UM-NSU CARD: Week of August 18, 2008

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ACE Chair Shapiro wrote: For your information and sharing. ---------- Forwarded message ----------Date: Fri, Aug 15, 2008 at 5:11 PMSubject: UM-NSU CARD: Week of August 18, 2008To: Muñoz NEXT WEEK AT August 18, 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@... August 19, 2008 UM-NSU CARD: "Assistive

Technology" (UM Campus) Presenter: Camille son, Florida Alliance for Assistive Services & Technology (FAAST) Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm For more information please contact at: or mlisdegasperi@... August 21,

2008 UM-NSU CARD: Special Gals Support Group Facilitators: Mona Nasser & Dr. Terri Jennings Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Location: Vienna Coffee House, City, FL For more information please contact at: , or ynznasser@... ******************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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You are invited to the 2nd Annual UM-NSU CARD Community Connections Open House

August 23rd, 2008 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Nova Southeastern University Clinics for Speech, Language, and Communication 6100 Road Davie, FL 33314 Please come enjoy a fun informative afternoon and meet our growing staff. Connect with families and learn more about the free services that UM-NSU CARD provides to the community. Community service providers will be participating to bring you the latest information on services available for you and your family. The mission of UM-NSU CARD is to provide support and assistance with the goal of optimizing the potential of people with autism and related disabilities. We look forward to seeing you there! Directions: From I-95 exit Road heading west. Pass under the Turnpike to SW 61st Ave. Make a left heading south onto SW 61st Ave and the building will be on the right. From I-75 exit Road heading east. Continue east on to SW 61st Ave., turn right and the building will be on the right. From I-595 exit at Davie Road heading south. At Road turn left heading east. At SW 61st Ave. turn right and the building will be on the right. Please RSVP to RoselionePhone: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 10:00 –11:00 a.m. 8 sessions total, 2 sessions per week Tuesday September 2 Thursday September 4 Tuesday

September 9 Thursday September 11 Tuesday September 16 Thursday September 18 Tuesday September 23 Thursday September 25 NSU Satellite CARD Office Facilitator: Lori Wise Cost: FREE To Register: Call ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Your child can be monitored from infancy for biological and behavioral characteristics associated with autism…. …The IBIS Network at UNC is looking for participants! We Have Currently Scanned

22 Participants and Need 78 More, With Your Help We Can Do This! Welcome to Our Network! We will be sending out this email on a regular basis, updating you as to our progress with this study in regards to numbers and other updates. It would be a great help if you could forward this to all friends and contacts that would be interested in hearing more about this study. Infant Brain Imaging Study (IBIS) NetworkUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hillwww.ibis-network.org1. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Let your voice be heard. Make every effort to attend. Focus Groups: For Parents of Adults: August 21, 10 AM and 7 PM Arc Broward 10250 NW 53 St, Sunrise (South of Commercial Blvd, west of Nob Hill Road) For Parents of Children: August 27, 7 PM Arc Broward 10250 NW 53 St, Sunrise (South of Commercial Blvd, west of Nob Hill Road) For Self Advocates: September 4, 7:00

PM Schott Communities 6591 S Flaming Road City, Fl 33330 It is imperative that we share our concerns with the State of Florida to facilitate change. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SAMANTHA CARELLA, PsyD, ABPP & Associates Teen Group- Girls, Ages 14 to 17 Thursdays, 7:00 – 8:15 Beginning September 11, 2008 The group purpose is to provide a well-structured and safe environment

where teenagers can discuss issues related to: Peer pressure/socialization School related stressors Effective coping skills Family issues Appropriate vs. inappropriate behaviors Better decision making and problem solving Other topics will be discussed as suggested by group members Space is limited to 6 group members Group will meet every week for 8 sessions Fee $75 per group; please contact our office for further information and to sign up. Group will be facilitated by Nichole Eckert, MS. Nichole Eckert, MS, is a

Licensed Mental Health Counselor and provides psychological treatment for adolescents/teenagers, college students, and adults. An area of specialty is mother/daughter relationship issues, improving self-esteem/confidence, teaching appropriate and effective coping skills related to academic/college related stressors, as well as peer pressure, eating disorders, drugs/alcohol, and relationships. Ms. Eckert works with individuals and families with underlying issues contributing to Depression, Anxiety (such as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Post-traumatic stress, Phobias), Bipolar Disorder, Chemical Dependence, Relationship and Familial issues. Ms. Eckert holds a Master's of Science Degree in Mental Health Counseling. Up until 2007, Ms. Eckert also worked on behalf of children and families as a counselor within both residential and outpatient care facilities. Ms. Eckert works in the Aventura office. Coming Fall 2008! Group for Siblings of Kids on the Spectrum The group purpose is to provide a well-structured and safe environment where kids can discuss issues related to: Having a sibling with challenges (autism, aspergers, learning disability, etc.) Peer Pressure/socialization School related stressors Family issues Better decision making and problem solving Other topics will be discussed as suggested by group members Space is limited to 6 group members Children will be grouped according to age Group will meet every week for 6 sessions Please speak with our office staff to sign up or if you have any questions. Group is beginning September 2008. Date and time to be determined. Fee $65 per group, if paid in advance (6 sessions)/$75 per group otherwise. Groups will be held in Coral Gables and Aventura *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