This school changed the trajectory of my life and that of my family. They meet their students where…read morethey are at and create an individualized plan for what success looks like for them. In speaking with Frostig families, the comment I hear most is that, "There was no other school like this that we could find."

This is a school that caters to special needs students. I've seen how the teachers interact with…read moreeach student, they are caring and give all of their time and attention to each! I appreciate all of the programs and how they work to fulfill each students individual needs for success! Parking can be tricky around pickup, arrive early to grab a spot!

Stowell has been a very positive experience for us. We are so happy that we had the opportunity for…read moreour child to come to the center. It is remarkable how the clinicians identify key core issues which once addressed unlock true potential. His confidence is much higher and is working more independently. He has developed good friendships and strong relationships with his teachers. In a world that moves too fast without any clear direction, Stowell slows things down so that a student can learn to focus, concentrate and succeed. Their scientific approach, well researched therapies and coupled with their listening program must be experienced to be believed. Deep thinking is becoming a lost practice in the era of electronic gadgets which have become a parent's babysitter. Stowell can help you re-direct your family and re-focus your child on a path and pace best suited for your child. Stowell and their clinicians are wonderful- don't hesitate - this place and their methods work. Thank you to the highly skilled, smart and capable clinicians: Maria, Irene, and Taylor- no matter how tired he is when he arrives- J always is so positive and energetic after your sessions. He leaves with smiles!

Great learning center. You can park across the street or in the lot next to this parking lot that…read morethe facility is in! Easy to find, go up the stairs and through the doors. There's a great waiting area inside or outside there's a courtyard and clean bathrooms to wait. They take your child back, tutor them and bring them back out when the session has ended. Clean, bright, and they do a great job with hiring caring patient staff. I recommend bringing your kid for whatever tutoring needs they may have. Welcoming, comfortable environment.

My 9 year old son has ADHD. He went to Sensory Brain to help him with his 'big feelings' for about…read morea year with great results. Emma is great and helped him learn strategies to deal with his temper outbursts.

We worked with Ms. Emma for about a year and a half for my son who was there for early…read moreintervention. From the get-go she would have suggestions and tips on things to work with him at home and they were all so insightfully helpful. She was so keen on sharing that although there were goals to meet, what mattered most was that he would progress. It alleviated so much of my anxiety as a parent. She was always so sweet and so encouraging with him. She is already missed and it hasn't been a week since we've said goodbye. And it would be rude of me not to mention Ms. Justine and Ms. Macarena for always communicating promptly and working with us for makeup sessions. Thank-you ladies!

What an amazing place. The care they clearly have for their visitors is admirable. Brenda and…read moreMichael in particular work very hard to provide a welcoming environment for everyone. They produce entertainment programs and Friday Night Socials that include some of the best entertainers in the area. One night alone included dancers, magicians and even knife throwers. The world needs more places like this.

Dr. Laurie Stephens disregards trauma. Dangerous at worst and unhelpful at best. Her advice is…read morebiased.

Dr. Laurie Stephens has been there for our child going on 14 years now. We don't know what we…read morewould've done without her. From elementary through college, she has been there for us. Early childhood, her summer camps were empowering. Individual and family counseling has gotten us through some challenging times and we are forever grateful.

Brian Griffeath-Loeb has been an incredible support for our kids--starting in elementary school,…read morecontinuing through college, and now helping one son with preparation for grad school. He really connects with our boys, meeting them where they are at each moment in their development and helping them recognize their strengths while finding ways to work through learning differences. Brian listens first, then offers thoughtful guidance. He's great at tailoring his approach to each of our sons' learning styles--whether they respond better to visual or auditory cues, and often they need both. He's calm, reliable, and he has made himself available when we need feedback or have questions as parents. One of our kids went from feeling completely lost in elementary school to graduating magna cum laude in college, and Brian played a huge role in that journey. He even helped them learn how to work with their teachers, whose styles didn't quite match their own. Brian truly goes the extra mile, and we're so grateful to have him in our corner.

My daughter had a wonderful experience working with Brian at Evergreen. He knew how to explain math…read moreand chemistry in a way that made sense for her brain. And we also appreciated the college prep summer classes; they really helped her get ready for organizing herself for her first semester of classes!

My son has been attending Dream Big Children's Center for a year now, and he has made such Amazing…read moreprogress. Staff at Dream Big are incredible, very personable, and create great rapport with both the parents and the children that they have worked with. My son is EXCITED to go to school there every day. And it warms my heart seeing him give all the staff member's huge smiles, even if they don't directly work with him. His social skills, coping tools, and receptive understanding has improved greatly in just the one year that he has been enrolled, and we are looking forward to seeing his continued growth in this next year.

Wow what an amazing location for kids-a dream room literally. They have different themed rooms like…read morespace/kitchen/art/trains/music/doctors waiting room/dinosaur excavation room/nursery/etc all under one roof. It's so clean inside with no shoe policy and the toys are clean. I've been to other places where the toys are filthy and look as though they never wipe them down. This place is the opposite. The day we went they also had the monrovia fire truck come outside and give the kids a demonstration of the uniform, air tank, and let the kids operate a mini fire hose. It was amazing. My son didn't want to leave. Make sure you feed your kid first or bring lunch because your kid will not want to leave. You can bring a sack lunch and there's a designated room to feed your kid and eat. Wish I could come back but only open weekdays for public and weekends is usually for parties.

