An Occupational Therapist's Favorite Handwriting Apps

Are you looking for apps you can use on a tablet or iPad that will offer your child a break from traditional handwriting with paper and pencil? Our Pediatric Occupational Therapist has created a list of her favorite handwriting apps!

Occupational Therapy, EducationJessica BarisanoSeptember 14, 2020Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Developmental Milestones, Occupational Therapy, Fine Motor Skills, Exceptional Student Education, Handwriting, Handwriting Apps

September Is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Did you know that September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month? What are the warning signs and risk factors to look for? How can you take proactive steps to support connectedness with your child or adolescent?

Mental Health, EducationJessica BarisanoSeptember 9, 2020Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Exceptional Student Education, Mental Health, Self-Care, Anxiety, Mental Wellness, Social Distancing, Shelter in Place Order, COVID-19, Coping Strategies, Teenagers, Adolescent Mental Health

What is Eloping and How Does It Affect Children with Autism and Their Families?

What is eloping? How does it affect children with Autism and what steps can you take to keep your child safe?

Client Concierge, EducationJessica BarisanoSeptember 8, 2020Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Autism, Autism Awareness, Big Red Safety Box, Big Abilities, Elopement

Hearing Screenings: Why Are They So Important For Your Child?

Did you know that it is highly recommended for your child to have a hearing screening or test at the beginning of the school year? Doing so is not only beneficial in the short term, but will also influence how successful your child will be in the future, both socially and academically.

Speech Therapy, Client Concierge, EducationJessica BarisanoSeptember 3, 2020Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Early Intervention, Auditory Verbal Therapist, Audiology, Hearing Screening, Hearing Loss

Outdoor Activities You Can Do With Your Child Today

Did you know that there are numerous benefits for your child to play outdoors? You can encourage your child to spend more time outside with these simple, fun games and activities!

Physical Therapy, EducationJessica BarisanoAugust 31, 2020Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Physical Therapy, Developmental Milestones, Gross Motor Skills, Early Intervention, School Age Children, Physical Movement, Exercise, Scavenger Hunt

Featured in Playground Magazine August/September 2020 Issue

We are excited to share with you that Collaborative Corner for Exceptional Children was featured in the August/September issue of Playground Magazine!

Client Concierge, EducationJessica BarisanoAugust 27, 2020Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Special Needs Community, Exceptional Child, Exceptional Student Education, Remote Learning, Homeschooling, IEP, Educational Advocacy

A Letter From Our Founder: Special Education Has Not Changed

The founder of Collaborative Corner for Exceptional Children shares tips and recommendations for how to best support your exceptional child, regardless of their educational setting through the public school system.

Client Concierge, EducationJessica BarisanoAugust 25, 2020Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Special Needs Community, Exceptional Child, Exceptional Student Education, Remote Learning, Homeschooling, IEP, Educational Advocacy

Collaborative Corner's VPK At-Home Guide

Are you looking for a guide you can use for at-home learning to support your child’s Kindergarten readiness skills? Our team at Collaborative Corner created the Getting Started VPK At-Home Guide, utilizing the Office of Early Learning’s Developmental Standards.

Client Concierge, EducationJessica BarisanoAugust 23, 2020Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Special Needs Community, Exceptional Child, Exceptional Student Education, Nonprofit Organization, VPK, Remote Learning, Homeschooling

When Should My Child Be Producing Specific Sounds?

If you have little ones at home who are in the process of developing their articulation skills, or ability to produce sounds in words, you may be wondering – “is it normal that my child has difficulty producing that sound”?

Speech Therapy, EducationJessica BarisanoAugust 19, 2020Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Early Intervention, School Services, Speech Sounds, Speech Sound Disorder, Speech and Language Development, Speech Therapy, Motor Speech Disorder, Speech-Language Pathology