Desiree is a god sent! I cannot recommend her highly enough. I reached out because I wanted to schedule an independent speech evaluation for my daughter and was fully prepared to pay out of pocket. Instead of simply taking us on as a client, and taking our money, she took the time to understand our situation and advised me that it would be better to hold off until I spoke with an Independent Facilitator about our SDP plan. She didn't want me spending money on something that might not be necessary, and that level of integrity is incredibly rare. What impressed me even more was how knowledgeable she is! She doesn't just understand speech therapy, she has an exceptional understanding of the special needs world as a whole, including the Regional Center, the Self Determination program, school districts, assessments, and how all of these systems work together. She answered questions I didn't even know to ask and helped point me in the right direction. It is so refreshing to meet a provider who truly puts families first instead of focusing on making a sale. Her honesty, compassion, and expertise were a breath of fresh air. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to any family navigating the special needs journey. Thank you so much Desiree! You are amazing! read more