UM-NSU CARD: Week of May 19, 2008

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ACE Chair Shapiro wrote: For your information and sharing. ---------- Forwarded message ----------Date: Fri, May 16, 2008 at 5:46 PMSubject: UM-NSU CARD: Week of May 19, 2008To: Muñoz NEXT WEEK AT May 19, 2008 UM-NSU CARD: Broward Teen Time (High School) (NSU Satellite) Facilitators: Roselione & Grana Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm For more information please contact us at: or lezonne@... May 23, 2008 UM-NSU CARD: "College Living

Experience" (DMC Branch) Presenter: Ayme , College Living Experience Time: 9:30 am - 11:30 am To register or for more information please contact at: or lezonne@... ******************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: 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 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@.... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- General Meeting- Everyone

welcome! May 20, 2008 6:30 PM Miami Children's Hospital – Main Auditorium 3100 S.W. 62 Ave. Miami Florida 33155 How to Teach Practical Life Skills to children

with Autism & Aspergers With Guest Speakers: Deborah Chin & Diane Adreon, M.A. of UM-NSU CARD Participants will learn how to teach practical & easy life skills to their children. We all want our children to be as indepent as possible. Deborah & Diane will give us simple ideas on how to help our children with their personal care in the home, their community skills & their social development. These are things

we can apply and start to do now, then continue to use these tips into young adulthood. ~~ Also ~~ The Best Buddies of Miami Program With guest speaker: Gay of Best Buddies Come and join us as we learn all about the Best Buddies Program and how our children can benefit from having a Best Buddy in school. Our children can build one to

one friendships with their typical peers in schools that will help increase their self esteem and confidence. When included in this program our children can participate with their Best Buddy at all school events. Best Buddies is committed to ending social isolation for our children! There will be a special awards presentation for students at Coral Reef Senior High Don't miss this!! www.bestbuddies.org Signup for Email Updates: football@... cheerleading@... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1st Annual Youth Summit The Family Cafe and The Florida Youth Council invite all interested youth and emerging leaders with disabilities to participate in The 1st Annual Youth Summit this August 1-2 at the Walt Disney World Hilton in Lake Buena Vista!The Annual Youth Summit is an event for youth and emerging leaders with disabilities between the ages of 13 and 30. It has been designed by members of the Florida Youth Council, and will address important issues faced by youth and emerging leaders with disabilities in our state. The event is scheduled to include educational sessions on topics such as sex and relationships, voting, exercise and fitness, disability history, disability disclosure, conflict resolution, navigating social situations, resume writing and the IEP process. It will also include plenty of opportunities for

networking, including a movie night and a dance party.If you or an eligible individual with a disability are interested in attending, please complete the application that can be found at http://www.familycafe.net/images/stories/pdffiles/youth%20summit%20application-1page.pdf and return it to The Family Cafe at your earliest convenience. There is no registration fee for the Annual Youth Summit, and limited financial assistance is available for youth and emerging leaders between the ages of 13 and 30.If you have any questions about The 1st Annual Youth Summit or the Florida Youth Council, contact The Family Cafe office at any time at 1-.Yours,The Family Cafe *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.-- ACE Chair