UM-NSU CARD: Week of September 8, 2008

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September 8, 2008

UM-NSU CARD: Broward Teen Time (Middle School)

(NSU Satellite)

Facilitator: Brian Roselione

Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

For more information please contact at: 954.262.7111 or lez...@nova.edu

September 9, 2008

UM-NSU CARD: Support Group for Mothers (CANCELLED)

(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

UM-NSU CARD: Asperger Support Group for Adults (Evening)

(UM Campus)

Facilitators: Diane Adreon & Deborah Chin

Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

For more information please contact at: 305.284.5263 or mlisde...@psy.miami.edu

September 10, 2008

UM-NSU CARD: Broward IEP Workgroup (2 part workshop)

(NSU Satellite)

Facilitator: Marlene Sotelo-Bumberg

Time: 9:30 am - 11:30 am

For more information please contact at: 954.262.7111 or lez...@nova.edu

UM-NSU CARD: Special Gals: Gal Time

(NSU Satellite)

Facilitators: Mona Nasser & Dr. Terri Jennings

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

For more information please contact at: 305.219.3905 or tjenn...@aol.com

September 11, 2008

UM-NSU CARD: "Creating A Home Learning Environment"

(UM Campus)

Facilitator: Jennifer Strauss, M.Ed.

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

For more information please contact at: 305.284.5263 or mlisde...@psy.miami.edu

September 12, 2008

UM-NSU CARD: "Behavior Basics"

(DMC Branch)

Presenter: Dana Lauren Miller, M.S., BCBA

Time: 9:30 am - 11:30 am

For more information please contact at: 954.262.7111 or lez...@nova.edu

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

10:00 –11:00 a.m.

8 sessions total, 2 sessions per week

Tuesday September 2

Thursday September 4

Tuesday September 9

Thursday September 11

Tuesday September 16

Thursday September 18

Tuesday September 23

Thursday September 25

NSU Satellite CARD Office

Facilitator: Lori Wise

Cost: FREE

To Register: Call (954) 262-7111

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General Meeting Notice

~Topic~

After School Programs for

Children with Autism & Aspergers

Thursday, October 2, 2008

6:30 PM

Miami Children's Hospital

In the main auditorium on the 1^st floor

3100 S.W. 62 Ave

Miami Florida 33155

15 program directors will present on programs that are available to children

after school & on weekends. These programs are located all over Dade County, some are

free and some offer a sliding scale. Age range is from 3 years old to adult.

If you're looking for activities for your child/student to participate in after school then don't miss this very informative meeting.

For more information call

Autism Society of Miami at 305-969-3900

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Understanding the Laws of Florida Concerning Students with Disabilities

Rosemary Palmer, Esq. will be giving a presentation for

Broward County's Parent Training "Weekend with the Experts" series.

Her presentation will be held on

September 13, 2008, from 9 AM until 3 PM.*

Participants will receive an overview of what federal and state laws require for all students in Florida, so that parents will recognize when their own student's services are different, and know what options they have. A review of what Scientific Research Based intervention means and what we know about what is effective for students with disabilities will be provided. Florida laws concerning procedural safeguards will be
addressed, as well.

Nova Southeastern University
Health Professions Division

Room 2101, Terry Auditorium in the Assembly Building
3200 South University Drive
Davie, FL 33328

To register, contact Kimberly DiLuzio/FDLRS Program Specialist-Parent Services at

754-321-2211 or kimberly...@browardschools.com.
ESE Parent Workshop Information is available on the ESE website:
http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/studentsupport/ese/html/WORKSHOP.htm

*Lunch will be on your own.

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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

CLICK HERE

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.

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For additional information on UM-NSU CARD, contact www.umcard.org

This event complies with all ADA requirements.

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Dear Friend,

We are contacting you today to let you know about an upcoming event for persons with disabilities here in Florida.

The Council for Exceptional Children will host its Annual Conference on
October 23-25, 2008 at the Hyatt Regency in Sarasota.

This event will feature keynote addresses from Prof. Donald Deshler of the University of Kansas, Prof. Beth Harry of the University of Miami, and Bambi Lockman, Chief of the Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services in the Florida Department of Education. The conference will also include educational sessions on a number of child and school related topics such as school climate/discipline, family school partnerships, diversity, teacher recruitment, technology and curriculum.

If you are a parent or a professional that deals with exceptional children on a regular basis, this may be an ideal event for you to attend. For more information, please visit the Council for Exceptional Children online at http://ffcec.org/StateConference2008.htm.

Yours,
The Family Cafe

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*If you would like to be added to our email list or if you would like to be removed from our email list, please click here: http://www.umcard.org/contact.php

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.