Play Activities Indoors

As we are finding ourselves indoors more often as a result of the COVID-19 epidemic, physical movement is still an important activity to make a part of your day. Here are great ideas for supporting your children in engaging in fun, indoor play activities!

Physical Therapy, EducationJessica BarisanoMarch 26, 2020Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Physical Therapy, Developmental Milestones, Gross Motor Skills, Early Intervention, School Age Children, Physical Movement, Exercise, Dance Party, Yoga for Kids

Activity Schedule During Remote Learning

With most of our children transitioning to remote learning in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be overwhelming to keep your child engaged all day as well as provide educational learning opportunities. A daily schedule can provide routine, security, and control in times of uncertainty.

Client Concierge, EducationJessica BarisanoMarch 25, 2020Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Coronavirus, Activities of Daily Living, Remote Learning, Homeschooling, Activity Schedule

Little Bee Speech: Apps For Speech and Language Practice at Home!

Are you concerned that your child may fall behind with their speech and language skills while at home? Today, we are sharing about the Little Bee Speech app that can support your child’s speech and language skills!

Speech Therapy, EducationJessica BarisanoMarch 24, 2020Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Parent Education, Speech Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Early Intervention, Early Childhood Education, Developmental Milestones, Articulation Therapy, Articulation Disorder, Apps At Home, Remote Learning, Teletherapy

Access to Free and Appropriate Public Education During COVID-19

The U.S. Department of Education released a supplemental fact sheet on March 21, 2020, in regards to accessing free and appropriate public education (FAPE) in light the COVID-19 pandemic and transition to remote learning over the next few weeks.

Coordinated Care, Client Concierge, EducationJessica BarisanoMarch 22, 2020Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Coronavirus, FAPE, Free and Appropriate Public Education, U.S. Department of Education

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

Orange Socks Interview and How Collaborative Corner Began

The founder of Collaborative Corner for Exceptional Children, Jessica Barisano and her family had the honor of being interviewed by Orange Socks to share their story as parents of exceptional children and how Collaborative Corner for Exceptional Children was formed. We are so excited to share this with all of you!

Community & Events, EducationJessica BarisanoMarch 5, 2020Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Central Florida Community, Orange Socks, Orange Socks Day, Orange Socks Movement

Mental Health & You

As parents, we understand the importance of wellness checks for our children, but as adults, do we understand the importance of a mental health assessment in addition to our annual physical? Have you ever scheduled a mental health assessment for yourself?

Client Concierge, EducationJessica BarisanoMarch 2, 2020Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Exceptional Student Education, Mental Health, Self-Care, Meditation, Calm, Anxiety, Mental Wellness