Bridgeway Academy

Camp Bridgeway is a critical component of the services offered at Bridgeway Academy. By participating in a rich experience during the summer months, students with autism and other developmental disabilities continue to develop social and educational skills and avoid regression (loss of previously acquired skills) which occurs when there is a lack of services. Summer camp also provides students with important physical, recreational and social opportunities. The ability to get outside, to run and to play is important for all children with and without disabilities.

Bridgeway Academy's Therapy Center boasts a full-complement of Music, Occupational, Physical and Speech therapy services. More than thirty highly-qualified and certified therapists provide services to both the students enrolled in the Education Center as well as those who come to the Therapy Center strictly for therapeutic services. No other organization in central Ohio offers this number of therapies under one roof, fulfilling the original vision of co-founders Erin Nealy and Abby David. Bridgeway Academy's therapists have specialized training, present at regional, state and national conferences and receive national recognition for the work they do at Bridgeway Academy.
• Music Therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals and is a critical component for children with autism and other developmental disabilities to learn, communicate and socialize and a unique asset of Bridgeway Academy.
• The Speech Therapy department believes every person should have a voice. Bridgeway Academy's Speech Therapy department is recognizes internationally for its work with Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) devices. The department has adopted the Center for AAC & Autism’s Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP) principles of device programming and therapy, shown to increase the ability of nonverbal children with autism to communicate spontaneously across environments by building their own phrases. Bridgeway Academy is a LAMP Center of Excellence and the clinicians are working toward becoming LAMP Certified Professionals.
• The Occupational Therapy department helps students attain the skills of daily living used at home, school, work and play. These therapists have a variety of specializations and certifications including Neurovascular Integration, Astronaut Training, Therapeutic Listening, Sensory Integration and a specialized Practice Area of Emphasis in Pediatrics.
• Physical Therapists assist students on many skills including balance, hand-eye coordination and core strengthening. The therapy team has a variety of specializations including orthotics; treatment programs include: therapeutic running, balance training, neuromuscular re-education and aerobic conditioning.

Bridgeway Academy’s Psychological Services provide support to the center’s teachers, students and families through classroom observation, individual student consultations and participation in small group and collaborative therapy sessions. The center’s psychologists provide student evaluations and partner with classroom teachers to find solutions for challenging situations. The team also provides Psychological, Developmental and Diagnostic Assessments for families, leading to better diagnosis and treatment strategies.

The goal of Bridgeway Academy’s Family Partnership Program is to empower families and caregivers to develop the necessary tools to support their children at home and in the community.

Our approach includes research based services and trainings tailored to meet the changing needs of our families. These services can be accessed and paid for through Franklin County Psychology/ABA funding or private pay.

Our services include: Parent Training, In-Home Functional Behavior Assessment, Parent/Caregiver Consultation, Aide Training, Individualized Behavior Support, Assistance with Skill Generalization across School, Home and Community Environment and Treatment Planning.