UM-NSU CARD: Week of April 6, 2009

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April 4, 2009

UM-NSU CARD: Sib-Rageous (rescheduled

from April 18th)

(NSU

Satellite)

Our April Sibling Group has been moved from April 18th to Saturday

April 4th.

Our group will take place at the " Let the Children Have Music

Event " in Miami Beach.

Please contact M. Morcate at or mmarill@... for more

information

April 7, 2009

UM-NSU CARD: Broward Grupo de Apoyo

(NSU

Satellite)

Organizador: Grana

Hora: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

For more information please contact at: or lezonne@...

UM-NSU CARD: Support Group for Adults with Asperger’s

(UM

Campus)

Facilitators: Diane Adreon & Deborah Chin

Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

For more information please contact at: or mlisdegasperi@...

Underwriting

Opportunities are still available!

Thanks

to our 2009 Sponsors and Underwriters

the

7th Annual Tropical Nights event is now SOLD OUT!

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

_____________________________________________________________________________________

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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Research Participants Needed

for a Study on:

The Effects of Locus of

Control and Family Dynamics on Stress Experienced by Parents of Children with

Autism

Researchers have suggested

that high levels of stress are associated with taking care of a child with

autism. Research has also shown that there are several possible negative

effects on the parents’ mental health, marriage, and social

interactions. However, locus of control and the way a family deals with

stressful conditions has been demonstrated to mediate the effects of the

situation on parents of children with varying disabilities. There is a

need for a more in-depth understanding of how certain personality traits and

family factors contribute to the amount of stress that is encountered by

parents of children with autism. Therefore, the intent of the proposed

study is to further the understanding of the factors that contribute to stress

and the aspects of the parents’ lives that might reduce negative

outcomes.

Participation is entirely

online and requires about 45 minutes of your time to complete the survey.

Interested participants can follow the link below to complete the survey.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=ykDuT3c8SbfJJBiAwzuiQA_3d_3d

For more information on this

project please contact Scot Rademaker, M.S. at his Barry University

email: scot.rademaker@...

Barry University IRB # 090205

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SCHWALLIE FAMILY

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) is now accepting

applications for the fall 2009 Schwallie Family Scholarship

Competition to support qualified individuals with autism or Asperger

Syndrome residing in the United States pursuing post-secondary

education. OAR will present a total of 5 awards of $3,000 each across

three categories: 1) Four-year undergraduate college or university; 2)

Two-year undergraduate college, and; 3) Trade, technical or vocational

school. These will be one-time awards for any recipient.

Note to Applicants:

The application period for Fall 2009 is now open.

Applications are due on April 24, 2009.

To read the Press Release on the 2008 Scholarship winners, click here.

Eligibility: Any individual with an established autism or Asperger

Syndrome diagnosis and who will be attending an accredited institution

of higher education in the United States for the Fall 2009/Spring 2010

semesters is eligible to apply. Eligible individuals need to be

enrolled on at least a part-time basis (6 credits) or be working

toward certification or accreditation in a particular field (e.g.,

studying to be a paralegal). Past recipients of a Schwallie Family

Scholarship or immediate family members of any person serving on OAR’s

Board of Directors or Scientific Council are not eligible to apply.

For More Information:

http://www.researchautism.org/news/otherevents/scholarship.asp

Please note: ASCEND Group is a 501©(3) charitable organization. We

do not endorse any specific professional or therapeutic treatment.

Likewise, these messages should not be interpreted as endorsements for

particular providers. We are not meant to be a replacement for medical

or legal advice. Our mission i s to raise public awareness about AS,

to advocate for improved education and services, and to provide

support and information to the Asperger community.

_____________________________________________________________________________________

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South

Florida Autism Charter Schools, Inc.

The

FIRST Charter School for Children with Autism in Miami-Dade County

Opening

August 24, 2009

JOIN US AT OUR 1ST

OPEN HOUSE

Friday, April 24,

2009

5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

City of Hialeah

Educational Academy

Auditorium

2590 W. 76 Street

Hialeah, Florida

33016

Visit www.sfacs.org

for agenda & more details!

The mission

of SFACS is to provide education and services to individuals with autism

spectrum disorders (ASD) residing in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. We

will target students on the lower functioning end of the spectrum, who may have

deficits in communication and self-help skills, as well as behavioral

challenges, and our students will be on a modified curriculum. The

methodologies of Applied Behavioral Analysis will be applied in conjunction

with the Miami-Dade County Public School and State of Florida standards in

order to provide the most effective individualized educational programs

possible.

