early childhood education with many years' experience as…read morea trainer, writer, consultant, administrator and teacher. Over the years, I have observed and conducted comprehensive, objective observations of over a hundred preschool classrooms. I am also the grandmother of a student who was enrolled in the Peer Inclusion Preschool class at Stanley Elementary School in Tacoma Washington. This school and this class is by far the worst program I have ever encountered. The teacher is unqualified to teach a Peer Inclusion Preschool Class. Certified elementary teachers are required to have Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education training to earn endorsements for their credentials to teach this class. It does not appear the district has provided training of any kind for her. Her teaching methods betray her lack of knowledge about child development, about how young children learn, or the standards for best practice. The way she teaches is a good example of the way preschoolers were taught in 1975. She does not implement the Tacoma School District designated curriculum for preschool. The children do not have access to the books and toys in the classroom. There is almost no communication from school to home. Parents are not allowed to observe in the classroom or to see the curriculum, which is illegal. The classroom is dirty. The children are sick way too often. On at least one occasion, (and presumably more), the children are not given the meal components on the posted menu. On that occasion they were given a single piece of pizza and water (no milk, no fruit, no veggies). The principal is aggressively rude, disrespectful, dishonest and unprofessional. The district was not helpful. Nothing changed. Nobody seemed to care.

I have been trying to get a hold of this place for months leaving multiple voicemails and no one…read moreever returns my call. This is a Google voice number they have listed and I am not even sure if they are still in business anymore. The one time I thought I reached them turns out I had the wrong number. That's really too bad because we live in the neighborhood and we really could've used their services. We will stop trying to contact this place now and will find another. If someone does finally return my call out of the blue and my rating of this business improves then I will update it.

Elyse is an amazing advocate and is in tune with children and parents of special needs children…read more Especially those who have learning differences and don't fit the mold of traditional special needs children. She taught me how to best advocate for my son and not just accept what was given to me by the school district. Without Elyse I would not be able to know how to ask the right questions and get the best accommodations for my son. She knows the system and she helps make sure the system works for the children she cares so much about. If you get to work with Elyse you get to work with the best!

Have been taking both my babies here for around a month. I love the staff, everyone is so friendly…read moreand attentive. My son has had a hard time adjusting to being away from me but they handle it with so much patience and grace. My daughter is very well taken care of and loves it here. I definitely recommend giving this place a shot.

I am a parent and my child has been here since 6 weeks old and is now 5 years old. I am someone…read morethat one of the ex employees has sent my child home with dirty diapers. I will forward this information to Alices Precious Jewels so she can forward this information to her lawyer. This is defamation of character Parent. This is a wonderful business and it's about employees who lie and don't want to do their job how they are supposed to.

Amazing Esthetics Experience with Kendall at Summit Academy!…read moreI had such an incredible experience with Kendall, a student in the Esthetics program at Summit Academy, and I truly can't say enough good things about the service, professionalism, and overall atmosphere. Kendall provided a full lineup of services for me including a facial, back treatment, and brow + lash tint, and everything was done with so much care, confidence, and knowledge. She took her time, explained what she was doing, and made sure I felt comfortable throughout the entire appointment. The experience was not only effective, but also so relaxing--it felt like a true spa day. A huge bonus was that I also had time with another student who is a stylist, and they were able to wash and style my hair before I left. It turned into an all-day self-care experience, and I walked out feeling refreshed, confident, and completely taken care of. What really stood out to me was the level of teacher support and guidance. You can tell the instructors and leadership at Summit Academy are deeply invested in helping their students succeed. The environment is professional, supportive, and focused on delivering excellent client care while teaching real-world skills. This was such a wonderful experience that I've already booked my next appointments for waxing services and microdermabrasion. If you're considering services here, I highly recommend scheduling with Kendall--she is talented, attentive, and absolutely going to be amazing in this industry. Great service, relaxing experience, and an amazing team behind the students. Highly recommend!

I attended Summit Salon Academy in Tacoma…read more The program felt disorganized, and I experienced that the evening class was often not given the same level of instruction or experience as the daytime class. Monthly check-ins from the owners, which were promised, did not occur as described. The daytime class would often share training or experiences that were not provided to the evening class. During my training, I also experienced inconsistency in instruction due to instructor changes and disruptions, which impacted the continuity of learning and preparation for the state licensing exam. After completing the program and becoming licensed, my experience working in the esthetics field has not aligned with the expectations presented during enrollment, particularly regarding career stability and outcomes.

I highly recommend to all my friends and family who have any physical therapy needs. Everyone who…read moreworks here is more than GREAT! Sydney & Craig are so awesome and I am so blessed to have had them during the recovery process after not being able to walk for 3 months... thank you again...

Had trouble navigating their site to leave a Google review so decided to use YELP instead. Kathy…read moreE. was my hand therapist for six months. She is experienced, kind, knowledgeable and patient. I would highly recommend her! Debbie