Please join us in welcoming Floreo's new Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Benjamin Alouf. Most recently, Dr. Alouf was Chief Medical Officer of the Digital Therapeutics Alliance, and previously was Chief Medical Officer of Limbix, a digital therapeutics company focused on adolescent mental health that was acquired by Big Health. He also has 15 years of patient care experience and clinical expertise as a pediatrician. His background and skills are a wonderful addition to our talented team!
Just released
NEW FLOREO LESSONS
New Lesson: Chit-Chat with Ayanna
Who it is for: Learners aged 5+
What's new: Learners join Ayanna to practicing social chit-chat to improve their skills in listening and responding to common small talk comments and questions. Coaches have the flexibility to choose from a selection of everyday topics, including: Animals, Baking, Computers, Feeling Sad, Last Night, Wheelchair Makeover, and Travel Dreams. The skills addressed in this lesson include: approaching a peer, initiating a greeting, holding a more in-depth conversation, and saying goodbye when the interaction ends.
New Lesson: Peaceful Painting
Who it is for: Learners of all ages
What's new: Enhance emotional regulation through this interactive painting experience in serene Harmony Forest. Using artistic expression, this lesson can help promote concentration and relaxation, along with self-awareness and self-regulation skills. Relax and enjoy!
Find Chit-Chat with Ayanna in the Social Interactions skill category and Peaceful Painting in the Emotional Regulation skill category once you have the latest version of Floreo! If you haven't yet had a chance to download the latest version of Floreo, it's a good time to do it! You can find it in the iOS app store by clicking this link. If you have equipment that you got from Floreo, make sure to turn it on, connect it to WiFi and let the update download before opening the app.
If you or your staff would like to talk through the new content or any of the changes we've recently made, please reply to this email to set up time to speak to a member of our team!
Research opportunity
HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF VR
Attention DC-area families! Does your child have ADHD? Researchers at NIH NHGRI are seeking children age 10-16 to enroll in a research study on the effect of virtual reality cognitive training on ADHD symptoms. Call 800-411-1222 or email PRPL@cc.nih.gov and reference Study 000744 if you are interested!
Upcoming Events
CATCH US AT AN EVENT NEAR YOU
Let us know if you are attending an upcoming event. We would love to connect with you!
- ABAI in Philadelphia, PA May 23-27
- Disrupting the Norm: The Unconventional Neurodiversity Conference in Jacksonville, FL May 30
- Floreo Content Deep Dive June 5 (virtual event)
- Atlantic Health Venture and Innovation Summit in Morristown, NJ June 13
- AWE in Long Beach, CA June 17-19
- Tennessee Virtual Technology Summit June 25 (virtual event)
- World Economic Forum Annual Summer Meeting in Dalian China June 25-28
Attention Medicaid Families
FLOREO SUBSCRIPTIONS MAY BE COVERED
Did you know that in Wisconsin and New York families on Medicaid waivers initiated full reimbursed coverage of Floreo in the home?
If your family receives services in your state using a Medicaid waiver, you might be able to get a Floreo subscription (including equipment rental) fully covered by your state program. Reach out to us, and let’s work together to see how we can get Floreo into your home and start making a difference for your Learner.
New Partnerships
THE FLOREO COMMUNITY CONTINUES TO GROW
A warm welcome to the newest Floreo partners at Uinta School District (WY) and Niles Township High School District 219 (IL). We are looking forward to bringing Floreo to your Learners!
And a huge congratulations and thank you to Santa Fe Indian School (NM) who just renewed their subscription for a second year. We are excited to continue helping their Learners.
Are you ready to join the Floreo family? We would love to discuss implementation in your school, district, or practice! Reply to this email to set up time to speak with a member of our team.
Using Floreo in your clinic, school, or home
INFO FROM OUR DIRECTOR OF APPLIED DIGITAL THERAPY
Are you planning on using Floreo over the summer for emotional regulation? Floreo is a great addition to your summer programming whether you are incorporating it into a camp or using it at home with your Learners. The Emotional Regulation skill category has content for Learners at all developmental levels. It can also be helpful to have some activities to introduce the mindful VR experience or as a follow up to the VR lesson. Here is one idea that you might consider using with your Learners.
Before you begin, notice how your Learner is moving (or not moving) today. Some Learners have an "engine" that tends to run high. They are in constant movement. When they start or stop a movement it tends to be sudden. Other Learners have an "engine" that runs low. They move slowly and are often slow to respond. Decide whether you would like to support your Learners ability to slow their pace (to support calming), or hasten their pace (to support alertness).
Funding ideas
HOW CAN WE HELP YOU GAIN FUNDING FOR FLOREO?
We know that budgets can be tight, and we want to help get Floreo into the hands of anyone who needs it! Please let us know if you need help writing up your DonorsChoose application or with information for a grant you have identified. This is a great resource to find available grants.
IDEA and Title I funds are also great sources to help you access a Floreo subscription.
What have we been reading this week?
NEWS ROUND-UP
- Autism-friendly resorts to bookmark for the next family beach vacation
- Understanding the unique challenges of autistic mothers
- Being diagnosed with autism later in life makes it hard to find resources
- What neurodiversity means for psychiatrists and the people they help