SFACS will be

located at City of Hialeah’s Education Complex at Slade Park.

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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)

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

(Training session for

parents takes place prior to start of group)

Tuesday

April 14

Thursday April 16

Tuesday

April 21

Thursday April 23

Tuesday

April 28

Thursday April 30

Tuesday

May 5

Thursday May 7

Location:

NSU CARD Office

Facilitator:

Lori Wise

Cost:

FREE

To

Register:

Call

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Are you

Interested in Sharing Your Thoughts and Ideas

About the

Needs of Floridians with Developmental Disabilities

and

Earning $75?

The

Florida Center for Inclusive Communities (FCIC), a University Center for Excellence

in Developmental Disabilities, at the University of South Florida is conducting

two focus groups in Miami on May 27th. All invited focus group members who RSVP

and attend will receive a $75 payment. The FCIC focuses on the areas of:

education (including early intervention), employment, health care and community

inclusion. Information gathered at the focus group meetings will assist USF

staff with the goals in the FCIC’s next 5 year plan.

EVENT

INFORMATION

WHERE:

Sofitel Hotel near the Miami airport

DATE:

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

WHEN:

The first session will be 11:30 am-1 pm and lunch will be served.

The second session will be 5:30 pm -7:00 pm and dinner will be served.

WHO CAN BE INVITED: This is an invitation only meeting. We are looking

for participants who are:

Ø Family members, who are

disability advocates, and have a child or children with developmental

disabilities, age 16 and older.

Ø Self-advocates with a

developmental disability, age 18 and older.

IF YOU ARE

INTERESTED IN BEING INVITED,

PLEASE

CONTACT US TODAY!

If you

would like

to be invited to one of the focus group sessions, please contact Tanisha

e-Dobney call toll-free: or email: tclarke@...

Please

let us know of your interest no later than April 3rd.

For more information

about the Florida Center for Inclusive Communities,

please visit our website at www.flfcic.org

THANK YOU!

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Click

on the image for more information

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_____________________________________________________________________________________

*If you

would like to be added to our email list, please click here: http://www.umcard.org/contact.php.

If you would like to be removed from our email list, please notify here: jamunoz@...

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.

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NEXT WEEK AT

April 4, 2009

UM-NSU CARD: Sib-Rageous (rescheduled from April 18th)

(NSU Satellite)

Our April Sibling Group has been moved from April 18th to Saturday April 4th.

Our group will take place at the "Let the Children Have Music Event" in Miami Beach.

Please contact M. Morcate at or mmarill@... for more information

April 7, 2009

UM-NSU CARD: Broward Grupo de Apoyo

(NSU Satellite)

Organizador: Grana

Hora: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

For more information please contact at: or lezonne@...

UM-NSU CARD: Support Group for Adults with Asperger’s

(UM Campus)

Facilitators: Diane Adreon & Deborah Chin

Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

For more information please contact at: or mlisdegasperi@...

Underwriting Opportunities are still available!

Thanks to our 2009 Sponsors and Underwriters

the 7th Annual Tropical Nights event is now SOLD OUT!

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

_____________________________________________________________________________________

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

or visit our website at www.psy.miami.edu/asac

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Research Participants Needed for a Study on:

The Effects of Locus of Control and Family Dynamics on Stress Experienced by Parents of Children with Autism

Researchers have suggested that high levels of stress are associated with taking care of a child with autism. Research has also shown that there are several possible negative effects on the parents’ mental health, marriage, and social interactions. However, locus of control and the way a family deals with stressful conditions has been demonstrated to mediate the effects of the situation on parents of children with varying disabilities. There is a need for a more in-depth understanding of how certain personality traits and family factors contribute to the amount of stress that is encountered by parents of children with autism. Therefore, the intent of the proposed study is to further the understanding of the factors that contribute to stress and the aspects of the parents’ lives that might reduce negative outcomes.

Participation is entirely online and requires about 45 minutes of your time to complete the survey. Interested participants can follow the link below to complete the survey.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=ykDuT3c8SbfJJBiAwzuiQA_3d_3d

For more information on this project please contact Scot Rademaker, M.S. at his Barry University email: scot.rademaker@...

