My sons have attended LIFE for nearly five years, and I cannot say enough positive things about the…read morestaff and program. The therapists, teachers, and instructional assistants are deeply committed to supporting children with disabilities, and it is clear that my boys are genuinely cared for and valued each day they are at LIFE. The ABA program is exceptional and has far exceeded our experiences with previous programs. Many of LIFE's leaders are Board Certified Behavior Analysts, and a significant number of staff members are Registered Behavior Technicians, which speaks to the quality, expertise, and integrity of the program. I wholeheartedly recommend LIFE to any family seeking a supportive, professional, and compassionate environment for children with intellectual disabilities.

My son, who is 10, level 3 non verbal autistic hasn't even been attending this school for a year…read moreyet and has made so much progress. He is even interacting with his peers and learning how to take turns and play. When I seen and heard this I wanted to cry. He smiles every day while walking to class, and tells me "go play" on his aac device, which he refused to use for me, until he started going here. I have yet to get a call saying I need to come get him because he wet through his clothes, I get to see pictures of all the fun activities they do, and his teacher let's me know if she finds new things he likes so I can get them for home. I have heard so many people say they have been on the waiting list for years, and I am just so happy that he got in within 9 months. It was definitely worth the wait, and also very worth the drive, we come from Florence.

Ps academy is a school that puts un a facade of being for people with autism. They are mean to the…read morestudents who require extra help and only care about esa funds. They will physically drag your child out of the school if they give them the slightest issue. I will say again to emphasize. Our son was confused about the rules and instead of dealing with it like adults, they had 3 male teachers drag him out of the school in front of my eyes. Never send your child to this school. Find a school that will give your child the help they deserve. Edit: they are lying I would never let these brutes touch my child. No authorization given. NEVER BRING YOUR KID TO THIS SCHOOL. The admin is toxic and will do anything to silence your concerns.

IF I could give them zero stars it would be to many. They are not equipped to deal with the…read moreslightest difficult behaviors. They are obviously not trained in de-escalation techniques. They are in it for the ESA funds. The administration and owners are NON-RESPONSIVE and do not care to improve. They will flat out ignore ANY request to discuss your child. The teachers are amazing but know that your child is only earning a PARTICIPATION certificate and not a HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA. The only good thing to come of PS Academy is their mismanagement of my child led to a better placement in a reputable school. They only added further trauma by utilizing sloppy physical restraints that were unwarranted. Any "mainstream" school could have handled the situation by simply talking to student. As an educator and behavioral specialist with master's degree and 20 years experience I am well qualified to make an accurate assessment of this school. My advice to you is proceed with caution.

I'd give it 5 stars if we were talking last school year or better yet the year before that. 2025…read moreschool year has started out proving that employees come first. Everything is very political now. Parents aren't allowed on campus unless they are part of the P3 club. But a lot of parents work and don't have time to dedicate to the club. Also, a lot of parents would take off work to be there to volunteer and hang out with their kids. But instead, it's a mean girls club running the whole school now. Someone who is barely started the school this school year is the president of the club. She has no idea what she is doing, she is badmouthing a lot of the other parents, doesn't know most of the students. I don't think Yvonne understands that so many parents are not being a part of the club because of this single woman. Yvonne is also one of the rudest women I've ever come across. Someone who should not be working with special needs children. And has a consistent bad attitude with parents. Or any child. A lot of the parents are in the works of speaking to other campuses about transferring. And we are all giving notes about other appropriate schools where the children and all their parents come first. The three stars that I left, not for the higher-ups not for the P3 club, it's for the teachers! The teaching staff is amazing and kind and caring and goes above and beyond. And for Mr Dilly! he always treats Parents with respect he is kind and caring, always roaming the school, checking on the kids and the staff. In my opinion and an opinion that a lot of others have is he should be the main one running things. So thank you Mr Dilly and the entire teaching staff! If it wasn't for you guys, a lot of us would have left a while ago. It's you guys that keep our kids happy at school, and keep them wanting to come back! They are having so much fun, also while improving educationally every day! THANK YOU!

