UM-NSU CARD: Week of October 20, 2008

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October 20, 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@...

October 22, 2008

UM-NSU CARD: Asperger Support Group for Families

(UM Campus)

Facilitator: Durocher &

Diane Adreon

Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

For more information please contact at: or jstella@...

October 24, 2008

UM-NSU CARD: Transition to Adulthood: “Transitioning from

High School”

(NSU

Satellite)

Presenter: Jill Rickel, M.S.

Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am

For more information please contact at: or lezonne@...

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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

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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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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

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Thursday, November 6, 2008

10:30am – 1:30pm

Psychologist Group

Females with Autism Spectrum Disorders:

Different Presentation?

Please let Lis De Gasperi know if you are

planning to attend:

mlisdegasperi@...

University of Miami

Fred & Helen Donn Flipse Building

5665 Ponce de Leon Blvd.

Coral Gables, FL 33146

5th Floor Conference Room

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Tips to Make Halloween

Enjoyable for Children with

Autism Spectrum Disorders

The

very things that can be so exciting to neurotypical kids—wearing the costume

of a favorite character, being outside with other kids who also have on

costumes, knocking on doors to ask for treats, and getting treats from every

house you visit—can be anxiety producing for children with autism

spectrum disorders.

Wearing

a costume is unfamiliar, as is going from house to house to ask for treats. New

routines and behaviors can be enjoyable for kids on the spectrum when they are

approached with planning, and the necessary supports are identified and

provided. Following are some things you can do ahead of time to help your child

enjoy this child-focused occasion:

1. Begin early (even a month before) to prepare your child

for Halloween activities. Read a story about Halloween and the activities that

surround it, like carving pumpkins, wearing costumes, and trick-or-treating.

Teach your child the skills involved in participating—knocking on the

door, holding out the bag, saying “trick or treat” or using

assistive technology (a picture or device) to communicate the message, and then

saying “thank you.”

2. Help your child choose a costume that will reflect his

interests. Let him practice wearing the costume around the house while

practicing the skills. If wearing a costume is irritating, ask him if he would

rather wear face paint, a scarf, or a hat on Halloween. No costume is also OK.

3. Write a social narrative describing what your child will

do on Halloween. Include in this story information about wearing the costume

(if she will) or face paint, and carrying the trick-or-treat bag. Identify

which houses your child will visit, what your child will say at each house, and

what she will do with the treats she receives.

4. Create a visual schedule with the Halloween activities

for the evening marked on it.

5. Let your child practice trick-or-treating with familiar

individuals and houses. If he has a restricted diet, give these individuals

special treats for him.

6. Keep the trick-or-treating session short and

comfortable. If two houses are her limit, that is fine.

7. Teach your child to give out candy for

trick-or-treaters. Use role play to let him practice the skill before

Halloween. Write a social narrative about this aspect of Halloween so he will

know what to expect and what to do when the doorbell rings that evening. This

way, even if his trick-or-treating session is short, he will be involved in the

celebration.

8. Remember, practice helps make any activity feel like a

routine!

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Move

and Groove: For children, ages 3 through 4, to explore social skills with

peers through dancing, singing, and playing.  Children will be exposed to

finger plays, bubbles, puppet play, and instrument play while engaging peers in

social activities. 

Move

and Groove

Sing

Dance

Play

while exploring

new friendships

Designed for

children

ages 3 through 4

Classes begin

October 2008

4:00-5:00

Contact Jillian

Mehler at

or WholeStepsMT@...

We All

Move Together: For children, ages 7 through 9, to explore how music and

rhythm can assist their bodies in organization.  Children will be exposed to

drumming and rhythmic movement. The class will target attention skills, team

work, and organized movement. 

The primary

goal of this class is for children to organize their bodies while initiating,

maintaining, and terminating

attention

skills through rhythm and music. 

We All

Move Together

Discover

how

RHYTHM and

MUSIC organize the body

Designed

for children

Ages 7

through 9

Classes

begin

Monday,

October 6, 2008

5:00-6:00

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Belen

Jesuit Presents…

2008

Basketball clinic for children with

Autism

Saturday,

November 22nd, 2008

9:00 am -

noon

Ages: 3-12

years old

The clinic

will be held at the

Goizueta

Athletic Center at

Belen

Jesuit Preparatory School

500 SW 127th

Avenue

Miami,

Florida

Space is

limited, please register your child and include their name, age, parents

name, a

contact phone number, email address, and mailing address to:

Anely

Herrera at aherreraus@... or please leave a message @

You will

get a confirmation from either me or a representative.

