As the Jersey Shore community continues to grow, the need for support for all the children grows with it. The local schools are expanding, opening more classes and stretching to meet the needs of their students. Bridge Linx is there as a partner to help the schools make sure every child’s needs are being met by offering therapy services. Our team evaluates the student, determines goals for each child, and sets up an individual therapy plan to implement for success. We focus on improving delays and deficits in specific areas, helping to empower the students for continued growth and success.
Bridge Linx offers OT, PT, Speech and Language as well as Social Behavior therapy to school aged children. Therapies are offered in our facility as well as in the community schools. Bridge Linx works closely with parents and the school to ensure all goals are met. Many mainstream and bright students are challenged with specific deficits that need to be addressed in order to succeed and thrive. Following are examples of areas that therapy may cover.
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE
Much of the learning environment is dependent on good language skills. These would include being able to follow directions and to follow and comprehend an oral lesson. In addition, proper note taking, including understanding the main idea and supporting details as well as sequencing events, are important skills. Proper social interactions involve processing the environment and expectations as well as communicating appropriately and effectively. Speech and language therapy can help children struggling in these areas.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (OT)
The way a child functions and completes his daily chores involves many OT skills, including dressing, manipulating toys and objects, copying from a board, handwriting, tracking with the eyes and coordination. Some other areas would be core strength and sensory processing. OT services can help a child function better in the classroom by improving these skills.
PHYSICAL THERAPY (PT)
Physical therapy targets gross motor movements. These would include balance and strength, coordination, safety awareness, and specific muscle strengthening and movement.
SOCOIAL BEHAVIOR
Sometimes children have trouble functioning in school settings for various reasons. Some of the goals and areas worked on to help them in this area include emotional regulation, organizational skills, following directions and routines, social expectations, and problem solving. Social Behavior therapy is provided in the school setting. It is coordinated with the classroom teacher and parents to ensure that the goals are followed up and met. This Social Behavior program has enabled many students to succeed in the mainstream yeshivah environment and not have to attend self-contained or public school programs in order to meet their needs.
Bridge Linx continues to grow and meet the needs of the children in the community. It is a nonprofit therapy center and works with most insurances. Private scholarships are offered as needed so that all children receive the help they need, regardless of financial ability.
If Bridge Linx can be of assistance to you in any way, please reach out to us at 732-493-3670 so we can help you.
