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Building on the success of our existing Cougar Mountain campus, we are proud to announce the opening of Gersh Autism Academy Bellevue in July 2025. This expansion allows us to serve even more students with autism and related needs in the greater Seattle area, providing the same individualized education, therapeutic services, and life skills programming that Gersh is known for nationwide.

With over 30 years of experience and a national network of successful programs, Gersh Autism Academy is committed to creating environments where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our specialized programs are designed around each child’s unique learning style, needs, and strengths. With a focus on academic success, emotional development, and real-world skill building, students at Gersh Autism Academy Bellevue benefit from:

Individualized learning plans, carefully tailored to meet each student’s academic goals, learning style, and developmental profile
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) practices to support communication, social development, behavior management, and learning strategies
Comprehensive therapeutic services, including speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, mental health counseling, and social skills support
Life skills training, helping students gain independence through activities of daily living, time and money management, and self-advocacy
On-site and off-site vocational experiences, including job readiness training and community integration for students ages 14+
Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) used daily to build emotional regulation, flexible thinking, and positive social relationships
Engaging, community-based learning experiences, including local field trips and practical, real-world applications of classroom learning
A strong school-to-life transition model, supporting students and families through post-graduation planning, whether that path leads to college, employment, or independent living

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To learn more about the unique opportunities our new Bellevue location provides, simply fill out the following form and a representative from our team will reach out to you.

Jose M.

As a parent of an autistic child, I can say that the care and dedication that teachers and staff give to their students is immeasurable. You can see it in the way my son looks forward to going to school every day, and in the growth and progress he has continuously shown throughout the years. Gersh really knows not only how to educate autistic children, but also acknowledge the personalities of each child, and embraces all facets of the student, showing and providing great care, patience, support and understanding for students and their families.

Jane R.

“Our daughter did not want to go school before Gersh, she was absent a lot. Within the first few months she developed a nice feeling of trust with the staff where she was very willing to go to school. They don’t reprimand or use a reward system they are all just warm and understanding which is what she needs and I think every child needs. Intellectually I see her flourishing because she is much less anxious so she’s able to concentrate better. We feel very fortunate to have found a nice safe, warm, inviting atmosphere for our daughter.”

Anthony M.

“At Gersh we feel like we are among family, like we are at home. We know that our son is comfortable, it is a very nurturing place. Academically he is flourishing and socially he is much more outgoing; more comfortable in his own skin and his surroundings. Since coming to Gersh he is more verbal. He used to give us one word answers and now he tells us what’s going on.”

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