AUTISM SCHOOLS & OUTPATIENT THERAPY

Bridgeway is a nonprofit education center serving children and young adults with autism and developmental disabilities. Founded by speech-language pathologist Abby David and music therapist Erin Nealy in 2005 as Helping Hands Center for Special Needs, the organization’s goal is to help each child and young adult reach his or her highest potential.

Bridgeway accomplishes its mission with a centered approach. In collaboration with Bridgeway Therapy Center, we provide the following services in one place:

• School-Day Educational Services (Preschool - Age 21)
  • Life and Vocational Skills Training
  • Transition Services
  • Family Partnership Services/Behavior Support
• Summer Program
• Bridgeway Therapy Center Services
  • Speech Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Music Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Mental Health
  • Clinical Applied Behavioral Analysis
  • AAC Evaluation Center

At The Learning Spectrum (TLS), we understand that every child learns differently, feels differently, and reacts differently. We adapt our curriculum, intervention, therapies and teaching styles to meet the needs of each individual child, no matter where they are on the autism spectrum.  Our goal is to help each child reach his or her full potential, and live a productive, independent life.

Since our first TLS location opened in 2005, the need for our services has grown exponentially. We are proud to have served hundreds of students with autism and related disorders in our four locations in Central Ohio, and we’ve reached even more through our inclusion therapy services in local private schools throughout the community. Most recently, we have added a Behavior Department and started providing 1:1/ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) as well as Creative Arts and Sibling and Parent Support Groups.

New Story Schools is an educational organization comprised of special education schools in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Virginia. New Story Schools in Ohio and Pennsylvania, and Rivermont Schools in Virginia, offer an academic learning environment integrated with behavior support services for students ages 5 through 21 experiencing social, emotional, educational, and behavioral challenges. As an out of district educational placement, we work hand-in-hand with families, school districts and our partners to create an individualized program unique to each student.

Our Schools serve students with autism spectrum disorder, behavioral, and emotional challenges, with the primary goal of providing each student with the knowledge, skills, and tools for a successful return back to their sending district. 

 Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is a scientifically-based, evidence-informed approach to understanding and changing behavior. It uses principles of learning and behavior modification to improve specific skills and reduce challenging behaviors. 

Key Principles of ABA Therapy:

• Positive Reinforcement: Encouraging and rewarding desired behaviors. 
• Discrete Trial Training (DTT): Breaking down skills into small, manageable steps and providing structured practice. 
• Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT): Focusing on key behaviors that can lead to broader improvements in other areas. 
• Natural Environment Teaching (NET): Incorporating therapy into everyday routines and activities. 

Benefits of ABA Therapy: 

• Improves social, communication, and daily living skills.
• Reduces challenging behaviors, such as self-stimulation or aggression.
• Enhances cognitive abilities and academic performance.
• Promotes independence and self-sufficiency. 

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