Fwd: UM-NSU CARD: Week of December 22, 2008

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Please Note

Our offices will be closed from

December 23rd - June 5th

 

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

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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

(305)

284-6140 or visit our website at www.psy.miami.edu/asac

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http://www.coe.fau.edu/card/

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PLEASE JOIN OUR TEAM!

CARD FRIENDS,

Please join me in my fight to make a difference in the lives of the more than 1

million Americans living with autism today.

I am participating in Walk Now for Autism to help find a cure for autism.

Autism is the second most common developmental disorder in the United States

affecting one in every 150 children born today. Despite some promising

discoveries, the cause of autism is unknown and a cure does not exist. Research

is crucial. Every 20 minutes another child is diagnosed with autism. Not only

must we find ways to improve the quality of life for children and adults with

autism, but we also must find a cure, and soon.

Walk Now for Autism is our chance to make a difference in the fight against

autism by raising money for autism research and heightening public awareness.

Please join me in my fight as I raise money to help fund essential research.

You can donate to Walk Now for Autism and/or join my team online using the

links at the bottom of this page. Donations can also be mailed to Autism Speaks

using the donation form located on my page or send me a check made out to

Autism Speaks.

Thank you for taking an important step in the fight against autism.

Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

Autism Speaks 501 ©(3) Tax Id #: 20-2329938

Matching gift program: Many companies provide their employees with matching

gifts. Please consult your employer on its matching gift guidelines and attach

matching gift forms accordingly.

Follow

This Link to visit my personal web page and help me in my efforts to support

Autism Speaks

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http://www.autismspeaks.org/inthenews/ian_research_findings_special_diets.php

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New

book by CARD constituent!

TATE

PUBLISHING

http://www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore/book.php?w=978-1-60604-682-1

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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.