UM-NSU CARD: Week of February 16, 2009

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Dear

CARD Friends,

As

you have undoubtedly noticed, our email server went on the fritz a few weeks

back and we have been unable to communicate with you since then.  First and

foremost, while we think we have important information to communicate, it

certainly isn't so important that we intended to send it 50 times!!! 

We

are so sorry for any inconvenience these multiple emails caused you or your

computers.  We did our best to fix the problem as quickly as possible but were

not able to do so as expediently as we would have liked.

In

any event, we have instituted a new system with new controls and we are

optimistic that we will not have a repeat of this problem.  But please let us

know immediately if you see any problems with our communications on your end.

Thanks

again for your understanding and your patience.

Best

regards,

Dr.

Alessandri

NEXT WEEK AT

February 16, 2009

UM-NSU CARD: Broward Teen Time (High School)

(NSU

Satellite)

Facilitators: Roselione & Grana

Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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

February 18, 2009

UM-NSU CARD: IEP Workgroup (2 part workshop)

(NSU

Satellite)

Facilitator: Sotelo-Bumberg

Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am

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

UM-NSU CARD: Asperger Support Group for Families

(UM

Campus)

Facilitator: Diane Adreon

Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

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

February 19, 2009

UM-NSU CARD: Broward Asperger Support Group for Families

(NSU

Satellite)

Facilitator: Roselione

Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

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

UM-NSU CARD: All About Special Gals: Support Group

Facilitators: Mona Nasser and Dr. Terri Jennings

Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Location: Vienna Coffee House

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

(Terri)

February 20, 2009

UM-NSU CARD: “Entrenando al niño a ir al

baño”

(NSU

Satellite)

Presentador: Lizette

Hora: 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Para obtener más información por favor contáctenos al: or lezonne@...

UM-NSU CARD: Support Group for Parents of Adults

(NMB

Office)

Facilitator: Deborah Chin

Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

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

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

(305)

284-6140 or visit our website at www.psy.miami.edu/asac

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Autism Cry

Study

Institution:

Brown Center

for Children, Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island

Research Criteria: Children with Autism Spectrum

Disorder

Location:

Mail-in

participation, no geographic limitations

Principal Investigator: Sheinkopf, Ph.D.

Contact Information: le DeFusco (401)

276-7858

email: WHAutism@...

Dear Parent,

I am writing this letter to offer your family an opportunity to

participate in a research study at the Brown Center for Children. Researchers at the Brown Center for Children are investigating signs of autism

in early infancy. This study analyzes the sounds that babies make in the first

6 months of life. Researchers will analyze the cries of babies that

parents have recorded on home videotapes.

For this study, we are looking for families who:

• have a

child with an autism spectrum disorder;

• have videotapes of

the child when they were young infants (less than 6 months of age) that include

some episodes of crying or fussing; and

• are from any

part of the country! Since videotapes of the child are being used, you do

not need to live nearby the Brown Center for Children to participate.

Brown

Center for Children staff will work with families by phone and mail. Our staff

will assist families to identify appropriate videotapes and will provide families

with postage-paid mailers for study materials. Family participation in

this study will also involve the completion of questionnaires about the child

that will take approximately one hour.

Thank

you for taking the time to consider helping us with the study. It is our

hope your participation in this study will increase our knowledge of early

signs of autism spectrum disorders. Please call , or email WHAutism@..., if you are

interested in the study or would like to learn more about participation. We

will be happy to discuss this project with you in greater detail.

Sincerely,

Sheinkopf, Ph.D.

Brown Center for Children

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Envision the

Possibilities

Assistive Technology

Awareness 2009

“Empower,

Educate, Include”

M-DATAP (Miami-Dade Assistive Technology

Awareness Partners, Incorporated) announces its third annual Assistive

Technology Awareness event, “Envision the Possibilities,” to be

held May 7 and 8, 2009.  The conference will showcase assistive technology

devices, software, activities, and strategies that help to empower, educate,

and include persons with disabilities in all aspects of life.

Vendors, community agencies, educators, and

service providers will offer a variety of presentations, demonstrations, and

exhibits.  Registration and CEU/MPP information are available at http://ataware.net. 

Professionals, family members, college students, and any persons concerned

about assistive technology are invited to attend.  The conference is scheduled

as follows:

           

May 7 & 8, 2009

Nova

Southeastern University

Miami Student Educational Center

8585 SW 124th Avenue

Miami, FL 33183

For additional information, to submit

an application as a vendor,

exhibitor, or presenter, and for registration information:

Visit the website at http://ataware.net

E-mail

jim@... or pam@...

Anyone with a disability who requires an

accommodation may e-mail Pamela Wentworth or Geary at the e-mail

addresses listed above.  Requests for special assistance need to be made by

April 20, 2009.

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Imagine a school that

children hate to leave!

Educating children with autism and

other developmental challenges

www.casablancaacademy.org

What are

the benefits of your child learning and enjoying school?

     Relationships within the family

develop, friendships emerge, interaction with the world around the child

arise… Parents share in the joy!

Why is CasaBlanca touching the lives

of children and parents?

·

Outstanding

staff go above and

beyond

·

DIR/

Floortime model allows

your child to build relationships

·

Academics

are individualized

for your child

·

Our

environment offers a

1 to1 staff student ratio, a spacious classroom, and a large fenced in playground

area

·

Daily

communication through

videos and emails allow you to see, hear, and experience your child’s

progress

Would you

like to know more about how a DIR/ Floortime model school can benefit you, your

child, and your entire family?

