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Winter/Spring 2020-21
Small School Making a Big Difference
See page 14
We’re open,
we’re safe,
we’re happy.
It’s all about safety.
We've been working with our Medical Directors to develop, review and
implement new infec�on control protocols.
These comprehensive changes ensure the best possible environment for
pa�ents - from the check-in rou�ne to daily cleaning and disinfec�ng for
each center and transport vehicles. Thanks to the unique design of our
centers, kids stay safe and comfortable with appropriate distancing.
For infants and children who need skilled pediatric nursing and therapy,
BrightStart Pediatrics PPEC centers are the safe, loving op�on families need.
We understand that changing informa�on and guidelines have impacted
everyone. At BrightStart, we're fully opera�onal and ready to help. Phone or
video conferences are available to answer your ques�ons and get more
details on our precau�ons or schedule an appointment to visit with us.
• Skilled Pediatric Nursing
• Physical, Occupational & Speech
Therapies
• Transportation available
• Medicaid, CMS & WellCare
Provider
• Private Insurance upon
authorization
• Private Pay also accepted
brightstar tpeds.com
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Space Coast | Tampa Bay | Early Childhood
Table of Contents: Bright Feats Team
Small School Making a Big Difference . . 14 Connecting Families with Local Resources
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Important Community Resources . . . . . . . . . 4
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Family Footprints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 with children with special needs. Sign up for VIPworks Digital Marketing:
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Roles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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by Carmen McGuinness, EdD, BCBA-D,
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APD - APD Cares Florida Developmental Disabilities Council Special Needs Ministries and the Spina Bifida Association of Central
The Agency for Persons with Disabilities FDDC was established to help plan individ- Churches often welcome all people, including Florida.
(APD) supports persons with developmental ual and family-centered supports for persons those with disabilities, into church life and
disabilities in living, learning, and working in with disabilities in Florida. The Council also ministry. It’s a great place to get connected The Family Café
their communities. APD works in partnership guides the development and administration in your community and to receive support. The Family Café exists to provide individu-
with local communities and private providers of services for people with developmental dis- Churches also often host respite programs like als with disabilities and their families with
to assist people who have developmental dis- abilities by planning and funding research, in- Nathaniel’s Hope Buddy Break. Buddy Break an opportunity for collaboration, advocacy,
abilities and their families. Register with APD novations, and programs designed to improve is a FREE Parents’ Day Out/respite program friendship and empowerment by serving as
as soon as possible! It can take years to get the quality of their lives. where kids with all types of special needs have a facilitator of communication, a space for
services but you’ll be glad you did not delay. fddc.org fun while their parents get a break. dialogue and a source of information.
apd.myflorida.com nathanielshope.org familycafe.net
Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources
Children’s Medical Services (CMS) System (FDLRS) SSI Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)
CMS implements a collection of programs A statewide organization providing SSI program pays benefits to disabled adults Federal-state program that helps people who
for eligible children with special needs. Each diagnostic, instructional, and technology and children who have limited income and have physical or mental disabilities get or keep
one of their programs and services are family- support services to district exceptional educa- resources. ssa.gov/ssi a job. VR is committed to helping people
centered and designed to help children with a tion programs and families of students with with disabilities find meaningful careers.
variety of conditions and needs. Families and disabilities. Service centers include 19 State & County Education Services include Transition Youth Resources,
caregivers can also receive support to develop centers that directly serve school districts Serving as the single repository of education Career Resources, Supported Employment,
the skills and confidence they need to help in the areas of Child Find, Parent Services, data from school districts, state and commu- Ticket to Work, Independent Living Program
their children learn and develop. Human Resource Development (HRD), and nity colleges, universities, and independent and more. If you qualify VR may assist with
cms-kids.com Technology. In addition, the FDLRS Net- postsecondary institutions. Take the Excep- assessments for college accommodations or
work also includes 6 Multi-disciplinary tional Education Parent Survey or view school to help identify employment opportunities to
Crisis Care Centers who focus on in-depth evaluations options with lists of McKay Schools, Gardiner best meet your needs. rehabworks.org
In moments of urgent need the following and several statewide projects offering special- Scholarship Providers and other educational
resources may offer support: 211 Help Me ized services. fdlrs.org choices. fldoe.org Website Resources
Grow, Abuse Hotline, ACCESS Florida Parenting Special Needs Magazine
Food Stamps, Catholic Charities of Orlando, Florida Inclusion Network Support Groups parentingspecialneeds.org, Summer Camps
Coalition for the Homeless, Children’s Home FIN collaborates with all districts and schools Connect with the many local support groups and Programs veryspecialcamps.com, Eas-
Society, Christian Sharing Center, Shepherds to provide customized services and supports that best suit your particular needs including terseals Disability Navigator Orange County
Hope and UP Center Orlando (emergency ensuring all students with disabilities have the SNAP (Special Needs Ability Programs) resident free case management services
food service and more uporlando.org). same educational, social, and future opportu- specialneedsabilityprogram.org, Family easterseals.com, My Central Florida Family
nities as their peers. Care Council fccflorida.org, ASGO (Autism local events and things to do
Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and floridainclusionnetwork.com Society of Greater Orlando), Autism and mycentralfloridafamily.com, Family Net-
Technology (FAAST) Related Disabilities Gym, Putting the Pieces work on Disabilities online e-learning parent
Serves Floridians with disabilities by provid- Grants and Funding Sources Together, NAMI, Central Florida DADs, university fndusa.org/fnduniversity, Florida
ing free access to information, referral servic- For those times when you need financial Central Florida Brain Injury Group, Down Health and Transition Services health care
es, educational programs, and publications in assistance to meet the needs for your child, Syndrome Foundation, Epilepsy Association transition tool box contains documents and
accessible formats on topics such as disability consider these sources: Autism Care Today of Central Florida, Hydrocephalus links to a variety of local, state and national
rights, laws, and policies. They also provide (act-today.org/apply-for-grant), Autism Association, Lake County Support Group resources floridahats.org.
assistive technology (AT) device loans as well Speaks, and MyChoicesinEdFL.org. with Kandi Alexander, Lift Disability, Special
as funding opportunities for AT. faast.org Needs Parent Support of Seminole County
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6 Community Resources
AUTISM Family Footprints
Newsletter OCPS ESE
Applied Behavior Center for Autism | AppliedBehaviorCenter.com
Serving The Central Florida Area, 407-324-7772
For participants with mild to severe developmental disabilities. Treating your child’s
symptoms, improving learning skills, language development and teaching basic life
skills. Providing high quality hourly ABA therapy services.
