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Sent via BlackBerry from T-MobileDate: Sun, 14 Sep 2008 10:00:14 -0400To: ; ; ; Ann Marie Oritz; Belkis Almeida; Billie ; Bobalandia@...; Caroline Barta; Larson; ; ; Darci Stranton; Debi London; Crosnick; 's List; Heileman; Edelyne Dorsainval; Ellen Blanco; Ellen Goldstein; Eneida Medina; Cohane; M. Grigull; Ginger ; heather brody; Ingrid Bianco; Iroko@...; Ivan Baratz; Czinn; Jeanette; Juli Hirsh; Kalebra ; Paz; Stumacher; Lizette ; Lori Benvenisty; Lori Sugar; Luanda Benitez; Luz MarinaT Sementilli; M Backer; Marisa Whiteaker; Deis; monica lopez; Mwhiteaker3@...; Giovanniello; Parra; Pawinee Nonieal; Robin Levine; Knox; Stacey Hoaglund; McLane; ; Terri Shermett Snipes; Toni ; Carroll; ; Zahira Subject: Fwd: UM-NSU CARD: Week of September 15, 2008For your information and sharing.---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 6:17 PMSubject: UM-NSU CARD: Week of September 15, 2008To: Muñoz NEXT WEEK AT September 15, 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@... September 16, 2008 UM-NSU CARD: Differential Diagnosis: Asperger Syndrome v.s. Schizophrenia (UM Campus) Facilitator: Diane Adreon Time: 10:30 am - 1:30 pm For more information please contact at: or mlisdegasperi@... UM-NSU CARD: "Sexuality" (UM Campus) Facilitator: Maccarrone. Psy.D. Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm For more information please contact at: or mlisdegasperi@... September 18, 2008 UM-NSU CARD: Special Gals: Support Group for Parents & Professionals Facilitators: Mona Nasser & Dr. Terri Jennings Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Location: Vienna Coffee House, City For more information please contact at: or tjenn89112@... UM-NSU CARD: Broward Asperger Support Group for Families (NSU Satellite) Facilitator: Roselione Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm For more information please contact at: or lezonne@... ******************OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS****************** Stay informed about CARD news, community activities and events, family and professional workshops and conferences, and other important information. http://www.umcard.org/files/Newsletter.pdf ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Autism Spectrum Assessment Clinic (ASAC), located in Coral Gables, Florida, provides comprehensive psychological evaluations to children and adults to investigate the possibility of an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The purposes of the evaluation are to determine current level of functioning, clarify diagnosis, and provide treatment recommendations. ASAC includes a team of highly experienced professionals who specialize in diagnosing or ruling out ASDs, including clinical and school psychologists, doctoral level psychology students, behavior analysts, and consulting clinicians from CARD who assist in the assessment process and who ensure that individuals diagnosed with autism and their families are connected to CARD services and supports. State-of-the-art assessment measures, such as the ADOS and ADI-R are used in ASAC evaluations. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call or visit our website at www.psy.miami.edu/asac ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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) Interactive program for 2 year olds 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 (Training session for parents takes place prior to start of group) Tuesday October 28 Thursday October 30 Tuesday November 4 Thursday November 6 Tuesday November 11 Thursday November 13 Tuesday November 18 Thursday November 20 Location: NSU CARD Office Facilitator:Lori Wise Cost: FREE To Register: Call ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Are you an adult on the autism spectrum who's over 21 years old? Are you looking for social activities? Then we have a club is for you! Join us at our first Meet & Greet for the OVER 21 Social Club September 20, 2008 (Saturday) 12:00 PM Sunset Place-meet in front of Dan Marino's Restaurant This is a group for adults to join and participate in fun adult activities like: dining out, dancing, movies, bowling, cooking classes, deep sea fishing, etc. The only requirement for the Over 21 Club is that you must be 21years old and must be accompanied by one family member, companion, or your Best Buddy. RSVP is required. For more information please contact: The Autism Society of Miami at: or Bob De or Sciortino at: mpsouth1@... Nastaszczuk at: mnasty@... Sponsored by: The Autism Society of Miami-Dade, UM-NSU CARD and Best Buddies of Miami ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- General Meeting Notice ~Topic~ After School Programs for Children with Autism & Aspergers Thursday, October 2, 2008 6:30 PM Miami Children's Hospital In the main auditorium on the 1st floor 3100 S.W. 62 Ave Miami Florida 33155 15 program directors will present on programs that are available to children after school & on weekends. These programs are located