The Watson Institute : Schools and Programs for Your Child

The Watson Institute has been caring for children with disabilities since 1917. Today, Watson continues that tradition through specialized educational programs for children between the ages of 3 and 21 who have been diagnosed with autism, cerebral palsy, brain injuries, neurological impairments, other developmental disabilities and emotional challenges.

The Watson Institute offers educational programs including programming at The Education Center in Sewickley, PA, Preschool programs in Sharpsburg, The Children’s Center for Creative Learning in Sewickley and at the Shady Lane School in Wilkinsburg as well as Craig Academy, a program for children and adolescents with emotional challenges.

During the 2006-07 school year, Watson entered into a partnership with the University of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Public Schools to form the Watson Institute Behavior Support for Youth (WIBSY) program, creating a positive behavior support model in the public school system. The program has continued and was expanded during this (2007-08) school year.