OCPS ESE Parent Support
Autism Society of Greater Orlando (ASGO) | ASGO.org
Orlando, 407-855-0235 Newsletter for Bright Feats Magazine
Newsletter and emails, social skills groups, social events, awareness activities, trainings for Winter/Spring 2020-21
police officers, hospital staff and educators and more.
ONLINE TRAININGS SUMMER CAMPS
Autism Speaks | autismspeaks.org | help@autismspeaks.org ESE Parent Support provides both in person Find summer camps, workshops, intensive
1-888-288-4762 & En Español: 1-888-772-9050 and online parent trainings. The ESE District therapy options, educational programs and
Parent Liaison also collaborates with other more to keep your student busy and engaged
The Autism Response Team is an information line for the autism community. Our
team members are specially trained to provide personalized information and resources agencies and support groups to provide timely this summer.
to people with autism and their families. trainings of interest to more specific disability
parental needs. Please contact Jill Morrison at Visit www.veryspecialcamps.com for a free
407-256-4212 to schedule trainings at your summer camp guide!
BASS ABA Therapy | behavioralsupports.com | info@behavioralsupports.com
Serving Orlando, Tampa Bay, Altamonte Springs, Orange City, school. PARENT SUPPORT CHANGES
Port Orange, Clearwater, Ocala and Gainesville, 877-823-4283 In addition, online trainings are available. Sarah Sequenzia has served the District ESE
BASS takes a comprehensive approach to ABA therapy, which includes providing both Visit bit.ly/ocpsParentTeam to access the parents for over twenty years as District ESE
center-based and community-based ABA services. Your child’s needs dictate the location following online trainings: Parent Liaison. She helped to create the Parent
and schedule of service delivery. • Intro & Overview of ESE for Parents Support Program to give parents the opportu-
• Standardized Testing for Families nity to become effective advocates for their chil-
UCF CARD/PALS (Center for Autism & Related Disabilities) | ucf-card.org • Parent - Teacher Conferences dren. Sarah retired at the end of the 2019-2020
Orange, Osceola, Brevard, Sumter, Lake, Volusia & Seminole, 407-823-6011 • Skills for Independence school year, and we want to thank her for her
UCF CARD provides free consultative support, clinical, family and educational programs • Opportunities! Middle to High School decades of service to OCPS families of students
and technical assistance to Central Florida families and adults living with ASD with the Transition with disabilities. Sarah has helped countless
goal of optimizing success and acceptance in our communities. • Making Your Case: How to Educate families, trained hundreds of OCPS staff and
Policymakers faculty, presented multiple times at local, state,
And keep checking back for newly developed and national conferences about educating and
content! Due to parent feedback, Parent Sup- supporting students with disabilities, and also
port is developing new parent trainings on a co-authored the book Enabled in Words: The
INTERNET MOBILITY SERVICE variety of topics and adding them to the website Real Lives, Real Victories of People with Dis-
throughout the school year. abilities. Sarah has worked tirelessly to create
WIFI A GOGO LLC | wifiagogo.net
Serving the entire USA, 888-398-7988 COMMUNITY RESOURCES parent advocates as well as self-advocates across
WIFI A GOGO internet, wheelchair and wifi solutions! Providing the very best in The ESE Parent Support Team website page has Orange County, the State of Florida, and across
mobile internet solutions to our customers with special needs. We install a modem into many community resources for your review. the country, and we are sad to see her leave
your wheelchair that contributes to keeping you safe and connected. Many plans to bit.ly/ocpsParentTeam OCPS. We wish her nothing but success in her
chose from to fit your needs. new endeavors.
OUT OF SCHOOL TIME Jill Morrison
Central Florida Dreamplex | cfldreamplex.com District Parent Liaison
2400 South Highway 27, Clermont, FL 34711, 352-394-0212 Jill.Morrison@ocps.net
All Ages, Recreational therapy, fitness classes, adaptive sports, and memberships to
accommodate needs. The Dreamplex wants to give every extraordinary child and adult
407-256-4212 cell
the opportunity to grow by meeting fitness, recreational, and social needs.
www.ese.ocps.net
Follow us on Facebook: Exceptional Student Education OCPS
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8 Community Resources
OUT OF SCHOOL TIME, CONTINUED
ChildrenFirst Home Health Care System | ChildrenFirst.com
Multiple Central Florida Locations, 407-513-3000
Newborns - Adult, Specializing in the care of infants, children and teens with complex
medical needs. PPEC is available for up to 12 hours daily and for before school care,
after school care, school breaks and holidays. Transportation available!
Engage the Brain | engagethebrain.org
1778 N Park Ave, Suite 103, Maitland, 407-636-9281
PreK - Adult, Offering 1:1 academic intervention/therapies in the areas of reading,
writing, math, executive functioning, speech/language, behavior and family &
school support. Utilizing evidence-based methods, such as Orton-Gillingham and
Lindamood-Bell Processes. Educational therapy including academic testing and
educational consultations. Homeschool classes and support for all types of learners.
GOALS Little Linksters Golf | LittleLinksters.com
Multiple Locations in Central Florida, 321-278-1612
Ages 3 - 18, G.O.A.L.S. (Golf Outreach Advances Life Skills) brings the game of golf to
children, regardless of special needs. Golf teaches skills that will help children in every
aspect of their lives. Ask about our available Scholarships.
