CARD Community Events: Week of January 8, 2013

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DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know that CARD and the Autism Society chapters of Miami-Dade and Broward will be awarding brand new iPads to the top earning schools as well as Family & Friends' WalkAbout Autism teams? Details below!

SCHOOL TEAMS

-First Place School Team from Miami-Dade County: (1) iPad with cover+ iPad App/Technology Training for teachers hosted by UM-NSU CARD

-Second & Third Place School Team from Miami-Dade County: (1) iPad with cover

-First Place School Team from Broward County: (1) iPad with cover+ iPad App/Technology Training for teachers hosted by UM-NSU CARD

-Second & Third Place School Team from Broward County: (1) iPad with cover

FAMILY & FRIENDS' TEAMS

-Top Three Family & Friends Teams from Miami-Dade County: (1) Mini iPad with cover

-Top Three Family & Friends Teams from Broward County: (1) Mini iPad with cover

OVERALL TOP INDIVIDUAL FUNDRAISER AWARD

Personalized Dan Marino memorabilia item (This award will be given to the one person that raises the most funds for the event. This person can be a member of any registered WalkAbout team or an individually registered participant.)

Fall CARD VINE

Lecture Series Recordings

Our series of fall presentations is now available online! Recordings can be viewed at any time, and each one deals with a different issue related to the autism spectrum.

Click here for a list of topics and links

Join us for WalkAbout Autism 2013!

Save the date for the Dan Marino Foundation's annual autism fundraiser at Sun Life Stadium! All proceeds will benefit DMF, UM-NSU CARD, the Autism Societies of Miami-Dade and Broward, and hundreds of local schools.

Date: Saturday, January 26, 2013

Location: Sun Life Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL

Visit our website for more information

Click here to view flyer

Special Thanks to our 2013 WalkAbout Sponsors!

Click here to view flyer

Autism Intensive Communication Academy: Application for 2013-2014

This special education option, offered by Miami-Dade County Public Schools, is designed for non-verbal children with significant developmental delays. MDCPS has three Academy Sites: Blue Lakes Elementary School, Redondo Elementary School, and Gratigny Elementary School.

These programs are technology-rich, have a very low student-to-teacher ratio, and are highly targeted at supporting the development of communication skills.

Applications are due by January 15, 2013 for the 2013-2014 school year.

Click here for eligibility requirements and an application

Click here to view flyer

Associate Positions Available:

Rising Tide Car Wash in Broward

Looking for independence, career training, and improved employability and social skills? It's time to apply to be part of a new type of business! Sign up if you are over the age of 16, have a confirmed autism spectrum disorder, and have daily transportation to Parkland.

Must be available for a 2-week training course

Must be able to work outdoors for 4 to 8 hours a day

Must be able to work weekends

Visit our website for an application

Email us to learn more

Click here to view flyer

Rising Tide Car Wash: Autism Employment Specialist Wanted

Rising Tide Car Wash is looking for talented and passionate people who are interested in working with individuals with autism in a consumer-facing employment setting.

Must have a Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Education, Vocational Counseling, or a related field

Must have experience working with individuals with autism

Must be able to focus in an outdoor, sometimes-chaotic retail environment

Fluency in Spanish preferred

Visit our website for an application or to learn more

Click here to view flyer

Sports Circle (Basketball)

Presented by Friendship Circle

Spend time with your FC friends learning to play basketball on our new outside court! Learn the basic skills and drill with your friends!

Mondays, January 7 through March 18

Time: 4:30pm to 5:30pm

Location: 8700 Southwest 112th Street, Miami

Fee: $70 for the program

To register, visit our website, email us,

or call us at x12

Click here to view flyer

Music Circle (Electric Guitar)

Presented by Friendship Circle

Learn to play the electric guitar with the help of your FC teenage friends! Fun and interactive sessions are led by an experienced guitar teacher. Instruments are provided for each participant.

Wednesdays, January 9 through March 20

Time: 4:30pm to 5:15pm

Location: 8700 Southwest 112th Street, Miami

Fee: $80 per session

To register, visit our website, email us,

or call us at x12

Click here to view flyer

Active Parenting Now:

A Six-Week Workshop for Parents

Miami-Dade County Public Schools and FDLRS present a six-week learning session for parents of children with disabilities (ages 5-12). Learn effective ways to improve communication with your children, teach responsibility, build courage and self-esteem, stimulate independence, and much more!

Click here to view flyer

North Location at Renick Center

2201 Northwest 207th Street, Miami Gardens

Schedule: January 9 through February 19

Time: 9:30am to 11:00am

Call or email Jamena Hines

South Location at FDLRS Main Office

5555 Southwest 93rd Avenue, Miami

Schedule: January 15 through February 19

Time: 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Call (extension 168) or

email Laurie Malman or Cecilia Nieto

20th Annual Statewide CARD Conference

Don't miss Florida's premier ASD conference for professionals and families. Take advantage of our free Educator's Day sponsored by PEPSA. Featured experts include Glen Dunlap, Minshew, Lou Brown, and Mark Durand.

Date: January 11 through 13, 2013

Location: TradeWinds Island Grand Resort,

St. Pete Beach, FL

Visit our website for more information

Click here to view flyer

Workshops for Adults at the

2013 Florida CARD Conference

This year, we are offering a series of relevant workshops specifically geared toward the needs and interests of young adults on the spectrum. We are even prepared to offer a reduced conference rate of $30. We want you to be there!

Date: January 12 and 13, 2013

TradeWinds Island Resort, St. Pete Beach

Click here for more information

To register for the adult track,

call Schelb ()

by Wednesday, December 19, 2012.

