Special Needs Community is proud to suggest this school for our kids to grow and develop a path of…read moreExcellence andIndependence!

My son was traumatized for years from this place. He compared it to Alcatraz and said the staff…read morelock you up in a room that give you splinters. He is so relieved to be at a different school now. It was also very clear the staff had A strong dislike for my son. They actually said they dnt think there's anything they can do to help him. I found out in our iep meeting that they weren't even giving him chance to be in the classroom everyday they would just escort him to a room where no work was done. He was disciplined essentially every morning right at the door without a fresh start opportunity to join the class. I would recommend my son says his current school has transfers from Olive Crest who share a similar experience and are so traumatized they cannot complete work in the classroom or at all. This place should be shut down.

Our 9-year-old daughter has had such a positive and enriching experience at Stowell Learning…read moreCenter. From the moment she started, we noticed a boost in her confidence and a new excitement for learning. The progress she's made--academically and emotionally--has been truly remarkable. A huge thank-you to Miss Sarah and Miss Natalie, who have both been incredibly patient, encouraging, and dedicated. They take the time to really understand her needs and tailor each session to help her grow. Their warm and supportive approach has made her feel comfortable, motivated, and proud of her accomplishments. I absolutely love Miss Sarah's "get to work" attitude and my daughter loves Miss Natiles fashion choices. The environment at Stowell is welcoming and uplifting, and our daughter always looks forward to her sessions. As parents, we appreciate the clear communication and the genuine care they show for her success. We are so grateful for the positive impact this center--and especially Miss Sarah and Miss Natalie--have had on her learning journey. We highly recommend Stowell Learning Center to any family looking for a caring and effective place for their child to thrive.

I can't say enough about Stowell. I came to the lobby when my son was in 5th grade and I must have…read moreinterviewed every mother grandmother in the lobby. The front desk knew I was serious and determined and a no fuss mother who wanted answers. Finding a solution, giving me answers and showing me the steps was comforting. I had learned about the center from a speech therapist. She suggested it and said you are the only determined mother who will drive an hour one way daily. Two hours round trip! I did! I drove so much and was exhausted. Needless to say thank you Stowell as I write this with tears in my eyes. My son can read, he is graduating from high school in eight weeks and currently has a 3.74. It has been four years since he has been there but looking back I don't regret all the money, time spent. Seeing your child thrive is priceless!!! Thank you to Kaitlyn!! Thank you Everyone else! It is a great operation!

Hello, This is a fellow 7th grader at I Can Academy. I have to say, the staff are extremely nice…read moreand caring! Most of them are parents, so they have proper experience with this kind of stuff. The best part about the staff is that they don't just focus on teaching, they focus on YOU. The teachers have less students which means they can focus on students individually. Other schools have teachers which focus on the class as a student body. The teachers want to know YOU and what YOU need help on and what YOU like. It may be smaller than your average school, but makes up for it for the indivual care the teachers put into the students. It's a great cross between homeschool and school, where you have less stress and all the kids are chill and you get all the knowledge you need. It's a great low-stress alternative with social aspects to homeschool. ICA also has class 2 days a week (Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday). ICA helps kids LEARN subjects at an more appropriate pace and is great with helping each student GROW to be the best version of themselves. ICA will make your child SOAR into the wonders of fun and low-stress! Thanks ICA!

We registered our 5-year-old daughter for a reading class when she expressed interest in learning…read morehow to read, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. The office staff was so warm and welcoming, and our daughter loved picking out her supplies to create her own I Can Academy bag. Her teacher was incredibly kind and created such a positive, engaging learning atmosphere. During the class, I even heard my daughter shout, "I can read!" When it ended, she was smiling and excited to bring home new flash cards to practice blending sounds. A few days later, she had an assessment at a private school for kindergarten, which included sounding out letters and blending them. She did so well--and I couldn't believe how quickly the lessons from the academy had already made an impact. This is absolutely the place to go if you want a warm, child-first learning experience. We highly recommend it!

My family LOVE LOVE LOVES Dream Big! My child has been going to DBCC for 7 months for ABA therapy…read moreand the progress that he's made has been amazing! The staff are ALL so friendly/engaging and kind to him! The leadership team are always coming up with fun ideas for all the parents and kiddos to participate in as well. As an ASD parent knowing that your child is being supported and cared for by knowledgeable and caring therapists is a huge blessing! My child's care teams is amazing, constantly communicating with us and taking initiative on how they can help my child master his goals- we could NOT be happier with the opportunity to place our child at Dream Big! :)

Just started aba therapy with my daughter and absolutely love it and their staff everyone is so…read morekind especially Nancy and Nikki & Jackie all of the BTs are so kinda and sweet & so welcoming, We already seen so much progress and we have barely started so glad we found them and they have helped my baby make huge strides so grateful and thankful for them

I went here in the late 70's , great teachers & staff, from the Los alisos Jr high, wow memories,…read more anyone else went to Cresent bay in the summer

This school and the staff members here are so awesome. My son has been attending speech therapy…read morehere for the last year, and he LOVES going. He talks about his teachers all the time! The speech therapists here are SO kind and friendly and really work with him in a FUN way. He's improved his speech so much, that he met his yearly goal a few months early! Thank you so much Miss Robyn and Miss Heather and the other loving therapists that have been working with him. You guys are the best!

The new TACA location is not far from the original office. The main door is hidden from parking lot…read morebut follow the signage. This agency offers a great community service and resource for family needing support for individuals diagnosed with autism. The staff are empathetic team members that understands, as core of most of the workforce, either personally knows or has someone in their life that is autistic.