OCA - A Special Place for Special Needs | GoOCA.org
4917 Eli Street, Orlando, 407-808-7837
Ages 18 months - Adult, Enabling individuals and families with autism or other
disabilities the opportunity to maximize their abilities through functional, behavioral,
social, recreational and vocational programs to live within the community.
OSCEOLA COUNTY SUPPORT
BrightStart Pediatrics | BrightStartPeds.com
Orlando, Sanford & Winter Garden, 407-857-1212 Autism Walk & Family Fun Day
Birth - 5 Years, A nursing and therapy center for medically fragile infants and children. Saturday, April 3, 2021
Skilled pediatric nursing along with OT, PT and Speech therapies in a uniquely
designed facility offering patients and their families a reliable medical day care option. Inside the Orange County Convention
Center’s West Concourse
ChildrenFirst Home Health Care System | ChildrenFirst.com 8:00am - 12:00pm
Multiple Central Florida Locations, 407-513-3000 contact@asgo.org
Newborns - Teens, Specializing in the care of infants, children and teens with complex
medical needs. PPEC is available for up to 12 hours daily and for before school care, 407-855-0235
after school care, school breaks and holidays. Transportation available!
Osceola County Schools Exceptional Student Education | osceolaschools.net
805 Bill Beck Boulevard, Kissimmee, 407-870-4600
Inspiring all learners to reach their highest potential as responsible, productive citizens.
The mission of the Exceptional Student Education Department of the School District
of Osceola County, Florida, is to ensure each exceptional student the most appropriate
educational setting in the least restrictive environment.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida | dsacf.org
204 Wymore Rd, Winter Park, 407-478-5621
Offering comprehensive programs and activities for parents of children of every age
and stage of Down Syndrome.
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10 Community Resources OUR
MISSION
come together to learn skills,
strategies, and solutions to
promote personal and
Education 11
professional achievement.
TRANSITION (ADULT/TEEN) SCHOOLS
ASD Adult Achievement Center | ASDachievement.org Arbor School of Central Florida | ArborSchoolFlorida.com | McKay, Gardiner
222 S. Westmonte Drive, Altamonte Springs, 407-960-1840 ASD Adult OUR PROGRAMS:
3929 Red Bug Lake Rd, Casselberry, 407-388-1808
Providing an environment where adults with ASD can come together to learn Achievement LAUNCH PAD
K - 12th Grade, Teaching each individual to the best
Register hereof their unique abilities.
skills, strategies, and solutions to promote personal and professional achievement. Center PEERS ® Academic, therapeutic, andwww.asdachievement.org
social goals are written based on the child’s
Programs include Launch Pad, PEERS, Task Masters, and VIPworks. TASK MASTERS asdachievemetn@gmail.com
developmental level including specific multi-sensory goals to help them progress.
Empowering ASD adults with knowledge for successful living
VIP WORKS 407-463-3857
Altamonte Springs, FL
Building Pathways | building-pathways.com Camen Academy for the Performing Arts | CamenAcademy.com | McKay, Gardiner
Located in Winter Garden, 407-654-9711 613 Concourse Parkway S, Maitland, camenacademy@gmail.com 407-951-8917
Teens - Adult, A safe place where teens and adults with unique abilities are provided K - 12th Grade, Providing behavior-based educational solutions for students with
with structure and support while being trained in the fields of their interest. Behavior autism spectrum disorders and related disabilities. Project-based curriculum
Analysts guide participants with programs to achieve full independence. Offering incorporates behavior supports, learning through play, and the arts
social skills classes, camps, and day programs. including dance, music, art and theater.
ChildrenFirst Home Health Care System | ChildrenFirst.com
Multiple Central Florida Locations, 407-513-3000 Center Academy | CenterAcademy.com | McKay, Gardiner
Maitland, 407-772-8727
Birth - Adult, Specializing in the care of infants, children and adults with complex Orlando (Waterford Lakes), 407-270-4444
medical needs. Offering Medical Group Homes, In-home Nursing, Medical Equip-
ment, Therapy and PPEC services throughout Central Florida. 4th - 12th Grade, Serving bright students who may have a learning difficulty or ADHD
and students who thrive in a small, safe, and individualized setting. Providing students with
Florida Institute for Community Inclusion | floridaincludesme.org a learning environment that facilitates the development of self confidence, motivation, and
263 King St., Oviedo, 407-719-5512 academic skills and gives students the opportunity to achieve success.
Ages 14 - 24, SOAR Beyond 22 & Transition Academy for young adults with autism
and other unique abilities includes Pre-Employment Training, Discovery Service Childhood Development Center at Attain | CDC.MyAttain.org | McKay
(Person Centered Planning), Employment Placement, Transition IEP Consultation and 2710 Staten Road, Orlando, 407-985-2780
Postsecondary Education and Training. Ages 12 - 22, Enabling children to reach their maximum potential by providing
high quality educational and behavioral services in a supportive learning
environment overseen by a Master’s level BCBA and Certified ESE Teacher. For
students who may require additional supports in the classroom in order to achieve
academic success and overcome problem behavior.
First Hope of The First Academy | thefirstacademy.org | McKay, Gardiner
2667 Bruton Blvd, Orlando, 407-206-8801
K - 12th Grade, The First Hope is a Christian alternative to special needs education serving
students ages 3-22 years old. We offer a unique approach to teaching students with disabilities
both cognitively and spiritually through a variety of program offerings. Classes provide a small
student to teacher ratio that supports the efforts of every student reaching their highest potential.
12 Education Education 13
SCHOOLS, CONTINUED SCHOOLS, CONTINUED
Florida Institute for Community Inclusion | floridaincludesme.org | McKay, Gardiner Pace Brantley School | PaceBrantley.org | McKay, Gardiner
263 King St., Oviedo, 407-719-5512 3221 Sand Lake Rd, Longwood, 407-869-8882
Ages 14 - 24, SOAR Beyond 22 & Transition Academy for young adults with autism 1st - 12th Grade, Pace Brantley School specializes in providing individualized
and other unique abilities includes Pre-Employment Training, Discovery Service attention to students with a variety of learning needs who tend to get left behind in
(Person Centered Planning), Employment Placement, Transition IEP Consultation and traditional school settings. Pace Brantley School has a rolling admissions process.
