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Did you know that ALL OF US AT CARD WISH ALL OF YOU A VERY HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

Miami-Dade Teen Time

UM-NSU CARD is offering Miami-Dade teens (ages 13-19) with Asperger's Syndrome the opportunity to interact with other teens once a month through social activities. Themes include game night, movie night, chess night, and other fun things to do. This group is free, but registration is required.

Date: Monday, November 19, 2012

Time: 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Location: UM CARD Office, Coral Gables, FL

Facilitators: Durocher, Sara Ferguson (Boys' Group), Ghilain (Girls' Group)

Call Lis de Gasperi () to schedule a screening appointment

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

FIU Early Intervention Research:

Conditioning Social Stimuli

Florida International University is conducting a study designed for children under 3 years old, who have (or are at risk for) autism or other developmental disabilities. The goals of this study are to improve orienting and responding to social stumuli, and to improve effectiveness of social stimuli as reinforcers.

Location: Florida International University

Modesto Maidique Campus

11200 Southwest 8th Street, Miami

Center for Children and Families

Academic Health Center 1 Building (AHC1)

Call or email Paloma Pedraza ()

for more information

Click here to view flyer

Nature Links Presents:

Saturdays by the Bay

This fall program uses the natural world to enhance the lives of young adults (age 18-30) with disabilities. They will learn about work and independent life skills, environmental education, expressive arts, and exercise in a fun setting.

Date: Saturdays from October 13 to December 15

Location: Historic Virginia Key Beach Park, Miami

Apply online or schedule an in-person interview

Contact: Barbara Knaub ()

Click here for more information

Golfing with Autism

Sponsored by Gifts in Golf, this program is designed for boys and girls (ages 7-16) with high-functioning autism. Our aim is to expose children to the fundamentals of golf with a fun and enjoyable approach. Students will gain confidence, motor control, discipline, and knowledge.

Dates: Saturdays, November 10 through December 15

Time: 4:30pm to 6:00pm

Location: International Links Miami / Melreese Country Club

1802 NW 37 Avenue, Miami, FL

Instructor: Philip Argianas

$50 registration fee payable by check or online

Email us or visit our website

Click here to view flyer

Click here for a full version of this flyer, complete with registration form

Easter Seals Café

This is a special promotional event for our elementary and middle school. Light refreshments will be served by our Culinary Arts students. Our school offers bilingual certified ESE teachers, a 1:3 teacher-to-student ratio, individualized instruction, a behavior analyst on staff, and much more! We also accept McKay scholarships.

Date: Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Time: 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Location: Easter Seals South Florida

1475 Northwest 14th Avenue, Miami

Please RSVP by Monday, November 19,

at

For more information, email Sompa

or visit our website

Click here to view flyer

Easter Seals Academy:

Culinary Arts High School

Now open for January enrollment! This program is designed for students (age 14-22) with confirmed diagnoses of autism, Down's Syndrome, and other developmental disabilities. We offer bilingual certified ESE teachers, individualized instruction, a behavior analyst on staff, and much more! We also accept McKay scholarships. Come schedule a tour with us today!

Location: Easter Seals South Florida

1475 Northwest 14th Avenue, Miami

Contact Sompa ()

for more information or to schedule a tour

Learn more at our website

Click here to view flyer

JAFCO Weekly Support Group

for Parents and Caregivers

This group provides an opportunity to share common feelings, fears, and experiences that only parents with special needs children could understand. In addition, the group provides support and community resources addressing relevant topics.

Schedule: Tuesday mornings

Time: 9:30am to 10:45am

Location: JCS Aventura Office

18999 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 200

(In the Bank Atlantic Building in Loehmann's Plaza)

Please call Sachs, LCSW

( x118) for more information

Click here to view flyer

Making Friends:

Obstacles and Strategies

This presentation by will focus on the pragmatic deficits and socialization difficulties that individuals with autism face. Strategies to help overcome common obstacles will be explored. Individuals are encouraged to ask questions.

Date: Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Time: 10:00am to 11:00am

Where: NSU CARD Office, Davie, FL

Registration is required

Please call Lezonne () to register

Click here to view flyer

Come to Atlantis Academy's Open House!

This is an opportunity to tour our campus and meet some of our staff and administrators. The student as an individual is our primary concern, and individualization in curriculum, academic expectations, and socialization are the foundations of our K-12 program. McKay scholarships accepted.

Date: Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Time: 6:30pm

Location: 9600 Southwest 107th Avenue, Miami

Call or visit our website

for more information

Click here to view flyer

Learn How to Actively Participate in Your Child's IEP

Organized by Parent to Parent of Miami, this workgroup will help you prepare for your child's IEP meeting. Identify your child's strengths and weaknesses, use the information to outline educational goals, and request reports. You must bring your child's current IEP.

Schedule: Fridays, 9:30am to 12:00pm

Spanish sessions are held Wednesdays from 9:30am to 12:00pm

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

Registration is required

Register online or call

Maximum 3 parents per workgroup

Must arrive on time or you cannot participate

Children are not permitted in the workgroup

See flyer for more details

Over 21 Club:

Water Taxi Ride and Lunch

The Over 21 Club provides opportunities for adults with autism to engage in fun social activities in the community. In order to participate, an adult must be over 21 years old and accompanied by a parent, caregiver, or other individual to help ensure the adult's safety.

Date: Saturday, December 1, 2012

Time: 11:30am

Location: Miami Water Taxi, Bayside Marketplace,

401 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami ()

All events are first come, first serve

Registration is required; space is limited

$5.00 donation per person

Email Bob De or Nastaszczuk to RSVP

Click here to view flyer

Friendship Circle Hebrew School

The Sholem Epelbaum Chabad Hebrew School presents a one-of-a-kind opportunity for children with special needs. This quality Judaic program features small group instruction, qualified special education teachers, a well-rounded environment, and an individualized, hands-on curriculum.

Schedule: Sundays, 9:30am to 11:30am

Location: 8700 Southwest 112th Street, Miami

Cost: $635 for program year (payment plan available)

2012-2013 registration is open; space is limited

Contact Nechama Harlig ( x11)

or register online

Click here to view flyer

Friendship Circle:

Children's Circle and Teen Scene

Sign up now for our Sunday drop-off programs! Children and teens will enjoy a fun-filled morning of programs that help to build social and recreational skills. Arts and crafts, dance, music therapy, karate, soccer, basketball, cooking, drama, gardening, storytelling, Zumba, and so much more!

Schedule: Sundays, 10:00am to 12:00pm

Location: 8700 Southwest 112th Street, Miami

For children ages 3-11 or teens ages 12-19

For more information, email us,

call x12, or visit our website

Click here to view flyer

Progressive Behavioral Science:

Free Multilingual Training for Parents

Progressive Behavioral Science (PBS) is collaborating with UM CARD to offer this free multilingual training for parents of children with autism or any related disability. We will be showing you ABA techniques for improving your child's behavior, communication, and other areas of development.

Date: Saturday, December 8, 2012

Times: 8:30am (English), 12:30pm (Spanish)

Location: UM CARD Office, Coral Gables

Free to all registered CARD families

To register, call or email Sara Ferguson ()

Contact Arizmendi 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

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

The Autism Spectrum Assessment Clinic

This specialty clinic at the University of Miami - Coral Gables is dedicated to providing psychological and educational evaluations and therapy to individuals with autism, developmental delays, and other social and communicative difficulties.

To schedule an appointment, please 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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