Toe Walking

Does your child walk on their toes? Does your child have trouble standing in one place without taking a bunch of little steps? Find out how extended periods of toe walking can affect development!

Physical Therapy, EducationJessica BarisanoOctober 6, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Physical Therapy, Developmental Milestones, Gross Motor Skills, Early Intervention, Toe Walking

Sensory Boo at the Zoo and More!

Sensory Boo at the Zoo and more!! Check out this weekend’s community events for children with exceptional needs and their families!

Community & Events, EducationJessica BarisanoOctober 3, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Central Florida Community, Community Events, The Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida, Brevard Zoo, Buddy Up Tennis, Sensory Boo at the Zoo

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

Sensory Friendly Weekend Events

Sensory friendly weekend events coming up in the Central Florida area this weekend that everyone in your family can enjoy! Find out what, where, when, and how much each event costs!

Community & Events, EducationJessica BarisanoSeptember 26, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Central Florida Community, Community Events, Sensory Friendly Activities, Crayola Experience, AMC Sensory Friendly Films, Sea Life Aquarium, Madame Tussauds, The Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida, Low Down on Law

Screen Time and Its Effect on Language Development in Children

Is your child addicted to screen time? Do they often tantrum when it is time to take the device away? What kind of impact is an increase in screen time having on the language development in children?

Speech Therapy, EducationJessica BarisanoSeptember 25, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Developmental Milestones, Autism, Autism Awareness, Parent Education, Speech Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Receptive Language, Expressive Language, Early Intervention, Early Childhood Education

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?

What Is Sensory Integration?

What is sensory integration and when should you seek additional support for your child and their ability to process the sensations within their environment?

Occupational Therapy, EducationJessica BarisanoSeptember 23, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Developmental Milestones, Occupational Therapy, Fine Motor Skills, Infant Development, Sensory Processing Disorder, Sensory Integration, Exceptional Student Education