Teacher claimed my child was self injuring himself in attempt to justify restraining him. The…read moredirector later told us this was not true, and that he, in fact, was not self injuring. When asked to move him to a different room, our request was denied.

This school is closing in 2026 due to low enrollment, low birth rate…read more The school is excellent, great staff. Teachers, staff and aids are all so nice.

Great school! My granddaughter attends this school and she loves it! I volunteer in the classroom…read moreand the teachers are so nice and friendly!

We have had our kids in this school for the past 6 years and we couldn't be happier with their…read moreprogress and the administration. The guides are kind and patient with the children and they encourage learning through exploration. The administration has been incredibly supportive and do their best to create an inclusive environment. We are so happy to have found Creō and would recommend them to anyone.

Child care neglect for my toddler. My child ate wax and the teacher never informed me. When I came…read moreto know this and questioned there teacher said its non toxic. There was no sense of responsibility and I could not handle it (it wasn't the first time)and just pulled her out of the school as I figured management would do nothing. I had issues prior to that with updates from the teacher and asked for a classroom change but was denied. Some teachers are extremely good and really cares and unfortunately we were not blessed with one. Kids in other classes gets lots of picture updates but I did. We did not love our teacher. They won't share a curriculum. You just pay the fees and assume your kid is learning a ton. They would simply tell we have 13 kids to care and they were busy. My kid hardly got 2 photos a month and the other teacher sends 25 photos a week for a child who comes half a day. So it is really the teacher! BIG NO

Our daughters (3 and 5) attend speech therapy services and within the first week, we saw immediate…read moreresults. One of my daughters had worked on the "K" sound for months at a different facility. After the first session here, I saw the improvement and she nailed it by the second session. They love to come to their sessions and it's an exciting event for them, they look forward to seeing their therapist. We have now been attending a few months and I see the outstanding improvement in their speech development and growth. Front desk is very responsive and always available. I love the decor themes they promote each month. It has been a wonderful experience to learn techniques and strategies to help our girls. We also receive session debriefs and play activities to practice at home.

I have worked for RZT for the last 11 years as a speech language pathologist and as a SLPA. Meghan…read moreand JoAnn are down to earth people who always support their clinicians and assist with growing their clinical skills. They supported and encouraged me to attend graduate school and always cheered me on along the way. They have different areas therapists can work in such as in the school setting, home health, and in the clinic and they make every attempt to place a therapist as close to their house as possible. RZT also has great perks such as providing health care, dental, vision, money towards CEUS, and extra opportunities to make earn extra money by supervising (if you're a SLP) or by picking up extra home health clients. It has been a pleasure to work with them and I would have continued working for them if I wasn't moving out of state.

I've been trying to schedule an appointment to tour the school now for weeks and every time I call…read moreI am told that they will call me back at another time to schedule and then never follow up. Many times in life we have been pushed aside because of autism - birthday party invitations have stopped, play dates never happen anymore - but for a school who is supposed to specialize in autism to contribute to the feeling of being unseen and unheard and not cared for is a terrible feeling. We just want our son in a good school but I can't imagine this would be it if they can't even make an appointment.

The best private school option for students with autism in the phoenix area.read more

It about time that a special needs school advocate was on yelp with a review!! Great job there and…read moreI have referred Christina to other parents with special needs children so they don't have to face that dreaded IEP alone with the TEACHERS staring down and trying to intimidate you. Thank you for being there, -Rosalee

Christina was so incredibly helpful with our families unique situation. She helped me to understand…read morehow the AZ Charter school system works and how to navigate the paperwork required to get our child the services he needed. Her experience as a teacher was paramount because she so obviously understood what was needed to reach our specific goals. She was so respectful and considerate in all of her communication and recommendations (and quick to respond always). I really felt like she came from a place of compassion and understanding and never a place of judgement. Beyond helping with the school situation, she spent time with our family to offer ideas and methods to help us with the behavior issues we were seeing at home. I really appreciated the graceful manner in which she integrated into our family dynamic - so that she could really see what was happening and offer realistic and helpful advice. Her services provided me with a sense that I have the emotional tools to be the best parent possible for our child. I'd recommend her in a heartbeat to any parent needing any advocacy help.

