There is nothing more important than the education of our children. The Jersey Shore community has grown tremendously and the challenge of educating our children properly has grown with it. The schools do a great job setting up and implementing stellar curriculums and stimulating learning environments for the children. What happens when there are specific deficits or weaknesses in a child that impede his ability to succeed and to thrive? How can a school possibly meet the individual needs of each child? Bridge Linx is there as a partner to meet those needs. Many mainstream children have specific delays or deficits that challenge their ability to learn properly. Bridge Linx partners with the schools to help identify, evaluate and set up goals and a treatment plan with professional therapists to ensure the success of each student.
Bridge Linx offers OT, PT, Speech and Language therapy as well as Social Behavior therapy. Our experienced professional therapists see the students in the school environment for optimal partnership and carry-over of skills. With the proper supports available, the schools can accommodate more students and know that they can give them what’s needed to thrive. Following are examples of some of the goals therapy would cover.
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE
Strong language skills are required for successful learning. Starting at a young age, children must be able to follow directions, understand what is being said and process what is happening around them. They must be able to express themselves properly and socialize appropriately with their peers. As they get older, understanding complex instructions as well as comprehending and categorizing information properly and being able to take notes are necessary. Speech and language therapy help improve and build many of these important skills.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Proper regulation and core body strength is critical in the daily function of a child. This directly affects how they focus and carry out their tasks. Strong and adequate fine motor strength is important for handwriting skills and endurance. Hand-eye coordination is critical for being able to copy from a board and complete written assignments. Occupational therapy helps improve many of these important skills.
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Body strength and coordination affect the daily function in our lives, our movement and ability to carry out basic daily tasks. Children need the body control and awareness to maintain proper movement, safety awareness and health. Physical therapy helps build strength and target specific muscle weaknesses in order to help children function better.
SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
Sometimes children have trouble functioning in school settings for various reasons. Some of the goals and areas worked on to help them 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 give us a call at 732-493-3670.
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.
