Photojournalism

A child, center, sits with his mother, left, and behavior analyst Jen Owens during a therapy session focused on his goal of remaining seated during mealtime at his home in Columbus, Ohio, on July 27, 2025.
His mother holds a laminated board with star tokens, adding one each time he remains seated for a set period. The method uses applied behavior analysis, a therapy commonly used for individuals with autism.
Owens has worked at Bridgeway Therapy Center, formerly Helping Hands Center for Special Needs, since 2014 and now manages the center’s Family Partnership Services program.
Owens consults with his parents about his progress and future treatment plans.

Bridgeway Academy Market provides vocational skills practice for students and clients. A student assembles lunch boxes with physical therapist Natasha Shaffer at the market on Dec. 8, 2025.
In fiscal 2025, the market generated more than $50,000 to be reinvested in the program.
A student poses with a cart of beverages and snacks to be sold around the facility on Dec. 9, 2025, wearing a communication device to take orders from students and staff.
Students are responsible for tasks from open to close. A student stocks food during the opening shift on Dec. 8, 2025.
Intervention specialist Madolyn Burke, left, leads programming at Bridgeway Academy Market.

Behavior technicians accompany a student through the halls of Bridgeway – Academy & Therapy Center during a skill-based-therapy session to help prevent elopement on Aug. 9, 2024.
The student runs out of a therapy gym at Bridgeway, followed by his behavior technicians.
The student uses a communication board during the session to request a break.