Postsecondary Education and Training. Applications are accepted year-round, and qualified students are admitted throughout
the school year. Gardiner, McKay and Step Up for Students scholarships are accepted.
Inspire Learning Academy | InspireLearningAcademy.org | McKay, Gardiner
330 Harbour Isle Way, Longwood, 321-972-2590, see pages 14-15 The Academy of Ability | AcademyOfAbility.org | McKay, Gardiner
1600 South Orlando Ave, Suite 100, Winter Park, 321-972-3262
3rd - 12th Grade, Offering Speech, OT and PT on site. Our student activities
include band, karate classes, 1UP Martial Arts, music therapy, and dance classes! K - 12th Grades, Providing individualized academics and life skills training
Our students also participate in Spanish, Coding and Keyboarding with the FLVS. to foster the greatest level of independence in all areas of life including school,
We offer a standard diploma track as well as a college diploma track. home, leisure and eventually work. Using a hands-on approach that allows for
Register for Summer Camp at: www.jotform.com/Sgause/2020Summer integration of proper positioning, fostering movement and facilitating life skills
and greater success in students’ academic pursuits.
Nature’s Place College | NaturesPlace.org/NPCollege | Gardiner UCP of Central Florida | ucpcharter.org | Charter
1316 South Blvd W, Davenport, FL, 863-421-0556 Eight Central Florida Locations, 407-852-3300
A post-secondary institute of higher learning being offered to individuals of all abilities. Birth - 5th Grade, Tuition-Free inclusive Charter Schools dedicated to
We seek students who have Diplomas or Certificates of Completion as awarded through providing students with a comprehensive and well-rounded education through
the public, private, and home school systems. NPC is designed to encourage, nurture, unique experiences and individualized instruction. Project base learning, art and
and support students and their individual learning needs and styles. We accept Gardiner technology integration. Additional Medical model Physical, Speech, and
Scholarship and Consumer Direct Plus! Occupational Therapy is available on-site for students.
Exceptional Student Education
Our mission is to ensure each
exceptional student the most
appropriate educational setting in the least
restrictive environment.
Please visit our ESE Department website
for more information on:
Pre-K ESE
Parent Resources
Transition
Individual Education Plans
Program Specialists
• College Prep • SACS Accredited District Contacts
• ADHD/LD • Small Setting • Grades 4-12
Connect with us on Facebook too:
Two Convenient Orlando Locations: www.Facebook.com/SDOCESE
Maitland 407-772-8727 407-343-8700
Director: Hilary DeLuca
Orlando (Waterford Lakes) 407-270-4444
805 Bill Beck Blvd., Kissimmee, FL
www.CenterAcademy.com SINCE 1968
By Stacie Gause, MEd, Executive Director, Inspire Learning Academy
Inspire Learning Academy began be done. They can skip the trip to an online founder, Stacie Gause, has developed a
providing direct instruction in very canvas and hold their child accountable wonderful online curriculum to bring to
small classroom sizes in May of 2017. with a tracker in hand to monitor progress. students that are both in-class and at home.
We specialize in finding motivation or This virtual experience has been carefully
academic deficits and work hard to increase In-House Therapy designed to help each student with their
both areas. Our belief in positive behavior Often students are leaving a long school educational needs. Our students have learned
support is our guiding method for getting day in search of after school therapy how to navigate the online virtual platform
our students to want to do. At ILA. we help services. At ILA, services come to the because our staff are innovators! We are
your child find their inner light! This goal is student. We are led by an ESE Specialist essential staff doing an essential duty with
accomplished by exposing our students to a with a MS in ABA. When needed, a honor and grace! The students have adapted
learning environment that works for them, Functional Behavioral Assessment is and have learned how to wear their mask
take advantage of therapeutic services that provided to identify behaviors for decrease. with the understanding that we are keeping
enhance their learning and expose them to We focus on teaching replacement each other safe! While working, learning
innovative staff willing to go the extra mile behaviors and new skills. Our day is filled and building lasting relationships, their light
for our students. We welcome prospective with positive reinforcement that our shines!
parents to tour our facility and get a students seek out. They are greeted with For more information and to schedule an in
firsthand look at how small but effective weekly art, karate classes and a bowling person tour of Inspire Learning Academy call
environments are making a difference. league team. We use these services to 321-972-2590, email Staciesgause@gmail.com,
provide a social and emotional outlet while or visit www.InspireLearningAcademy.org.
Make Learning Work for Them our students are building new relationships
Our approach to learning includes with peers and staff. In addition to
assessing students for learning gaps then behavioral services, we offer access to
follow up with meeting them where they Occupational, Speech and Physical
are academically, socially and emotionally. Therapist. They work on campus in our
Students often require academic therapy lab. Students take their class work
remediation in skills that they haven’t with them and make it part of their sessions
learned or may have forgotten. Many instead of being pulled out and expected to
students receive Executive Functioning get caught up. Finally, our students receive
training to learn how to be better planners, weekly music therapy class or have signed
organizers and effective problem-solvers. up for band class.
