Can't say enough Thank you's to Mandy. For her assistance…read moreand patience with us and our never ending school issues. She has been by our side from day one. Advocating for both of our kids. Both in much better placements and thriving. She has proven to not let distance get in her way of supporting our family, even in unfamiliar areas. She is not just knowledgeable in special ed. law, but is also a parent of a child with special needs. She understands the stress and confusion when dealing with schools. Her dedication, compassion and understanding is what makes her different from other advocates but her knowledge in the law and her direct but civil approach is what makes her the perfect ally when working with the schools. We are extremely grateful for all her support and will highly recommend her services to anyone having concerns with their child's education.

Ask now Advocacy Group was highly recommended to me. I reached out to Mandy, who was responsive,…read moresupportive and attentive to our situation. I was entrenched in a battle with our local school and the district and was failing at the system for the first time in my life. Although, I have successfully maneuvered through the system with my severe learning disabled child, this situation left me hopeless and abandoned by my school district that I fought so hard to praise. The outlook on my situation looked bleak until Ask Now Advocacy Group came to our rescue. Mandy took into consideration my son, his disability, his current plan, our financial situation, the severity of our case, the legal concerns and the desired outcome. Through many battles with the school and district, Ask Now Advocacy Group was able to help our family and the district find a solution that benefited my son and he is now happy and striving forward in school. In addition to all her help with the school, Mandy is also concerned about our children's social skills and the parent's network and plans/ notifies her clients about events in the local area. if you are seeking someone who is kind, considerate, smart and has your child's best interest at heart and will fight to get what is right. STOP and call Ask Now Advocacy Group

Just in case you are looking for a great ABA provider, this one is top notch!!…read more We have had several ABA providers over the past 9 years and with the exception of a handful of AMAZING behavioral therapists from the other facilities, Get Social! Is by far the best company we have worked with. The BCBAs, Social Leaders, program supervisors and therapists are exceptional! They have social groups, which is a plus! They actually follow through with what is being set up, discussed, needs to be done, etc. We feel heard during the parent meetings and valued. The therapists seem well versed and adjust the sessions to the kids needs each day. The BCBA is part of sessions, which we have never seen before unless highly needed or requested. The whole team seems to be educated for the needs of my kids, not a cookie cutter program.

Cindy McCullough is the owner and lead therapist for Get Social! Therapy. She is an experienced ABA…read moretherapist, board certified behavior analyst and has experience working in Roseville area school districts. She specializes in children with autistic spectrum disorders, but works with students with other issues as well. My son has been seeing Cindy for the past three months and his growth in that time has been tremendous. She is thorough, detailed and keeps data on everything to help you see your child's growth and to know when new goals are needed. My favorite part about working with Cindy is how she consults with me as a parent. She helps to teach me the ways to help my son so that I can implement it between sessions. Obviously, if I'm implementing things at home with my son it will stick better than if he only gets it once or twice a week. This is a major difference between her model and some other therapists. I highly recommend Cindy. She is knowledgeable, personable and dedicated to helping children grow to their potential.

Marci is an incredibly thoughtful, fun, and thorough teacher! She really helped us to understand…read moreand execute a good plan for our daughter! We highly recommend her services!!!

Marci has been a lifesaver for my son! We are lifelong homeschoolers and my high school son had…read morebeen struggling for years with reading and writing. As part of a charter, we had tried various programs and several tutors, all with very little results. Luckily, I found her name on a list of vendors with our charter school over the summer and we met with her to have my son diagnosed with dyslexia and made a plan to start working together in the fall. Everything changed when my son started working with Marci. She started from the ground up, taught him to read the way that worked for him, filled in every hole in his reading education and gave me constant advice on how to work with him on writing. This is a strict program that you can't do halfway, but it WORKS. Further, she gave us guidance on getting my son tested for special ed, and supported us during a stressful IEP meeting. If you are serious about helping your dyslexic child, you cannot go wrong with Marci. My son loves her, comes out of appointments smiling and has a new confidence.