I cannot say enough good things about Brain Balance. We've been dealing with behavioral…read morechallenges since pre-K, and after trying different things over the years, we finally decided to give this program a try in November 2025. I was hopeful--but I didn't expect to see this kind of growth. When my son started, he was functioning closer to a 4-year-old level, and now he's meeting expectations for his actual age of 7. That alone speaks volumes. He's more affectionate, more aware of his feelings, and better able to work through them. One of the biggest changes has been how he handles being told "no," bad news, and changes. Before, those moments were very hard for him. Now he's able to pause, regulate, and respond so much better. That has made a huge difference in our everyday life. While in the program, I made the decision to homeschool him so he could fully focus on his development. As of April 1st, he transitioned back into school, and that was a huge moment for us. He was excited to be back with his friends, and now he's able to handle other kids better, even in situations where things feel overwhelming or too noisy. He's also communicating better with his teacher, which is something we struggled with before. Another thing that stood out to me--his pediatrician has always emphasized the importance of nutrition for brain development. This was the first time I was able to see that come together in a structured, real-life way. He has not been formally diagnosed, and we intentionally started with nutrition and lifestyle changes first, which this program helped bring to life. Jacqueline, the director, is amazing. She's supportive, knowledgeable, and gives feedback that actually fits my household and real-life routines, not just generic advice. Ashtyn at the front desk is also wonderful--very personable and great with all the kids. Shout out to the coaches as well--they are patient, engaging, and truly invested in the kids' progress. The whole environment feels welcoming. I'll be honest--the investment can feel high, but seeing the growth in my child, it has been worth it for our family. They also offer different programs, payment plans, and options through the state if your child qualifies. As a Black parent, I also want to say this--getting help for your child should not feel taboo. I'm so glad I moved forward anyway. The growth I've seen in my son has truly surprised me in the best way. We still have more time left in the program, but I'm already grateful for how far he's come--and I would absolutely recommend this to other parents looking for real change.

Th staff is friendly, welcoming and most of all, informative. They were able to screen our son…read moreand determine his specific deficits and then develop a comprehensive plan to help him move forward. We have seen our son open up, become more expressive, engage in family life and excel in school.

Worst school I have ever dealt with. Promised an online education focusing on the individual needs…read moreof the student but what you get are teachers who don't show up, administration who doesn't care, and no actual education. My kid went here last year and everyday I would have to call the office and the principal just to get the teachers to login. When grades came out they didn't give him grades and I am still trying to get the grades 6 months later. 4 out of 5 of his teachers left the school, the principal is gone too, and they can't find any record of his grades. They put him in the wrong grade but won't give him the grades for the courses he took. Now because it's all new people again we can't get his grades because employees can't access grades from before they worked there which includes the registrar. I wouldn't recommend this school to my worst enemy. We are still trying to find his grades and because it's a private school the board of education can't help.

I applaud you and your staff for being ready and receptive to change in such a timely manner to…read moreCovid. It's impressive! Virtual school is going really well for us and I'm so thankful that I don't have to tutor our son through this like I am with our daughter. Ms. Amber, Mr. Brandon and the staff have clearly communicated with the parents through this making for a much easier transition. KUDOS to you all! A little background for those interested in this school: Our son has been a student at the Tempe location for AZ Aspire for the past three years. He has gone from being in really misunderstood, tough, and defiant place when arriving to flourishing both mentally and academically. I'm not saying it was easy on our family or the AZ Aspire staff, as we know it was NOT! I'm absolutely impressed with the teachers understanding and perseverance while caring for our son. We are so grateful to the AZ Aspire - Tempe campus :)