Sky Bridge Therapies

Wendy’s Story

When I first heard the diagnosis “autism” with our son Cooper in the early 2000s, I remember feeling an overwhelming sense of anxiety. Where do I take him? Which provider treats which of his needs? What can I do to help our little boy? After a lot of research, waiting lists, advice and referrals I was able to get Cooper the help he needed. It was a long path of years of therapy, IEPs, meetings, tears (both his and ours) but he became an amazing young man who has conquered the challenges he faced growing up. When our youngest Decker came along and we saw a lot of the same delays and behaviors Cooper showed at the same age, we immediately took him in for evaluation and subsequent treatment. I recall an overwhelming sense of sadness that our littlest guy would face the same obstacles and challenges that his brother had faced. The difference with Decker was that I felt better equipped because I had been through the process. As they say, this was not my first rodeo and I knew how to advocate for our little boy.

I have thought a lot about the paths I have traversed with each of our boys. Trying to get all therapists talking and working together to reach the common goal of the best life possible for our sons. For parents, it can be overwhelming, isolating and riddled with guilt. Not too long ago, an idea was born.

I knew I wanted to help families in obtaining their speech, occupational and feeding therapy in a less stressful environment. A place where therapists can work together to meet the needs of the child in a collaborative manner. Where kids can feel positive about themselves and walk out of our clinic feeling like they have accomplished something.

The challenges our children face can often leave them feeling sad, isolated and alone. At Sky Bridge we want to provide them with the best therapists, a positive atmosphere and a place where parents can relax as their children make strides toward progress. My greatest hope is that families walk into a place where therapists can work together to meet the needs of the child in a collaborative manner. Where kids can feel positive about themselves and walk out of our clinic feeling like they have accomplished something.