UM-NSU CARD: Week of March 10, 2008

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---------- Forwarded message ---------- NEXT WEEK AT ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Thursday, April 3, 2008 Thursday, May 1, 2008 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: miamicardpals@... 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 jueves, 3 de abril, 2008 jueves, 1 de mayo, 2008 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: miamicardpals@.... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 10, 2008 UM-NSU CARD: Broward Teen Time (Middle School) (NSU Satellite) Facilitators: Roselione & Grana Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm For more information please contact at: or lezonne@... March 11, 2008 UM-NSU CARD: "Social Security Disability Benefits" (UM Campus) Presenter: Henry Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm To register or for more information please contact: or mlisdegasperi@... UM-NSU CARD: Support Group for Mothers (GRUPO BILINGÜE) (UM Campus) Facilitator: Zory Time: 11:00 am - 1:30

pm Location: Room 233 To register or for more information please contact: or zcsanchez@... March 12, 2008 UM-NSU CARD: Como participar en el IEP de su hijo (DMC Branch) Organizador: Sotelo-Bumberg Hora: 9:30 am - 11:30 am Para obtener más información o para registrarse contáctenos al: o lezonne@... March 13, 2008 UM-NSU CARD: "Music Therapy: How Your Child Can Benefit" (UM Campus) Facilitator: Reitman, Psy.D., LMHC, MT-BC Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm To register or for more information please contact: or mlisdegasperi@... March 14, 2008 UM-NSU CARD: "Employment Rights" (DMC Branch) Presenter: Debra Cunningham, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Time: 9:30 am - 11:30 am To register or for more information please contact at: or lezonne@... March 15, 2008 UM-NSU CARD: Sibrageous (UM Campus) Facilitators: Zory , MSW & Morcate, M.S.Ed. Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Ages: 5-10 Location: UC Building, 1306 Stanford Drive, Room 245, Coral Gables 33146 For more information please contact:

or zcsanchez@... ******************OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS****************** Donate a silent auction item for Tropical Nights to benefit UM-NSU CARD and our

families! Saturday, May 3rd, 2008 www.cardtropicalnights.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please click on the link below http://www.ffddnews.com/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "GETTING THE MOST FROM AUTISM TREATMENT AND THERAPIES" Have you ever wondered if the treatment your child is receiving is really benefitting him or her? Are you confused by the myriad of treatment and therapy options and having a hard time being objective? This training will provide you with the tools for determining just how much your child is really benefitting from various treatments and therapies and how to ensure optimal progress. We Invite You to Join Usfor One Of These Exciting And Informative Workshops! Miami March 12th, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the FIU south campus Ft. Myers March 12th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Drew Community Center (child respite is provided courtesy of Lee County Parks and Recreation Dept.) Ft. Lauderdale March 13th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at our Sunrise office Cost is only $15 per person. Pre-registration is required. Please call our main office at ext. 24 to register or

visit our website at www.behavior-analysis.org to download a registration form that you can fax to us at . ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPECIAL NEEDS EASTER EGG HUNT Come celebrate and have fun with us! We will have games, crafts, face painting, balloon animals and outdoor activities our basketball court and playground, sing songs and listen to story time, and Easter egg hunts, as well as a bounce house and a petting zoo. All special needs individuals and their families are welcome. Saturday, March 15th - 10:00am to 12:00 noon Evangel Church International 590 N.W. 159th Street Miami, Florida 33169 Contacts: Joyce - Phone Autism Speaks Miami Corporate Committee Chair or Youth Pastor Sammy - Phone ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Supported Training Employment Program for Youth with Special Needs Summer STEPS 2008 Electronic applications are available online at www.danmarinofoundation.org If you are an individual or know an individual with a developmental, cognitive, hearing, physical, or vision disability, we have 80 full-time (30 hours per week) openings

at businesses, non-profit organizations, and government worksites throughout Broward County. You must: Be a Broward resident, ages 16 to 21 Have a confirmed disability as listed above Have your own transportation Be willing to improve employability skills Work 30 hours per week Be available to work from June 16 to August 8, 2008 Attend mandatory interview and orientation

programs You will: Have the services of a full-time job coach onsite Receive $6.79 per hour and lots of training Learn real world employability and social skills Interested? Complete the online application. We will be accepting applications until March 21, 2008. Questions? Contact Morantes at or email susan@.... *If you would like to be added to our email list or if you would like to be removed from our email list, please send an email to: jamunoz@... 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.-- ACE Chair

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