My experience with Spring Academy was the best phone interaction with a school I have ever…read moreexperienced. Andy Smallman went above and beyond in helping me feel heard and offered suggestions for other support in the Seattle area (our son is a 5th grader and not qualified). I will not hesitate to reach out to Spring Academy in the future. Andy called weeks later after our first phone call to check in. His compassion and encouragement is wonderful.

I cannot give Spring a higher recommendation. Our entire Spring experience by far exceeded our…read morefamily's expectations. Our student came in feeling discouraged and disconnected from learning. Her experience at Spring built up her confidence and helped her develop independent study skills in a positive environment. Their approach intentionally fosters students to develop motivation from within. The teachers are skilled and patient, meeting the student where they are at and helping them discover their own interests and goals. The administration is communicative, organized, and hands-on. The head of the school, Andy, has a genuine passion for students and their learning experience. While I was a little hesitant about the non-traditional approach when I first heard of Spring, my first conversation with Andy gave me an instant wave of relief. He knew exactly how to help when we were at a loss of how best to do so. Out of the gate, he understood our goals as parents and our student's goals for herself, empathized with challenges we'd experienced, and explained how the structure and curriculum of Spring is designed to nurture students and embrace their strengths. Our student maintained a hybrid schedule between Spring and public school; we started with one class at Spring, but after seeing the improvement all around, shifted more of her core classes over and maintained electives at public school. They were flexible and helped us with all transitions, including helping with credit transfer. What I appreciate most is the shift we saw at home -- no more constant tension over homework, incentives and punishments, disciplined schedules and nagging. Spring stepped in with the kind of support I'd been trying to provide on my own, allowing me to take a giant step back, and our student to take gain independence and ownership of her obligations. We are all breathing easier! Thank you, Spring!

We are thrilled to have our son at a school that looks at what he can do instead of what he cannot…read more Things are constantly changing for the better as our son progresses. Having a child that is non verbal can be very hard in school settings. CHILD is supportive with his AAC device and any other resources to make our son successful at school. He is actually in a program that is catered for him as an individual. We feel the school cares about all of their students no matter of what differences their are.

Our 11-year old son has difficulties with emotional regulation, attention, transitions, and other…read moredifficulties related to severe neglect and abuse in his biological family. He spent too much time non-educative time in isolation in the Seattle Public Schools and did not learn new skills to help him regulate himself or interact with others. I spent most of every school day at his Seattle elementary school trying to help him get his school work done in his self-contained classroom. The Children's Institute has been a life-saver in terms of allowing him a safe place to learn these skills as well as move on academically. They are able to accept him the way he is and have never called me to come and get him. If he does have outbursts, they are able to staff to allow time for someone to spend time with him out of the classroom without putting him by himself in the "quiet room" Plus, he loves it there! I highly recommend this school if your child is not doing well in a traditional public school due to emotional/behavioral differences.

My son goes here. He has excelled here since the 8th grade. He is now a senior. If you're child has…read morea learning disorder or disability this school is geared towards that.

Great place for children with learning differences to explore and thrive in their individual…read morelearning styles. Helpful teachers, low teacher to student ratio, and numerous student lead ASB activities gives the feel of a larger welcoming education community. Their mission states this is a place where students come first and it's definitely apparent in the effort and caring attitude of their office personnel and staff.

My two children went to BWS. While there were several aspects that were delightful including…read morespecific teachers and the community, as some of the only people of color - it was a very damaging experience. Unfortunately, one of the faculty that was responsible for the most humiliation and damage is still teaching at the school. That is quite unfortunate. I would not recommend the school for BIPOC kiddos.

The best of the Waldorf Schools, all 3 of my children graduated here. One is a molecular biologist…read moreplanning on medical school, the other an award winning Industrial Designer, the third an honors student entering the University of Oregon. Believe in your kids, believe in yourself as a parent. Unplug as much as you can. Slow down and teach your children a love of the outdoors. Come to this school and transform your family. We did.

K-12 inclusive model for kids on the spectrum and related disorders. Also includes neruotypical…read morekids who enjoy benefits such as small class size and individualized learning plans. Education and clinical services are provided in each classroom by teachers, BCBAs, and BTs. A licensed clinic is part of the school's structure.

From the owner: The Academy for Precision Learning is a K-12 school dedicated to the success of all students -…read moreincluding typically developing and those across the autism spectrum - learning within an academically challenging and socially vibrant environment.

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 school has an excellent teaching staff, and the teachers have a great relationship with the…read morechildren. My child enjoys going to school very much

We used this place for 'emergency' child care need. Very thankful to certain employers to have this…read morebenefit. Very nice and clean facility. Administrator are very prideful and helpful. My child had a good time over summer. Projects weee fun and facilities are spacious to accommodate a variety of activities. A great place for older kids (kindergarten and above) Would return for sure. Thank you for providing a safe and fun place for this community.

My 5th grade son is seen and supported! The teachers and staff embrace his amazingly beautiful and…read morecomplex brain.

Hello prospective Bridges families! My child has attended Bridges Seattle for a year and a half,…read moresince it opened in the fall of 2022. He loves going to school. The staff and faculty are incredibly welcoming, professional, creative, kind and supportive. By design, our son can spend time during the school day on a passion project, which for him is learning chess strategy. We are grateful that he has regular physical education in high school. The parent community is the friendliest and most dedicated group of parents we've ever met. The kids are incredibly bright and surprise you with their innovative thinking.

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.

I have visited the Learning Tools studio last summer…read more Sophia, the teacher, is very sweet, kind, educated, and professional. When I arrived, she just finished a learning session with a girl that was about 7 years old. I complemented the studio and said to the teacher that I would love to see it around and the young student asked if she could show me around. She was so excited about being there. She showed me her favorite books and then took me to a table with words, alphabet, and figures that they made of clay and explained what the words mean. From my own experience, I know that it's very hard to live with dyslexia. A simple homework might seem very difficult, not because of lack of intelligence but because the standard teaching method doesn't work for students with dyslexia, no matter how much you read it doesn't get easier. Sophia's Learning Tools program is the solution. I wish I had a teacher like her when I was 7 year old. Dyslexia can be corrected whether you are a child or an adult, you just need the right teaching instructions. I recommend the Learning Tools studio for work on correcting dyslexia. It's a big step forward. It works!

Our 10 year old daughter was diagnosed with Dyslexia around age 5. We've coordinated with several…read morespecialists and her school to help with her reading, comprehension and production (writing). It has been a lot of effort and marginal results. We had heard good things about Sophia's program and decided to take our daughter in for an assessment. The assessment was very precise and articulate. This gave us the confidence to move forward and commit to the full week program. Our daughter was hesitant but agreed to go. We picked her up for lunch after the first mornings session. My daughter figured out Sophia understood the challenges she was facing everyday. She was excited to go back that afternoon. The program was both a financial commitment and a time commitment and the value, experience and results make this an easy 5 star program. My recommendation is sooner the better and our appreciation for Sophia runs deep. Thank you! Jeff C.