Seattle: Autism school is coming to Seattle

Dec 1, 2017, Tacoma (WA) Daily Index: School tailored for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder coming to Issaquah http://www.tacomadailyindex.com/blog/school-tailored-for-students-with-autism-spectrum-disorder-coming-to-issaquah/2442165/ Gersh Academy, a recognized leader in educational services, has selected the greater Seattle area to launch its first school for Autism on the West coast. Scheduled to open in September 2018, Gersh Academy’s unique, customized education, will be an invaluable addition to the community of children and families living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). … “It’s fantastic that Gersh Academy is coming to our area,” local special education advocate Diana Lafornara says. “Families struggle to find the right educational fit for their student. It’s wonderful to have more options.” At Gersh Academy, we believe every student with autism is unique. We customize our approach to learning around each individual student’s needs. “Rather than trying to make a child conform to a standardized system, we celebrate each child’s gifts, interests, and learning style, to promote student success at school, in the community, and at home,” explains Gersh Academy CEO/Chief Autism Officer Kevin Gersh.