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For additional events and activities in your area, check out the Autism Speaks Florida webpage at http://communities.autismspeaks.org/site/c.ihLPK1PDLoF/b.4183155/k.914C/HomeLocal_News.htm |
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When: November 12, 2009 Where: Lake Mirror Center, Lakeland, FL For
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Seventh Meeting, November 12, 2009, Weston, FL The
Governor's Task Force on Autism Spectrum Disorders announces a meeting
to which all persons are invited. PLEASE
NOTE: All members of the public wishing to give comment are asked
to sign up at the public comment table by 5:00 p.m. There
will be no formal agenda for this meeting. Pursuant to the provisions
of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special
accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked
to advise the agency at least 3 days before the workshop/meeting
by contacting Kimberly Copley at 850-487-3763 or by email at Kimberly_Copley@apd.state.fl.us.
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NAMI Florida presents Recognizing Early Warning Signs of Mental Illness in Children and Adolescents A NAMI Workshop for Teachers, Guardians ad-litem, Professionals and Caregivers Date: November 14, 2009 Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Location: Florida Mental Health Institute, Westside Conference Center, MHA Building, 13301 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa, FL Registration $35 on or before Nov 2, 2009 $50 after Nov 2, 2009 Includes box lunch and CEUS. Seating is limited, register early. Registration and information flyer: http://card-usf.fmhi.usf.edu/CARDannounce/09_1114NAMI.pdf |
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| Polk County FDLRS, in collaboration with Polk County Exceptional Student Education, and the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities is offering a series of free workshops for families of students with disabilities. Each workshop can be attended separately; however, the information builds with each session. Presenter: Ellen Weber, CARD Consultant, USF Topic: Visual Strategies for Children with Autism:: Participants will use knowledge gained from the previous workshops to identify visual strategies used to prevent challenging behaviors. There will be a chance for parents to create materials to take and use for their children. Date: November 17, 2009 Time: 9:30 am - 11:30 am (Session repeated Feb. 25, 2010 in Lakeland) Place: 270 Bartow Municipal Airport, Bartow, FL To register for classes email FDLRS at laura.taft@polk-fl.net or call for more information at 863-647-4258.
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Location: Marriott Hotel, Lake Mary, Florida at the 17th Annual CARD Conference Date: January 28-29, 2010 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. RESERVE NOW -- SPACE IS LIMITED -- REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN Description: The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) has become the standard instrument for assessing autism and PDD across age, developmental level, and language skills. Providing Autism Links & Supports (PALS) is offering a 2-day workshop as part of the Statewide Annual CARD conference. Participants will learn how to use the ADOS in clinical practice to assess and diagnose autism. Expert Clinical Trainer Dr. Catherine Rice will demonstrate administration and scoring, as well as operationalizing and clarifying DSM-IV/ICD-10 diagnostic criteria for Pervasive Developmental Disorders (also known as Autism Spectrum Disorders). A combination of lecture, live demonstration, video presentation and discussion will allow participants to practice scoring while observing the instructor administer the ADOS. Participants must bring an ADOS Manual to the workshop or purchase one on this form. This 2-day workshop is a precursor to the 17th Annual Statewide CARD conference. CEUs will be available for psychologists and SLPs only, and will be at additional charge. Clinical Trainer: Catherine Rice, Ph.D. Dr. Rice is a behavioral scientist at the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). She also serves as a Diagnostic Associate at the Emory Autism Center and is an approved professional trainer on the diagnosis and assessment of people with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through Emory and Western Psychological Services. Dr. Rice is on the Board of the Greater Atlanta Chapter of the Autism Society of America. She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Emory University and her doctorate in Developmental Psychology from Boston College. Dr. Rice has worked in teaching, research, diagnosis, and consultation related to autism and other developmental disabilities for over 13 years. Her current work at CDC involves tracking the rates of ASDs in Atlanta and works with state partners to establish ongoing monitoring systems for ASDs around the United States. Lodging and Vicinity The workshop will be held at the Orlando Marriott Lake Mary, conveniently located off I-4, between Daytona Beach & Downtown Orlando. Enjoy the comfortable luxury of one of the finest hotels in Central Florida. In the center of Florida’s High Tech Corridor, this hotel offers the best of both worlds, a business setting with easy access to the attractions of Orlando. Designed with all of the style and convenience that seasoned travelers expect and enjoy, the Orlando Marriott Lake Mary is the perfect complement to the prestigious north Orlando community of Heathrow/Lake Mary. The striking decor has a distinctive metropolitan flair. Cobalt’s lounge, specializing in martinis, and Bistro 1501, with its fresh contemporary cuisine are ideal for business or social entertaining. A variety of trend-setting restaurants, shopping, and movies are within walking distance. This hotel is nonsmoking. The Orlando Marriott Lake Mary is located at 1501 International Parkway, Lake Mary, FL 32746. Click
here to for flyer and registration form: http://card-usf.fmhi.usf.edu/CARDannounce/ADOS2009.pdf
Location: Marriott Hotel, Lake Mary, Florida Date: January 29 - 31, 2010
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Polk County FDLRS, in collaboration with Polk County Exceptional Student Education, and the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities is offering a series of free workshops for families of students with disabilities. Each workshop can be attended separately; however, the information builds with each session. Presenter: Ellen Weber, CARD Consultant, USF Topic: Parenting with Positive Behavior Support (PBS): This workshop will define Positive Behavior Support, review common behavioral terms and discuss how to incorporate in parenting. Date: February 4, 2010 Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm (Repeat session from Nov. 3, 2009 in Bartow) Place: Jim Miles Development Center, 5204 US Hwy. 98 S., Live Oak Room, Lakeland, FL To register for classes email FDLRS at laura.taft@polk-fl.net or call for more information at 863-647-4258. |
Polk County FDLRS, in collaboration with Polk County Exceptional Student Education, and the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities is offering a series of free workshops for families of students with disabilities. Each workshop can be attended separately; however, the information builds with each session. Presenter: Ellen Weber, CARD Consultant, USF Topic: Developing Communication to Replace Challenging Behavior:: This workshop will define communication, its function and assess communication enhancement strategies. Date: February 11, 2010 Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm (Repeat session from Nov. 11, 2009 in Bartow) Place: Jim Miles Development Center, 5204 US Hwy. 98 S., Live Oak Room, Lakeland, FL To register for classes email FDLRS at laura.taft@polk-fl.net or call for more information at 863-647-4258. |
Polk County FDLRS, in collaboration with Polk County Exceptional Student Education, and the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities is offering a series of free workshops for families of students with disabilities. Each workshop can be attended separately; however, the information builds with each session. Presenter: Ellen Weber, CARD Consultant, USF Topic: Visual Strategies for Children with Autism:: Participants will use knowledge gained from the previous workshops to identify visual strategies used to prevent challenging behaviors. There will be a chance for parents to create materials to take and use for their children. Date: February 25, 2010 Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm (Repeat session from Nov. 17, 2009 in Bartow) Place: Jim Miles Development Center, 5204 US Hwy. 98 S., Live Oak Room, Lakeland, FL To register for classes email FDLRS at laura.taft@polk-fl.net or call for more information at 863-647-4258. |
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Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute,
College of Behavioral and Community Sciences, University of South Florida
13301 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612-3807