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!
Research grant funding
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
The US Department of Defense's Autism Idea Development Award is a grant program that supports research that could lead to major advancements in improving outcomes for autistic individuals. The award can provide up to $550,000 for research projects located anywhere in the world.
Proposals should provide justification that the proposed research addresses a critical problem, question, or need in ASD. This award mechanism is designed to support innovative ideas with the potential to yield impactful data and new avenues of investigation.
We would love to hear from you if you plan to apply and use Floreo in your research!
Recent News
EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENTS AT FLOREO
We have had a lot of big news over the past few months. In case you missed any of it:
- We shared the acquisition of Autism Eyes and an investment in Floreo by Cleveland Clinic
- Floreo is now available in the PICO Business Store!
- Floreo's Founder and CEO Vijay Ravindran hosted an "Ask Me Anything about Floreo"
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!
- Floreo 101 virtual event May 15
- ABAI in Philadelphia, PA May 23-27
- Disrupting the Norm: The Unconventional Neurodiversity Conference in Jacksonville, FL May 30
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 big congratulations and thank you to LEEP Forward (IL) who just renewed their Floreo subscription for a second year! We are excited to continue helping make a difference for their Learners for another year!
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
Floreo's Director of Applied Digital Therapy, Rita Solórzano MA, CCC-SLP, is a Speech Language Pathologist with over 30 years of experience.
Why is the Skill of Imitation So Important?
Which clinicians work on imitation in therapy? Pretty much, all of them! OTs work on motor imitation - a critical skill for motor planning and sequencing. SLPs work on imitation with emerging language learners to imitate words and/or gestures in communicative interactions. And, of course, ABA therapists have a plethora of imitation goals in their curricula.
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 Acceptance: a new understanding of neurodivergence
- Neurodiversity means more than just autism
- 5 signs of autism that I missed during childhood, from an autistic psychologist
- Unleashing America’s largest untapped talent pool
