Welcome to Bridgeway House Programs & Services
Bridgeway House is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 2002 to offer treatments, developmental therapies, enrichment courses, and support to children and families of all income levels with autism and related abilities. Our focus has been developing programs and services in direct response to needs seen in our community that are designed to help this diverse group of children meet the challenges of autism, as well as helping their families with the emotional, financial, and social challenges they face.
We require a one-time registration fee for all programs and services. We offer scholarships for all our programs because we are committed to providing services to all families affected by autism regardless of income level. Please call Bridgeway House for more information on the scholarship application process.
Each program has a minimum and maximum number of participants. The deadline for registration is one week prior to the first meeting. If a minimum number of participants have not preregistered, the may be cancelled at the instructor’s discretion.
Bridgeway House Programs
Please contact Bridgeway House for more information or to apply to any of our programs.
School Program
Bridgeway House currently operates 12 classrooms at two locations (Eugene and Springfield) with students ranging from kindergarten to 21 years of age. Bridgeway House is a school placement site for 17 districts in Lane County and beyond. Offering individual and specialized education for students with special needs. High teacher to student ratios and small classroom sizes with no more than 10 students a class. OT and Speech services are integrated into the school program and services provided for all Bridgeway students both in and out of the classroom.
Social Groups
Our Social Groups help students learn social skills and emotional self-regulation through integrated teachings and support while emphasizing building lasting connections and friendships between students. We offer Special Interest Social Groups, as well, such as the ever-popular Minecraft Social Group. These groups allow students to communicate and deepen friendships over their shared passions. There may be a waiting list until there are enough kids of the same skill level, age, or interest to create a group.
Theatre Production
Our Annual Theatre Production features children with autism. The production is tailored to the needs of the performers and to support their success, performers receive extra rehearsal time and creative accommodations to help them overcome some of their most pressing cognitive, social, behavioral, and communication differences.
Summer Day Camps
Our Summer Camp Program provides a safe day camp experience tailored to the needs of children with autism from 6-18 years old. We provide the specialized supports needed to allow the campers to be successful while gaining skills and having fun. For many of the children this is their first opportunity to experience summer camp and it would not be possible without the help of teachers and aides who understand their challenges and know how to maximize their strengths. Each summer we offer a variety of different camps.
Bridgeway House Services
Bridgeway House works with a variety of professionals, teachers, consultants, and specialists to deliver programs, services, and hope for children and their families.
Occupational Therapy – A licensed Occupational Therapist is available to assess and implement a plan for gross and fine motor skills, including Handwriting Without Tears.
Speech Therapy – A licensed Speech and Language Pathologist is available to work with your child.
Parenting Series with Mary Ann Winter-Messiers, PhD – This six week series provides guidance and support in the challenges of raising a child on with autism. Registration is open to parents, grandparents, and guardians. The group is limited to eight participants and preregistration is required. There is no cost for the series and free childcare is available. Contact Bridgeway House to find out when the next series begins.