I am deeply concerned about the pending status of Clarence Brown Educational Learning Center in Butler. This is an excellent learning institution for children with special needs.

Clarence Brown has been a godsend to my 10-year old daughter, Sabrina. She has been through many hardships lately and is currently experiencing difficult health issues.

My child is like most other children with autism. These children often are severely traumatized and drastically affected by major changes. Major changes always result in regression and loss of any kind of progress that was previously achieved with my daughter. It deprives all of these disadvantaged children of a stable, reliable routine that is necessary for success.

As a parent, I can honestly say this not only will affect my child and other children, it affects all of the parents of these children.

Whatever occurs, the staff of Clarence Brown has always been there to guide and support not only Sabrina and their other students, but their families as well. Clarence Brown is well-equipped with a well-educated, experienced, knowledgeable and friendly staff that has helped to improve my child’s behavior, education, life, coping skills and ultimately my life.