The Deal community resource for school-based therapy and support
Bridge Linx is an organization that partners with community mainstream schools to offer therapy and support to children to help them thrive. Bridge Linx Therapy Center offers speech therapy, occupational therapy, and social behavior therapy in specially designed rooms in mainstream schools. We assist children so that they will receive the support they need to succeed and thrive in their everyday lives and activities.
Bridge Linx currently serves over 200 students weekly through its unique nonprofit therapy model, which offers scholarships for those in need. Our experienced, professional team offers a high-quality, individualized therapy program, partnering with principals, teachers, and parents.
A Parent’s Point of View
Before getting connected to Bridge Linx, I wanted to avoid my son’s parent-teacher conferences. It didn’t matter that there were new teachers every year, the message was always the same. They told me, “Sammy is a bright boy, but he struggles in class.” They told me he appears to listen, but when asked to respond to a question, his answers are incorrect and his notes are disorganized. Sammy was leaving out important information and therefore not performing well on tests.
I remember turning to my husband with tears streaming down and asking, “What are we doing wrong? No amount of studying seems to help our son.” As a mother, I saw the disappointment in Sammy’s eyes when he came home with another bad grade. When he would cry in frustration, I sometimes cried with him. Finally, Bridge Linx was able to give him the proper support that he so desperately needed.
After the first phone call with Bridge Linx, I was immediately put at ease. They set up a meeting to have Sammy evaluated. The Bridge team of therapists sent me to an audiologist to get further information. Finally, we had a diagnosis. My son had difficulty with auditory processing. Within a few short weeks, he was able to implement the strategies taught to him by his speech therapist to actively listen.
He showed a major improvement in his notes. In therapy, they worked on following directions, responding to questions, listening, and retelling stories. I can’t begin to tell you what a difference it has made. I will never forget the day Sammy came home with the highest grade on his test! Tears once again filled my eyes. This time, they were tears of happiness and joy. My son was on his way to academic success!
Partnering with Bridge Linx
The Teacher’s Point of View
As a teacher of a mainstream class, students present many different challenges in the classroom. As an instructor, I need to take the number of students I teach and my limited resources into account. I do my best to help each student succeed. That has its own challenges. Partnering with Bridge Linx Therapy Center has made a tremendous difference in my ability to help my students.
Bridge Linx evaluates the students to assess the source of their issues. They then take the step of making recommendations that I can immediately implement in the classroom. I have seen amazing results from the therapy and partnership with Bridge Linx. Most of all, I feel empowered having a resource of professionals to turn to for help and advice.
A Therapist’s
Point of View
Working as an occupational therapist for Bridge Linx in our community school, it is so gratifying and inspiring to see the progress and growth coming from our students. It is clear that there is a team approach which includes input from the teachers and therapists, as well as communication with the parents, creating and implementing goals which make a real impact on the students. The quality of the therapists and the treatment delivery model truly develop a well-rounded student.
Bridge Linx: We’re Here for Our Community
Bridge Linx provides speech therapy, occupational therapy, and social behavior therapy. Listed below are examples of specific goals that each therapy targets.
Speech Therapy
Auditory processing • Expressive language • Articulation • Following directions • Listening comprehension skills • Language skills
Occupational Therapy
Sensory integration • Fine motor strengthening • Motor coordination • Hand-eye coordination • Core strengthening • Body awareness
Social Behavior
Positive self-image • Communication skills • Emotional regulation • Executive function skills
At Bridge Linx, we believe in the potential of every child. Please help us help them. Please call our office at (732) 493-3670 to see how Bridge Linx can help you.