all over Dade County, some are free and some offer a sliding scale. Age range is from 3 years old to adult. If you're looking for activities for your child/student to participate in after school then don't miss this very informative meeting. For more information call Autism Society of Miami at ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IMPORTANT!!! MUST ALERT PARENTS WITH CHILDREN/ADULTS ON MEDWAIVER!! I have listed a web site that families can go to get information on the tier issue. This is time sensitive, because many families received letters and they must respond within 10 days or they lose their rights to continue with existing funding, while they appeal. Here is a link that people should go to and also get on their list to receive updates daily http://www.ffddnews.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE SOCIETY OF BAR & GAVEL Presents The 9th Annual Race Judicata 5K WALK/RUN 8 a.m., Sunday, October 12, 2008 Registration- 7:30 a.m., Law School "Bricks" Enrollment Form: Registration Fee: Register online on active.com Students, Children $10 Search for "Race Judicata" Non-Students $25 CLICK HERE All Proceeds go to… UM-NSU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities UM-NSU CARD serves both children and adults of all levels of intellectual functioning who have autism, pervasive developmental disorders, autistic-like disabilities, dual sensory impairments, or sensory impairments with other disabling conditions. Their primary focus is to provide individualized, direct assistance to these individuals and their families. Services include family support, technical assistance and consultation, parent and professional training programs, and public education activities. The dedicated members of The Society of Bar and Gavel want to help raise funds for a program that provides these free services to those families who are affected by autism and related disabilities. For additional information on UM-NSU CARD, contact www.umcard.org This event complies with all ADA requirements. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My name is Amy and I am the Coordinator of Special Services at The Learning Center for the Deaf in Massachusetts. I am happy to announce an upcoming conference, "Signing on the Spectrum: Meeting the Needs of Deaf Children with Autism." TLC is proud to be the first school for the Deaf to organize a national conference focusing exclusively on Deaf and hard of hearing children who have autism. The goal of this conference is to bring together professionals in the fields of Deaf education, communication disorders and advocacy with experts in the fields of autism, behavior and special education. The conference will be held October 24-25, 2008 in Natick/Framingham, MA (20 miles west of Boston). I kindly ask you to forward this message to colleagues and families who may have an interest in attending this conference. The stimulating two-day program will provide educators, parents, therapists and others with valuable information regarding the education, care and support of Deaf children with autism and their families. Friday's workshops will have an educator/professional focus, while Saturday's will focus on family's needs and supports. To see the conference agenda go to http://www.regonline.com/tlc. Presentations include: Language and communication: Implications for Deaf Children with Autism Differentiated Instructions When Working with Deaf Children with Autism Autism Through the Eyes of Deaf Culture Diagnosis and Assessment of Autism in Deaf Children We invite conference participants to submit poster proposals by October 1st. Participating in this portion of the conference will be an opportunity for attendees to share projects and research they have completed in the area of Deafness and autism. We are asking teachers, therapists, and other practitioners who work with Deaf children with autism to present research or best practices. The posters do not need to be data driven, although that is always a plus. Our goal is to highlight the work that is already being done with these exceptional children. Poster topics include: Teaching Chewing to a Deaf Preschooler with Autism, Using of Smart Board Technology in an Elementary Class of Deaf Children with Autism, and Using PECS to Develop Spontaneous Sign Language in a Deaf Child with Autism. Exhibitors are invited to participate as well. This event will be a wonderful opportunity for your organization to highlight its programs and resources to a captive audience of professionals, educators, and families who are committed to enriching the lives of Deaf and hard of hearing learners with autism. Please contact me at amy_collins@... for more information. I encourage you to register for the conference by Friday, September 12th, to save on conference registration fees. To register, please visit http://www.regonline.com/tlc I expect an outstanding event and look forward to your participation. I hope to see you in October! *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