As we continue in our journey with virtual learning, we wanted to share a variety of opportunities for your children to access different learning experiences, as well as, provide encouragement to you as you navigate this time in your life.

Client Concierge, EducationJessica BarisanoApril 16, 2020Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Child Development, Exceptional Student Education, Special Education, Academic Standards, Attention, Distance Learning, Virtual Learning, ESE Resource, Virtual Field Trip

Gratitude: Enhancing Your Family's Well-Being

Given the current events and reduction in physical connections, developing a gratitude practice is important. How do you develop a gratitude practice? What can you do to support developing gratitude as a family?

Mental Health, EducationJessica BarisanoApril 9, 2020Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Exceptional Student Education, Mental Health, Self-Care, Anxiety, Mental Wellness, Gratitude, Gratitude Jar

How to Create and Write a Story for Elementary Aged Children

We are excited to share a unique collaboration with Courtney Hanks of Not Bad Design Co. with our families! Courtney has designed a three-part storybook project that elementary aged children can complete from home.

Coordinated Care, Client Concierge, EducationJessica BarisanoApril 5, 2020Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Coronavirus, FAPE, Free and Appropriate Public Education, U.S. Department of Education

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