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

Get a Mini Photo Session of Your Family This Fall

Erin Miller Photography will be offering STRESS-FREE, mini photo sessions for our Collaborative Corner for Exceptional Children and their families. Here is how you can sign up!

Community & Events, EducationJessica BarisanoSeptember 14, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Family Photography, Mini Fall Sessions, Erin Miller Photography, Special Needs Photography, Holiday Photos, Holiday Photography, Lifestyle Photography

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

Take Your Kids to the Movies

Are you looking for family friendly events for your exceptional needs child this week? Don't worry, we have you covered! From sensory friendly movies to outdoor movie events, there is something for everyone this week!

Community & Events, EducationJessica BarisanoSeptember 12, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Exceptional Student Education, AMC Sensory Friendly Films, Outdoor Movies, Sensory Friendly Activities

How to Write a Formal Written Request to Your Child's School

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 11, 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

What Is Tummy Time and Why Is It Important?

What is tummy time? Tummy time is the time that your baby is awake and actively spending on their stomach to build strong bones and muscles necessary for sitting up on their own, crawling, and head control that will occur as your baby gets older.

Occupational Therapy, EducationJessica BarisanoSeptember 10, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Developmental Milestones, Occupational Therapy, Fine Motor Skills, Tummy Time, Infant Development, Plagiocephaly

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

Do You Have Difficulty Understanding Your Child’s Speech?

Children may produce sounds in words incorrectly as they learn to talk – and this is okay! There are specific sounds that are meant to develop at different ages, but which ones and when should you reach out to your pediatrician for a referral for speech therapy?

Speech Therapy, EducationJessica BarisanoSeptember 3, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Developmental Milestones, Autism, Autism Awareness, Parent Education, Speech Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Articulation Therapy, Speech Sounds, Speech Sound Disorder, Articulation Disorder, Phonological Disorder

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