Parent

Volunteers are needed, if some of you can stay and help the Belen

students on

their second Clinic, we would appreciate it. Please notify us if you

can

volunteer.

We are

looking forward to an exciting event for our kids!

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NSU TO HONOR SENATOR STEVEN GELLER AND

RENOWNED ARTIST ROMERO BRITTO AS THE SNOWFLAKE GALA “CHAMPIONS FOR

CHILDREN” HONOREES

Ft. Lauderdale

(Davie) Fla. – Nova Southeastern University's Mailman Segal Institute for

Early Childhood Studies, along with presenting sponsor J.R. Dunn Jewelers, will

host the 43rd

Annual Snowflake Gala luncheon on Nov. 20 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30

p.m. at the Ft. Lauderdale Grande Hotel and Yacht Club. The event serves as an

opportunity to honor individuals in our community who have made a difference in

the lives of autistic children and their families. This year the event will

recognize Senator Geller and artist Romero Britto. “We are

privileged to honor those persons who make meaningful contributions to the

lives and futures of children in the South Florida community and beyond,”

said Roni Leiderman, Ph.D., Dean of the Mailman Segal Institute. 2008 Honorees:

Senator

Geller –Senator

Geller's push for legislation forcing insurance companies to cover

autism-related disorders passed the Florida Senate unanimously in the 2008

lawmaking session. Under the Window of Opportunity Act, SB 2654, also known as

The Steve Geller Autism Coverage Act, major insurance companies that operate in

the state of Florida will be required to offer coverage for families affected

by autism. Geller has been a member of the Florida Legislature since 1988, and

he is currently the Minority Leader of the Florida Senate. Geller served in the

Florida House of Representatives from 1988 to 1998, when he joined the Senate.

He served two terms as Chair of the Broward County Legislative Delegation and

two terms as Chair of the Hendry County Legislative Delegation. This year marks

the end of Geller's 20-year legislative career due to term limits. Currently a

partner with Greenspoon Marder, P.A., practices primarily in the area of zoning

and land use and has represented numerous local and national clients.

Romero Britto

- Miami Beach-based

artist Romero Britto is one of the premiere pop artists of our time. Britto

creates contemporary masterpieces that evoke a spirit of hope and convey a

sense of warmth. His original artwork, dubbed the art of healing, combines

vivid colors and bold compositions to create playful themes with compositional

elements of cubism. In 2007, he established the Britto Foundation as a way to

lend his time, resources and talent to charitable organizations who work to

create, encourage, promote and preserve education- and humanitarian-based

initiatives benefiting children around the world. Proceeds raised through the

Snowflake Gala luncheon benefit the Mailman Segal Institute’s nationally

recognized programs for children autism, a complex brain disorder that strikes

one in 150 children. The Institute provides social, communicative, cognitive,

motor, and school readiness skills for young children challenged with this

disorder. The program also provides guidance, education, and support services

to families.

Leiderman states,

“Our honorees past and present, work tirelessly on behalf of children and

families. Proceeds from our luncheon help fund critical programming to support

children with autism reach their highest potential. We appreciate our

community’s commitment and generosity.” For more information on the

Snowflake Gala call , email snowflake@...

or visit http://www.nova.edu/msi/newsevents/snowflakeball.html.

About the

Mailman Segal Institute for Early Childhood Studies

Located at 7600

SW 36th Street

on the main campus of Nova Southeastern University (NSU) in Davie, the Mailman

Segal Institute for Early Childhood Studies (MSI) is an interdisciplinary

demonstration and training center for education and research in the fields of

early childhood and autism. The institute, housed at the Jim & Jan Moran

Family Center Village is home to the Parenting Place, the Family Center Infant

& Toddler Program, the Family Center Preschool, and the Baudhuin Preschool.

About Nova

Southeastern University Situated

on 300 beautiful acres in Davie, Florida, Nova Southeastern University is a

dynamic, fully accredited institution dedicated to providing high-quality

educational programs of distinction from preschool through the professional and

doctoral levels. NSU has more than 26,000 students and is the sixth largest

not-for-profit independent institution nationally. The university awards associate’s,

bachelor’s, master’s, specialist, doctoral, and first-professional

degrees in a wide range of fields, including business, counseling, computer and

information sciences, education, medicine, optometry, pharmacy, dentistry,

various health professions, law, marine sciences, psychology and other social

sciences. For more information, please visit www.nova.edu.

