Bankbridge Development Center

With an emphasis on developing skills in the areas of communication, socialization, and independence, the BDC always strives towards helping our students become participating and contributing members of their community. Education, advocacy, public awareness efforts, and the promotion of research form the cornerstones of our activities. Together, we can promote lifelong access and opportunity for all individuals within the autism spectrum. The student outcome goals include, but are not limited to: The primary focus of the BDC is the development of a functional communication system in order to increase interaction and enhance adaptive behaviors. The secondary focus is to effectively provide functional, skill based instruction to develop each student’s social, behavioral and academic abilities. The long term goal of this program is to provide students with the skills necessary to become contributing and functional members of society. The staff at the Bankbridge Developmental Center is dedicated to educating and supporting the special needs students who attend our Center. Each classroom and specialty area has been carefully designed to provide an encouraging but challenging learning environment to help the children reach their maximum potential. Our programs are tailored to meet the specific needs of each child. The philosophy, goals, and objectives of the BDC reflect the diversity of the children we serve. Programs are designed to meet their educational, social, and emotional needs. Complete Academic Program Technology Program Community Outings Speech Therapy Sibling Group Summer Program Behavior Analyst Staff Training Monthly Parent Training Meetings Behavior Intervention Consultation Occupational and Physical Therapy Parent Support Group The teachers, assistants, and specialty area instructors at the CDC are caring professionals with many years of experience in meeting the unique needs of children with special needs. Staff members receive ongoing training as part of the Center's commitment to professional growth and excellence in programming.