UM-NSU CARD: Week of June 22, 2009

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June 23, 2009

UM-NSU CARD: Support Group for Adults with Asperger Syndrome

(UM Campus)

Facilitators: Diane Adreon & Deborah Chin

Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

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

June 24, 2009

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@...

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

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PLEASE CLICK HERE TO WATCH THEUM-NSU CARD SURF CAMP VIDEO!

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RETHINK AUTISM HAS LAUNCHED

Check it out at www.rethinkautism.com

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Schoolhouse Academy

3800 SW 108 Avenue

Miami, Florida 33165

Phone:

www.schoolhouseacademy.com

E-Mail schoolhouseacademy@...

Schoolhouse Academy is a private High School serving students ages 14 - 21 with

Asperger’s Syndrome and High functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders

Our Mission

The Mission of Schoolhouse Academy is to prepare students to meet their full potential as they transition into adulthood. This academy will provide post-secondary training and opportunities for students in educational, vocational, job placement, and life management skills. The Academy's goal is to create positive members of the community while earning credits towards either a Standard or Special High School Diploma.

The principal/owner Dr. Jiliann De Villiers, affectionately known to everyone as “Dr. Gigi†has been in the field of Exceptional Student Education since 1988. She is responsible for the assessment, program development, and monitoring of all students in the high school school.

The transition team will be directed by Mrs. . She is a certified ESE teacher who has dedicated the past 15 years to working with children diagnosed with Autism as well as providing assistance to their families. Her passion for working with these children transcends from a personal level as she is also the proud parent of a teenager with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Our specialized team of clinical instructors are certified in the area of Exceptional Student Education by the Florida Department of Education.

Unique Qualities

• Individualized Curriculum

• Inclusion programs and sports clinics with Miami Christian High School

• Small Class Size

• Small Teacher:Pupil Ratio

• Social Skills Instruction

• Social-Communication Skills Instruction (pragmatics)

• Computer Literacy

• Lab-based instruction

• Enrichment classes such as Music, Art, P.E.

• Career and community-based instruction

• Preparation for post-secondary education such as college or vocational school

Other Services Available

• Speech and Language Therapy

• Occupational Therapy

• Before and After School Care is included in the tuition

• Extra-Curricular Classes

• Sports Programs

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Admissions Criteria

Grade/Age equivalent: Students in 9th and 10th grade not older than 17 years of age.

Overall Academic Achievement levels: Minimum of 4th grade level in reading and mathematics.

Diagnosis: High Functioning Autism, PDD-NOS, Asperger's Syndrome

Language Ability: Child must have verbal communication skills

Schoolhouse Academy is not an appropriate educational setting for students manifesting any disruptive or aggressive behaviors.

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Hanen Parent Program

A parent training designed to teach parents how to enjoy and encourage communication with their child.

2009 Dates

Wednesday Evenings

July 8, 15, 22 & 29

6:30pm to 8:45pm

Location

Kendall Speech and Language Center, Inc.

10725 SW 104th Street

Miami, FL 33176

Classes consist of lectures, interactive group sessions and individual coaching sessions for parents of children with

communication disorders.

Cost for Hanen Parent Training - $400

Additional Family Members - $300

Please call to register

or for additional information!

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Herskowitz, M.A., CCC-SLP, one of the world’s

foremost speech pathology expert and speaker on the subject of computer-based

intervention with special needs individuals, has released:

Autism and Computers: Maximizing Independence Through technology

A comprehensive guide on how technology can provide a key element in

successful and independent living with developmental disabilities,

as well as a powerful way to teach many skills to individuals with autism.

“Autism and Computers†is written in clear and accessible language designed to help families of individuals on the autism spectrum, as well as professionals who work with this population. *Autism and Computers* explores the following key points:

- Starting technology training and other technological applications early is critical to successful independence

- How to set up a simple and cost-effective home and professionally-based Computer-Based Intervention (CBI) program

- Herskowitz’s technological invention has the potential to increase many abilities including language and social skills

- Children with autism have the ability to gain significant independence in a short amount of time by using Herskowitz’s technological application

- CBI enhances skill training through developing a variety of different areas

- Alternative and augmentative communication devices

- Technology can translate to productivity in a job or personal setting during the adult years

- Individuals with autism and other developmental challenges are inherently drawn to Computer-Based Intervention

Ms. Herskowitz is available for speaking, conference and workshop engagements upon request. As well, *Autism and Computers: Maximizing Independence Through Technology* is available for review and we will be happy to send you a copy, upon request.

Please click here for the full press release, as well as visit www.valerieherskowitz.com for more information.

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MOVE AND GROOVE CLASSES

Sing! Dance! Play!

while exploring new ways to make friends

AGES: 3 to 6 years

Three weekly classes begin the week of June 22nd

· Mondays 4:00-5:00

· Tuesdays 4:00-5:00

· Thursdays 5:00-6:00

SUMMER CAMP

The 2-hour Saturday program includes:

Music Therapy

Dance/Movement Therapy

Art

Interactive Story

Whole Steps Creative Arts Center, LLC

WholeStepsMT@...

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FIU Research:Attention in Autism & Developmental Disabilities

Researchers at FIU are seeking children with autism, children with developmental disabilities, and typically developing children up to 5 years of age to participate in a study of perception and attentional shifting to social and nonsocial events.

Help us discover distinctive attentional patterns that may lead to earlier diagnoses and more effective interventions.

· The study requires up to three visits of 1½ - 2 hrs each.

· Children will watch interesting videos and engage in several play-based tasks with our trained lab staff.

· Parents will be with their child at all times.

· Parents may be asked to provide information about their child’s development and behavior.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact the FIU Infant Development Lab at , or james.todd@..., or visit our website at http://infantlab.fiu.edu/ and click Visit Our Lab.

April 22, 2009

FIU IRB#: 022107-00

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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