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Workshops/Training Schedule and Special Events


CARD-USF uses this schedule-page to announce special events, workshops or trainings being offered by CARD and other agencies. You do not need to register with CARD for trainings that are offered by other agencies, but you may need to register with them directly. Contact information is provided within the individual announcements.

Listings on this page are not to be considered an endorsement by CARD but rather are provided for your information.Some announcements are loaded to this page months in advance. Always confirm with the training agency that the time, date, and location are still correct. CARD does not have any further information on non-CARD trainings.

If you have a training or event that is appropriate for this listing, please email the information that you would like to have listed below, to card-usf@fmhi.usf.edu .
 
Events are added if staff time is available to update the webpage. CARD retains the right to determine which events are appropriate to add to this list.

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Kalesia Family Development Project
(This link will take you to the funding application)

Due to the generosity of the Kalesia Tea Lounge and the Kalesia Family Development Project, CARD-USF has funding opportunities available for constituent families to attend workshops or conferences if finances would prevent you from attending. You may download the application by clicking on the link above, or call the CARD-USF office at 800-333-4530 to request an application. Funds are limited and are distributed annually on a first come, first served basis.


 

HOT DOCS
Helping Our Toddlers -- Developing Our Children's Skills

Seven 2-hour, interactive and hands-on classes that meet once a week.
Presented by USF Health Department of Pediatrics, Division of Child Development.

Funded by the Children's Board of Hillsborough County.

Download flyer for details and information.


 
For more events around the state of Florida, check out the The Autism Calendar --
PUBLISHED BY THE SCHAFER AUTISM REPORT
http://www.sarnet.org/events/index.htm#FL



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


A great training resource
that is available around the clock is ChildNett.TV -- You can view lecturers, workshops, news releases and it opens a world of information about the autism spectrum, right on your computer.

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2009 Autism Conference and Workshops
The Power & Potential of Communication

Hosted by the Florida Institute of Technology.

Date: November 6-7th, 2009

Location: Melbourne, FL

Visit http://411.fit.edu/autismconference/

Conference Mission
The conference provides comprehensive, evidence-based information to assist educators, providers and families in developing effective and therapeutic programming for all individuals with autism spectrum disorders.

Who Should Attend
Family members, physicians, speech-language therapist, administrators, higher education
faculty, general and special education professionals, early intervention staff, related service
personnel, behavioral analysts, behavioral health professionals any anyone interested in
autism spectrum disorders, and individuals who have spectrum disorders.


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Walk Now for Autism Speaks

The Southwest Florida Walk Now for Autism Speaks
will be held Saturday, November 7 at Estero Community Park, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Boulevard, Estero.

Registration starts at 10am and the walk starts at 11am.

It's a fun, family day that includes music, free food and entertainment. Attendees will enjoy bounce houses, face painting, visits from Geoffrey the Toys R Us Giraffe, and Swampee of the Florida Everblades.

In addition, families affected by autism can benefit from an informative resource fair. Last year's walk drew almost 3,000 participants from Sarasota to Naples and raised nearly $200,000. All proceeds will benefit Autism Speaks, whose mission is to advance autism research, awareness, advocacy and family services.

Registration is available up to and including walk day. To register and for more information go to http://walknowforautism.org/swflorida or call 813.407.1704.


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Half-Day Children's Health Workshop re ASD Essential Diet, Nutrition, & Supplementation


Julie Matthews is a nationally-renown expert on diet and nutrition for children with autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and allergies.

This workshop is a $400 value available to parents and professionals for FREE!

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2009

Workshop Time: 8:30 am - 1:00 pm Registration: 7:45 am

Location: Braden River High School Auditorium, 6545 State Road 70 West, Bradenton, FL

Contact 941-758-4529 to register.

Flyer can be downloaded at
http://card-usf.fmhi.usf.edu/CARDannounce/09_1028_CAREJulieMatthews.pdf


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Adaptive Sailing Expo and Kayaking Clinic

Location: St. Petersburg Sailing Center 250 2nd Ave SE, St. Petersburg

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2009

This is an opportunity for people with disabilities to come and check out all the great programs that are being offered at the St. Petersburg Sailing Center. No experience necessary! Participants will be given a tour of the facility, basic instruction on the boats and the opportunity to get out on the water with an instructor. Family members and companions are welcome to attend but may not get to paddle or sail.

