UM-NSU CARD: Week of May 26, 2008
Steve Ostroff
NEXT WEEK AT
May 27, 2008
UM-NSU CARD: Broward SOFA Group
(NSU Satellite)
Facilitators: Brian Roselione
Time: 6:45 pm - 9:15 pm
For more information please contact at: 954.262.7111 or lez...@nova.edu
UM-NSU CARD: Support Group for Adults with Asperger's
(UM Campus)
Facilitators: Diane Adreon & Deborah Chin
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm (Evening)
Location: Room 201
For more information please contact: 305.284.5263 or mlisde...@psy.miami.edu
May 31, 2008
UM-NSU CARD: 2da Conferencia en Español de Asuntos del Autismo
(UM Campus)
******************OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS******************
Meetings will be held monthly, first Thursdays of the month 9:30 AM -11:00 AM at
UM-NSU CARD, 5665 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Second Floor, Coral Gables, FL 33146
What is P.A.L.S?
"Parents Assisting and Lending Support"
P.A.L.S was created through the joint efforts of UM-NSU CARD and family members of individuals with autism or other related disorders. These family members possess extensive experience navigating the broad spectrum of resources available in the local geographic area. They also recognize the great benefits that can be achieved when parents are able to share experiences and ideas, both one to one and in group settings.
The purpose of P.A.L.S. is to provide individualized assistance to families and to serve as a connection to the local autism community. There is no charge for P.A.L.S. services.
P.A.L.S members work directly with UM-NSU CARD clinicians to support families. These family members have undergone extensive training and continue on-going education in order to be well informed and aware of current available resources.
How to Access P.A.L.S.?
After each family has completed a CARD intake, a CARD clinician is designated. Families may request to speak with a P.A.L.S. family member through their CARD clinician or they may e-mail P.A.L.S. directly at: miamic...@gmail.com
Las reuniones seran llevadas a cabo mensualmente los primeros jueves del mes de 9:30-11:00 de la mañana en UM-NSU CARD dentro del
Fred and Helen Donn Flipse Building/Ponce de Leon Parking Garage,
5665 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables, FL 33146
Que es P.A.L.S.?
"Padres Asistiendo y Prestando Apoyo"
P.A.L.S. fue creado por el esfuerzo conjunto de UM-NSU CARD y miembros de familias de individuos con autismo y otros desordenes relacionados. Estos familiares poseen experiencia extensa navegando el amplio espectro de recursos disponible en el area geografico local. Ellos tambien reconocen los grandes beneficios que se pueden lograr cuando los padres comparten sus experiencias e ideas individualmente y en grupos.
El proposito de P.A.L.S. es proveer asistenica individual a familiares y servir como coneccion a la communidad de autistas y otros desordenes relacionados.
Los miembros de P.A.L.S. trabajan directamente con clinicos de UM-NSU CARD para apoyar familias. Estos miembros de familia han pasado por un entrenamiento extenso y continuan educandose para estar bien informados y concientes de los recursos disposibles.
Como acceder a P.A.L.S.?
Despues que cada familia ha terminado su consulta en CARD, se le designa un clinico de CARD. La familia puede pedir hablar con un miembro de P.A.L.S. por medio de su clinico de CARD o pueden enviar un correo electronico a
P.A.L.S. directamente a: miamic...@gmail.com.
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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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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