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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Please do NOT take your children here. My sister and her husband brought my 9 year old niece here…read morefor a few months. I would also help out and bring my niece to some of her sessions. Sadly, ACES is run by lazy, incompetent staff and management. We would show up for our scheduled appointment and they would look at us like a deer in headlights. So many scheduling problems. It seems as though the staff is there only to collect a paycheck. They are not at all invested in the wellbeing of their clients. My niece was spoken to and treated like a pet dog and not a human being. Needless to say, my sister pulled her niece out of this program.

We have using ACES services on and off for the last four years. Our son is diagnosed ASD autism and…read morethis is why we seek ABA services through ACES. We have had both good and bad experiences with ACES. In general they are very much like other similar services that offer "behavioral" therapy services. It is tough to sum up our experience in a review of this nature but I will say that you may or not get a great therapist to work with your child. Every child is different and every therapist is different. I think the key to success is to find one that matches your child well and to not be afraid to voice your cares, concerns and opinions the supervisors and BCBAs. I feel that ABA consulting firms in generally realize that ASD and autism are popular, revenue generating disorders and that they have found a niche in providing services for families. Bottom line, ACES have been good for us, not great. I realize this is the fist review for this company, and as time goes on I will most likely update and revise my review. Take your time but not too much time. Your child's success is the most important thing, just remember that. If things are not working for you, seek out more in life and what people have to offer. Do not settle on a therapy services just because they are the only ones offered in your area.and if they are, don't be afraid to speak your mind and tell them what you are looking for, for your child.remember that they are working for you and not the other way around, you should never feel like you are privileged to have their services. They should feel privileged to be your client, and should treat you as such, always.

My son went thru the step ahead program for speech services. Everyone was very kind and gave my son…read morethe attention he needed. He received in home services and they assisted in getting him into preschool within the district when he turned three. The Care and attention he received was very reassuring in hopes of strong his goals met. He learned a lot and thrived

From the owner: A Step Ahead in Pierce County is one of the region's most progressive organizations for children…read moreages birth to three who have one or more developmental 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.

**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.

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!

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.

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 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!