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ASD and Anxiety
By: The Psychology Department Dr. Lindsay Fletcher, Dr. Nicole Benson, and Dr. Julie Henzel Anxiety disorders commonly occur in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Research suggests that about 40% of individuals with ASD also qualify for a separate anxiety diagnosis (Van Steensel, Bogels, & Perrin, 2011), although studies have found rates ranging from 11-84% […]
Read MoreWe Are Thankful
By Janelle Maur and Students from Team K As we near the Thanksgiving and Holiday season, it’s important to take a moment out of the daily routine to pause and think about thankfulness. As part of this, we asked some of our students at the Secondary School & Therapy Center to think about what they’re […]
Read MoreGlobalizing Autism Advocacy: My Upcoming Work in India as a Skilled Volunteer
By Stephanie Keyser, M.A., BCBA, COBA My vision is simple: Promote the acceptance, education, and autonomy of individuals who may need support advocating for these rights on their own. I am lucky be provided with the opportunity to live this mission daily through my work at Bridgeway Academy, and am thrilled to soon be able […]
Read More"What if I fall? Oh but darling...
What if you fly?"
Our unique learning environment has a joyful atmosphere where developmental distinctions do not exist.