Barry University IRB # 090205

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

SCHWALLIE FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMThe Organization for Autism Research (OAR) is now acceptingapplications for the fall 2009 Schwallie Family ScholarshipCompetition to support qualified individuals with autism or AspergerSyndrome residing in the United States pursuing post-secondaryeducation. OAR will present a total of 5 awards of $3,000 each acrossthree categories: 1) Four-year undergraduate college or university; 2)Two-year undergraduate college, and; 3) Trade, technical or vocationalschool. These will be one-time awards for any recipient.Note to Applicants:The application period for Fall 2009 is now open.Applications are due on April 24, 2009.To read the Press Release on the 2008 Scholarship winners, click here.Eligibility: Any

individual with an established autism or AspergerSyndrome diagnosis and who will be attending an accredited institutionof higher education in the United States for the Fall 2009/Spring 2010semesters is eligible to apply. Eligible individuals need to beenrolled on at least a part-time basis (6 credits) or be workingtoward certification or accreditation in a particular field (e.g.,studying to be a paralegal). Past recipients of a Schwallie FamilyScholarship or immediate family members of any person serving on OAR’sBoard of Directors or Scientific Council are not eligible to apply.For More Information:http://www.researchautism.org/news/otherevents/scholarship.aspPlease note: ASCEND Group is a 501©(3) charitable organization. Wedo not endorse any specific

professional or therapeutic treatment.Likewise, these messages should not be interpreted as endorsements forparticular providers. We are not meant to be a replacement for medicalor legal advice. Our mission i s to raise public awareness about AS,to advocate for improved education and services, and to providesupport and information to the Asperger community.

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

South Florida Autism Charter Schools, Inc.

The FIRST Charter School for Children with Autism in Miami-Dade County

Opening August 24, 2009

JOIN US AT OUR 1ST OPEN HOUSE

Friday, April 24, 2009

5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

City of Hialeah Educational Academy

Auditorium

2590 W. 76 Street

Hialeah, Florida 33016

Visit www.sfacs.org for agenda & more details!

The mission of SFACS is to provide education and services to individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) residing in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. We will target students on the lower functioning end of the spectrum, who may have deficits in communication and self-help skills, as well as behavioral challenges, and our students will be on a modified curriculum. The methodologies of Applied Behavioral Analysis will be applied in conjunction with the Miami-Dade County Public School and State of Florida standards in order to provide the most effective individualized educational programs possible.

SFACS will be located at City of Hialeah’s Education Complex at Slade Park.

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

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)

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

(Training session for parents takes place prior to start of group)

Tuesday April 14

Thursday April 16

Tuesday April 21

Thursday April 23

Tuesday April 28

Thursday April 30

Tuesday May 5

Thursday May 7

Location:

NSU CARD Office

Facilitator:

Lori Wise

Cost:

FREE

To Register:

Call

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Are you Interested in Sharing Your Thoughts and Ideas

About the Needs of Floridians with Developmental Disabilities

and Earning $75?

The Florida Center for Inclusive Communities (FCIC), a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, at the University of South Florida is conducting two focus groups in Miami on May 27th. All invited focus group members who RSVP and attend will receive a $75 payment. The FCIC focuses on the areas of: education (including early intervention), employment, health care and community inclusion. Information gathered at the focus group meetings will assist USF staff with the goals in the FCIC’s next 5 year plan.

EVENT INFORMATION

WHERE: Sofitel Hotel near the Miami airport

DATE: Wednesday, May 27, 2009

WHEN: The first session will be 11:30 am-1 pm and lunch will be served.

The second session will be 5:30 pm -7:00 pm and dinner will be served.

WHO CAN BE INVITED: This is an invitation only meeting. We are looking for participants who are:

Ø Family members, who are disability advocates, and have a child or children with developmental disabilities, age 16 and older.

Ø Self-advocates with a developmental disability, age 18 and older.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BEING INVITED,

PLEASE CONTACT US TODAY!

If you would like to be invited to one of the focus group sessions, please contact Tanisha e-Dobney call toll-free: or email: tclarke@...

Please let us know of your interest no later than April 3rd.

For more information about the Florida Center for Inclusive Communities,

please visit our website at www.flfcic.org

THANK YOU!

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Click on the image for more information

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

*If you would like to be added to our email list, please click here: http://www.umcard.org/contact.php. If you would like to be removed from our email list, please notify here: jamunoz@...

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.-- ACE Chair