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.

BK Academy does concentrate on working with the students based on individual needs, wants and…read moreability rather than marketing themselve. I can see my child develop weekly and read at 4 (~4.3 years old). I had 9 times of moving schools for 2 children because schools often talk very well on the website, open house and school tours and then they do not do as they talk with many reasons. I decided to move my child to BK right before September (after 2 weeks of summer camp at another school where I was told to send my child more weeks and the teacher just stood to look at my child's difficulties at drop off and I saw my child sit alone on the floor or stand facing the wall). I thought BK would be the last option before homeschooling. But he has been thriving in very well: play with friends at the first week, drop off withour cry, learn life skills, read well at 4 - a preschooler, especially he is happy and confident to play and learn. Teachers, especially, Meera, is really passionate for her teaching job - beyond any curriculum. Parents here are very friendly and supportive too. Regulattion is a big job for any child, especially for gifted and 2e students and given the rainy weather of the winter, not many schools can privide a huge indoor room for kids to run and ride, but BK does offer this option. Also, the playground is so huge that children can run and play as they want. Once they regulate themselve better, they will learn better. Touring many schools, I do not see they offer huge indoor and outdoor playgrounds for the children. They may fit more classrooms? Thank you very much for helping my child grow well and happily.

Amazing experience for bright kids. That elementary school offers everything: from chess and drama…read moreclasses to playtime and advanced math. Ms. Meera is great with kids and will find a way to support and help any bright kid. We are happy to find that school; don't miss that hidden gem in gifted kids education.

My 6 year-old granddaughter was excited to tell me about her recent visit to Hawthorne Farm and…read moretoday I had a chance to go with her for a return visit. What a great farm! Alexia, the owner, was kind and patient while she talked to K about caring for the ponies and gave her many choices of how to spend the hour. There was never any pressure to do anything she didn't want to do, so K left feeling totally successful. She was able to brush the horses, helped buckle on tack, then practiced guiding the horses around the farm. The high point was being pulled in a sled while Alexia handled the reins from behind. While K learned about horses, the rest of the family walked around the farm with the younger granddaughter, visiting ducks, chickens, bunnies, and goats, and checking out what was growing in the gardens. They have an archery school and I was impressed by the caution shown any time other visitors were in that area. The description of Hawthorne Farm says they offer experiences for special needs kids and I can see how that would make a wonderful outing. I highly recommend a visit here for families and children of all abilities.

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.

The Redmond location that fired me in March 2023 is unironically closed so my review is not there…read moreanymore, so let-me-tell-you... I worked there for 1 week. In a meeting at the end of that week, the day that my agency called me and told me that the "principal" (please) did not want me to return to work, I stood up for a teacher. Steven, the "physical education" instructor lied on a female teacher saying she neglected 2 students. She absolutely did not. The principal allowed Steven to drag the teachers reputation in the meeting in front of everyone and did not protect her. I knew I was going to get fired but I defended the teacher (Kim) anyway because she's the nicest person I've ever met in my whole life. I'm serious. Steven is a resuscitated miscarriage that somehow survived. Alpha dog king of the rock personality. Handsome, and evil. So not that handsome. Sesspools of trash work here. And the leaders are the worst. The corruption just trickles down.

If 1 star was an option this would be earned from this establishment. First I'd like to say I don't…read morewrite negative reviews lightly, but as a former employee I feel I must warn other potential employees or patents/guardians considering placing their kids here. My experience started off with chaos and misleading information from the get go, poor conditions, broken doors, under staffed classes, not enough food some days and violent kids misplaced here due to having NO OTHER PLACE TO GO. The school's focus is attendance and not behavioral health or special education. To summarize the highlights of my experience here I endured 6 work in injuries in less than 6 months, was left alone with students that were not allowed to be left alone with female staff (this happened countless times and not to just me), as well as encouraged not to follow through on CPS concerns. Not to mention out dated, under qualified teachers who are kept because of the high turn over. My departure happened when the work environment became extremely toxic and I was bullied by a superior who was known for playing politics with employees if you struck him wrong. I have witnessed numerous hands on situations that weren't protocol, food regulations not met and senior teachers graduate seniors that had completed zero course work. This place is infuriating and heartbreaking, Needless to say I stayed because I have a passion for the work in mental health but was grotesquely let down and let go once I started bringing my concerns forward relentlessly. I hope this place is torn down and rebuilt because nothing about it is salvageable. There are great people who come and go quickly because they see this place for what it is immediately or get injured. It's the equivalent to a dangerous daycare with under qualified staff. I'm sorry to all the students who've been failed by this location and any others, you deserve better.

Sunayna is amazing! I brought my son to see her during the summer and part of fall. When he…read moregraduated from her services, he was very bummed because he really enjoyed her company! On day 1, Sunayna really built trust with my son which is hard to do. It does take him a while to become comfortable with new people. She is such a natural with kids. My son really enjoyed coming to see her for his sessions! She makes insightful observations and helpful suggestions. Her at home set up is really impressive. She did obstacle courses, games, helped my son immensely with his writing, and his social skills. I noticed a big change in his confidence after he worked with Sunayna. I highly recommend her!

Rude and unpleasant. Would leave 0 stars if I could. If you have no patience then may be switch…read moreprofessions....

Passed with ease - first attempt. I felt very prepared with…read moreRockwell's system. The questions were *very* familiar, some were almost exactly what I saw on the crams, in the books, and what we practiced in class with games. I feel like I could hear the instructors (Deborah) voice in my head drilling in the information and correct answers that I needed to answer the questions. I followed Rockwell's advice about passing all the cram tests with at least 90%, I tried to not rush through the state exam, but it felt easy. There was one thing I hadn't heard of or seen before on the test, they used the term "mutual assent" to talk about a "meeting of the minds," I had never heard of mutual assent before, but this was minor. The math problems were even easier on the state than the ones on the crams, so that was nice. Overall, if you're like me and you want to avoid all the nervousness of taking a major exam by being prepared, then Rockwell is a worthwhile investment - worth every penny and every minute of time. I love that I felt the exam was easy and moved through the questions with ease.

I had purchased a class from them and barely started when I had a medical issue that required…read moresurgery. They only allow 6 months to complete their classes, others allow upward to two years. When I was able to start my studies again I was faced with expired but you can renew it by paying nearly the same amount to extend for 90 days! I sent a message requesting they consider reducing that if possible. I was barely into month seven at the time. After a few days of no response I sent another message expressing my disappointment that I had not received a response good or bad. After waiting a few more days it was time - I have since purchased the class I needed for less money through another provider. My clientele have always received same day responses! I have no patience for a company that offers "No customer service!