How to Support Your Autistic Toddler Over the Summer Holidays

How to Support Your Autistic Toddler Over the Summer Holidays

The summer holidays can be a welcome break for many families, but for autistic toddlers, the loss of familiar routines, environments, and support structures can be overwhelming. You may notice more meltdowns, changes in sleep or eating patterns, or a need for more...
How to Help Your Child Stay Cool in Hot Weather

How to Help Your Child Stay Cool in Hot Weather

As summer temperatures rise, it becomes increasingly important to help children stay safe, comfortable, and regulated in the heat, particularly those with autism or sensory processing differences. At First Bridge Education, we support families with practical,...
Baby and Toddler Development Milestones

Baby and Toddler Development Milestones

“My 15-month-old isn’t talking yet — should I be worried?”    It’s completely normal to feel anxious when milestones seem delayed. While some children speak later than others, a lack of spoken words by 15 months can be a sign that your...
Supporting Inclusive Play with Friends from Danes Hill School

Supporting Inclusive Play with Friends from Danes Hill School

At First Bridge Education, we believe in the power of community, play, and positive peer interaction to support every child’s development. Last week, we were thrilled to welcome some very special visitors to our garden play session. Our Founder and CEO, Sasha, brought...
How First Bridge Education Supports Staff and Pupil Wellbeing

How First Bridge Education Supports Staff and Pupil Wellbeing

At First Bridge Education, supporting mental health in special education is more than a priority, it is a daily practice. Our work begins with understanding each child’s unique experience, but it does not stop there. We know that thriving children depend on thriving...
Unlocking Potential: The Importance of Starting ABA Therapy Early

Unlocking Potential: The Importance of Starting ABA Therapy Early

Why Early ABA Therapy Matters  At First Bridge Education, we believe every moment matters, especially in the early years of a child’s development. When it comes to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related developmental conditions, we don’t believe in a...