Gersh Academy
Autism School in Washington State | Serving K-12 Students Ages 5-21
Washington School for Students on the Autism Spectrum
With over 30 years of experience in special education, Gersh Academy provides students an environment where programs and services are customized around their individual needs – allowing them to reach their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.
Changing the Lives of Individuals on the Autism Spectrum
The one-of-a-kind campus for individuals on the autism spectrum ages 5-21 with a fully functioning zoo. With award-winning Gersh programming and a unique brand of individualized attention, our Washington schools provide best-in-class autism education while also setting our students up for life outside the classroom.
In addition to the proven-effective, custom academic programs all Gersh Academy students enjoy, students at our Washington State campuses benefit from:
- Social skills, life skills, academic skills training
- Full range of therapy support within the school (ABA, OT, PT, speech, mental health counseling)
- Access to the Cougar Mountain Zoo, where students can receive animal therapy, functional skills training, and vocational training alongside their academics
- Daily living skills training, including cooking and maintaining a home
- Vocational training and job placement at well-known businesses in the community
- Community involvement in the area including educational trips and participation in local events
- Free parent training and resources
- Extended support from our portfolio of services
- and so much more
To learn more about the unique opportunities at our WA specialized schools for autism, call us today at 888-392-8847 or simply fill out the following form and a representative from our team will reach out to you!
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Admissions
Admissions
Get started with a life-changing education for your child and your family with Gersh Academy.
Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Learn about the individualized academic programs Gersh uses to set students up for success in the classroom and beyond.
Learn MoreSocial/Life Skills
Social/Life Skills
Real, interactive social and life skills training including community involvement, household management and more.
Learn MoreVocational Program
Vocational Program
Real-life vocational training in both simulated in-class scenarios and real-world environments in top national businesses.
Learn MoreTherapeutic Services
Therapeutic Services
Full range of therapy support built into the school day, including ABA, OT, PT, Speech, Mental Health, and Equine Therapy.
Learn MoreAffiliated Programs
Affiliated Programs
All encompassing support from our suite of programs for individuals on the autism spectrum of all ages and abilities.
Learn MoreQuick Stats
95% of students leave Gersh Academy with a minimum of a local diploma, with many going on to college or entering the workforce.
80% of non-verbal students are able to communicate either verbally or via technology by the time they graduate from Gersh Academy.
80% of our high school students have jobs outside of Gersh Academy, as part of our vocational programs.
Unparalleled Academics
Our academic curriculum ensures that students will be prepared for state assessments, Regents exams, SATs, the college experience and/or life outside the classroom. Although the approach is individualized, students learn the same curriculum in the same scope and sequence as they would if they were in their home school district.
Social and Life Skills
Social skills are used when communicating with other people but can be challenging for children on the autism spectrum. At Gersh Academy, we work on skills such as social interaction and social communication to better prepare our students for future independence. Social skills training includes classes, clubs and onsite events and teaches both independent living and community-based skills.
Vocational Training and Exposure
Gersh Academy provides one of the most comprehensive vocational training programs for individuals on the autism spectrum in the country. Our growing list of partnerships provides Gersh Academy students the opportunity to intern at local, national and international businesses. All students receive job exposure, soft skill training, employment seeking training, and more.
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