Fwd: UM-NSU CARD: Week of February 5, 2007

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THIS WEEK AT

February

7, 2007

UM-NSU CARD:

Grupo de IEP (Lleno)

(UM Campus)

Presentadores: Especialistas de UM-NSU CARD

Hora:

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Para obtener mas información

llame al:

UM-NSU CARD: Eye Spy Play

Group

(DMC Branch)

Facilitator:

Lizette

Time:

2:30 - 3:30 pm

For more information on how

to register please call:

February 8, 2007

UM-NSU CARD: Floortime™

DIR™ Model

(UM Campus)

Facilitator: Cecilia Montero

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm

For more information on how

to register please call:

*********OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS*********

FAU Developmental Delay Resources

Conference

Financial Planning for

Your Child’s Future

Together…

You & Me

Engage your child and

share the moment

UM-NSU CARD

Miami Children’s Hospital

Dan Marino

Center

“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)

What:

Interactive program for 2 year olds

Focus: 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

Monday

February 26

Wednesday February 28

Monday March

5

Wednesday March 7

Monday March

12

Wednesday March 14

Monday March

19

Wednesday March 21

Facilitator:

Lori Wise

Cost:

FREE

To Register: Call

Behavior

Analysis, Inc.

Specialized Autism Therapy

Behavior Analysis, Inc.

The cornerstone of our autism

services is teaching or enhancing the individual's language and communication

skills. We utilize only the most recent, scientifically-proven methods

for improving speech, language, and communication.

Features of our Program

-

Use

of scientifically proven methods (ABA)

-

Rapid

learning

-

Unequalled

success rates

-

Frequent

progress reports

-

Parents

can view treatment sessions

-

Competitive

Costs

Call Now For A FREE Consultation with One of Our Board

Certified Behavior Analysts!

Soccer Clinic for Children with

Autism

Free soccer clinic to be held at Ransom Upper

School, Main Highway

Coconut Grove. Pre-registration is a

must. Contact: Marie Whitehurst or email: mwhite4809@...

Ages: 6-15

February 3, 2007 10

am - 12 noon

Febrary 10, 2007

1 pm - 3 pm

February 17, 2007 10 am

- 12 noon

February 24, 2007 10 am -

12 noon (Middle school campus)

1st Annual Assistive Technology

Awareness Day

" Envision

the Possibilities "

February

9 & 10, 2007

February 9,

2007

Florida International University, University

Park Campus

11200 SW 8th Street

February 10,

2007

Women’s

Park, Miami-Dade County Parks & Recreation

10251 W Flagler Street

For additional information:

Visit our

website at http://www.ataware.net

E-mail

Geary at jgeary@...

Telephone

Pamela Wentworth at

Seminar on Asperger’s and

Autism

Every day our knowledge and understanding of Asperger’s disorder

and autism is increasing.

New England Educational Institute is offering a series of very

important continuing education seminars in your area:

Dr.

Ami Klin’s seminar on Asperger’s Disorder and Autism: An

Update on Understanding and Interventions, will be held February 7, 2007

in Orlando, FL

Dr.

Ami Klin’s seminar on Asperger’s Disorder and Autism: An

Update on Understanding and Interventions, will be held February 8, 2007

in ville, FL

Dr.

Celine Saulnier’s seminar on Asperger’s Disorder and Autism:

An Update on Understanding and Interventions, will be held February 13,

2007 in Tampa, FL

Dr.

Fred Volkmar’s Seminar on Asperger’s

Disorder and Autism: An Update on Understanding and Interventions, will

be held March 7, 2007 in Miami, FL

Drs. Klin, Saulnier, and Volkmar are leading international authorities

on Asperger’s disorder and autism. These important programs are

designed to meet the practical and theoretical needs of mental health

professionals, educators and parents.

These presentations promise to be of great value to members of your

organization. In addition to the obvious educational value, these seminars will

also provide eligible health care professionals and teachers with up to six

units of CE credit.

Information regarding these programs is accessible on our website at

www.neei.org. In addition, if you would provide us with your mailing

address we will send you multiple copies of our brochure. You could then

distribute these brochures to your colleagues and post one in a common area so

that everyone in your organization may have the opportunity to benefit from

this outstanding educational experience.

Hearts for Therapy of the Arts

IDEA Way Conference - 2/14/07

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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.