I want to take a minute to both thank and congratulate, Dave Gaines. Dave and the staff of SASSNA…read moreare doing some fantastic work with our youth (and their parents). This organization provides social services and supplies necessary outreach to both educate and advocate in the defense of our youth. Being non-profit, they work on your pre-agreed upon donations. Basically, what you can afford. My daughter tells me the whole staff from social workers to clerical are professional, helpful people. Since their time here, I can see huge changes within our entire family. Thanks to SASSNA, my grandchildren will have a better life growing up with this disability than I did. Thank you, again! 01/25

My family and I have consulted with Dave regarding school based and early intervention services. He…read morehas always had factual, supporting and helpful information to assist in advocating for our child's best interests. I would and do refer Dave to anyone who needs help.

This school is absolutely amazing!! 3 of my kids have attended,1 is still enrolled and 2 have sense…read moregraduated, 1 a year early. The faculty is incredibly knowledgeable and really care about the student's success. On top of typical curriculum, they teach them life skills, like how to stay within a budget at the grocery store. They also teach them music, art, and go on field trips monthly. Additionally, they do not give homework but encourage family reading time. And more importantly, during parent-teacher conferences they not only discuss areas of improvement but also what they plan to do to help your child succeed. I can't say enough about the school. I definitely recommend coming by to do a tour and see all of the amazing things they have to offer.

My son has been attending Almondale Academy for a little over a year. One of the first things we…read morenoticed about the campus is how spacious and serene it is. It has so much outdoor space for the kids to play and explore, and the fact that there are visiting peacocks and chickens wandering around just adds to the charm. My son loves bringing home little nature "souvenirs" like feathers and cool rocks and sticks he finds at school, and they've become prized possessions in his room. The atmosphere is really calm and peaceful, which makes it a wonderful learning environment. The small class sizes are another huge plus and allow the teachers to give each student the attention they need. The staff here genuinely care about the kids, both academically and emotionally. I've been amazed at how the teachers, staff and even the other students have really helped my son come out of his shell. Despite being previously enrolled in preschool, he was quite shy and introverted when he first started kindergarten. He's now really flourishing and every day I can see the positive impact everybody at Almondale is having on him. I can't say enough good things about the staff and teachers. They're kind, attentive, and genuinely care about each student. My son isn't just another kid in a classroom; the staff and teachers truly take the time to understand his strengths and challenges and work with him every day to help him thrive, which is something I really value. Almondale Academy has been a perfect fit for our son, and I'm so glad we made the choice to enroll him here. If you're looking for a nurturing, supportive, and academically solid school, I highly recommend checking it out.

I truly can't say enough positive things about the impact that PLC had on my son's education. He…read moreattended PLC from 3rd to 7th. Before finding this school, we tried a couple of other school settings that just weren't the right fit for his needs. From the moment he started here, everything felt different--in the best way. The level of care, attention, and dedication from the staff is outstanding. The daily check-ins gave my son the consistency and support he needed, and the communication with me as a parent was always clear, thoughtful, and reassuring. I always felt informed, included, and confident that he was in the best hands. Most importantly, my son achieved milestones here that I truly believe wouldn't have been possible anywhere else. The staff took the time to understand him as an individual and supported his unique needs in a way that helped him grow, both academically and personally. If you're looking for a school that genuinely cares and provides the extra attention children may need to thrive, I would highly recommend this one. It has made such a meaningful difference in our lives, and I'm incredibly grateful for everything they've done.

We had a wonderful experience at Placer Learning Center. My son attended from 6th through 10th…read moregrade, and it truly made a difference for him. The staff genuinely care about the whole student, taking the time to understand each child and provide the support they need to succeed. They worked closely with our family, and I always felt heard and supported whenever questions or challenges came up. Because of that strong foundation, he was able to transition back to a traditional school setting and is now on track to graduate. We're incredibly grateful for the role this school played in his journey.