Excellent school for my daughter with dyslexia. She attended Read from summer school before ninth…read moregrade through tenth grade. They helped her get up to grade level in reading comprehension, writing and build her confidence back as a student. She was then able to make a smooth transition into a public charter high school. The small class sizes, supportive teachers and staff and teaching style and programs specifically designed for learning disabilities was a game changer for her. My daughter is now a full time college student and I have no doubt, her time at Read was a significant part of making that possible. I highly recommend Read Academy!

After years of advocating for my son and searching for a school that could meet his unique learning…read moreneeds, we had high hopes for READ. My son made meaningful progress in reading, and I am grateful for the school's evidence-based dyslexia instruction. However, our experience also revealed important limitations for students with co-occurring autism, ADHD, and executive functioning challenges. As both a parent and an LCSW specializing in autism, I approached READ as a partner. I expected early collaboration around my son's strengths, challenges, and the strategies that had helped him succeed elsewhere. Before significant behavioral concerns emerged, I requested simple accommodations such as movement breaks and fidget tools but was told they would be disruptive to other students. To my knowledge, my son never had a proactive support plan. My experience was that my son's behaviors were addressed primarily through discipline rather than understanding their function or teaching replacement skills. As behavior logs became increasingly detailed, it became harder to distinguish meaningful concerns from age-appropriate immaturity or autism-related social differences. It was difficult to watch my son become increasingly discouraged, isolated, and unsure of how to be successful at school. Despite repeated efforts to collaborate, I saw little emphasis on proactive intervention, positive reinforcement, or identifying the function of behavior. My concern was never that READ had limits to the support it could provide, but that those limits did not become clear until the end of our experience. During our final meeting, READ told me they could no longer support my son unless he first attended a behavior program. That recommendation differed from those of the public school district and the professionals involved in his care. I was also told READ does not have a behaviorist, therapist, or behavioral specialist on staff. The end of our time at READ was especially disappointing. The focus was almost entirely on my son's challenges, with little acknowledgment of his strengths or growth. He was also excluded from the school's end-of-year BBQ as his placement ended. For autistic children, thoughtful transitions matter, and I wish his departure had reflected that he was a valued member of the community. READ can be an excellent fit for many students with dyslexia. I share my experience so families of children with additional developmental or behavioral needs can ask informed questions before enrolling, including: * How are autism- and ADHD-related needs supported? * What proactive accommodations and interventions are available? * What behavioral or mental health expertise is available on campus? * At what point does the school determine that a student's needs exceed the supports it can provide?

Wonderful school for children with disabilities. This is where you want your your child to go…read more Other districts in the greater Sacramento area don't come close!

Great place for children with disabilities of all types. The teachers are ALL professional and…read morehardworking. They are caring and patient, but will also push your child to strive and reach their potential and goals. I LOVE this place! I will continue to support this center! Thank you to all the teachers especially a WONDERFUL teacher named Ms. Patty!

Anybody Remember The Old Larson's Swimming Pool Back In The 1980s. Does Anybody Have Any Pictures…read moreOf The Old Swimming Pool. I Guess It's Not There Anymore. Does Anybody Have Any Info On What Happened To The Old Pool Or If It's Still There Or Did They Tear It Down. Fun school.

First time PT patient!! I've been experiencing neck pain and self-diagnosed myself with 'tech neck'…read moreafter nearly 8 years working a computer job. I got a referral and once that went through, I called to make an appointment. I was able to get one SAME DAY. I came in the afternoon, parking lot was looking full but I was able to snag a spot close to the entrance. I walked in and PT is on the first floor, nice! I got checked in pretty smoothly and I didn't have a co-pay but we will see if I get hit with a bill later down the road. I did not have to wait that long before I was called in, probably less than 3 minutes. I had an evaluation with MF and she was great! Super professional and taught me a handful of stretches and movements to perform. She felt my neck, checked my mobility, and watched how I would work from home standing. MF gave me a lot of tips and printed out a sheet so that I can reference when I'm at home. She gave me all the tools; now it's on me to change my posture and tight pec muscles. I hope that I don't need to come back to PT because hopefully, I take everything that MF taught me and implement it into my daily routine and create a routine for myself. I think it's important to do a PT visit because we can get lost on the internet just doing random arm stretches or buying a neck massager when we really need to stretch our chest, build upper back muscles, and work on our posture. Thanks, UC Davis and thank you, M Foltz!

I like Chad who's my therapist for my shoulders problems, because the pain went away. I also did…read moreall the programs (homework) he gave me at each session. I had about four therapy sessions with him. I think Chad is an excellent therapist. Two days ago, I started a lower back therapy evaluation session with Dale Woolley. Even though it was the first therapy session but he squeezed in some exercises for me, and sent me home with a program to practice, in video and email as well. He's an awesome therapist and he has great advices on how to handle my lower back pain.

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Great School, caring staff . love the incentives they give the kids.read more

I have been so impressed with this tutoring service! My 7 year old son started working with them a…read morefew months ago for reading/reading comprehension, and the improvement has been really noticeable. Mr. Gideon and Ms. Anna have been working with my son and they have been great at keeping him focused and on task. What I appreciate is how organized and communicative they are. I love how the sessions are always productive, and they genuinely seem to care about the student's confidence as well as the progress. I especially liked that they use many scientific methods, techniques and equipment during my son's sessions to help him enunciate certain words and letters when reading. It made the learning process more engaging and effective. I also liked that they worked with my son on spelling and handwriting! Mr. Gideon and Ms. Anna were both very patient, professional and genuinely invested in helping my son improve. My son's most recent iReady score was above grade level. I highly recommend them if you're looking for knowledgable instructors who go the extra mile with proven approaches!

