New Floreo lesson addresses water safety

Did you know that autistic children are 160 times more likely to face a risk of drowning (source: National Drowning Prevention Alliance)? We are proud to announce the latest release of Floreo now includes our first in a new ongoing series of water safety lessons! This foundational lesson covers key topics such as safe behaviors around water, the critical role of adult supervision, and the importance of flotation devices. Designed as an introductory guide, this lesson sets the stage for a series of water safety lessons that will build on these concepts. Let's work together to prevent these outcomes and make a meaningful impact. Click below to watch a short preview.

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HOW ARE YOU USING FLOREO?

Our community of Floreo Coaches and Learners are among the most innovative people around. We would love to hear the unique ways or tips you have for using Floreo. Whether you are using Floreo to support En glish language learning, created a lending library to support your local community, have a success story on using Floreo to teach skills, or have an amazing space set up to support your Learners: we would love to shine a spotlight on you or your organization!

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Floreo Costume Contest

SHOW OFF YOUR BEST LOOK!

We’re excited to kick off our first-ever Halloween Costume Contest! Last year, our friends at Abbey Neuropsychology Clinic dressed up as Alejandro, Ayanna, and Myra, and it was fantastic. Now, we invite you all to dress up as your favorite Floreo characters (including Floreo animals!) or share any cool or spooky costumes you have. To enter, submit a photo of your costume by Oct 31 to info@floreovr.com. The winner will receive a Floreo-related prize!

Paid research opportunity

FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS

A major non-profit is sponsoring a series of interviews with South Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander parents and caregivers of children who have been professionally diagnosed with autism or autism spectrum disorder. The study's overall objective is to explore perceptions of research studies investigating autism.

These interviews are led by a professional research moderator from the AAPI community. The sessions are confidential, only first names are used. These one-hour interviews will be held from September 30 through October 6, over Zoom. Sessions are scheduled based on your availability. Participants will receive $150 in compensation for their time.

For Clinics

USING THE CPT III CODE 0770T

If your clinic is not already using the Floreo-sponsored CPT III code for virtual reality-assisted therapy (code 0770T), you should be! Not only can you be reimbursed for sessions in which you use Floreo, but you are also helping us pave the way to a CPT I code. If you have questions about using the code, please reach out and we will help to support your submissions using it!

Listen to Floreo's Founder/CEO, Vijay Ravindran, discuss why it is so important to start adding 0770T to your billing process!

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!

HLTH in Las Vegas, NV October 21-23
Easterseals National Conference in Chicago, IL October 22
Closing the Gap in Minneapolis, MN October 22-24 (Booth #513)
The Behavioral Health Tech Conference in Phoenix, AZ November 5-7
Arkansas DHS Tech Summit in Little Rock, AR November 18-19
ASHA Convention in Seattle, WA December 5-7

New Partners

THE FLOREO COMMUNITY CONTINUES TO GROW

A huge congratulations and thank you to Bliss Academy from Haynes Family of Programs (CA) and Green Tree School & Services (PA) for renewing their Floreo programs for their respective third and fourth years with us. We are excited to continue making a difference for their Learners!

If you haven't yet subscribed to Floreo, we would love to chat with you. Reply to this email to speak with a member of our team.

If you are looking for an organization near you that offers Floreo, check out the Floreo Locator!

Attention Medicaid Families

FLOREO SUBSCRIPTIONS MAY BE COVERED

Did you know that Floreo has programs in place with several state waivers? These programs, like the Children's Long Term Support waiver in Wisconsin, or the MAPS program in Tennesee will pay for a Floreo subscription and equipment rental for participating families. We have also had success with families in other states using self-directed funds or funds for assistive technology to purchase a Floreo subscription.

The best place to start is with your family's service coordinator. Chat with them to see if they can help get a Floreo subscription in place. And if they have any questions, we're always happy to help!

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

Self-advocacy in the workplace when living with a non-visible disability
Heartbreaking poem about being different is a beautiful lesson in acceptance
A psychologist reveals 2 reasons behind autistic masking
How neurodiversity in the workplace can drive business success
Inclusive classrooms enhance empathy, reduce social anxiety, and encourage positive social interactions

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.