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‘Pandemic Culture’ May Cause Shift in Specialized Services

Did you know a ‘Pandemic Culture’ may cause a shift in specialized services? Have you ever even heard of the term ‘Pandemic Culture’ at ... continue reading

Starfish Academy Students Experience The Chair of Joy

Students at The Starfish Academy had the joyful experience of sitting in a Chair of Joy on Thursday, May 12th. Sheryl Lynn of JOYELY ... continue reading

Modeling Mental Health Awareness

Did you know that modeling mental health awareness can help your child develop social-emotionally skills? In Season 2, Episode 5 of Centering Kids: Advice ... continue reading

Building in Tandem Event Bridged Generations

A recent Building In Tandem Event at The Florida Center’s Sarasota campus bridged generations, both figuratively and literally. Justin, a 5-year-old with exceptionalities, had ... continue reading

Sharing Your Calm

Did you know that sharing your calm with your child can be an effective way to help with their social-emotional development? In this episode ... continue reading

TFC Guide to the Giving Challenge

In this TFC Guide to the Giving Challenge, you’ll learn everything you need to know about how you can help  The Florida Center raise ... continue reading

How to Be More Autism Aware

Ever wondered how to be more autism aware? In Season 2, Episode 3 of Centering Kids: Advice from the Experts at The Florida Center ... continue reading

Teaching Your Child Empathy

In this episode of Coffee with the Consultants, therapists address teaching your child empathy. Mental health counselors Stephanie Essex, Michele Duss interview guest Linda ... continue reading

From Compromise to Connection

As a parent, I went from chaos to connection with my adopted son. When I brought him home from the hospital, I was under ... continue reading

Is it Baby Blues or Postpartum Depression?

Is it Baby Blues or Postpartum Depression? One in 7 mothers and 1 in 10 fathers experience peripartum depression, also known as postpartum depression, ... continue reading