Abilities Workshop Social

Abilities Workshop Social is coming up on November 16, 2019 at Northland Church. Be sure to check out today’s blog for more information and to RSVP to this amazing event.

Community & Events, EducationJessica BarisanoNovember 5, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Developmental Milestones, Autism, Autism Awareness, Parent Education, Abilities Workshop, Abilities Workshop Social

What Shoes Are Most Appropriate for My Child?

Shoes have different purposes at different stages in your child’s development. Today, our physical therapist discusses what shoes are most appropriate for pre-walkers, toddlers, and school aged children.

Physical Therapy, EducationJessica BarisanoNovember 4, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Physical Therapy, Developmental Milestones, Gross Motor Skills, Early Intervention, Shoes for Children, Toddlers, School Age Children, Pre-Walkers

Positive Reinforcement

Have you ever heard of positive reinforcement? Do you know what “positive” stands for in the phrase? What about the word “reinforcement?” Learn more about this important ABA technique that is often used in therapy.

Applied Behavior Analysis, Client Concierge, EducationJessica BarisanoNovember 3, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, ABA, Applied Behavior Analysis, Exceptional Student Education, Behavior, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst, Registered Behavior Technician, ABA Therapy, Reinforcement, Positive Reinforcement

Monkey Joes, STEM Saturday, and Altitude Trampoline

It’s the first weekend in November and we are so excited to share with you all the details about the family friendly community events that are happening throughout Central Florida!

Community & Events, EducationJessica BarisanoOctober 31, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Central Florida Community, Community Events, Sensory Processing Disorder, STEM Saturday, Monkey Joes, Altitude Trampoline, Orange County Library System, Sensory Friendly Activities

Sensory Friendly Halloween Snacks and Crafts

Looking for fun, sensory friendly Halloween snacks and crafts you can engage your child in this year? Check out these recipes for candy corn slime, exploring pumpkin seeds and pulp in a sensory friendly way, and delicious snacks to be enjoyed by the whole family!

Speech Therapy, Feeding Therapy, EducationJessica BarisanoOctober 30, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Developmental Milestones, Autism, Autism Awareness, Parent Education, Speech Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Early Intervention, Sensory Friendly Activities, Sensory Friendly Halloween, Sensory Feeding Aversion, Feeding Therapy

Guest Blog: October is AAC Awareness Month

October is AAC Awareness Month! Find out more about Augmentative and Alternative Communication from our guest blogger, Kathleen Elwell, a pediatric speech-language pathologist.

Halloween Social Story

Have you heard of a social story? We have prepared a Halloween social story that can be downloaded and utilized with your child who may be apprehensive about trick or treating door to door, who may be nervous to wear a costume, or collect candy.

Speech Therapy, EducationJessica BarisanoOctober 28, 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

Sensory Friendly Halloween

Halloween is this week and while it can be exciting for many children, it can also cause additional stress or anxiety for others. Here are a few simple tips to support your child in having a fun Halloween that also can meet your child’s sensory needs!

Occupational Therapy, EducationJessica BarisanoOctober 27, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Developmental Milestones, Occupational Therapy, Fine Motor Skills, Sensory Processing Disorder, Sensory Integration, Exceptional Student Education, Activities of Daily Living, Sensory Friendly Activities, Sensory Friendly Halloween, Halloween

Sensory Friendly Trunk or Treat

Sensory friendly trunk or treat coming up this Saturday! You can also take your child Sunday to a fencing clinic or Crayola Experience for their sensory friendly Sunday event!

Community & Events, EducationJessica BarisanoOctober 24, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Central Florida Community, Community Events, Sensory Processing Disorder, AMC Sensory Friendly Films, Southern Hill Farm, Santa's Christmas Tree Forrest, Sensory Storytime