Hidden opportunities with Floreo!

All of Floreo's lessons have designed objectives and goals. But given the engaging and immersive nature of VR, there are tons of opportunities for learning within Floreo that even we don't always think of when we design a lesson! Floreo's Director of Applied Digital Therapy, Rita Solórzano MA, CCC-SLP, is a Speech Language Pathologist with over 30 years of experience and she shared some ideas for "hidden opportunities" within Floreo.

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CLOUD CHRONICLES: TALES FROM THE SKY

Have you played any of our newest lessons yet? Join members of the Floreo team to learn more about one of our new lessons: Cloud Chronicles: Tales from the Sky. By observing cloud shapes and creating stories based on them, your Learner can enjoy practicing communication, social interactions, storytelling, and creative play.

If you missed our other Fireside Chats, you can revisit Reunite the Animals here, check out Magic Mix: Who's Next? here, and Painting with Friends here.

We would love to hear what you would like to see us build next!

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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!

CalABA in Pasadena, CA February 8-10 (Booth #222)
Floreo 101 webinar February 21 (virtual event)
APBA in New Orleans, LA March 8-9
ABAI in Las Vegas, NV March 18-20 (Booth #S52)
BHBusiness VALUES in Miami, FL March 11-13
Autism Investor Summit in Beverly Hills, CA April 1-3

New Partnerships

THE FLOREO COMMUNITY CONTINUES TO GROW

A warm welcome to our newest partners at Walton County School District (FL) who just signed up to begin their Floreo program. We look forward to helping you serve the needs of your students and community!

Are you ready to join the Floreo family? We would love to discuss implementation in your school, district, or practice!

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.

Other exciting developments in autism tech

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MARAbio’s test will be able to detect MARA before symptoms develop. This provides families and their physicians with options to detect early, limit severity, and ultimately prevent this subtype of autism, through pre-pregnancy and post-natal interventions.

MARAbio is asking for your assistance in learning from the autism community about their purchase preferences. Please consider supporting their efforts and mission by completing this 2 minute survey.

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

6 things in my sensory bag that just make sense
Early is everything: the crisis of delayed care in pediatric developmental health and autism
4-year-old advocates for autism through TikTok
Neurodiversity Club strives to create a safe space for all students

Heather

Heather is Floreo's Director of Customer Success. She makes sure that all of Floreo's customers are comfortable and confident using Floreo. Prior to working at Floreo, Heather worked at Trove (a news start-up) and eBay for Charity. Heather holds an A.B. from Dartmouth College, where she also played varsity basketball (and won an Ivy League Championship) and a M.Ed. from the University of Mary Washington. In her free time she enjoys reading, tennis, skiing, and hiking around Western North Carolina with her husband, two sons, and adorable lab mix, Pepper.