The 504 Plan

Do you know what a 504 plan is or who can qualify? Here is an in-depth look into what a 504 plan is, who can qualify, and what steps to take to ensure it is being followed.

Transitions in a Kindergarten Classroom

How do we support children with exceptional needs transition from one activity to the next? Find out useful strategies to utilize with your child and to discuss with your child’s teacher for overall success in the academic setting!

Client Concierge, EducationJessica BarisanoOctober 2, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Kindergarten, Child Development, Exceptional Student Education, Kindergarten Milestones, Special Education, Kindergarten Classroom Transitions, Early Childhood Education, Classroom Transitions, Autism Awareness, ADHD, Anxiety

What is a BCBA vs. BCABA vs. RBT?

Is your child beginning ABA therapy? Are you curious to know the difference between a Behavior Analyst, Assistant Behavior Analyst, and a Registered Behavior Technician? Find out how each of these specialists have been trained and how they will work with your child.

Applied Behavior Analysis, Client Concierge, EducationJessica BarisanoOctober 1, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, ABA, Applied Behavior Analysis, Safety, Exceptional Student Education, Behavior, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst, Registered Behavior Technician, ABA Therapy

Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System

Have you heard of the Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System? This discretionary project of the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services is available to help you and and your family!

Client Concierge, EducationJessica BarisanoSeptember 29, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Central Florida Community, Special Education, Child Development, Inclusion, Occupational Therapy, Child Find, Child Care Aware, IDEA

Multi-Tiered System of Support: How Is It Used in the School Setting?

Have you heard of MTSS? Did you know that the purpose of MTSS is to improve the performance of all students? But, how does it work?

Do You Know the Difference Between an IEP and a 504 Plan?

Is your child struggling with their development within their educational environment and you’re realizing that he/she might need assistance? You’ve decided that it’s time to reach out to the school for support but have no clue what to ask or who to ask. The first step is to write a formal written request to your child’s school.

Educational Psychology, Client Concierge, EducationJessica BarisanoSeptember 18, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Parent Education, Individual Education Plan, Exceptional Student Education, Parent Advocacy, ESE Services, Educational Psychology, Procedural Safeguards, IEP, 504 Plan, Academic Challenges, Learning Disability, Specific Learning Disability

ABC Model in Applied Behavior Analysis

What is the ABC Model? It is one of the most basic, yet critical components to changing behavior in Applied Behavior Analysis, but how is it used and why?

Applied Behavior Analysis, Client Concierge, EducationJessica BarisanoSeptember 17, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, ABA, Applied Behavior Analysis, Safety, Exceptional Student Education, Behavior, Consequence, Antecedent

What Should My Kindergartener Know by the End of the Year

Each year, the required skills for each grade level appears to change. Kindergarten is so different from years past, when the current generation of children's parents went to school. There are expectations to meet, but what are they?

Client Concierge, EducationJessica BarisanoSeptember 16, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Kindergarten, Child Development, Exceptional Student Education, Kindergarten Milestones, Special Education, Kindergarten Reading, Kindergarten Writing

Importance of Early Intervention for Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Services

Evidence has shown that early intervention is key in helping to improve challenging behaviors, but when do you begin to seek out ABA services to support you and your family in overcoming those challenges?

Applied Behavior Analysis, Client Concierge, EducationJessica BarisanoSeptember 13, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, ABA, Applied Behavior Analysis, School Readiness, Safety, Early Intervention, Exceptional Student Education