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“The Timothy School is the oldest non-profit approved private school in Pennsylvania devoted exclusively to teaching students with autism. For over 50 years, we have worked to develop an understanding of autism that recognizes the strengths and uniqueness of our children and the specialized methods needed to expand their educational opportunities.”
Sarah Hale, The Timothy School
Specific Relevance to Neurodiversity:
The mission of The Timothy School is to provide students, ages five through twenty-one, diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, with the communication, social, cognitive, and life skills necessary to enable them to function as effectively and independently as possible in the least restrictive environment.
The Timothy School empowers students with autism to learn, communicate, work and thrive. We provide an individualized, strengths-based education that supports every stage of development.
Our comprehensive approach includes therapeutic services, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), and real-world learning through job readiness training, life skills development and transition-focused programming. Students participate in on-campus internships such as our Twisters Coffee/Popcorn Cart, Twisters School Store, Timothy Crafters, and Tim TV as well as off-campus experiences with local businesses and community partners.
We prioritize inclusion and independence through regular community outings, strong alumni engagement and partnerships that promote meaningful employment. Whether building confidence through yoga and equestrian therapy or preparing for life beyond graduation, The Timothy School is dedicated to creating a future where neurodiverse individuals are empowered, included and equipped to succeed.
Our vision is to empower students with autism to achieve their greatest potential in all aspects of their lives.
Our goal is to expand the reach of our mission and vision and increase community awareness, acceptance, and support of individuals with autism by:
- Providing parents with training and support so that they can serve as partners within the school community and work effectively with their children at home.
- Disseminating research and educating the community about the abilities and needs of people with autism spectrum disorder.
- Providing practical field experiences for university, college, and medical students pursuing studies in special education or developmental disabilities.
- The Timothy School empowers students with autism to learn, communicate, work and thrive. We provide an individualized, strengths-based education that supports every stage of development.
- Our comprehensive approach includes therapeutic services, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), and real-world learning through job readiness training, life skills development and transition-focused programming. Students participate in on-campus internships such as our Twisters Coffee/Popcorn Cart, Twisters School Store, Timothy Crafters, and Tim TV as well as off-campus experiences with local businesses and community partners.
- We prioritize inclusion and independence through regular community outings, strong alumni engagement and partnerships that promote meaningful employment. Whether building confidence through yoga and equestrian therapy or preparing for life beyond graduation, The Timothy School is dedicated to creating a future where neurodiverse individuals are empowered, included and equipped to succeed.