This area is often overlooked in other
schools, but at ILA, the holistic approach to Taught by Innovators
making our students successful is our focus. With all the changes this new school
All students are required to maintain a year has brought, we at Inspire Learning
personal binder that includes a daily agenda Academy have taken extra steps to ensure
tracker. Parents never wonder what needs to a great school year for everyone. ILA’s
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Educating at a Distance:
A Redistribution of Roles
by Carmen McGuinness, Ed.D, BCBA-D, Chrysalis School
The emergence of Covid-19 and the empathetic connectedness to the intellectual
resulting ‘stay at home’ orders that followed, and emotional state of the student during
as well as safety concerns of parents and delivery is also present. In other words,
teachers, resulted in a shift in the burden sensitivity to what the student understands
of instructional and social-emotional or is having trouble understanding, and a organized by age group and overseen by boring,’ and twenty-four percent responded
responsibilities of schools from teacher to sense of his level of interest versus anxiety in a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. To ‘I have to wait for my mother or father’s
parent. Teachers and parents alike struggled response to difficult information. encourage parents to feel connected, we computer’. None of the students reported lack
to manage this shift and ensure the continued During the study period, and since, students hosted a virtual art and film festival honoring of a place to work, distractions in the home,
instructional and social-emotional progress of have received one-on-one instruction via a students’ work, with a live virtual reception. or not understanding what to do. It should be
their students and children. The author set out HIPAA secure live video platform. Analysis Additional information obtained through noted that socio-economic status of families
to explore and uncover the interplay between of student performance indicates that new surveys follows. may present a limitation to this finding.
the components of instruction, the degree of learning of both skills and information is When asked, “Is it easier/harder for parents When asked, “Do you think it’s possible for
shift in these components, and the challenges occurring via this one-on-one virtual format, who are working at home, versus essential kids to be at school and remain six feet away
associated with each. Surveys of students and and is being retained. workers, working outside the home?” from other kids at all times?” Fifty percent
parents, observational feedback, and analysis An additional challenge existed in that Responses indicate that for parents working of students responded, ‘No’. Fifty percent
of work produced, were employed to target schools employing Behavior Analytic from home, oversight of older children (9- responded ‘I would have trouble doing it’, no
problems and identify viable solutions and methods, provide reinforcement following 17) is easier, but more difficult for parents of one responded ‘yes’ or ‘I could do it but others
recommendations for schools and parents. student cooperation and effort during young children (5-8). would have trouble’.
Instructional staff at Chrysalis School instruction. Responsiveness of the student When asked, ‘Are you able to learn online?’ When asked, “Would you feel safe at
employ a variety of educational methods, in future lesson delivery is directly affected Thirty-eight percent of student respondents school?” thirty-eight percent of students
including Montessori, Phono-Graphix®, and by this previous history of reinforcement. A answer ‘Yes’. And, sixty-two percent responded ‘only if there’s a vaccine’, thirty-
Applied Behavior Analysis. Staff delivery survey revealed that twenty-eight percent of responded ‘Yes, but not as easily as at school.’ eight percent responded ‘Yes’, and twenty-four
of instruction is based upon an educational parents were having difficulty getting their In response to, “How many days per week percent responded ‘No’.
formula direct instruction for all new children to start and complete assignments on and hours per day do you work?” students And in closing, we are happy to report a
skills, information, and concepts, with the the CANVAS platform where each student reported an average of 4.5 days per week and positive outcome to distance learning. When
understanding that the ‘active ingredient’ of is assigned individual work specific to their 3.75 hours per day. This indicates that the asked, eighty percent of parents reported
direct instruction is error-pattern analysis individual level of competency at seventy average number of hours per week was 16.5. they have a better understanding of their
with immediate re-instruction specific to percent or higher. In response, a three- With the above finding in mind, we child’s learning challenges since they began
the error. Monitored practice for skills segment recorded video training was created conducted an analysis of student work to overseeing distance learning. Sixty percent
being accomplished below seventy percent for parents to learn to use reinforcement to answer the question, “Should the number report they enjoy spending more time with
accuracy. And independent practice for skills gain compliance to parental requests to start of hours spent on school work be shorter?” their child. Forty percent feel it is positive that
being accomplished at or above seventy and complete independent study assignments. Based on analysis of the quantity, quality, and their child has more time to spend exploring
percent accuracy. Parents and students alike reported missing accuracy of work, it would seem that a shorter his or her other interests. And thirty-three
The limitations of distance learning, in socialization and a sense of community, and school day is viable. percent, respectively, said that they enjoy
regard to direct instruction in particular, teachers expressed concern that students When asked, “Which do you prefer, coming spending time with their child on shared
presented an immediate challenge to this not lose schools skills such as sitting still, to school or learning online?” sixty-two interests, and that they feel their relationship
structure. Direct instruction can be thought listening, and waiting one’s turn. Based on percent responded ‘Coming to school’ and with their child has improved.
of in terms of: Timing, or when to teach this finding we provided afterschool activities thirty-eight percent reported that they prefer For more information contact
specific content. Finding or developing recorded by teachers the students know on an ‘Both equally’. Chrysalis School at 321-422-4171 or
specific content and its medium of delivery. on-demand video platform, a fifteen-minute When asked, “What is the most challenging chrysalisschool.com. View expanded article at
In other words, what to teach, and whether morning arrival meeting before the daily thing about doing school work at home?” https://brightfeats.com/2020/06/04/educating-
visual or tactile, and the difficulty level that a class meeting mimicking arrival at school, thirty-eight percent of students responded ‘I at-a-distance-a-redistribution-of-roles/.
particular student can tolerate. An intuitive or and Friday afterschool virtual playdates put it off’, thirty-eight percent responded, ‘It’s
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By Nicole Forbes, MS, BCBA, CEO, Forbes Behavioral Services
We never planned for this! You may have that effort with increased reinforcement.
found yourself home with your children, More quality social praise, a little bigger
attending school through distance learning, snack, a little longer with a preferred activity,
navigating a TeleHealth therapy schedule, more access to the things they enjoy.
and managing without consistent in person
ABA services. There are a few things you Prompt Functional Language
can do, right now, to set up your child Even though demands may be lowered,
for success and create an environment to keep prompting functional language. Use
maintain skills they have worked so hard to every opportunity throughout your day to
achieve. prompt and reinforce language. This can be
a request for a favorite snack, gaining your
Decrease demands attention, labeling a toy, describing an action
Everyone is having to adjust to changes during play, asking routine questions, or
in routines, new schedules, and different talking about their day. The most important
ways of living. During this chaotic time, and skill to maintain during this time is
possibly decreased access to services, monitor functional language!
how many demands you are placing or tasks
you are giving your child. Keep the average
number of demands or tasks at a level “There are a few things you can do,
where they can be successful, and connect Throughout all of this, and at the end of the Forbes Behavioral Services is committed
right now, to set up your child for day, you are not your child’s therapist. It is to providing evidence-based ABA therapy
reinforcement. This will mean something
different for each individual, and you know
success and create an environment okay if they don’t show the same progress to children and their families. They provide
your children best. Maybe this means that to maintain skills they have worked that they had been making when receiving individualized, consistent high quality services,
you help them with getting dressed in the so hard to achieve.” consistent services. The main goal right now while striving to increase communication,
morning, or reduce the number of math is to maintain as many skills as possible, so social skills, functional living skills and overall
problems they need to complete, or modify that your therapy team can pick back up and quality of life for each child. Visit their website
the length of requests you are prompting. Honor Communication hit the ground running when we are back in at fbsaba.com or call 352-720-5194.
