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Therapy room featuring a swing, trampoline, and colorful chairs.
Colorful fish and balloons decoration on a blue door.
Person working on crafts at a desk in a colorful craft room.
Boy with headphones interacts with a teacher at the same table as before.
A smiling boy sits in a classroom with books on a table beside him.
Two young adults work together in a kitchen, opening a drink bottle.
A boy and a teacher high-fiving in a classroom with bookshelves behind them.
A woman assisting another girl with tasks at a classroom table while smiling and interacting.
Two women interacting with a peg board game in a classroom.
Man and boy reviewing a book and using a tablet in a classroom.
Woman and boy mixing ingredients in a bowl in a kitchen.
A diverse group of students attentively engaged in a classroom during a lesson with a teacher present.
Instructor helping a student with materials at a desk in a classroom.
Students working together at desks while an instructor supervises.
Two women conversing at a table in a therapy room with educational materials.
Teacher assisting a student at a desk in a classroom setting.
A girl looking contemplative as a teacher leans in to provide guidance in a classroom setting.
Young boy wearing headphones engages with a teacher at a table.
Group of students engaged in a classroom activity with a teacher nearby.
Child working on a puzzle with a tutor in a library filled with books.
Instructor helping a girl balance while another student observes in a gym.
Teacher assisting student with homework at a classroom table.
Two individuals preparing popcorn with a basket and smiling indoors.
Teacher engaging a student with a chart during a lesson.
Teen smiling at the camera while sitting at a desk in class.
Adult and child participating in a hands-on activity, exploring textures.
Child engaging with a display to identify images of insects.
Child placing images on a board during a learning activity.
Child in a yellow jacket drawing with a red marker.
Winding pathway through a park with trees and sunlight filtering through branches.
A crowd gathered at a running event with a start banner outdoors.
Group of people ice skating at a winter event.
A child clapping hands at a table with a supportive adult's hands visible.
Child reaching for a jar held by an adult in a classroom setting.
Child interacting with an educational touchscreen about butterflies.
Close-up of a green branch with delicate leaves against a blurred forest background.
Two young adults shopping for supplies in a store.
Caregiver holding a smiling boy during a playful moment.
Bright autumn leaves in shades of yellow and orange against a blue sky.
Two people preparing food in a kitchen setting, one wearing an apron.
Empowering Students with Autism to Achieve their Greatest Potential
happy teacher playing ball with student

About Us

The Timothy School is the oldest non-profit approved private school in Pennsylvania devoted exclusively to teaching students with autism. For over 60 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.
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Our Mission

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.
 
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  • Serving 6 Counties & 25 Districts
  • 70 Students Ages 5–21
  • 60 Years of Autism Education
  • 4:1 Student–Teacher Ratio
  • 12 On-Campus Internship Programs
  • Training 25+ Districts Across the Mid-Atlantic
  • 20+ Years Average Supervisor Experience
  • 92¢ of Every $1 Supports Students

Timothy News

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The Saturday Club Shares Their Hearts

Volunteers from The Saturday Club transformed our campus with seasonal decorations. The entrances to the Main Building, Daily Living Center and Secondary Center now have a festive look — a daily reminder of the generosity of our community.
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New Student Interns

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