UM-NSU CARD: Week of July 21, 2008

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ACE Chair Shapiro wrote: For your information and sharing. ---------- Forwarded message ----------Date: Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 6:03 PMSubject: UM-NSU CARD: Week of July 21, 2008To: Muñoz NEXT WEEK AT July 21, 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 at: or lezonne@... July 22, 2008 UM-NSU CARD: Together You and Me Group (2-3 year olds) (NSU Satellite) Facilitator: Lori Wise Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am For more information please contact at: or lezonne@... July 24, 2008 UM-NSU CARD: Together You and Me Group (2-3 year olds) (NSU Satellite) Facilitator: Lori Wise Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am For more information please

contact at: or lezonne@... ******************OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS****************** ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intensive learning program for children with Autism spectrum disorders now offered in North Miami. Program information: The Children's Center is pleased to announce that we have recently expanded our center and services. In addition to our current services we will be providing an intensive learning program for children with Autism spectrum disorders. This

innovative program is the only one of its kind in the North Dade/South Broward area. The program includes individualized one on one ABA instruction, Sensory Integration therapy, Social Skills, and other group activities designed to increase speech, language, fine and gross motor skills activities. Therapeutic listening, music, movement, and other programs for feeding and food aversions are also available while your child is attending the program. Enrollment: Enrollment is now open for children ages 2-6. Please call the Center for more information and a tour of our state of the art facility. About the Center: The Children's Center for Therapy and Learning is a unique multi-disciplinary private practice that utilizes a family centered team approach to help children to maximize their potentials. The Children's Center is dedicated to providing children the highest quality services and therapists available. We apply the latest strategies and techniques with a caring and enthusiastic attitude in order to gain maximum progress each session. Come see the difference a team approach and dedication can make in your child's future. Services: Speech Therapy Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy ABA Therapy Tutoring Sensory Integration Pet Therapy Psychological Services Shadowing Services are available in Spanish, English, and Portuguese. Children's Center for Therapy and Learning2124 Ne 123rd StreetSuite 204North Miami, FL 33181 faxwww.therapyandlearning.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 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 *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

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