Participants must:
- Be age 7 or above
- Wear a life jacket (provided by the sailing center)
- Weigh less than 250lbs.
- Bring a hat, sunscreen and sunglasses
- Reserve a spot by calling (727) 892-5196

Two time frames have been chosen where activities will be specifically designed to meet the needs of the participants.

9:00am to 12:00pm: Sailing for people with physical disabilities

12:00pm to 3:00pm: Sailing for people with developmental disabilities

This is a free program but you MUST call and reserve your spot!
To RSVP call (727) 892-5196.


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Sibshops this Saturday November 7, 2009

Ages: 6-18

Sibshops
is being offered the first Saturday of each month and is a support group for siblings of special needs children.

Based on a national program that was developed to recognize the unique and special role that siblings play in families with special needs, Sibshops is an interactive, fun experience for all ages 6-18.

For the younger group, ages 6-11, Sibshops is more about games and a special time that is their own to have fun and mark the benefits and struggles of a sibling with special needs.

The older group, ages 11-18, provides more time to talk and explore who they are, how their sibling affects their life- for better and for worse- and to find out they are not the only one with this position.

It costs $25 per session but multiple sessions can be paid for at one time to obtain a discount. There is also a discount for more than one family member attending.

Early Steps and CARD offer scholarships to help cover the cost. More information can be obtained from calling our office. We would like to reduce the overall cost per participant but at this time, no extra funding has been provided to do so.

Location:
Family Learning Solutions, LLC, 65 Third Street NW, Ste 201, Winter Haven, FL 33881

Date: November 7, 2009

They last from 10:00 am -12:00 pm and include a snack for the children.

Check out our article in The Ledger for more information - http://www.theledger.com/article/20090509/NEWS/905085051/1021/LIFE?Title=Support-for-Siblings#

Download flyers at http://card-usf.fmhi.usf.edu/CARDannounce/09_1107_Sibshops.pdf

Contact Donna Grosser at 863-293-1744 or dgrosser126@tampabay.rr.com

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BUDDY BREAK!
Let our Buddies give you a break!

To sign up for BUDDY BREAK please contact the church directly to make your reservation to attend an Orientation. Once your VIP (your child with a disability) has attended Orientation, you can participate in Buddy Break! Reservations are required.

If you would like to serve as a Buddy Volunteer, please contact the location closest to you for training.
http://www.NathanielsHope.org


At Wesley Memorial UMC
6100 Memorial Hwy
Tampa FL 33615
813-886-2536
Email: buddybreak@wesleymemorial.net

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2009
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm



Idlewild Baptist Church
Van Dyke/N. Dale Mabry Hwy
Lutz, FL 33549
813-264-8773
Email: buddybreak@idlewild.org

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2009
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Reservations are required. If you have made a reservation and are not able to attend, please call to cancel, even if it is the day of BUDDY BREAK.

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Important ESE Advocacy Seminar

The Essential Advocate
ABC's of Special Education Advocacy


for ESE Parents, Advocates and Attorneys

Date: November 7, 2009

Cost: $50

Register online at: http://www.flspedlaw.com/Conferences.html or by calling 727-323-2555

For the first time we are offering a unique ESE Advocacy Seminar. The ABC's of Special Education Advocacy provides the essential fundamental building blocks of ESE advocacy.

Whether you are new to ESE advocaocy or an experieinced advocate or attorney, this seminar will provide you with important advocacy information and stategies.

For more information download this flyer. http://www.flspedlaw.com/mark_s_trifold__3_.pub.pdf

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Best Bean of the Bay

The Art for Autism Foundation's first annual Best Bean of the Bay fundraiser brings together chefs & restaurateurs from the Tampa Bay area.

They will face off in an 'Iron Chef' style competition, to create recipes with premium coffees & cocoas.

Sponsored by Javamo Coffees, the event will also feature live jazz & an art exhibit by children on the Autism Spectrum.

Attend this extraordinary event for $60, or as a VIP for $80. All proceeds from Best Bean of the Bay will support Art for Autism, a 501(c)3 charitable non-profit organization that helps children with autism spectrum disorders live happier and more expressive lives.

When: Saturday, November 7, 2009
Where: Galleria at USF Connect Tampa (USF Tampa campus)
Time: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

$60 for general addmission
$80 for VIP (includes premier wine tasing starting at 6:30 pm, gourmet coffee sampling, gift bags and more...)