Manage their environment so that the things For anyone, it is so important to be the swing of things.
you are asking them to do and complete are heard. Right now, it is important that we
within their ability. hear our children when they are trying to
communicate and honor, at least in some
Increase Reinforcement small way, what they have to say. Honor
For all the things they are doing requests, when you can. Acknowledge bids
throughout the day and during this for attention, as much as possible. Accept
strange time, provide reinforcement at an refusal statements, if appropriate. And when
increased level or rate. We refer to matching you can’t honor the communication – at
reinforcement with effort, to ensure the the very least, acknowledge the appropriate
maximum effect of reinforcement. Right language by stating “Thank you for telling
now, completing simple tasks may be taking me,” or “You did a great job asking.”
more of an effort – and so we want to match
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DEVELOPMENTAL/BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS NEUROLOGY
Dr Cely - Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics of Central Florida Florida Child Neurology | www.floridachildneurology.com
developmentalpediatricsflorida.com Carl R. Barr, DO & Murtuza K. Kothawala, MD
668 N Orlando Ave. #206, Maitland, 407-765-KIDS 6150 Metrowest Blvd, Suite 105, Orlando, 407-897-3544
A specialty private practice that offers developmental and behavioral health services Birth - 21 Years, Dedicated to giving patients quality care in a warm, friendly
to infants, toddlers, school-aged children, and adolescents for a variety of concerns. atmosphere. Provides care in all aspects of neurology with specialties in seizures,
headaches, Cerebral Palsy, muscle/movement, and neurobehavioral disorders.
HOME CARE SERVICES
ChildrenFirst Home Health Care System | ChildrenFirst.com OPTOMETRY
Multiple Central Florida Locations, 407-513-3000
Birth - Adult, Specializing in the care of infants, children and young adults with
Visual Health & Learning Center | VisualHealthLearning.com
complex medical needs. Offering Medical Group Homes, In-home Nursing, Medical
Dr. McDermed & Dr. Tran
Equipment, Therapy and PPEC service throughout Central Florida.
12301 Lake Underhill Rd., Suite 236, Orlando, 407-277-5729
PreK - Adult, Specialty optometric practice dedicated to diagnosing and treating
vision problems that interfere with reading, learning and activities of daily living.
Does your child struggle with reading or schoolwork? We treat the cause, not the
HOSPITALS/PEDIATRIC SPECIALISTS symptom. Now offering Virtual Vision Therapy!
AdventHealth Sports Med and Rehab-Pediatrics | ahpedsrehabcentralfl.com
1311 Minnesota Ave, Suite C, Winter Park, 400 Celebration Place, Suite C200,
Celebration, & 7975 Lake Underhill Rd, Suite 300, Orlando, 407-303-8080
The pediatric rehabilitation program at AdventHealth Sports Med & Rehab serves
children from birth to 17 years of age. The program focuses on the unique needs of
each child, empowering parents with skills and strategies to ensure success.
AdventHealth Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics - Dr. Forrest, 407-898-6005
Nemours Children’s Hospital - Pediatric Psychology - Leslie Gavin, PhD
findaprovider.nemours.org/details/1038
SCPS is a provider for Vocational Re-
6535 Nemours Parkway, Orlando, 407-650-7715
habilitation. Through this partnership high
Focused on childhood development, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and how physical school students can access Pre-Employ-
illness impacts individual and family functioning. Helping patients and families not
ment Transition Services. Students experi-
only to get through difficult times, but enjoy life at their fullest potential.
Accepts private insurance, self-pay and Medicaid. ence real-life work combined with training
in employability skills, independent living
skills, long-term job coaching and con-
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children | ArnoldPalmerHospital.com tinuous feedback from teachers, coaches,
92 W. Miller St., Orlando, 321-8HEALTH (843-2584) and employers. Participants combine
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children has provided classroom instruction, career exploration,
compassionate care to the children, teenagers and young adults of Central and relevant job-skills training through
Florida for more than 30 years. strategically designed services. Students
Behavioral Health and Development, 321-841-9340 can participate in a Self-Advocacy Course,
Center for Digestive Health & Nutrition, 321-841-3338 Work Readiness Course and Work Based
Center for Orthopedics, 321-841-3040 Learning Experiences in the community.
For more information about
The Heart Center, 407-649-6907
Pre-Employment Transition Services visit:
Leon Pediatric Neuroscience Center of Excellence, 321-841-3050
Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Center, 321-841-6450
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PPEC (PEDIATRIC PRESCRIBED EXTENDED CARE) LEGAL SERVICES
BrightStart Pediatrics | BrightStartPeds.com Law Offices of Hoyt & Bryan | hoytbryan.com
Orlando, Sanford & Winter Garden, 407-857-1212 254 Plaza Drive, Oviedo, 407-977-8080
Birth - 5 Years, A nursing and therapy center for medically fragile infants and Specializing in Guardianship, Special Needs Planning, Wills, Trusts, Estate
children. Skilled pediatric nursing along with Physical, Speech and Occupational Planning, Medicaid and Long Term Care Planning. Join us for our free
therapies in a uniquely designed facility offering patients and their families a reliable workshop Special People, Special Planning to gain an overview of the three
medical day care option. main federal disability programs and learn how to create a customized,
comprehensive plan for your special person.
