Holidays in the Kitchen with Your Children

It’s the most wonderful time of the year to bake sweet treats and work on everyday activities in the kitchen. There are lots of great ways to have your children help out in the kitchen that benefit their sensory system and more! Let’s get cooking!

Occupational Therapy, EducationJessica BarisanoDecember 11, 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, Bilateral Coordination

Guest Blog: My Child Has Just Been Diagnosed with a Concussion, What Can I Expect?

Did you know the incidence of pediatric and young adolescent concussions in the United States is on the rise? Find out more today from our guest blogger, Allyson Demetriadis, a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy, about the symptoms of a concussion and what to expect if this happens to your child.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, EducationJessica BarisanoDecember 10, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Occupational Therapy, Fine Motor Skills, Exceptional Student Education, Concussion, Guest Blog, Physical Therapy, Gross Motor Skills

How Does Core Strength Impact Development in Children?

It is important for children and adults to have a strong core in order to maintain good posture and perform a variety of other developmental skills and activities. Find a few great ideas today on the blog on how to incorporate core exercises into fun and exciting games.

Physical Therapy, EducationJessica BarisanoDecember 9, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Physical Therapy, Developmental Milestones, Gross Motor Skills, Early Intervention, School Age Children, Exercise, Core Strength, Outdoor Play Activities, Planks

What Is Stuttering?

What is stuttering? Have you heard of this fluency disorder? Learn about the characteristics that your child may be presenting with and when to have a discussion with your pediatrician if you are concerned.

Speech Therapy, EducationJessica BarisanoDecember 8, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Parent Education, Speech Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Early Intervention, Early Childhood Education, Fluency Disorder, Stuttering, Concomitant Behaviors

Breatheable Moments, A Christmas Carol, and More!!

It’s the first weekend in December and there are lots of events to attend, including Breatheable Moments and A Christmas Carol to name a few. Check out all the details here!!

Community & Events, EducationJessica BarisanoDecember 5, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Central Florida Community, Community Events, Sensory Processing Disorder, Sensory Friendly Activities, UCF Card, Sensory Santa, A Christmas Carol, The Garden Theatre, 4th Annual Holiday Festival for Autism, Breatheable Moments

Exceptional Child Spotlight

Meet Kade! Kade is a sweet 4 year old boy with Radiosensitive Severe Combined Immune Deficiency. Hear from his parents today about their journey and the importance of advocating for what your child needs!

Community & Events, EducationJessica BarisanoDecember 4, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Community Events, Exceptional Student Education, Exceptional Student Spotlight, Radiosensitive Severe Combined Immune Deficiency, Foster Care, Adoption

How to Support Your Child to Stay on Task at School and Home

Have you struggled with supporting your child to remain on task in school and at home? It can be very challenging and sometimes frustrating, but here are a few strategies that could help keep your child focused on task.

Benefits of Dance For Children

Have you considered enrolling your child in dance? Did you know there are many benefits for children that come from learning how to dance in a formal class or program? Find out more today!

Physical Therapy, EducationJessica BarisanoDecember 2, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Physical Therapy, Developmental Milestones, Gross Motor Skills, Early Intervention, School Age Children, Special Needs Dance Class, Dance Classes, Exercise

Last Day of Paper Clouds Apparel Campaign

Today is the last day for the Paper Clouds Apparel campaign! Artwork from the Collaborative Corner for Exceptional Children community was chosen and printed onto tee shirts! Find out more about how you can purchase one of these amazing tees today!!!

Community & Events, EducationJessica BarisanoDecember 1, 2019Collaborative Corner, Central Florida Community, Paper Clouds Apparel, Exceptional Child, Autism, Anxiety, Autism Awareness, ADHD, ADHD Awareness, Stuttering