If you're unsure where to send your clinic for ABA, stop now. You've found somewhere that can give you child everything they need. I've written my brief back story to support my review.
During COVID, my son was referred to Early Intervention due to his developmental delays amongst other symptoms. We enrolled in the program. As many of you know, this system is beneficial yet broken. Case managers kept quitting and it was a battle to ensure my son kept receiving the care he needed. I was constantly advocating for him. It felt like it was me against the world.
After my son was diagnosed, he was about 3 years old. One of his therapists worked for a center that had ABA amongst many other therapies. I figured he'd be well off at the center. Of note, we're not talking about Motivated Learners yet. Anyway, the company was sold to a bigger corporation. To say the least, everything went downhill from there. It was traumatic to endure. I fired his prior clinic after a sit down with the higher ups. The sit down was to discuss why my son went through SIX BCBAs within a 6 month period and constant turnover of therapists/RBTs. A toxic work environment was clearly evident. How was my son supposed to thrive if the workers weren't set up for success?
Another stage of advocating, battling, and restlessness - all to ensure the best for my child. I couldn't let him stay there. It was a processing period. I had to dive myself into more research I never thought I'd ever need to know.
Of the countless hours of acquiring newfound knowledge since the diagnosis, there was a significant portion spent on new facilities, clinics, and certified professionals. It was hard always being on the defense and not knowing who I could entrust with my son.
When I toured and interviewed Motivated Learners with my son and husband, we had a feeling that we found the perfect place. My son immediately took to the staff and was content. My husband and I had an instinct that we found the one. We enrolled him less than a week later.
Motivated Learners has changed my family's life. I don't know where we would be without them. Not a day goes by that I don't Thank God for crossing paths with Motivated Learners. What was once a small, hidden gem is now turned into three facilities and well deserved.
The staff here is able to reach my son. He is thriving. He loves going to clinic and enjoys being there. They regularly send me photos and updates. I can't believe my son has come so far. I will always be grateful for Motivated Learners. This is by far the best ABA center I've ever encountered. I've toured and interview A LOT of places. Hand to God, this is the BEST PLACE EVER.
I can write a novel of how this place has changed my life and is the best center out there. My son has changed so much. There are no words to describe relief I've had since we started this center. All in all, I'm at peace knowing it's been nearly a year and we haven't gone through a rotation of 6 BCBAs and brand new team.
Quality treatment. Educated staff. Caring facility. This is a place you can trust to take care of your child. I promise you, it'll get better if you enroll your child here.
- From One Special Needs Parent to Another