Join us for the Annual Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk!

Community & EventsJessica BarisanoOctober 19, 2022Collaborative Corner for Exceptional Children Collaborative Corner, Exceptional Child, Exceptional Student Education, Children with Exceptional Needs, Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk, Down Syndrome, The Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida, Lake Eola, Central Florida Community, Special Needs Community, Community Events, Inclusion

2020 Safe Holiday Events

For many counties, Spring Break is starting Friday, March 13, 2020. If you’re looking for camps or activities for your child to participate in, here are a few that may be local to you!

Community & Events, EducationJessica BarisanoMarch 11, 2020Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Central Florida Community, Community Events, Sensory Processing Disorder, Sensory Friendly Activities, Central Florida Dreamplex, The Garden Theatre, Central Florida Vocal Arts, Osceola Arts, RDV Ice Den

Brain Injury Awareness Month

March is Brain Injury Awareness month! Today, we are sharing an excerpt from our monthly newsletter that we will be releasing to our subscribers. Each month, the newsletters will have a specific topic focus and resources available with input from our Panel of specialists.

Community & Events, EducationJessica BarisanoMarch 8, 2020Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Central Florida Community, Community Events, Sensory Processing Disorder, Sensory Friendly Activities, Russian Ballet Orlando, University of Central Florida, Touch a Truck

SHARP Concert for Autism, Touch a Truck and Free Ballet Classes

Happy March! This weekend, the Touch a Truck event is happening, as well as free ballet classes and a concert for Autism awareness! Check it out!

Community & Events, EducationJessica BarisanoMarch 6, 2020Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Central Florida Community, Community Events, Sensory Processing Disorder, Sensory Friendly Activities, Russian Ballet Orlando, University of Central Florida, Touch a Truck

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

Sensory Sunday at the Crayola Experience, Free Ballet Classes and Sensory Friendly Movie

The weekend is here and there are a number of sensory friendly, family events for you to participate in! Feel like seeing a movie, taking a ballet class, or visiting the Crayola Experience? These events are happening this weekend! Come check it out!

Community & Events, EducationJessica BarisanoFebruary 20, 2020Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Central Florida Community, Community Events, Sensory Processing Disorder, Sensory Friendly Activities, Crayola Experience, Russian Ballet Orlando, Regal My Way Matinee, Boot Camp for Dads, AdventHealth Winter Park, Seminole County Public Library

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

Sensory Day at WonderWorks Orlando and Preparing Students for Valencia College

Sensory Day at WonderWorks Orlando is this weekend along with another opportunity for journaling and preparing your teen or young adult for possible transition to Valencia College!

Community & Events, EducationJessica BarisanoFebruary 6, 2020Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Central Florida Community, Community Events, Sensory Processing Disorder, Sensory Friendly Activities, Tildenville Marketplace, Art Journaling, Wonderworks Orlando, Valencia College

Community Events: Gardening With Autism Program and Sensory Friendly Movies

It’s the last weekend in January already, can you believe it? This weekend there are more sensory friendly movie screenings and an opportunity for gardening and journaling. Check it out!

Community & Events, EducationJessica BarisanoJanuary 23, 2020Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Central Florida Community, Community Events, Sensory Processing Disorder, Sensory Friendly Activities, Dolittle, AMC Sensory Friendly Films, Gardening with Autism Program, Regal The Loop, Tildenville Marketplace, Art Journaling