UM-NSU CARD: Week of June 9, 2008
Steve Ostroff
NEXT WEEK AT
June 9, 2008
UM-NSU CARD: Broward Teen Time (Middle School)
(NSU Satellite)
Facilitators: Brian Roselione & Luis Grana
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
For more information please contact at: 954.262.7111 or lez...@nova.edu
June 10, 2008
UM-NSU CARD: Support Group for Adults with Asperger's
(UM Campus)
Facilitators: Diane Adreon & Deborah Chin
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm (Day Meeting)
Location: Room 302
For more information please contact: 305.284.5263 or mlisde...@psy.miami.edu
June 11, 2008
UM-NSU CARD: Asperger Support Group for Families
(UM Campus)
Facilitator: Jennifer Durocher
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
For more information please contact: 305.284.6557 or jst...@miami.edu
******************OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS******************
Roxana Rapaport
Executive Director
of
Children's Resource
UM-NSU CARD
Center for Autism and Related Disabilities
5665 Ponce de Leon Boulevard
Room 201
RSVP
by June 9 to Maria Lis De Gasperi at
305-284-5263
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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)
What: Interactive program for 2 year olds
Focus:
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
Tuesday July 15
Thursday July 17
Tuesday July 22
Thursday July 24
Tuesday July 29
Thursday July 31
Tuesday August 5
Thursday August 7
Location:
NSU Satellite Office
Facilitator:
Lori Wise
Cost:
FREE
To Register: Call (954) 262-7111
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G.L.A.M.
(Girls Living with Autism/Aspergers in Miami)
Support Group for Parents of Daughters with Autism/Aspergers
Upcoming Meeting Dates:
June 12th – 10:00 am
June 17th – 7:00 pm
Please join us at Penera Bakery
13672 N Kendall Drive
(Staples Shopping Center)
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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