Why Summer at Missing Links Is the Ultimate Choice for Learning, Growth, and Fun Unlocking Potential Through Progressive ABA All Summer Long
Written by: Am Badwall May 9, 2025
When school’s out, learning doesn’t have to stop. In fact, summer is one of the most powerful times for growth, skill-building, and development—especially for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). At Missing Links, our summer programming offers more than just childcare or academic review. We offer a comprehensive, engaging, and individualized experience rooted in our Progressive ABA model, designed to support meaningful development in every child we serve.
Whether your child is working on communication, behavior regulation, social skills, independence, or academic readiness, Missing Links is the place where progress doesn’t pause—it accelerates.
Why Summer Programming Matters for Children with ASD
For many families, the long break between school years presents a real challenge:
Skills that were carefully built during the school year may regress.
Routines are disrupted.
Opportunities for structured social interaction are fewer.
Predictability, support, and engagement can fall away.
Our summer program fills that gap with structure, fun, and skill-rich learning. Instead of experiencing a summer slide, learners at Missing Links experience a summer surge—in confidence, independence, and communication.
What Sets Summer at Missing Links Apart?
Here’s why families trust Missing Links for high-quality, developmentally rich summer programming:
1. Rooted in Progressive ABA
Our entire summer program is grounded in Progressive ABA, which means your child won’t just be “managed”—they’ll be supported, understood, and empowered. We don’t rely on rigid, one-size-fits-all methods. We adapt, individualize, and prioritize:
Emotional regulation
Autonomy
Compassionate teaching
Meaningful reinforcement
Each session is an opportunity for your child to build real-world skills through connection-driven, individualized support.
2. Daily Learning Targets That Support Real-Life Growth
Each day is carefully structured with learning targets tailored to the child's needs. We target:
Functional Communication – Helping your child express their needs and emotions confidently.
Self-Help Skills – Dressing, hygiene, feeding, and managing their belongings.
Social Skills – From greeting peers to joining group activities and understanding boundaries.
Behavioral Regulation – Using tools and strategies to manage frustration, anxiety, or transitions.
Our team tracks progress and adjusts programming in real time to ensure each child is moving forward.
3. Hidden Curriculum & Executive Functioning Skills
The summer is the perfect time to focus on skills that often get missed during the school year—the Hidden Curriculumand Executive Functioning.
At Missing Links, we help children learn the “unwritten rules” of life—like:
How to take turns in conversation
How to read facial expressions and body language
How to enter and exit social situations appropriately
We also target Executive Functioning Skills like:
Planning and organizing tasks
Flexible thinking and adapting to changes
Initiating activities and following through
These aren’t just nice-to-have skills. They are essential for success in school, independence, relationships, and life.
4. Real-World Readiness and Generalization
Summer at Missing Links isn’t stuck in a therapy room. We believe in learning through doing. That means:
Practicing skills during activity-based instruction
Using real-life materials and natural routines to build independence
Preparing learners for the return to school with classroom-readiness goals
Our learners don’t just master skills—they generalize them across settings, people, and situations.
5. Flexible Programming That Fits Your Family
We know summer schedules vary, so we offer customizable enrollment options. Whether your child joins us part-time or full-time, for a few weeks or the entire summer, we’ll build a plan that meets your family’s needs—without compromising quality or continuity.
6. A Team That Truly Cares
Our summer program is led by experienced, compassionate ABA professionals who are passionate about meeting each learner where they are. We’re not just here to deliver programs—we’re here to build relationships, celebrate progress, and make every day count.
7. A Safe, Stimulating, and Joyful Environment
At Missing Links, summer is filled with:
· Themed learning days
· Creative projects
· Sensory-rich activities
· Outdoor play and movement
· Group collaboration and peer interaction
Your child won’t just be learning—they’ll be having fun, gaining confidence, and feeling proud of themselves.
What Parents Can Expect
updates and progress summaries
A responsive, collaborative team
Consistent routines that support regulation
A place where their child is seen, heard, and supported
Progress that carries over into the school year—and beyond
Give Your Child a Summer That Builds Their Future
Choosing a summer program for your child isn’t just about filling time—it’s about choosing growth, support, and joy. At Missing Links, we offer a summer that changes lives—one skill, one connection, one day at a time.
Enrollment is now open, and spots are limited. We invite you to join us in a summer of learning that’s functional, foundational, and full of purpose.
Let this be the summer your child doesn’t just stay on track—they leap forward.
Contact Missing Links today to learn more about our summer program, take a tour, or speak with a member of our team. We’d love to help you build a summer full of progress.