My 13-year-old has been attending Keeping Pace since February 2018, for weaknesses in auditory…read moreprocessing and other issues relating to dyslexia. I can't speak highly enough about Carol and her amazing staff, to say nothing of the sweet relief of finally seeing progress with my son. Carol and Parys work tirelessly to help us, and make sure I know everything I need to get him the help he needs. Sending him to Keeping Pace was like opening a door that had been closed for ages, and when the light and fresh air comes in, it is just the best feeling! I had been struggling with my son for quite some time, and he has always worked very hard. In recent years, schoolwork became so frustrating for him that there would be tearful battles on a near daily basis. He still works hard, and he still gets frustrated. But the tears have all but gone, and he has renewed confidence in his ability to work through his challenges. I am SO GLAD I found this place. It has been the best thing for our family!

Our twin girls have both had speech therapy here and we have been very happy with the results. The…read morestaff is very friendly and find a way to teach where our girls were able to focus and learn quickly (without getting bored). Holidays were always made special and the kids always looked forward to our weekly classes. The only problem (if you want to call it that lol) is that our kids don't want to stop going and will miss their instructors :-). Thank you all for. being so supportive in this process. Chalres

The director, Holly needs to get the stick out of her you know what and learn some simple customer…read moreservice skills. She is very rude and comes off with a condescending attitude. If this is how she is when you're just inquiring I'd hare to see how she is with patients. No thanks, will go to Rocklin where the care is much better.

Dr. Bylund assessed my teenage daughter who was struggling with test taking and other school work…read more She had to work 10 times harder than her peers to get decent grades and we were concerned about how she would manage in college in a couple years. Her issues weren't severe enough for any teachers or school officials to notice and she was at risk of slipping through the cracks. Dr. Bylund conducted a thorough assessment and provided us with not only answers as to what she was dealing with, but a comprehensive plan of practical suggestions to help her succeed. Understanding her learning issues and how to help her made such a difference. In fact, she used the strategies in college and graduated with honors. She now works a special education teacher as a way to help other students reach their full potential. I highly recommend Dr. Bylund!

Dr. Bylund is a powerful advocate for children and people with learning disabilities. His knowledge…read moreas a former school site and district professional, allows him to provide the best advocacy and evaluation for your child. This is a huge difference. There are so many Neuropsychologists who can evaluate for Dyslexia or learning disabilities, however, many of them have mostly clinical experience and have never been at the school or district level. Dr. Bylund understands learning differences, he can help explain how these differences are impacting your child at school. He can help advocate for your child. We were specifically seeking a licensed, Neuropsychologist who was expert in Dyslexia and who would be willing evaluate our child, attend IEP meetings, and also be willing to ultimately go with us to court if our fight to help our son get placement in private school was not successful. After looking for a Dyslexia Expert for about 8 mos, we had called many well-known Neuropsychologists up and down the SF Bay Area Peninsula, San Francisco, and greater Bay Area, and though many are licensed, they were not willing to testify in court as an expert in Dyslexia. Many were willing to charge me 2-4x's what Dr. Bylund charges, but they would not stand up for my child at IEP meetings or testify as an expert. They merely wanted money to evaluate my child but not speak up for him. Dr. Bylund's evaluation was thorough and he was more reasonably priced than so many. He is professional, kind, and most importantly, an expert at evaluating your child. He impressed everyone with his knowledge about learning differences and Dyslexia at my son's IEP meetings. My educational attorney and educational advocate refer all of their clients to Dr. Bylund. Even if you live out of the area, call or contact Dr. Bylund.

I brought my son in for a session in the sensory room. He has multiple diagnosis including PTSD,…read moreADHD and anxiety. We stayed only 30 minutes. The first 15 he bounced off the walls like a maniac and I was nervous that it wasn't helpful... then all of a sudden the music changed and he found a new sort of zen. He laid/swam in ball pit and let the lights and music wash over him. He actually relaxed for a SPLIT SECOND! Thank God. This was a wonderful experience. I'm looking forward to more visits and so is he! 10 thumbs up! The training was straightforward and educational. This is a truly a gem for those in the special needs community.

I take my students here and they absolutely love it. Jude is amazing and understands that kids…read morebenefit from all of the sensory experiences this place provides. Thank you for being wonderful Jude!

Mrs. Monica is the bestest at Kumon!! I've had all my 3 children at her center for 5 years now and…read morelet's just say to me she's the BEST to teaching them Math & reading and even gave me a few pointers as well. All my children were well ahead of the public school system, now they're homeschool and still ahead. They have also given the option for paperless to using their kumon app on an Apple iPad/Apple Pen to do their daily work on, which has been great for my youngest who uses it the most.

From the owner: Kumon of Natomas W El Camino is part of the world's largest after-school Math & Reading program,…read morehelping children and adults of ages become confident and focused learners from the on-set of their first class at my center.