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 autistic daughter. 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 children’s 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 autistics 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
LOCAL STORIES
> Solving the Austism Riddle (PDF)
> Etude, Summer 2004, A Song for Sophie
LEGAL SERVICES
> Mary Broadhurst, PC - Special Education Attorney
> Williams Dailey O'Leary Craine & Love, PC
GENERAL INFORMATION