UM-NSU CARD: Week of May 25, 2009

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NEXT WEEK AT

May 26, 2009

UM-NSU CARD: Broward S..O.F.A. Group

(NSU Satellite)

Facilitator: Roselione

Time: 6:45 pm – 9:15 pm

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

UM-NSU CARD: Mother’s Group/Grupo de Madres

(UM Campus)

Facilitator: Maricarmen Saleta

Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

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

May 28, 2009

UM-NSU CARD: Special Gals: Gal Time

Facilitators: Mona Nasser and Dr. Terri Jennings

Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Location: Broward Mall

For more information please contact at: (Mona) or tjenn89112@... (Terri)

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

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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

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Come Explore At

Camp Liberty

Who: Students ages 15 to adult with special needs who are independent in self-care skills and can participate in small groups with minimal assistance.

What: Career Exploration and Social Development

When: Monday – Friday ∙ 9:00am – 3:00pm ∙ June 15 – July 31, 2009

Where: 2731 Happy Hoyer St. ∙ Ft. Lauderdale, FL ∙ 33312

Cost: $250.00 per week ∙ LIMITED SPACE!! ∙ REGISTER NOW

Call: or E-mail: hh2i@...

The Curriculum

· Highly individualized, hands on curriculum that is designed to address the specific needs of each participant.

· Class sizes are small with a low student-teacher ratio.

· Focuses on the development of daily living and job readiness skills needed to live as independently as possible.

· Skills are taught both at the camp site and community setting.

· Participants develop their self-esteem and sense of achievement as they master each new skill.

Career Exploration and Job Development

· Participants identify their career interests and abilities, learn how to complete job applications, develop a resume and learn interviewing techniques.

· Participants are taught a variety of job readiness skills, including retail, clerical, food services and computer tasks.

· Participants will receive on-the-job training in a business within the community.

Other Services

· Life Skills – to include money management, meal planning, food preparation, personal and community success.

· Driver’s Education – assistance in the required online Drug & Alcohol Awareness class. Review of Florida driving rules and regulations to prepare for permit exam (to be taken online during the course). *Additional fees for online courses.

· Recreational Skills – practice socialization skills while engaging in a variety of activities.

· Community Integration – participate in weekly Friday field trips.

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Be sure to let your child's teacher know about this training!

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UNFORTUNATELY,

IS CANCELED

FOR JUNE

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http://www.ableplay.org/

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The Victory Center for Autism is offering a

Summer After Care Program

June 22, 2009 - August 14, 2009

Monday-Thursday

2:30-6:00PM

Friday

2:30-5:30

Ages 5-22 are welcome

Miami Dade & Broward County Residents are welcome.

Cost is $30 per day or $150 per week.

To find out more visit: www.VictoryCenterforAutism.org

And click on “Summer Programsâ€

call ext. 201

email: office@...

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Fondue for Autism

Please join us on Monday, June 1st, 2009 at

Fondue for Autism - Parents Night Out

a Fundraiser at the City Melting Pot to benefit UM-NSU Center for Autism & Related Disabilities

The Melting Pot City

5834 South Flamingo Road

City, FL 33330

Tickets to this fondue feast are just $50

and include a traditional 4 course fondue dinner, a glass

of Cavia wine, a gift bag and an exciting evening of

events. (The price also includes tax & gratuities) WOW!

Special Event Features:

Cavia Wine Tasting - from 6:30 - 10:00 pm

The Childrens Place - Fashion Show

Art & Soul Glass - Fused Glass Jewelery

AND a Chinese Raffle for unbelievable prizes

with proceeds going to CARD.

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!

Stop by The Melting Pot and get yours today or call

Rojas for information:

Need Child Care?? Busy Bee Kidz (An interactive play and party

center) located in the next plaza over will be hosting a “Kids

Night Out†event throughout the evening in an effort to provide

child care while you attend the event for a donation of only

$10 per child.

www.BusyBeeKidz.com. or

Please call to reserve a spot for your child. Spaces are limited.

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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.-- ACE Chair