Teachers are good but not given the authority to make decisions for their students that they should be permitted. There are not enough BCBA certified personnel per student - in fact they are woefully understaffed. The staff is not given enough resources overall to do their jobs. Admin and the event planning committee does not truly understand the needs of autistic children. They plan events last minute with little to no notice to the teachers, teachers assistants, families and especially the children themselves. Lastly, the school utilizes Autism Speaks as a resource on their website, which is repulsive, as Autism Speaks is a hate group wanting to fix autistic individuals, they believe in and want to implement eugenics practices to get rid of autism altogether... Gersh Academy not only utilizes A.S. as a resource, but cites them and describes them as a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families on the Autism Spectrum, provides a great starting point for families seeking resources and information regarding Autism Spectrum Disorder. Gersh is also listed as a recommended school on the A.S. website. As an advocate for autism education and an autistic person, I find the practices, procedures and affiliations of Gersh egregious. The 2 stars would not have even been given if it werent for the instructors and the effort they put in. Kevin Gersh and the entire admin need to be removed and replaced with people who understand and fully empathize with students on the ASD spectrum.

This school has been life changing for our family. Absolutely amazing in every way. Caring and nurturing. My son is enjoying learning and being part of a community that he never had before. ❤️

Very expensive

Best school for autism in all of Washington state

Amazing school, amazing staff, and the most wonderful student body. At Gersh, we all grow!