UM-NSU CARD: Week of October 6, 2008
Steve Ostroff
From: Jose Antonio Muñoz
<jam...@miami.edu>
Date: Fri, Oct 3, 2008 at 5:53 PM
Subject: UM-NSU CARD: Week of October 6, 2008
To: Jose Antonio Muñoz <jam...@miami.edu>
NEXT WEEK AT
October 7, 2008
UM-NSU CARD: Broward Grupo de Apoyo
(DMC Branch)
Organizador: Luis Grana
Hora: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
For more information please contact at: 954.262.7111 or lez...@nova.edu
UM-NSU CARD: Support Group for Mothers
(UM Campus)
Facilitator: Maricarmen Saleta
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
For more information please contact at: 305.284.8218 or msa...@psy.miami.edu
October 8, 2008
UM-NSU CARD: Broward Grupo de IEP
(NSU Satellite)
Organizador: Marlene Sotelo-Bumberg
Hora: 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Para obtener mas información por favor llame al: 954.262.7111 o lez...@nova.edu
UM-NSU CARD: Special Gals Workshop
(DMC Branch)
Facilitators: Mona Nasser & Terri Jennings
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
For more information please contact at: 305.219.3905 or ynzn...@aol.com or 954.547.9928 or tjenn...@aol.com
October 10, 2008
UM-NSU CARD: Support Group for Parents of Adults
(NMB Office)
Facilitator: Deborah Chin
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
For more information please contact at: 305.262.8555 or dc...@psy.miami.edu
******************OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS******************
Stay informed about CARD news, community activities
and events,
family and professional workshops and conferences,
and other important information.
http://www.umcard.org/files/Newsletter.pdf
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The Autism Spectrum Assessment Clinic (ASAC),
located in Coral Gables, Florida, provides comprehensive psychological evaluations to children and adults to investigate the possibility of an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The purposes of the evaluation are to determine current level of functioning, clarify diagnosis, and provide treatment recommendations. ASAC includes a team of highly experienced professionals who specialize in diagnosing or ruling out ASDs, including clinical and school psychologists, doctoral level psychology students, behavior analysts, and consulting clinicians from CARD who assist in the assessment process and who ensure that individuals diagnosed with autism and their families are connected to CARD services and supports. State-of-the-art assessment measures, such as the
ADOS and ADI-R are used in ASAC evaluations.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call
(305) 284-6140 or visit our website at www.psy.miami.edu/asac
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Together… You & Me
Engage your child and share the moment
"Important elements of intervention programs for preschool children with autism include a focus on the development of pragmatic and functional communication skills (whether verbal or non-verbal), joint engagement and joint social activities, promotion of emotional engagement and regulation, and helping parents to manage behavioral tantrums and maladaptive routines." (Charman, T., Autism & Its Impact on Child Development, Institute of Child Health, UK. Published online Sept. 16, 2005)
Interactive program for 2 year olds
Modeling strategies for increasing social engagement & joint attention between parents and toddlers
Time: 10:00 –11:00 a.m.
When: 8 sessions total, 2 sessions per week
(Training session for parents takes place prior to start of group)
Tuesday October 28
Thursday October 30
Tuesday November 4
Thursday November 6
Tuesday November 11
Thursday November 13
Tuesday November 18
Thursday November 20
Location: NSU CARD Office
Facilitator:Lori Wise
Cost: FREE
To Register: Call (954) 262-7111
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Integrated Children's Therapy, LLC
2828 Coral Way Suite 103
Miami, FL 33145
PUPPETEERS ACADEMY
The Puppeteers is a 6 week program that will focus on the creation of characters and storylines developed by the group members. The group will be run by a speech and an occupational therapist who will support the children as they collaborate on storyline development and puppet construction via various mediums.
The children's creations will be showcased at the end of the program with a puppet show.
This is an excellent and supportive environment for the children to strengthen
their social, sequencing, problem solving, and negotiation skills.
The Puppeteers Academy will target children ages 7-11 and will take place
Tuesdays from 5-6pm
Starting October 7th, 2008
Berta M. Campa, OTR/L
bca...@integratedchildrens.com
Mandy Alvarez, CCC-SLP
aalv...@integratedchildrens.com
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Thursday, November 6, 2008
10:30am – 1:30pm
Psychologist Group
Females with Autism Spectrum Disorders:
Different Presentation?
Please let Maria Lis De Gasperi know if you are planning to attend:
University of Miami
Fred & Helen Donn Flipse Building
5665 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Coral Gables, FL 33146
5th Floor Conference Room
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THE SOCIETY OF BAR & GAVEL
Presents
The 9th Annual
Race Judicata
5K WALK/RUN
8 a.m., Sunday, October 12, 2008
Registration- 7:30 a.m., Law School "Bricks"
Enrollment Form: Registration Fee:
Register online on active.com Students, Children $10
Search for "Race Judicata" Non-Students $25
All Proceeds go to…
UM-NSU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities
UM-NSU CARD serves both children and adults of all levels of intellectual functioning who have autism, pervasive developmental disorders, autistic-like disabilities, dual sensory impairments, or sensory impairments with other disabling conditions. Their primary focus is to provide individualized, direct assistance to these individuals and their families. Services include family support, technical assistance and consultation, parent and professional training programs, and public education activities. The dedicated members of The Society of Bar and Gavel want to help raise funds for a program that provides these free services to those families who are affected by autism and related disabilities.
For additional information on UM-NSU CARD, contact www.umcard.org
This event complies with all ADA requirements.
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Envision the Possibilities: AT and ASD
Assistive Technology and Autism Spectrum Disorders
Miami-Dade Assistive Technology Awareness Partners, Inc. (M-DATAP), in association with Blink Twice, Inc., presents a special Assistive Technology Awareness event on December 5, 2008 with a special focus on Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
The event will feature Pati King-DeBaun, a noted expert in the field of communication. Teachers, professionals, families, and community members interested in assistive technology for persons with ASD are encouraged to attend. Registration for this event is required and seating is strictly limited.
Envision the Possibilities: AT and ASD
Friday, December, 5, 2008
Signature Gardens
12725 SW 122nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33186
Registration & Coffee: beginning at 8:00 am
Program: 9:00 – 3:00
Buffet Lunch and Ample Free Parking Included
Early Bird Registration (through 11/07/08): $35.00
Regular Registration (after 11/07/08): $45.00
Registration and CEU/MPP information is available at http://ataware.net.
Visit the website at http://ataware.net.
E-mail j...@ataware.net or p...@ataware.net.
Anyone with a disability that requires an accommodation may call Pamela Wentworth at 305-995-2632 or e-mail James Geary at j...@ataware.net.
Requests for special assistance need to be made by November 21, 2008.
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UM-NSU CARD is a state-funded resource and support program dedicated to
improving the lives of individuals with autism and related disabilities including
deaf-blindness and pervasive developmental disorders. UM-NSU CARD does not
endorse specific programs or points of view presented in this email.
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Karen
ACE Chair