Visit the CARD Conference website

Ransom SCORE Activities

for Children with ASD

One Saturday evening a month, families of children with ASD are invited to the Ransom Everglades Upper School Auditorium for a special Movie Night. Ransom Middle School is also offering SCORE soccer clinics (for children ages 3-15) on Saturday mornings in February.

Next Movie Night: Saturday, January 12, 2013

Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Location: Ransom Everglades Upper School

3575 Main Highway, Coconut Grove

SCORE Soccer Clinics

Saturday mornings in February 2013

Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm

Location: Ransom Middle School

2045 South Bayshore Drive, Coconut Grove

Contact Marie-Ilene () for more information

Click here to view flyer

Open House at the

Brazer Center for Autism

The Brazer Center for Autism specializes in serving children and adults with neurological, social, and communicative disabilities. We offer full-day school and out-of-school programs, small group ratios, programs in life skills and vocational skills, and much more! McKay Scholarships accepted.

Open House: Saturday, January 12, 2013

Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm

Kendall Location: 8790 S.W. 94th Street

South Dade Location: 16905 S.W. 100th Avenue

Call (Kendall)

or (South Dade)

Visit our website for more information

Click here to view flyer

Brazer Center for Autism:

Vocational Skills Training

Our training programs are designed for teens and young adults on the autism spectrum. We want to help them express interest in potential careers while learning necessary skills for independent living. Our community-integrated programs include typical mentoring, staff support, and comprehensive assessments.

Open House: Saturday, January 12, 2013

Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm

Location: 16905 Southwest 100th Avenue, Miami

Call to inquire about our program

Visit our website for more information

Click here to view flyer

Sibshops: Presented by JAFCO

Sibshops are interactive workshops for typical siblings of children with developmental disabilities. They provide siblings (ages 6-12) with opportunities for peer support within a safe, fun-filled, recreational context.

Sundays, January 13, February 3, and February 24

Time: 9:30am to 12:00pm

Location: JAFCO, 4200 North University Drive, Sunrise, FL

$30 registration fee for the series

Call Sachs, LCSW ( ext. 118)

to RSVP or ask questions

Click here to view flyer

Cooking Circle:

Presented by Friendship Circle

Spend time with your FC friends learning to cook and bake foods from different countries, then enjoy your creations together!

Thursdays, January 17 through March 7

Time: 4:30pm to 5:30pm

Location: 8700 Southwest 112th Street, Miami

Fee: $90 for the program

To register, visit our website, email us,

or call us at x12

Click here to view flyer

Parent to Parent: Introduction to Post-Secondary Education

Recommended for families and students ages 16-22! This seminar will explain the different life paths for high school and beyond. Post-secondary options include college, technical careers, and vocational employment. Participants will learn about legal matters, advocacy needs, changing responsibilities, and the roles family members can play as students transition into young adulthood.

Date: Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Location: 7990 SW 117th Avenue, Suite 200, Miami

Registration is required

Please register at our website or by phone ()

Click here for more information

Parent to Parent: Reading Strategies to Help Your Child

This workshop will help parents develop and increase their young children's oral vocabulary and language skills through illustrated storybooks. Participants will learn about Dialogic Reading Strategies, which can assist children with self-confidence and critical thinking skills. Presented by -, a certified reading teacher.

Date: Thursday, January 31, 2013

Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Location: 7990 SW 117th Avenue, Suite 200, Miami

Registration is required

Please register at our website or by phone ()

Click here for more information

UM-NSU CARD:

Support Group for Mothers

Enjoy the opportunity to meet other moms with children on the autism spectrum, share experiences, ask questions, and receive support. This group is bilingual!

Sessions begin Friday, February 1, 2013

Time: 9:30am to 11:30am

Location: UM CARD Office, Coral Gables, FL

Facilitators: Sara Dajer and Maricarmen Saleta

Registration is required

Click here to view flyer

Autism Solutions:

Pathways to Progress

Don't miss this ground-breaking conference by the Profectum Foundation and CasaBlanca Academy. We will focus on using innovative educational approaches, such as DIR and FCD, to improve behavioral, emotional, and cognitive development.

Date: Saturday, February 2, 2013

Time: 8:30am to 4:30pm

Location: Barry University

11300 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores

For more information, visit the official

websites of Profectum and CasaBlanca

Click here to view flyer

FC Walk: A Project of

the Friendship Circle

This fundraiser, organized by the Friendship Circle, benefits children with special needs and their families in our community. In addition to our 3K walk, there will be a carnival with food, rides, and live entertainment for the whole family. Register, start or join a team, become a sponsor, and make a difference today!

Date: Sunday, February 10, 2013

Location: 8700 Southwest 112th Street, Miami

Registration begins at 9:00am

Walk begins at 10:00am

Carnival begins at 11:00am

Register online as a walker, donor, or both

For further details, email us

or call x14

Click here to view flyer

Autism Spectrum Assessment Clinic: Social Skills Group

Our state-of-the-art 9-week social skills intervention program teaches children age-appropriate skills based on individualized needs. The unique parent group teaches parents how to foster generalization of their child's skills. Now accepting applicants for the Spring 2013 group!

Applicants must be 8-12 years old, high-functioning, and have adequate language skills.

For more information, call or visit www.umasac.org

Click here to view flyer

Get your autism plate today!

Florida Autism License Plates generate awareness about autism. They also generate funds for much-needed services throughout Florida.

http://www.autismlicenseplate.com/

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