Why is early intervention important?

Research shows that it is important to start early. Our team of behavioural therapists and early years educators provide compassionate, expert care and therapy to children, with a particular focus on early intervention for children between infancy and the age of five. We also offer Applied Behaviour Analytic services for children who need help transitioning to school-based learning between five and nine years.

How it works

Our early intervention programmes are based on Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and Verbal Behaviour, integrated with the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum (EYFS) to help your child learn age appropriate, developmentally sequenced language and learning skills. Instructions are individualised in one-to-one or small group settings and provided by First Bridge Centre’s team of Board Certified Behaviour Analysts (BCBAs), Programme Supervisors and Behavioural Therapists. Daily therapy is delivered at our specialist Centre, and opportunities for home-based parent training are provided, as and when requested, to cater for the individual needs of each child and their family.

Our methods for early intensive behavioural intervention programmes include:

Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) principles
Verbal Behaviour (VB)
Discrete Trial teaching
Incidental teaching
Natural Environment teaching (NET)
Errorless teaching
Fluency building
Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
Makaton sign language
Ongoing Program evaluation

Our methods for school-readiness programmes include:

Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) principles
Verbal Behaviour (VB)
Discrete Trial teaching
Incidental teaching
Natural Environment teaching (NET)
Small group-based teaching (2:1/5:2)
Errorless teaching
School Readiness skills programme
Social Skills development
Independence skills teaching