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!

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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?

Delicious, farm fresh produce ( grown on site!), gluten free bread, (made fresh every day) savory…read moreand filling Chef Josh Porchetta Sammy was prepared and quickly delivered by attentive waitress Caroline. From the moment we entered the cafe on the grounds of Meristem, (a specialized independent living program dedicated to serving neurodiverse young adults ages 18-28 since 2014!) we felt the genuine warmth, caring and friendly welcome of all the staff as well as students which we interacted with as we roamed the luscious, vibrant campus. My friend enjoyed Chef Teresa's Street Taco with chips and salsa which was filling as well! We will be returning soon to enjoy the epicurean offerings as well as hopefully get to take one of the tours which are student led and give a detailed history as well as tour of the 13 acre site! Learn more on https://meristem.pro.

So grateful we found Meristem! Big D is thriving and learning so many new life, job and friendship…read moreskills. He said "they get me" and he's right. D is learning what he likes and what he doesn't like in terms of jobs and thinking about his independence in the future including living in the dorms.

I reached out to SASSNA and Dave when I was looking for resources and help to determine if I was…read moreAutistic (age 41 at the time). Dave was great! He pointed me towards a local organization that did adult diagnosis, but he also encouraged me to navigate Kaiser Permanente's process since that was my health insurance provider. I successfully navigated Kaiser's process which is terrible if you're neurodivergent, but ultimately their Psychiatric team diagnosed me with ASD. I'm learning so much about myself, and thank Dave for the help he gave!

I want to take a minute to both thank and congratulate, Dave Gaines. Dave and the staff of SASSNA…read moreare doing some fantastic work with our youth (and their parents). This organization provides social services and supplies necessary outreach to both educate and advocate in the defense of our youth. Being non-profit, they work on your pre-agreed upon donations. Basically, what you can afford. My daughter tells me the whole staff from social workers to clerical are professional, helpful people. Since their time here, I can see huge changes within our entire family. Thanks to SASSNA, my grandchildren will have a better life growing up with this disability than I did. Thank you, again! 01/25

The READ Learning Center has been a wonderful discovery for our family. Our teenage daughter has…read moreDown syndrome and is still learning to read. She is a bright child in many ways, but we could never seem to get any traction with our many attempts to help her read. We worked with numerous tutors, tried vision therapy and worked many hours with her at home. Eventually we realized that she may have an undiagnosed learning disorder. We are now in our fourth month of tutoring at the READ Learning Center and we are seeing results. The admin and staff are welcoming, supportive and quick to respond to all questions and concerns. We are feeling very grateful for the wonderful people at the READ Learning Center and the great work they are doing for our daughter and others.

From the owner: Looking for dyslexia tutoring or a dyslexia assessment near Sacramento? READ Learning Center (RLC)…read moreprovides 1-on-1 tutoring, professional dyslexia assessments, and an annual summer program for students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD, difficulties with executive function, and other learning differences. All students are welcome, including homeschoolers. READ Learning Center offers flexible, supplemental support so families can access specialized help, wherever their child attends school. Contact us today to schedule an assessment or learn about our tutoring and summer programs.

Square one has been absolutely amazing with my little. Our firat visits were awesome our aba…read moretherapist was so amazing in warming up to our child she gave her space and played one on one with her. As COVID has progressed we went to telehealth which has been even more amazing, because instead of working with just my child, they helped me understand the techniques and implement them. I tell our aba therapist what we have been struggling with and she provides us with a strategy to implement. We have made so much progress in 9 months.our therapist has been literally my rock and my angel she has helped both me and my daughter through the difficult challenges of ASD. My daughter who once ran off in the store and refused a cart now sits in the cart nicely or walks and holds my had without running away. She brushes her teeth, tolerates more food on her plate, and has come follow 2 step instructions, and so much more. They are not rigid in their techniques or forceful which I love. I am so thankful for the square one staff ans reccomend them to any parent looking for an aba company.

Great school staff are awsome and its very easy to make friends been going here for 9 years and…read morehave absolutely enjoyed every moment of it.

I truly can't say enough positive things about the impact that PLC had on my son's education. He…read moreattended PLC from 3rd to 7th. Before finding this school, we tried a couple of other school settings that just weren't the right fit for his needs. From the moment he started here, everything felt different--in the best way. The level of care, attention, and dedication from the staff is outstanding. The daily check-ins gave my son the consistency and support he needed, and the communication with me as a parent was always clear, thoughtful, and reassuring. I always felt informed, included, and confident that he was in the best hands. Most importantly, my son achieved milestones here that I truly believe wouldn't have been possible anywhere else. The staff took the time to understand him as an individual and supported his unique needs in a way that helped him grow, both academically and personally. If you're looking for a school that genuinely cares and provides the extra attention children may need to thrive, I would highly recommend this one. It has made such a meaningful difference in our lives, and I'm incredibly grateful for everything they've done.

Not accurate??? Well we been in constant contact with Mary Hardin young. There was mold. And they…read moretried to cover there butts. You tell me why those classrooms aren't occupied then?? Call my lawyer?? Thanks to legal counsel I won't be reviewing or leaving yelp blah blah!!

I love this school! It has a great principal, great pta president and loving teachers. Not…read moreeverything is perfect but it's really a great school. I'm very happy to have my son there.

This school is absolutely amazing!! 3 of my kids have attended,1 is still enrolled and 2 have sense…read moregraduated, 1 a year early. The faculty is incredibly knowledgeable and really care about the student's success. On top of typical curriculum, they teach them life skills, like how to stay within a budget at the grocery store. They also teach them music, art, and go on field trips monthly. Additionally, they do not give homework but encourage family reading time. And more importantly, during parent-teacher conferences they not only discuss areas of improvement but also what they plan to do to help your child succeed. I can't say enough about the school. I definitely recommend coming by to do a tour and see all of the amazing things they have to offer.

My son has been attending Almondale Academy for a little over a year. One of the first things we…read morenoticed about the campus is how spacious and serene it is. It has so much outdoor space for the kids to play and explore, and the fact that there are visiting peacocks and chickens wandering around just adds to the charm. My son loves bringing home little nature "souvenirs" like feathers and cool rocks and sticks he finds at school, and they've become prized possessions in his room. The atmosphere is really calm and peaceful, which makes it a wonderful learning environment. The small class sizes are another huge plus and allow the teachers to give each student the attention they need. The staff here genuinely care about the kids, both academically and emotionally. I've been amazed at how the teachers, staff and even the other students have really helped my son come out of his shell. Despite being previously enrolled in preschool, he was quite shy and introverted when he first started kindergarten. He's now really flourishing and every day I can see the positive impact everybody at Almondale is having on him. I can't say enough good things about the staff and teachers. They're kind, attentive, and genuinely care about each student. My son isn't just another kid in a classroom; the staff and teachers truly take the time to understand his strengths and challenges and work with him every day to help him thrive, which is something I really value. Almondale Academy has been a perfect fit for our son, and I'm so glad we made the choice to enroll him here. If you're looking for a nurturing, supportive, and academically solid school, I highly recommend checking it out.