*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.

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ACE Chair Shapiro wrote: For your information and sharing.---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, Oct 17, 2008 at 5:12 PMSubject: UM-NSU CARD: Week of October 20, 2008To: Muñoz NEXT WEEK AT October 20, 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@... October 22, 2008 UM-NSU CARD: Asperger Support Group for

Families (UM Campus) Facilitator: Durocher & Diane Adreon Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm For more information please contact at: or jstella@... October 24, 2008 UM-NSU CARD: Transition to Adulthood: "Transitioning from High School" (NSU Satellite) Presenter: Jill Rickel, M.S. Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.coe.fau.edu/card/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday, November 6, 2008 10:30am – 1:30pm Psychologist Group Females with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Different Presentation? Please let Lis De Gasperi know if you are planning to attend: mlisdegasperi@... University of Miami Fred & Helen Donn Flipse Building 5665 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Coral Gables, FL 33146 5th Floor Conference Room ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tips to Make Halloween Enjoyable for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders The very things that can be so

exciting to neurotypical kids—wearing the costume of a favorite character, being outside with other kids who also have on costumes, knocking on doors to ask for treats, and getting treats from every house you visit—can be anxiety producing for children with autism spectrum disorders. Wearing a costume is unfamiliar, as is going from house to house to ask for treats. New routines and behaviors can be enjoyable for kids on the spectrum when they are approached with planning, and the necessary supports are identified and provided. Following are some things you can do ahead of time to help your child enjoy this child-focused occasion: 1. Begin early (even a month before) to prepare your child for Halloween activities. Read a story about Halloween and the activities that surround it, like carving pumpkins,

wearing costumes, and trick-or-treating. Teach your child the skills involved in participating—knocking on the door, holding out the bag, saying "trick or treat" or using assistive technology (a picture or device) to communicate the message, and then saying "thank you." 2. Help your child choose a costume that will reflect his interests. Let him practice wearing the costume around the house while practicing the skills. If wearing a costume is irritating, ask him if he would rather wear face paint, a scarf, or a hat on Halloween. No costume is also OK. 3. Write a social narrative describing what your child will do on Halloween. Include in this story information about wearing the costume (if she will) or face paint, and carrying the trick-or-treat bag. Identify which houses your child

will visit, what your child will say at each house, and what she will do with the treats she receives. 4. Create a visual schedule with the Halloween activities for the evening marked on it. 5. Let your child practice trick-or-treating with familiar individuals and houses. If he has a restricted diet, give these individuals special treats for him. 6. Keep the trick-or-treating session short and comfortable. If two houses are her limit, that is fine. 7. Teach your child to give out candy for trick-or-treaters. Use role play to let him practice the skill before Halloween. Write a social

narrative about this aspect of Halloween so he will know what to expect and what to do when the doorbell rings that evening. This way, even if his trick-or-treating session is short, he will be involved in the celebration. 8. Remember, practice helps make any activity feel like a routine! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Move and

Groove: For children, ages 3 through 4, to explore social skills with peers through dancing, singing, and playing. Children will be exposed to finger plays, bubbles, puppet play, and instrument play while engaging peers in social activities. Move and Groove Sing Dance Play while exploring new friendships Designed for children ages 3 through 4 Classes begin October 2008 4:00-5:00 Contact Jillian Mehler at or WholeStepsMT@... We All Move Together: For children, ages 7 through 9, to explore how music and rhythm can assist their bodies in organization. Children will be exposed to drumming and rhythmic movement. The class will target attention skills, team work, and organized movement. The primary goal of this class is for children to organize their bodies while initiating, maintaining, and terminating attention skills through rhythm and music. We All Move Together Discover how RHYTHM and MUSIC organize the body Designed for children Ages 7 through 9 Classes begin Monday, October 6, 2008 5:00-6:00 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Belen Jesuit Presents… 2008 Basketball clinic for children with Autism Saturday, November 22nd, 2008 9:00 am - noon Ages: 3-12 years old The clinic will be held at the Goizueta Athletic Center at Belen Jesuit Preparatory School 500 SW 127th Avenue Miami, Florida Space is limited, please register your child and include their name, age, parents name, a contact phone number, email address, and mailing address to: Anely Herrera at aherreraus@...

