Fwd: UM-NSU CARD: Week of July 7, 2008

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NEXT WEEK AT

HAPPY

4th

OF JULY!

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ANNOUNCEMENTS******************

Please click below to

view our new

NEWSLETTER

http://www.umcard.org/files/Newsletter.pdf

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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 (954)

262-7111

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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.