ABA Therapy, School Support, Parent Training + 1 more
Address: 5694 Mission Center Road
Suite 602, PMB 341 | San Diego, CA 92108
Rating: 5.00 (2 reviews)
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About Bridges Educational Corporation
Our commitment is to serve our clients, support our employees, and educate our community with integrity and professionalism, always aware that they are the focus that drives our organization.
Kimberly Schmittou Prida, M.S.W., BCBA, co-founder and Executive Director
Founding Story
Kimberly serves as co-founder and Executive Director at ABA Education Foundation and Bridges Educational Corporation. She began working with children with developmental disabilities in 1995. Kim received her B.A. in psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles and earned her Master of Social Work degree from San Diego State University. She was trained in Applied Behavior Analysis at the UCLA Clinic for the Behavioral Treatment of Children. She was a supervisor and a workshop consultant for the Lovaas Institute for Early Intervention (LIFE), where she designed and monitored educational and behavior programs across the United States and Canada. Kim has taught undergraduate fieldwork ABA courses at UCLA and has presented at conferences sponsored by Families for Early Autism Treatment (FEAT) of British Columbia and the American Autism Society. During her graduate study, Kim provided support counseling for patients diagnosed with depression and anxiety disorders in an acute care hospital. She has received basic and advanced training in implementation of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS). She has been adjunct faculty at National University. Kim holds her Pivotal Response Treatment Level 1 Certification and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
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Please note that without member information we cannot guarantee that your specific plan covers these services. We recommend asking the care provider before beginning services.
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5694 Mission Center Road
Suite 602, PMB 341,CA,92108
My son started with this agency at about 20 months old unfortunately they set the bar very very high and no other agency since has been able to match their...
Carina G.
September 16, 2017
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My son received ABA therapy for 14 months from this company. Very pleased with all the staff. Highly professional and tons of knowledge among all staff. Our...
Kara L.
January 6, 2017
Frequently Asked Questions
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a therapy rooted in the science of learning and behavior. Using principles of ABA, children and adults can learn to improve their communication skills, social skills, and daily living skills while also addressing problematic or challenging behaviors. The primary goal of ABA therapy is to teach helpful skills that promote independence and reduce harmful behaviors. Here's our complete guide to everything you need to know about ABA therapy.
It's a big decision to make for your family! Applied behavior analysis (ABA) seeks to improve communication skills, introduce productive habits, and reduce harmful behaviors. Watch out for ABA providers who look to "cure" autism.
High quality ABA therapy does exist where the goal is not to “fix” children, make them appear “less autistic”, or change who they are. The goal is to help people learn all that they can so they can live to their potential while embracing their unique, individual personality traits. Here's our complete guide to start and end ABA therapy.
ABA is usually covered by insurance if you have an autism diagnosis. Autism is typically the only diagnosis insurance will authorize for ABA services since its benefits have been researched extensively.
Always check with your specific insurance plan to confirm that ABA is covered for your child’s diagnoses and that the provider you are seeking care at is in-network. Here's our complete guide to everything you need to know about ABA therapy.
“Early Intervention” might be the provider’s way of describing services that they provide to babies or young children. However, it might also indicate that the provider is a vendor for your state’s publicly funded program. This means the services with this provider might be covered by your state!
The first step in accessing these free services from your state is to get an evaluation. The evaluation will help the state determine what services your child qualifies for, if any. You can find your state’s local EI program by clicking here.
When you contact your local center, say “I have concerns about my child’s development and I would like to have my child evaluated to find out if they are eligible for early intervention services.” They will ask screening questions and arrange for an evaluation, which is provided for free.
This happens. The results of the school’s evaluation may be different than your child’s medical diagnosis. It’s also important to remember that school is NOT the final say on your child’s potential. They may offer very little support to your child, underestimate their abilities, or disagree with you on what support your child needs. You will probably need to advocate for the services and support you believe your child needs.
Even if a provider offers parent training, it may look different from one provider to another. For example, an in-home provider might conduct a parent training session directly following a therapy session with your child to help explain what they’ve been working on with your child. At larger organizations, you might have a support group of families who are dealing with similar issues.
Kimberly Schmittou Prida, M.S.W., BCBA, co-founder and Executive Director
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