or please leave a message @ You will get a confirmation from either me or a representative. Parent Volunteers are needed, if some of you can stay and help the Belen students on their second Clinic, we would appreciate it. Please notify us if you can volunteer. We are looking forward to an exciting event for our kids! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NSU TO HONOR SENATOR STEVEN GELLER AND RENOWNED ARTIST ROMERO BRITTO AS THE SNOWFLAKE GALA "CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDREN" HONOREES Ft. Lauderdale (Davie) Fla. – Nova Southeastern University's Mailman Segal Institute for Early Childhood Studies, along with presenting sponsor J.R. Dunn Jewelers, will host the 43rd Annual Snowflake Gala luncheon on Nov. 20 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Ft. Lauderdale Grande Hotel and Yacht Club. The event serves as an opportunity to honor individuals in our community who

have made a difference in the lives of autistic children and their families. This year the event will recognize Senator Geller and artist Romero Britto. "We are privileged to honor those persons who make meaningful contributions to the lives and futures of children in the South Florida community and beyond," said Roni Leiderman, Ph.D., Dean of the Mailman Segal Institute. 2008 Honorees: Senator Geller –Senator Geller's push for legislation forcing insurance companies to cover autism-related disorders passed the Florida Senate unanimously in the 2008 lawmaking session. Under the Window of Opportunity Act, SB 2654, also known as The Steve Geller Autism Coverage Act, major insurance companies that operate in the state of Florida will be required to offer coverage for

families affected by autism. Geller has been a member of the Florida Legislature since 1988, and he is currently the Minority Leader of the Florida Senate. Geller served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1988 to 1998, when he joined the Senate. He served two terms as Chair of the Broward County Legislative Delegation and two terms as Chair of the Hendry County Legislative Delegation. This year marks the end of Geller's 20-year legislative career due to term limits. Currently a partner with Greenspoon Marder, P.A., practices primarily in the area of zoning and land use and has represented numerous local and national clients. Romero Britto - Miami Beach-based artist Romero Britto is one of the premiere pop artists of our time. Britto creates contemporary

masterpieces that evoke a spirit of hope and convey a sense of warmth. His original artwork, dubbed the art of healing, combines vivid colors and bold compositions to create playful themes with compositional elements of cubism. In 2007, he established the Britto Foundation as a way to lend his time, resources and talent to charitable organizations who work to create, encourage, promote and preserve education- and humanitarian-based initiatives benefiting children around the world. Proceeds raised through the Snowflake Gala luncheon benefit the Mailman Segal Institute's nationally recognized programs for children autism, a complex brain disorder that strikes one in 150 children. The Institute provides social, communicative, cognitive, motor, and school readiness skills for young children challenged with this disorder. The program also provides guidance, education, and support services to families. Leiderman

states, "Our honorees past and present, work tirelessly on behalf of children and families. Proceeds from our luncheon help fund critical programming to support children with autism reach their highest potential. We appreciate our community's commitment and generosity." For more information on the Snowflake Gala call , email snowflake@... or visit http://www.nova.edu/msi/newsevents/snowflakeball.html. About the Mailman Segal Institute for Early Childhood Studies Located at 7600 SW 36th Street on the main campus of Nova Southeastern University (NSU) in Davie, the Mailman Segal Institute for Early Childhood Studies (MSI) is an interdisciplinary demonstration and training center for education and research in the fields of early childhood and autism. The institute, housed at the Jim & Jan Moran Family Center Village is home to the Parenting Place, the Family Center Infant & Toddler Program, the Family Center Preschool, and the Baudhuin Preschool. About Nova Southeastern University Situated on 300 beautiful acres in Davie, Florida, Nova Southeastern University is a dynamic, fully accredited institution dedicated to providing high-quality educational

programs of distinction from preschool through the professional and doctoral levels. NSU has more than 26,000 students and is the sixth largest not-for-profit independent institution nationally. The university awards associate's, bachelor's, master's, specialist, doctoral, and first-professional degrees in a wide range of fields, including business, counseling, computer and information sciences, education, medicine, optometry, pharmacy, dentistry, various health professions, law, marine sciences, psychology and other social sciences. For more information, please visit www.nova.edu. *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 __________________________________________________