ChildrenFirst Health Care System | ChildrenFirst.com
Multiple Central Florida Locations, 407-513-3000
Birth - Adult, Specializing in the care of infants and children with medical needs LD/LEARNING DISABILITY SUPPORT
such as complications of prematurity, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, congenital heart Engage the Brain | engagethebrain.org
defects, traumatic injuries, chromosomal abnormalities, developmental delays, and 1778 N Park Ave, Suite 103, Maitland, 407-636-9281
respiratory disease, among many others. Highly trained RN’s, LPN’s and therapists
provide specialized clinical care including: apnea monitoring, oxygen administration, PreK - Adult, Offering 1:1 academic intervention/therapies in the areas of
tracheostomy care, g-tube feedings, physical, occupational and speech therapies in the reading, writing, math, executive functioning, speech/language, behavior and
home or in outpatient centers. family & school support. Utilizing evidence-based methods, such as Orton-
Gillingham and Lindamood-Bell Processes. Educational therapy including
academic testing and educational consultations. Homeschool classes and support
for all types of learners.
ADVOCACY Our Exceptional Tribe | OurExceptionalTribe.com
Advocate Mama - Amanda Brink | www.AdvocateMama.com Orlando, 321-352-4022
Call now for a FREE Consultation, 816-896-5082 Our Exceptional Tribe is a dedicated community of support for moms of special
Stop stressing and gain clarity and confidence. Feel better, enjoy your life more, create needs children. We are devoted to helping moms thrive through their challenging
lasting change and achieve any goals you have for yourself, while you advocate for your journey. Providing support groups for moms, play-based activities, lesson plans,
child. I help moms who are feeling stressed, worried and overwhelmed become more and tutoring for children with special needs.
confident, calm and empowered.
SNAP (Special Needs Ability Program) | SpecialNeedsAbilityProgram.org
Serving Volusia, Seminole, Lake & Orange Counties, 800-816-5235
SNAP assists families struggling within the school system in advocating for their
children’s needs in the IEP/504 process. SNAP assists in IEP prep and attends
IEP/504 meetings with parents for a nominal fee.
Student Education Advocate Krista Dean | StudentEducationAdvocacy.com
Serving Orange, Seminole, & Lake Counties, 407-595-5964
Specializing in IEP, 504, MTSS/RTI guidance. Support includes consulting, training,
and preparing for meetings and attendance at IEP meetings. Free 30 minute consultation!24 Therapy
THERAPY
3 C’s Therapy Center | 3cstherapy.com | Social/Emotional Group Therapy
260 Lookout Place, Suite #209, Maitland, 407-761-2130
We provide Social Success Groups to improve our client’s cognition, which then
increases their communication, and enhances their ability to make connections with
the world around them. We work with clients from age 5 and up.
ABAeCare | InterventionsUnlimited.com/virtualabatherapy
ABA Therapy, Special Ed, Diagnostics
Serving All Locations, 407-678-8889
Providing innovative access to ABA services. Highly qualified psychologists, behavior analysts
and special educators can provide consultations, diagnostic evaluations/assessments, direct
ABA therapy, special education, and parent training via secured virtual platforms.
Achieve Pediatric Therapy | www.achievepediatrictherapy.com
OT, PT, and Behavior Therapy Services
East Orlando/Waterford Lakes, 407-277-5400
Southwest Orlando/Dr. Phillips, 407-668-4923
We specialize in providing OT, PT, and ABA services to children ages birth - 21 years.
At Achieve, we work to empower children and families, while enhancing motor skills,
development and daily activities. Most insurances accepted. Let us know how we can help you!
AdventHealth Sports Med and Rehab-Pediatrics | ahpedsrehabcentralfl.com
Audiology, OT, PT, Speech | 1311 Minnesota Ave, Suite C, Winter Park
400 Celebration Place, Suite C200, Celebration
7975 Lake Underhill Rd, Suite 300, Orlando, 407-303-8080
The pediatric rehabilitation program at AdventHealth Sports Med & Rehab serves
children from birth to 17 years of age. The program focuses on the unique needs of
each child, empowering parents with skills and strategies to ensure success. Exceptional Student Education
201 West Burleigh Blvd. Tavares
Applied Behavior Center for Autism | AppliedBehaviorCenter.com
(352) 253-6600 • www.lake.k12.fl.us
ABA Therapy
Serving The Central Florida Area, 407-324-7772 It is the mission of the Exceptional
For participants with mild to severe developmental disabilities. Treating your child’s Student Education (ESE) Department to
symptoms, improving learning skills, language development and teaching basic life ensure that schools provide opportunities
skills. Providing high quality hourly ABA therapy services. and programs that encourage students
to develop academic and social skills
BASS ABA Therapy | behavioralsupports.com | ABA Therapy commensurate with their abilities. The
Serving Orlando, Tampa Bay, Altamonte Springs, Orange City, commitment of the ESE Department
Port Orange, Clearwater, Ocala and Gainesville, 877-823-4283 is to assist all school personnel in the
BASS takes a comprehensive approach to ABA therapy, which includes providing both
appropriate identification, placement, and
center-based and community-based ABA services. Your child’s needs dictate the location
programming for exceptional students.
and schedule of service delivery. We recognize that services to families
are essential to student success. The ESE
Beachside Music Lessons & Therapy | BeachsideMusicLessons.com | Music Therapy Department has Program Specialists
Serving Orange, Volusia, and surrounding areas, 386-320-7762 available to answer your questions or
address your concerns.
All ages, Offering music lessons, music therapy, and classes in your home, online,
or in your facility. Music therapy increases speech, communication, motor skills,
academic skills, attention span/focus, confidence, self-expression, and more!
Accepting StayWell, CMS, and the Gardiner Scholarship.
