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ASA Year in Review 2007/2008

The Autism Society of America Broward Chapter had an awesome school year. Here are just a few things that we enjoyed.

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Chapter Meetings included topics such as :

Special Needs Dentistry

Strategies for Successful Inclusion

Functional Curriculum – In Preparation for the Workplace

Dr Hoffman on Obsessive Compulsive Behaviors

Dealing with Behaviors in Community Outings, , CBA

Sensory or Behavior, Betty Paris & Slutsky

Annual Camp Option Overview

With Special Presentations:

Children with PDD, Their Families & Daily Routines

Co-sponsored by UM/NSU CARD

With

Dr. Naseef

Sexuality Training

for Staff & Parents of ESE students

Presenter: Dr. Marilyn Volker, Ed. D.

Transition Training

With Louis Ruccolo, Transition Spec

Broward Schools

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Special Family Events Included:

Family Bowling/Fundraiser Event

BASEBALL FOR AUTISM AWARENESS

With the Florida Marlins

May 18, 1:05 PM

Vs

Kansas City Royals

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Awareness Activities Included:

Representation at Community Events

Developmental Disabilities Day in Tallahassee

Autism Awareness Day In Tallahassee

Autism Speaks Walk a thon

Participation in Passing of the Autism Insurance Bill

Autism Resolution

to Broward Schools

March 25, 2008

Three Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder presented an Autism Resolution marking April as Autism Awareness Month before the Broward County School Board.

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Children’s Week in Tallahassee

Hanging of the Hands Project

To celebrate April as Autism Awareness Month, ASA Broward sponsored this awesome project that signifies Children’s Week in our State Capital for our preschoolers with autism from Broward County.

The Roadhouse Grill

hosted a VIP A.S.A. Happy Hour.

The 2008/2009 Calendar of Events begins with:

Schedule of General Meetings

August 20 - IEP Training for Parents

To include the Transition IEP

Sept 17 - Dietary Interventions for Autism:

The GFCF Diet: How to get started.

October 15 - The Verbal Child with ASD:

Focus on HFA and Aspergers Disorder

November 19 Assistive Technology...

How all children can benefit

December 17 Happy Holidays - No Meeting

Third Wednesday of each month

7:30pm

ARC Broward

10250 NW 53 St, Sunrise

(Just south of Commercial Blvd and west of Nob Hill Road)

ASA Broward provides free information to parents, professionals and educators. Visit our website at: www.asabroward.org or

Autism Parent Support Group

SPEC

Support for Parents of Exceptional Children

Autism Society of America/Broward Chapter

Come join the group to share any questions or concerns that you may have regarding your loved one. Discussion could involve parenting techniques, education, biomedical research, therapies or anything in between.

When: First Wednesday of each month

(No meeting in July)

7:00 pm

Where: Miami Children’s Hospital

Dan Marino Center

Weston, FL

For additional information:

Call Broward Autism Society

The mission of the Autism Society is to provide the community with the education, support and resources to benefit individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families.

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