BYS Bridge - Social Development Program
The Social Development Program that is BY YOUR SIDE Every Step of the Way!
BYS Bridge prepares your child for practical, real-world environments through social interaction, structure, and basic learning skills. It’s a great way to incorporate a customized social development program into a child’s therapy plan if you’re concerned about school readiness, socialization, emotional regulation, or communication skills. Our program follows a set structure, with 1:1 support and an individualized program managed by a BCBA, with collaborative support from the Speech and Occupational Therapy teams. BYS Bridge also has rolling enrollment, so you can enroll your child at any time.
BYS Bridge teaches the skills needed for success in core childhood environments!
BYS Bridge will prepare your child with:
- Basic Learning Skills
- Structure and Routine
- Social Skills
- Play Skills
- Social Emotional Development
- 1:1 Support
- Individualized Program
- and more!
Where is BYS Bridge offered?
All locations in Illinois, Georgia, and Colorado Springs!
When is BYS Bridge?
Program times occur 9:00am–12:00pm and 1:00pm–4:00pm Monday through Thursday. During the 3 hours, a Lead- Therapy facilitator will direct the activities, children, and their Behavior Technicians.
Are There Different Levels of BYS Bridge?
There are 3 levels of the program. Levels 1-3 are each 3 hours, with both morning and afternoon sessions. Skill levels increase with level advancement, beginning with Level 1 and growing into Level 3. Report cards for BYS Bridge are completed on a quarterly basis to show skills that each client has gained over time and will contain inclusion criteria for the next-level group.
How Does Progression Look for Clients as They Gain Skills?
Checklists are completed on a quarterly basis to access skills that each client has gained over time. Each checklist will be based on inclusion criteria for the next level up (e.g., client in Level 2 – based on inclusion criteria for Scholars).
Is There an Additional Cost to Attend BYS Bridge?
BYS Bridge is a group-instructed extension of your child’s current ABA therapy program and insurance coverage. There is no additional cost.
