Bittersweet Farms is redefining autism therapy by combining the nurturing environment of a working farm with innovative therapeutic programs. Established in 1983, this nonprofit organization is known for its approach to autism care, which focuses on meaningful work, community living and comprehensive support
Like the produce they grow, Bittersweet Farms began as a seed that was planted in the minds of Toledo Public School teacher Bettye Ruth Kay, the students with autism in her special education classroom, and their families. As her students aged out of public education in the late 1970s, they faced limited options.…