Fwd: UM-NSU CARD: Week of September 15, 2008

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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@...

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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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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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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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.