About Bridgeway
Bridgeway is a nonprofit education and therapy center serving children and young adults with autism and developmental disabilities.
Bridgeway was 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 their highest potential. Bridgeway accomplishes its mission with a centralized approach providing academic programs and therapy services in one place:

Our Organization
Leadership Matters
Our values guide everything we do, shaping a supportive culture that begins with leadership and extends throughout our entire organization. From our Co-Founders/CEOs to our leadership team, we have a highly qualified group of dedicated professionals working to serve our students and clients.
About Our LeadersOur History
Celebrating 20 years!
Living Our Values
Compassionate Experts. Real Progress.
Frequently Asked Questions
You have questions, we have answers.
I want so much to be a part of your world,
I want so much to break through.
All I need is to have a bridge,
a bridge built from me to you.
-Excerpt from a poem by Thomas A. McKean © 1993
Connor’s Story
Music therapy has become a joyful outlet for expression. Physical therapy has strengthened his coordination, independence, and confidence.