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Empowering Students with Autism to Achieve their Greatest Potential
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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 in 25+ Districts
  • 70 Students Ages 5–21
  • 60+ Years of Autism Education
  • 4:1 Student–Teacher Ratio
  • 12+ On-Campus Internship Programs
  • Training Schools Across the Mid-Atlantic
  • 20+ Years Average Supervisor Experience
  • 92¢ of Every $1 Directly Supports Students

Timothy News

Huddle Up For Autism

The Timothy School is proud to be participating in the Eagles Autism Foundation's "Huddle Up For Autism!"

Please stop by our table at the Please Touch Museum for fun activities and giveaways. 💙💚 Huddle Up is going citywide, bringing the experience to four sensory-friendly locations across Philadelphia and creating exciting opportunities for families to gather, explore, and celebrate together. We hope you’ll join us for this year’s new and reimagined event experience at The Please Touch Museum!
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Introducing TimBits!

TimBits is here. Launched in celebration of our 60th Anniversary, TimBits is The Timothy School's new short video series sharing the tools, strategies and everyday moments that help our students learn, connect and build independence.
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Read Our March Edition of The Timothy Times Newsletter!

Spring has arrived at The Timothy School, and with it, a season full of reasons to celebrate. Read highlights from the classrooms, updates about the Heart for Autism Art Show, a recap of our Alumni Basketball Game and so much more!
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Upcoming Events

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