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THERAPY, CONTINUED THERAPY, CONTINUED
Breakthrough Behavior | BreakthroughBehavior.com | ABA Therapy, Speech Therapy Johanna McDonald, LLC | JohannaMcDonaldLLC.org | ABA Therapy
Clinic locations in Downtown Orlando, East Orlando & Kissimmee, 866-311-4617 Serving Greater Orlando area, 407-848-4701
0 to 26 Years, Comprehensive applied behavior analysis, speech therapy services and diagnostic All Ages, Providing ABA Therapy Services in the natural environment including
evaluations at three Central Florida clinics. Multi-disciplinary team provides treatment in the home, school, daycare, and community settings. Serving Orange, Seminole, Osceola,
home, school or clinic to children in Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole, Brevard and Volusia and Lake Counties. Accepts Medicaid and most private insurances.
counties. Programs include camps, social skills groups, parent training, speech & language
therapy, oral motor therapy, feeding therapy, and psychological assessments. LifeSkills Sensory Integration Specialist | LifeSkillsCenter.com | Sensory Therapy
1935 State Road 436, Winter Park, 407-629-9455
Camen Behavioral Services, LLC | CamenBehavioral.com | ABA Therapy
Casselberry, Metrowest, Kissimmee & Waterford Lakes, 321-972-4039 PreK - Adult, Helping children diagnosed with sensory processing disorders.
Services include: occupational and equine therapies, each emphasizing a sensory integrative
Providing personalized, high-quality behavior analysis services on an as-needed or approach. Join the free Sensory 101 Workshop first Wednesdays each month. Helping each
preventative basis. Camen Behavioral is a full-service Applied Behavior Analysis child put the pieces together since 1993.
practice and approved Early Intervention provider. Now accepting new clients and hiring!
Central Florida Dreamplex | cfldreamplex.com | OT, PT, Speech, Aquatic LifeSkills Sensory Integration Specialist | LifeSkillsCenter.com | Physical Therapy
2400 South Highway 27, Suite B201, Clermont FL 34711, 352-394-0212 1935 State Road 436, Winter Park, 407-629-9455
NEW 2nd Location: 5125 Adanson St. Orlando, FL 32804 Sensory-Neuro-Developmental Physical Therapy Program - A very new
Offering Physical, Occupational, Speech, Hippotherapy, and aquatic therapies as approach for kids who have neuro-developmental problems, but also have sensory issues.
well as Early Intervention services. This program will help you achieve a better, deeper understanding of your child from both
sensory and neuro-developmental perspectives, which yields more effective results and better
ChildrenFirst Health Care System | www.childrenfirst.com | Speech, OT, PT outcomes.
Multiple Central Florida Locations, 407-513-3000
Newborn - Teens, Physical, Occupational and Speech therapists design a unique
therapy program tailored to your child. Services are provided in-home, school,
PPEC or our Therapy Center located in Orlando, 32804.
Collaborative Function | collaborative-function.com | OT, Speech
727 West Colonial Drive, Orlando, 407-540-1937
Provides Occupational and Speech therapy services to children of all ages with a focus on
early intervention. Telehealth and/or in office visits available. Most Medicaid HMO’s,
CMS/Wellcare, Gardiner Scholarship, and most insurances accepted.
Forbes Behavioral Services | FBSABA.com | ABA Therapy, Social Skills
121 N. Highland St., Mount Dora, 352-720-5194
Providing evidenced-based ABA therapy to children and their families through
individualized, consistent high quality services. Forbes strives to increase communication,
social skills, functional living skills, and overall quality of life for each child.28 Therapy
THERAPY, CONTINUED
Nemours ABA Clinic & Autism Evaluation Clinic | ABA Therapy
Dr. Leslie Gavin, Dr. Ansley Hodges & Dr. Lisa Spector
www.nemours.org/services/autism
1717 S. Orange Ave., Orlando, 407-629-9455
Our child behavior specialists are experts in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating autism in children.
Once a diagnosis has been determined, we will offer recommendations that are tailored to your
child’s needs. We’ll work with community providers for ABA therapy to reinforce language, social,
and behavioral skills.
OCA - A Special Place for Special Needs | GoOCA.org | ABA Therapy, Behavioral
4917 Eli Street, Orlando, 407-808-7837
Functional, behavioral, social, recreational and vocational programs for children ages
18 months through adulthood. OCA’s Therapy department accepts the following insurance
and funds for ABA: AvMed, Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, United Healthcare & Gardiner Scholarships.
To learn more about therapies email Therapy@GoOCA.org or call 407-408-7402.
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Rehabilitation
arnoldpalmerhospital.com/kidsrehab | OT, PT, Speech Therapy
Orlando & Winter Park locations, 407-237-6387
Your child can find help for a wide range of conditions and work with highly skilled
occupational, physical and speech therapists.
OT Skills 4 Kids LLC | otskills4kidsllc.com | OT
Serving Orlando area, 407-928-9833
Pediatric Occupational Therapy for children in your home, school or daycare center.
Experience working with children with Autism, developmental delays, sensory processing
issues, handwriting delays, feeding challenges and motor impairments. Certified in
Handwriting Without Tears and Certified Autism Specialist.
TheraPlay | Prema-Therapy.com | OT, PT, Speech, Aquatic Therapy
113 W. Chapman Rd, Oviedo, 407-790-5601
PreK - 21, In-home, in-clinic occupational, speech and physical therapy including THERAPLAY
reflex and sensory integration, handwriting, fine motor and self care skills. We take
many insurances and are also a Direct Pay Provider for the PLSA Gardiner Scholarship.
In-home therapy is available throughout the Greater Orlando area.
UCP of Central Florida | ucpcfl.org | Speech Therapy, OT, PT
Eight Central Florida Locations, 407-852-3300
Birth - 5th Grade, Helping children achieve their optimal functionality
according to their abilities. Physical, occupational and speech therapists provide
personalized activities to optimize each child’s potential according to their
individual abilities. Services are provided at UCP’s seven campuses as part of
our in-house educational program, as well as on-site before and after school
therapy, outpatient therapy, and summer therapy. Medicaid, Commercial
Insurance, private pay and discount prompt pay available.
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