This a wonderful resource for families with a child that has been diagnosed with Autism…read more It's a support group that provides meetings for parents to come together and be a positive support for each other. At this location, parking is not cheap; however, after hours, the gate is open on of the gates. This is the place for parents to get resources and support. For example: free legal clinic... They also hold meetings at various places in OC like at We Rock The Spectrum in Laguna Hills. More than anything it's a positive place. Please contact them and share this wonderful organization... ( Please note that they are a group that wants to cure autism. There's always two sides. Some likes autism the way it is and they just accept. Some look for answers. TACA does have a strong stance that a better diet and therapy can help. This group might not be for everyone, however, they provide other resources that can help parents navigate an IEP, therapies, etc etc etc)

I am a special needs mama that found this program by the grace of God. My son has ASD and I have…read morebeen dealing with everything on my own for 3 years. Last year my spouse died and our world fell apart! Slowly things are falling into place! Last weekend was our first Buddies event! It was a welcoming environment with other ASD mamas who understand the struggle! Our time there was well spent and the kiddos were encouraged to socialize! I had been praying for something like this for a while! I'm so happy that I went and look forward to future events!

From the owner: There is a multitude of resources available for individuals with special needs, especially children…read morewith special needs. Unfortunately, there are not enough resources for parents and siblings. Here at IAO, we pride ourselves on providing the SUPPORT, RESOURCES, TRAINING, & COMMUNITY that parents and siblings desperately need. Our three main programs are YANA "You are not alone," PAK “Parents Are Key University,” and Buddies. While these programs focus on helping parents and siblings with mental health and special needs understanding, they also simultaneously help the special needs individual. In turn, this creates a family that is not just getting by but actually thriving in school, at home, and in the community.

Madeline is an incredibly talented OT, as she has a knack for meeting clients where they are, using…read morea whole-child approach, and consulting with other professionals. Madeline is a creative problem solver and a therapist that has a gift of creating genuine connections with the communities that she serves. She has a collaborative mindset, and she radiates positivity and light, which is such a critical quality in this field. She is reliable, flexible, knowledgeable, and passionate about her role as an OT. As an SLP who has consulted with Madeline, she has proven herself a wealth of knowledge in pediatric therapy.

Madeline is an exceptional OT. When we started feeding therapy with Madeline, our 2-year-old son…read morewas not willing to take even a bite of most meats or any vegetables, and would gag and throw up at the table on the rare occasions we could cajole him into it. Madeline was able to introduce self-directed feeding strategies in a fun and engaging way, through which he became far more comfortable with a much broader range of food textures and tastes. Her focus on positive feeding strategies/parent coaching was also a game changer for us at meal times and helped us reinforce all the work in their one-on-one sessions. We will miss working with her!

I don't even know where to begin. Finding IEP With Help -- operated by Diego and Madelyn Sologuren…read moreand Amber Cooper -- was the best decision I've ever made for my twin sons. I reached out desperately needing an advocate after years of frustration, confusion, and getting nowhere with the school district. After just one consultation, they joined me at my sons' IEP meeting the following week, and I was in absolute shock at how much they were able to accomplish after just one meeting. What started with one IEP quickly turned into a series of strategic, intentional meetings, each one bringing us closer to accountability and real solutions. It wasn't overnight, but their consistency and pressure made all the difference. They asked all the right questions, the kind that only an experienced advocate would know to ask. They challenged the district in a way I never could as a parent alone, and they did it respectfully, knowledgeably, and with total confidence in my boys' rights. Watching them work was like watching people who not only knew the law inside and out, but who genuinely cared about my kids as if they were their own. From the very beginning, they walked me through everything step by step. They took the time to explain my sons' IEPs in detail, something no school team has ever done. I finally felt heard, empowered, and most importantly, supported. They made sure my boys got exactly what they were promised under FAPE, and when the district fell short, they didn't back down. Because of them, my sons now have a plan in place that will completely shift the course of their academic progress and self regulation, a direct result of the team's relentless advocacy and dedication. Madelyn spent hours behind the scenes using her investigation skills and due diligence to uncover the district's missteps, while Amber was like a legal encyclopedia, firing back with exact amendments and language without missing a beat. Diego especially... he should seriously become a lawyer. The way he advocated for my family felt like I had my own brother in the room fighting for us. That level of passion, knowledge, and care is rare and it's exactly what every parent of a child with special needs deserves. From now until my boys graduate high school, IEP With Help will be at every IEP meeting. That's a promise I've made to myself and to my kids. I am forever grateful to this team, my heart is full. If you're a parent who's struggling to navigate this system, please don't wait. Call them. They are the real deal.

After achieving fantastic results for my own family - I've encouraged others to seek help from this…read moreorganization. Results were better than promised or expected.

New Vista School has been life changing for my child and for our family. Before New Vista, my child…read morehad bounced around to five different schools by the 4th grade. Now he has found a home where he is understood, is learning, growing, and excelling socially, emotionally, and academically. I cannot say enough about the exceptional culture at the school. The staff, teachers, and administration go above and beyond to support every single student and their family to ensure success. This school is a gem and it has truly changed our lives! We are beyond thankful!

3 stars because our son is much better off than he would have been if we had kept him in public…read moreschool. His communication skills are fantastic as are his abilities to relate to people and make friends. What we've come away with, now that he has been out of the school for some time, is that the administration at New Vista teaches a lot of shame. Our son apologizes and feels shame for every little thing which we did not teach him at home. Stuff happens and yet, the administration makes the student write apologies for it all whether it's warranted or not. The person at the top will literally yell at you (the parent) if you don't comply with their wishes. If you send your child here, just know you'll have to stand up for yourself and your child at all times.