About Us 
Bridgeway House is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization
helping children and families by providing treatments, courses, and
support to families and individuals affected by autism and related disabilities.
This organization was created in 2002 by Patricia A. Wigney, a dedicated
parent who traveled the Pacific Northwest in search of resources to
help her daughter with autism. After four years of gathering information
and resources she decided to assemble a group of parents and professionals
to bring life altering services to one location in her community. Her
dream was to have treatments, courses, information, and support easily
accessable to the autism community.
With autism on the rise we recognize we must give thoughtful consideration
to all alternatives to enrich our childrens' and loved ones' lives.
Bridgeway House works with a variety of medical professionals, teachers,
consultants, and specialists to bring together enriching programs and
services for people with autism and their families in order to improve
their lives.
What is Autism?
Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life. The result of a neurological disorder that affects the functioning of the brain, autism impacts the normal development of the brain in the areas of social interaction and communication skills. Children and adults with autism typically have difficulties in verbal and non-verbal communication, social interactions, and leisure or play activities.
RESOURCES
http://eccares.uoregon.edu
http://www.oregonautism.com
LEGAL SERVICES
> Mary Broadhurst, PC - Special Education Attorney
GENERAL INFORMATION
Board of Directors
Doug Richards
President
Cynthia Herr
Vice President
Randall Baker
Treasurer
Tamara Spain
Secretary
Catherine Gallo
Board Member
Mary Ann Winter-Messiers
Board Member
Nick Sidhu
Board Member
Patricia Wigney
Executive Director