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.

ALP has been our first and worst experience with ABA therapy for my son. They have very unqualified…read moreBT's that do not what they are doing and are not patient or attentive with the children. They also take forever to answer your concerns. At first they tolled me they would give me updates every 6 months and they never did.I did a grevience with my insurance company and they completly lied about everything of course they dont want to loose clients or the insurance that pays them.Even our BCBA said that the company takes more than they can handle. Parents please research before you book with ALP.

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!

I am beyond impressed with Learning RX the staff and the business owners. My daughter is eager to…read moreattend her training to learn how to focus and help her with a few of her leaning disabilities after she met with the therapist last Friday. They test is multi layered and compressive but they make it fun without realizing they are assessing the areas you need development on. They are compassionate and explain throughly how the program works and why it's important to each of us to invest in self improvement. Thank you Learning RX for your amazing services.

This program has been monumental for our son's success! They were the only ones to successfully…read moreidentify his needs and work with him on an individualized level. Once our LearningRx brain trainer Radwa began working with him you could see his confidence and focus levels increase! We were skeptical at first because his learning had been such a struggle. He was struggling reading even sight words in third grade and by the time he got to 4th grade we thought he might never be able to focus or read. They spent their time teaching him how to stay focused, phonemes and word parts, how to memorize and make connections, and believe in himself. His viewpoint changed from, "No, I can't." to an unbelievable, "Okay, I'll try that. It's hard but I'll try." His anxiety his gotten back under control and he's able to work when prompted. We cannot thank Leanne, Radwa, and Noha enough for their love and patience with our son! he's ACTUALLY confident, reading, and fluent in his basic math facts now!!!

No zero star option available. Too bad…read more Funny to see Melissa Reiner advertising herself as a Newport Beach business. When my family had the misfortune of dealing with her she claimed to be in Irvine. Things change but that wouldn't be the only piece of outright false claim she made. (When we first spoke she commiserated over our situation and she claimed, as a "single parent" that she had a special understanding to offer my family. At our only appointment she wore a wedding ring and spoke often about struggles she and her husband had raising their family. Should have been more of a red flag.) We had a single session with my kids who have autism spectrum and emotional dis l-regulation diagnoses respectively. We met at their grandmother's home as a neutral ground as their mom and I are no longer together. An important detail is that their grandmother wrote Ms. Reiner a check and we set a follow up appointment at my home. In the weeks between the kids left town with their mom and I cancelled, by phone, the appointment. Ms. Reiner showed up anyway and then left without any appointment taking place. The short version is that a few weeks later Ms. Reiner sued my mom, not her client, for the cancelled appointment. She has refused all requests to provide any signed contract as a basis for her suit. She sent the sheriffs to mom's (79 and recovering from surgery) to serve her bogus suit. My opinion is that since she had mom's bank details she thought she'd be able to harass her through collections. She then sent a demand for over triple the cost of the cancelled appointment (claiming costs and "interest") and is now trying to get mom's bank to pay her. Dirty business in my opinion. She will never come near my children, or any of my family, ever again. As far as her actual service? If you need someone to come by and speak condescendingly to your kids, maybe Askmelissanow is for you. In my opinion, people who seek to take money, unearned, from families with special needs kids ought to be called out.

We had an incredible experience with Melissa. She not only helped our 5 year old daughter learn how…read moreto express herself confidently but she also helped my husband and I parent as a team. It has been invaluable. Our daughter enjoyed her time with Melissa and I know Melissa will be there for our family as someone we can depend on if something else comes up down the road. Melissa is more worth it!

With a school like Davidson Learning Center, the possibilities are amazing. I'm so impressed with…read morethe specialized one-on-one teaching method and the impact Ms. Sharon has had on my son. I am so excited to watch him grow into a successful young man. It's such a blessing for him to have a learning center that provides the best, most meaningful education, possible.

IEE psycoeducational evaluation made with Dr. Chris Davidson was a wonderful and very complete 85…read morepages, the process was very smooth, her aknowledge and expertise make you feel that you are finally on the right place, the right professiinal that will help you identify your child strenghts, weaknesses, based on observations, work together and some Vineland, BasC evaluations just to mention some, she went through all IEP and student records, and propose great new goals, wonderful recomendations for his development, she have good eye, experience and all requirements to be your professiional evaluator, she went to our IEP and defended her report with kindness and profesionalism, we couldnt ask for more, well yes, we will be enrolling our son in Davidson Learning Center, she have certified instructors who are professionals and work side by side with the students, and we want just the best for our son....we will see you soon dr. Davidson, we are truly Thankful and Blessed to have found you, you 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)

This school presents itself as supportive and student-centered, but my experience was the complete…read moreopposite. Instead of protecting students, certain staff members contributed to an environment where bullying and emotional abuse were ignored--or worse, encouraged. When issues were brought to the attention of teachers or administrators, they were often dismissed, minimized, or turned back on the student. Some staff spoke in demeaning, sarcastic, or intimidating ways, which made students feel unsafe and powerless. Rather than intervening, adults in authority sometimes sided with aggressors or treated students as if they were the problem for speaking up. The lack of accountability was extremely damaging. Policies against bullying seemed to exist only on paper, with little to no follow-through. Students were left feeling unheard, anxious, and afraid to attend school. A school should be a place of learning and growth, not fear. Until this institution takes real responsibility, provides proper training for staff, and genuinely listens to students, it fails to meet even the most basic standards of care and safety.

HCS is an excellent school with teachers and administration who love Jesus, love students, and are…read morecommitted to excellence in academic preparation, spiritual development, and contributions to the broader community. During my 3 day visit, I interacted with various students, staff, and faculty and was thoroughly impressed with how welcoming the campus was and how much everyone enjoyed being around each other. Students spoke so highly of the love and care they felt from their teachers and administrators. Faculty and staff spoke frequently about how much the team felt like a family. A few common themes among the parents I spoke with were how safe the campus was, the administration's approachability, and the absolute trust they placed in the teachers and their students. Mr. Aaron and his team have done a wonderful job creating a school environment where students can thrive, love like Jesus, and learn well, and I highly recommend this school!

Rebecca Sabatino is an exceptional advocate. She has extensive knowledge of IDEA and the IEP…read moreprocess, and she comes thoroughly prepared for every meeting. My husband and I always felt supported and confident that she truly had our son's and family's best interests at heart. Rebecca strikes the perfect balance between being calm and collaborative while also never hesitating to advocate firmly when needed. She has guided us through several very contentious IEP situations, always presenting herself in a calm, professional, and concise manner. She has supported us through some of the most challenging moments of our educational journey, and we recommend her without hesitation to any parent seeking knowledgeable and compassionate educational support.

Amazing Advocate I really enjoy working with her. She has done a lot for my son. I will never go…read moreinto another IEP without her.

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!