Join us for an open

house

Tuesday

February 24, 2009 4:00- 6:00pm

Friday

March 27, 2009 9:30-11:30am

400 N 35th

Avenue

Hollywood,

Florida 33021

RSVP

or beth@...

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*If you

would like to be added to our email list or if you would like to be removed

from our email list, please click here: http://www.umcard.org/contact.php

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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Dear CARD Friends,

As you have undoubtedly noticed, our email server went on the fritz a few weeks back and we have been unable to communicate with you since then. First and foremost, while we think we have important information to communicate, it certainly isn't so important that we intended to send it 50 times!!!

We are so sorry for any inconvenience these multiple emails caused you or your computers. We did our best to fix the problem as quickly as possible but were not able to do so as expediently as we would have liked.

In any event, we have instituted a new system with new controls and we are optimistic that we will not have a repeat of this problem. But please let us know immediately if you see any problems with our communications on your end.

Thanks again for your understanding and your patience.

Best regards,

Dr. Alessandri

NEXT WEEK AT

February 16, 2009

UM-NSU CARD: Broward Teen Time (High School)

(NSU Satellite)

Facilitators: Roselione & Grana

Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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

February 18, 2009

UM-NSU CARD: IEP Workgroup (2 part workshop)

(NSU Satellite)

Facilitator: Sotelo-Bumberg

Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am

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

UM-NSU CARD: Asperger Support Group for Families

(UM Campus)

Facilitator: Diane Adreon

Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

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

February 19, 2009

UM-NSU CARD: Broward Asperger Support Group for Families

(NSU Satellite)

Facilitator: Roselione

Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

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

UM-NSU CARD: All About Special Gals: Support Group

Facilitators: Mona Nasser and Dr. Terri Jennings

Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Location: Vienna Coffee House

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

February 20, 2009

UM-NSU CARD: "Entrenando al niño a ir al baño"

(NSU Satellite)

Presentador: Lizette

Hora: 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Para obtener más información por favor contáctenos al: or lezonne@...

UM-NSU CARD: Support Group for Parents of Adults

(NMB Office)

Facilitator: Deborah Chin

Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

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

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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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Autism Cry Study

Institution: Brown Center for Children, Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island

Research Criteria: Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Location: Mail-in participation, no geographic limitations

Principal Investigator: Sheinkopf, Ph.D.

Contact Information: le DeFusco

email: WHAutism@...

Dear Parent,

I am writing this letter to offer your family an opportunity to participate in a research study at the Brown Center for Children. Researchers at the Brown Center for Children are investigating signs of autism in early infancy. This study analyzes the sounds that babies make in the first 6 months of life. Researchers will analyze the cries of babies that parents have recorded on home videotapes.

For this study, we are looking for families who:

• have a child with an autism spectrum disorder;

• have videotapes of the child when they were young infants (less than 6 months of age) that include some episodes of crying or fussing; and

• are from any part of the country! Since videotapes of the child are being used, you do not need to live nearby the Brown Center for Children to participate.

Brown Center for Children staff will work with families by phone and mail. Our staff will assist families to identify appropriate videotapes and will provide families with postage-paid mailers for study materials. Family participation in this study will also involve the completion of questionnaires about the child that will take approximately one hour.

Thank you for taking the time to consider helping us with the study. It is our hope your participation in this study will increase our knowledge of early signs of autism spectrum disorders. Please call , or email WHAutism@..., if you are interested in the study or would like to learn more about participation. We will be happy to discuss this project with you in greater detail.

Sincerely,

Sheinkopf, Ph.D.

Brown Center for Children

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Envision the Possibilities

Assistive Technology Awareness 2009

"Empower, Educate, Include"

M-DATAP (Miami-Dade Assistive Technology Awareness Partners, Incorporated) announces its third annual Assistive Technology Awareness event, "Envision the Possibilities," to be held May 7 and 8, 2009. The conference will showcase assistive technology devices, software, activities, and strategies that help to empower, educate, and include persons with disabilities in all aspects of life.

Vendors, community agencies, educators, and service providers will offer a variety of presentations, demonstrations, and exhibits. Registration and CEU/MPP information are available at http://ataware.net. Professionals, family members, college students, and any persons concerned about assistive technology are invited to attend. The conference is scheduled as follows:

May 7 & 8, 2009Nova Southeastern UniversityMiami Student Educational Center8585 SW 124th AvenueMiami, FL 33183

For additional information, to submit an application as a vendor,exhibitor, or presenter, and for registration information:

Visit the website at http://ataware.netE-mail jim@... or pam@...

Anyone with a disability who requires an accommodation may e-mail Pamela Wentworth or Geary at the e-mail addresses listed above. Requests for special assistance need to be made by April 20, 2009.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Imagine a school that children hate to leave!

Educating children with autism and other developmental challenges

www.casablancaacademy.org

What are the benefits of your child learning and enjoying school?

Relationships within the family develop, friendships emerge, interaction with the world around the child arise… Parents share in the joy!

Why is CasaBlanca touching the lives of children and parents?

· Outstanding staff go above and beyond

· DIR/ Floortime model allows your child to build relationships

· Academics are individualized for your child

· Our environment offers a 1 to1 staff student ratio, a spacious classroom, and a large fenced in playground area

· Daily communication through videos and emails allow you to see, hear, and experience your child's progress

Would you like to know more about how a DIR/ Floortime model school can benefit you, your child, and your entire family?

Join us for an open house

Tuesday February 24, 2009 4:00- 6:00pm

Friday March 27, 2009 9:30-11:30am

400 N 35th Avenue

Hollywood, Florida 33021

RSVP or beth@...

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

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