Physician Spotlight--Dr. Stacy McConkey, MD, FAAP

“Children with special healthcare needs hold a very special place in my heart, and I feel that they can best be served in a clinic setting like Coordinated Care for Children, where we can offer more comprehensive whole person/family care services.” – Dr. Stacy McConkey, MD, FAAP.

Community & Events, Client ConciergeJessica BarisanoSeptember 5, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Developmental Milestones, Autism, Autism Awareness, Parent Education, Speech Therapy, Dr. Stacy McConkey, Central Florida Community, AdventHealth Pediatrician, Coordinated Care for Kids

Abilities Workshop

Has your child just received an Autism diagnosis and you have no clue where to turn? Abilities Workshop is coming up on September 12th and will be providing education for parents to learn how to best support their child’s needs.

Community & Events, EducationJessica BarisanoAugust 29, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Developmental Milestones, Autism, Autism Awareness, Parent Education

Imagine Dance Academy

Collaborative Corner for Exceptional Children is excited to partner with Imagine Dance Academy. Imagine Dance Academy’s studio is located in Oviedo, Florida, and provides dance classes tailored specifically for children with exceptional needs.

Community & Events, EducationJessica BarisanoAugust 26, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Central Florida Community, Special Education, Child Development, Inclusion, Dance Classes, Adaptive Sports, Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Special Needs Dance Class

Canine Companions for Independence®

Collaborative Corner for Exceptional Children is proud to partner with Canine Companions for Independence®. Canine Companions for Independence® is the oldest and largest dog assistance organization in the country. Since its inception in 1975, Canine Companions has placed over 6,200 dogs with children, adults, veterans with disabilities and professionals working in visitation, healthcare and education settings.

Community & Events, EducationJessica BarisanoAugust 23, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Central Florida Community, Special Education, Child Development, Inclusion, Service Dogs, Hearing Dogs, Companions Dogs

Autism at the Parks

Collaborative Corner for Exceptional Children is happy to partner with Autism at the Parks! Autism at the Parks is designed to provide information about vacationing in Orlando, Florida at Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort or SeaWorld for those families that may have a family member with Autism or other developmental disability.

Community & Events, Client ConciergeJessica BarisanoAugust 22, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Central Florida Community, Special Education, Child Development, Inclusion, Central Florida Theme Parks, Universal Orlando, Disney Orlando

Freedom Ride

Meet Freedom Ride! Collaborative Corner is excited to partner with Freedom Ride. Freedom Ride is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing therapeutic horseback riding to individuals with disabilities in the Central Florida area.

Community & Events, Occupational TherapyJessica BarisanoAugust 20, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Central Florida Community, Special Education, Child Development, Inclusion, Hippotherapy, Occupational Therapy

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

Central Florida Dreamplex: Ordinary Sports for Extraordinary People

The Central Florida Dreamplex is a center for fitness, recreation, and sports designed specifically for individuals with physical and/or cognitive disabilities. Their programs include traditional and recreational therapies, adaptive sports, and group fitness classes for the whole family.

Community & Events, EducationJessica BarisanoAugust 15, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Central Florida Community, Special Education, Child Development, Neurodiversity, Inclusion, Central Florida Dreamplex, Adaptive Sports, Recreational Programs, Parents' Night Out, Recreational Therapy

Special Olympics

The Special Olympics was founded in 1968 and they strive to create a better world by fostering the acceptance and inclusion of all people. Special Olympics has affected my life in many ways. We have been a part of the Special Olympics community for 11 years now.

Community & Events, Client ConciergeJessica BarisanoAugust 13, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Central Florida Community, Special Education, Special Olympics, Child Development, Health Programs, Young Athletes, Neurodiversity, Inclusion