Florida Student Assessments

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Five Important Questions to Ask in Pre-K Transition Meetings

If you have a child who will be entering Kindergarten next year, you are probably either already in the midst of transition planning, or will be very soon. As we near the end of what has been a challenging year for parents, students and teachers alike, here are five important things to keep in mind as you prepare to discuss plans for your child’s transition.

Education, Community & Events, Child CareJessica BarisanoMarch 23, 2021Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Exceptional Child, Pre-Kindergarten Transition Meeting, Pre-Kindergarten

Early Interventions You Can Implement Now

Do you have a child with a suspected or diagnosed developmental delay or disability and are waiting for therapies or other interventions to begin? If so, there are things you can implement at home immediately to start helping your child.

Education, Child CareJessica BarisanoJanuary 24, 2021Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Big Abilities, Exceptional Child, Early Intervention, Early Childhood Education

Remote Learning and Data Collection

As caregivers begin to take on the role of educating children at home, there may be a need for data collection to document progress or challenges a child is facing in meeting the goals established on their IEP. Today, we are sharing data sheets and examples of how to incorporate this into your routine.

Child Care, Community & Events, Client ConciergeJessica BarisanoJuly 29, 2020Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Handwashing, Coronavirus, Daily Hygiene

Red, White & Blue Cooking With Your Family

We are excited to share with you a red, white, and blue themed cooking activity for your family created by one of our Occupational Therapists!

Occupational Therapy, Child CareJessica BarisanoMay 21, 2020Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Memorial Day, Cooking With Kids, Patriotic Pudding, Fine Motor Skills, Activities of Daily Living, Play Based Activities, Sensory Processing Disorder, Sensory Play, Picky Eating

Sensory Play to the Rescue With Creative Jane Art Studio

Finding creative ways to keep our kids busy at home seems to be our new mission in life. Many of us are learning how to homeschool our children and our new ‘normal’ is not a welcome one. Forget the screens and the books for a minute and take a Big. Deep. Breath. It’s time to PLAY!

Child Care, EducationJessica BarisanoApril 27, 2020Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Developmental Milestones, Early Intervention, School Age Children, Sensory Integration, Sensory Processing Disorder, Sensory Play, Creative Jane Art Studio, Sensory Bin, Art Kit

Lessonpix: Creating Visual Supports At Home

Have you heard of visual supports? Did you know that they can be utilized for a variety of reasons to support your child at home? Lessonpix is an online resource for creating custom learning materials. Learn more about this resource today!

Community & Events, Child Care, Client ConciergeJessica BarisanoFebruary 27, 2020Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Community Events, Sensory Processing Disorder, Autism, Autism Awareness, Big Red Safety Box, Elopement, National Autism Association, Safety

National Resources: Big Red Safety Box

Let’s talk about safety! The National Autism Association (NAA) has developed a great toolkit to help keep children and loved ones diagnosed with Autism safe, especially if they have a history of wandering, eloping, or escaping their environment. Find out more about this free toolkit today!

Community & Events, Child Care, Client ConciergeJessica BarisanoFebruary 13, 2020Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Community Events, Sensory Processing Disorder, Autism, Autism Awareness, Big Red Safety Box, Elopement, National Autism Association, Safety

Community Events August 17-18, 2019

Looking for fun, child friendly events for the weekend of August 17-18, 2019? Here are a few Orlando and Tampa based events with options for children of all ages and abilities.

Community & Events, Child CareJessica BarisanoAugust 16, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Central Florida Community, Special Education, Child Development, Neurodiversity, Inclusion, Recreational Programs, Sensory Processing Disorder, Sensory Friendly Activities