North Los Angeles Regional Center assigned Optima Family Services for my son who has a speech…read moredelay. Melissa Ahamad, (SLPA) started working with my son when he was at 15 months old my son cannot say anything other than Mama and Papa. Fastforward to today, he is now 2years old and has over 80 words though not perfectly pronounced but still a big big improvement from how he was before. We started with sign languages then to minimal words. He hits himself when he cannot express his emotions, so when he started to use and understand the word NO, hitting was gone. It's such a relief. Kids express themselves better through language. At the end of each session, Melissa would give me recommendations for me to continue what she's doing with my son. Goals are set at each period and we try to meet them, e.g. follow steps, identify 5 objects, action words etc. At 2 years old, NLARC added another therapy for my son which is Child Development Services/ Infant Stimulation Therapy. Ernesto is my son's therapist for this service. He is also great! I have lots of questions regarding my son's behavior and development and he answers them patiently and explain everything to me, he even brought a book as reference for our topic. Their Supervisor Dara is also awesome! She evaluates my son's progress and works/plays with him well even though she's technically a stranger for him cos he has only seen him twice but she got my son to play with him unlike the other evaluator who would just stop trying just because he's shy. The office is so easy to contact, whenever I ask for paperwork they would easily send it to me! I love Optima Family Services, Keep it up! You help lots of kids and families.

A total of 32 screens shots of cancellations from our therapist .... We started in last August…read more2024. When I called Denise she would always try to laugh it off and try to manipulate the situation saying they couldn't find anyone that work with our schedule -Said schedule in question- Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm Denise did say she was going to call me the next day ... 3 days have past My daughter is supposed to be receiving 30.5 hours a WEEK we barely make it to 6hours a week Even after leaving the company I waited weeks for her final progress report , so I called (weeks after) and they said they are still working on it !!!!!!!!!!!!!! TLR- go to this company if you really don't care to actually get your child consistent help & also the receptionist always answers the calls as if I'm calling her personal phone. Just for privacy reasons I didn't add the screenshot but I will if needed

Mr. Woodsmall and his team went above and beyond in representing my grandson's interests with the…read moreschool district. His experience and professional approach broke through a stalemate we were struggling with and the district is now providing the opportunity our grandson needs to continue his educational journey in an effective program. Thanks to Mr. Woodsmall and his team for the personal connection and support throughout the case.

I cannot express enough gratitude for the incredible support and dedication that Mark Woodsmall has…read moreshown to my family. From the very beginning, Mark has been more than just an advocate -- he has been a true ally and guiding light through one of the most challenging journeys we've faced. Mark's deep understanding of special education law and the complexities of the school district system has been nothing short of life-changing for our family. He has stood firmly by our side, ensuring that our son's needs were not overlooked or minimized. When the district tried to cut essential services, Mark skillfully and compassionately stepped in, using his expertise to protect our child's rights. What truly sets Mark apart is his ability to see through the misleading language and tactics often used by districts to deny or delay services. He doesn't just respond -- he educates and empowers families like ours to understand the process and stand strong. Mark Woodsmall is, quite simply, a Godsend. His integrity, compassion, and unwavering commitment to children with special needs make him a rare and remarkable advocate. Because of his efforts, our son continues to receive the support he needs to thrive -- and for that, we will be forever grateful.

Like every business these days, they don't have enough workers and in this case, behavioral…read more"trainers" or "coaches" or some title for what they call the person coming out to work with my child. I've used them for about 2 years, on and off, and unfortunately, it's hard to find good special needs therapy organizations in Los Angeles. I have Anthem Blue Cross so I've used a couple other organizations but ALP tends to have better staff compared to others, but unfortunately, they tend not to stay for whatever reason, and we're stuck with another trainer, coach every 6-8 months. Although Dr. Gina Chang is listed as the president of ALP, she doesn't have any interaction with patients. Most interactions are with staff via phone or "trainers". The current one we have, Jennifer, has been great and I hope she stays with the company but she has been our 6th one in over 2 year period.

I'm very disappointed with my experience with Austin Learning Partners. I requested to reduce my…read morechild's therapy schedule from 3 hours to 2 hours, but the supervisor told me they could not reduce the hours because the authorization does not expire until December. I felt that my concerns as a parent were not being taken seriously, and the response was very unprofessional. I also discussed reducing the hours with my child's pediatrician, so this was something I was genuinely trying to address based on what I felt was appropriate for my child. There have also been ongoing issues with the therapist arriving late, and there was even a week where the therapist did not show up at all. When I brought this up, the supervisor told me she would keep me updated and let me know what was going on. However, I never received the updates I was promised. I was left confused and honestly felt lost as to why my child's therapist was not showing up and what was being done about it. As a parent, I should not have to keep wondering what is happening with my child's scheduled therapy. During sessions, I've also noticed the therapist spending a significant amount of time on their phone working on a "report" rather than actively engaging with my child. I understand that documentation is part of the job, but when a therapist is already arriving late or missing sessions, it is frustrating to see so much of the scheduled therapy time being spent on a phone instead of providing services to my child. Overall, the communication, punctuality, consistency, and professionalism have been very disappointing. As a parent, I expect my child's therapy time to be taken seriously, for scheduled sessions to actually take place, and for the provider to communicate with me when there are problems or changes. Unfortunately, that has not been my experience with Austin Learning Partners.