ABOUT PATHWAYS

 

A new premier pediatric therapeutic day school, located in Chicago. Pathways is an all inclusive day school that offers ABA Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Developmental Therapy and Social Work Services.



Pathways Therapeutic Day School was founded in 2025 by two sister from Chicago. The founder Alyssia Belk M.Ed, DT and Co-founder Ariel Belk M.Ed.

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Alyssia has an extensive background within the early childhood field. Over the last 11 years she has held positions such as Facilitator Coach, Teaching, Program Coordinator, Developmental Therapist and Owner of PLDC Inc, a pediatric therapy company with the Illinois Early Intervention program.

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Ariel has an extensive skill working as a operational Manager, she also is the owner of a pediatric therapy company with the Illinois Early Intervention program, Grafton Pediatric Company.

 

​Mission Statement

Our Mission is to provide a supportive and inclusive environment that helps students develop their independence. Our number one goal is to help students develop social skills, life skills and a strong sense of self. We've created a safe and inclusive space where our students and families feel respected and supported.

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Our Pledge

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion for our students. We acknowledge and are committed to valuing our vulnerable community. We are dedicated to striving for education equality. We will strive for our students to be inclusive to all spaces