UM-NSU CARD Blast: Week of December 10, 2012

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DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know that the DMF WalkAbout Autism will have several sensory-friendly Chill Zones located in strategic locations throughout Sun Life Stadium? These Chill Zones are places you can visit if you are an adult with autism or if you are a caregiver with a child or teen who just needs a little break from all the excitement on WalkAbout day (January 26, 2013).

Additionally, to prepare for the actual day of the event, we will be posting useful visual supports online prior to the event. To join in the fun, visit www.dmfwalkaboutautism.org today and form your school, corporate or family team.

GPALS: Grandparents Assisting

and Lending Support

Our support group for grandparents is facilitated by Dr. Alessandri, the director of UM-NSU CARD. If you are an interested grandparent, please join us. We meet on the second Tuesday of every month.

Date: Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Time: 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Location: UM CARD Office, Coral Gables

(Room 502)

Registration is required; call or email

Alessandri () to register

Special Gals Support Group

The Special Gals program is designed for caregivers, professionals, and all others who are involved in the life of a female with developmental disabilities. Our mission is to help special gals lead happy and meaningful lives. Please call and register for our support group so we can have a delicious snack waiting for you!

Date: Thursday, December 13, 2012

Time: 7:00pm to 8:30pm

Location: Vienna Coffee House,

5724 South Flamingo Road, City, FL

Call or email Terri Jennings ()

for more information

Broward Social GAIN:

Holiday Potluck

Social GAIN (Social Group for Aspies to Interact and Network) is a support and activity group for high-functioning adults on the autism spectrum. All first-time attendees must arrange to meet with one of the group facilitators before the meeting. Bring a dish for the potluck if you can!

Date: Friday. December 14, 2012

Time: 1:00pm to 2:30pm

Location: NSU CARD Office, Davie, FL

Facilitators: Deborah Chin and is Bitting

Call or email is Bitting () for more information or to RSVP

Please try to RSVP at least 24 hours in advance

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

WalkAbout Autism: Sponsorship

Opportunities Now Available!

You can contribute to the Dan Marino Foundation's worthy cause of improving the lives of people with autism. A " Touchdown Sponsorship " costs $5,000, a " Field Goal Sponsorship " costs $2,500, and an " End Zone Sponsorship " costs $1,000.

Call or email Rixys Alfonso for more information

Visit our website to learn more

Click here to view flyer

Special Thanks to our 2013 WalkAbout Sponsors!

Click here to view flyer

STARS: Different Learning

the Bright Way!

STARS School for Autism specializes in early intervention with children on the spectrum. Our primary mission is to provide individualized, scientifically-verified educational services to children with autism. We are now accepting applications for January 2013!

Location: 8103 Southwest 24th Street, Miami

For more information, call us (),

email us, or visit our website

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 in December

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

Parent to Parent of Miami:

Winter Learning Series

We are offering several autism-related workshops throughout December, January, and February. This week, we will have a presentation on the Individualized Education Plan (IEP). This training will explain the different sections of the IEP. Understanding the document and preparing for the meeting are the keys to success!

Date: Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm

Location: 7990 S.W. 117th Avenue, Suite 200, Miami

Registration is required

Register online or by phone ()

Must arrive on time or you cannot participate

Children are not permitted in the workgroup

See flyer for more presentations

Free Support Group for

Parents and Families

Join the Neurobehavioral Institute on the second Wednesday evening of every month! Learn about ASD resources, get information on current treatments and therapies, get ideas for future planning and care, and share esperiences with people who really understand!

Next Meeting: Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Time: 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Location: Neurobehavioral Institute,

2233 North Commerce Parkway, Suite 3, Weston

Call for more information

Click here to view flyer

Snow Mountain X-Travaganza

At the Shops at Sunset Place!

Sunglasses join together with mittens to bring in the holiday season and raise funds to find a cure for Fragile X. Sledding, a snow house for toddlers and tots, and lots of holiday activities for the whole family. Gift cards and other goodies for the first 350 tickets sold. " It will snow in Miami! "

Date: Saturday, December 15, 2012

Time: 2:00pm to 10:00pm

Location: The Shops at Sunset Place

(Southwest 72nd Street and 57th Avenue, Miami)

Registration in advance on eventbrite.com

or onsite starting at 1:00pm

Click here to view flyer

Beth Tikvah Center:

Join Us for Our Open House

Join the Tikvah Center, a program for children with autism, for an informational and Q & A session. We are looking for interested applicants for the 2013-2014 school year. A light breakfast and coffee will be served. McKay Scholarship accepted.

Date: Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Time: 9:00am

Location: The Gordon Schools of Beth

2625 Southwest 3rd Avenue, Miami

RSVP by Friday, December 14, 2012

Call or email Hakerem

( ext. 242)

for questions or to RSVP

Click here to view flyer

STARS School for Autism:

Winter Camp

As winter break is the longest break throughout the school year, we believe that parents should take steps to keep their children in active, engaging, and social environments to prevent disruption of the progress they have achieved in school. As such, STARS will be opening its doors for families during the holiday season.

Eligibility: Children ages 2 through 10

Open: December 19 through January 4

(except Christmas Day and New Year's Day)

Schedule: Weekdays, 9:15am to 4:15pm

Location: 8103 Southwest 24th Street, Miami

Campers are to bring lunch and snacks from home,

except on Fridays, in which lunch is provided

For more information or to register,

please call

Click here to view flyer

The Little Mermaid: A Sensory-

Friendly Theater Performance

Miami-Dade County's Department of Cultural Affairs is delighted to provide inclusive arts experiences. This live theater performance of " Disney's The Little Mermaid " is specifically designed for children and individuals with Sensory Processing and Autism Spectrum Disorders.

For more information about sensory-friendly cultural events, visit our website or call us ()

Date: Saturday, December 22, 2012

Time: 2:00pm

Location: Theater at the Alper JCC

11155 Southwest 112th Avenue, Miami

Presented by Miami Children's Theater

(Call or visit them online)

$10 General Admission

Click here to view flyer

Kia Kidz: Winter Inclusion

Karate Camp

Swimming, sports, field trips, reading, math and science, music, arts, cooking, life skills, photography, sensory activities, daily karate classes, and more!

Session 1: December 26 through 28, 2012

Session 2: January 2 through 4, 2013

Time: 9:00am to 2:00pm

(Before care 7:30am, aftercare until 5:00pm)

Locations: 14417 South Dixie Highway, Palmetto Bay

17525 Southwest 92nd Court, Palmetto Bay (Pool Days)

To register now, email us or call

Visit our website for more information

Click here to view flyer

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

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.

Dates: 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

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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