Florida Student Assessments

Navigating your student’s school assessments

The Special Needs Guidance Group: Helping Families Navigate the Florida Medicaid Waiver

Have you heard of the Medicaid Waiver? Do you know what it covers or how to apply?

Client Concierge, EducationJessica BarisanoOctober 15, 2020Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Big Abilities, Exceptional Child, Medicaid Waiver, Special Needs Guidance Group

Keeping Children with Exceptional Needs Safe at Home with Child Senior Safety

When you have little ones, the most important step you can take to keep them safe at home is baby-proofing. However, if you have a child who has a physical, cognitive, or developmental disability as they age, it is often necessary to add even more layers of safety to your home.

Client Concierge, EducationJessica BarisanoSeptember 28, 2020Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Big Abilities, Safety, Child Senior Safety, Childproofing Your Home, Children with Exceptional Needs, Exceptional Child

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

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

8 Steps to Immediately Take if You Suspect Your Child May Have a Developmental Delay or Disability

If you suspect your child may have a developmental delay or disability, the time to act is now. Here are 8 steps you can take today to support your child’s success.

Client Concierge, EducationJessica BarisanoAugust 18, 2020Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Early Intervention, Developmental Milestones, Developmental Disability, Developmental Delay