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit http://www.javamo.com/events/bestbean/index.shtml


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Eden Florida Fashion Show Benefit

WINK TV’s TREY RADEL will host a Fashion Show coordinated by Eden Florida parent, Patti Byers for the benefit of a scholarship fund to help offset a decrease in state tuition funding for students with disabilities. Please come and join the fun! There will be an interesting selection of styles for all sizes, ages and genders - arranged by the GAP, Bannana Republic, Cache, and Brooks Brothers with hair and make-up by De Marlo Salon & Spa Naples! Clothing models will be Eden students and members of their families, Eden Board members, teachers and community friends!

Share a delicious lunch by Carrabba’s, sit back and enjoy the show! Have fun and be supportive of children with autism too!

Date: Monday, November 9
Time: 12 Noon
Please Purchase Tickets in Advance

Unique Silent Auction and Door Prizes!

CARRABBA’S
4320 Tamiami Trail North
Naples, Florida 34103

Single Ticket $40 Table Sponsorship $250

CONTACT:
Patti Byers (239) 293-4244
Frank Garbarino (239) 440-3534

Eden Autism Services Florida - Proceeds directly benefit Eden Scholarship Fund

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Safe Crisis Management Instructor® Certification Training

Safe Crisis Management is a comprehensive train-the-trainer program focused on crisis and behavior support intervention. The Safe Crisis Management Program has as its fundamental purpose the prevention and safe resolution of challenging and explosive behavior. The SCM curriculum provides a comprehensive continuum of prevention, intervention and post intervention strategies focusing on positive behavioral interventions, incident prevention, proven de-escalation techniques, functional assessment and behavior support planning, a “last resort” physical intervention system and post intervention strategies.

When: November 9-13, 2009 - Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Where: Courtyard Marriott, 610 Wells Road, Orange Park, Fl 32073

Cost: $970/person
$870 if you register 4 or more for the same program.

To Register Please contact: Jennifer Todaro, Program Coordinator

JKM Training, Inc. 1-866-960-4SCM (toll-free)

Website: http://www.safecrisismanagement.com

Email: jtodaro@jkmtraing.com

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The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) at the University of South Florida will present Play to Learn: Teaching Play Skills to Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Date: November 10, 2009 (Tuesday)
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The workshop is hosted by MF Therapy Group of Naples and will be held at their Naples
L ocation: 5691 Naples Blvd., southwest of Pine Ridge Road.

To pre-register for the workshop call CARD at (239) 590-7771 or send an e-mail to cphilbro@fgcu.edu.


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Career Planning for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Date: November 10 - 11, 2009
Location: Atlanta, GA

This high caliber career planning is the key to a successful future with positive long-term
outcomes and is ESSENTIAL for:
* Career counselors, job coaches, rehab administrators, vocational coordinators
* Special education administrators, teachers, teacher assistants, case managers, therapists
* Students, parents, caregivers, young adults (*16 +)


http://www.spectrumtrainingsystemsinc.com/atlanta.html

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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: Developing Communication to Replace Challenging Behavior:: This workshop will define communication, its function and assess communication enhancement strategies.

Date: November 11, 2009 Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am (Session repeated Feb. 11, 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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Autism Support Group

For parents/caregivers of children with autism

Our next meeting
Date: Thursday, November 12th
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Location: Peace by Piece Learning Center, 965 Pondella Rd, North Fort Myers

Please RSVP by November 10th.
Call April Sanchez at 239-574-8585 or 239-357-8788

No respite care this month. Please leave children home due to privacy issues.

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CFAII’s Round Up for Autism - Dinner, entertainment, and silent auction.

When: November 12, 2009

Where: Lake Mirror Center, Lakeland, FL

For more information visit http://www.cfaii.org

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FLORIDA GOVERNOR’S AUTISM TASK FORCE MEETING

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.

DATE: November 12, 2009

TIME: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm or conclusion of meeting.
Public comment will be received from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Location: Hyatt Conference Center & Spa - Key West Room, Hotel Atrium
250 Racquet Club Road, Weston, FL 33326

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.

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: This meeting will be to further discuss items required of the Task Force as listed in Executive Order 09-82.

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.

If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service,
1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice).

For more information on the Task Force, please contact Kimberly Copley at 850-487-3763 or by email at Kimberly_Copley@apd.state.fl.us. If you are interested in sharing your testimony with the Task Force during public comment and cannot attend the meeting in person, please submit it in writing to Kimberly Copley (Kimberly_Copley@apd.state.fl.us) and they will be read aloud during the meeting. Please ensure comments read under 5 minutes.

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The National Autism Association

Annual national conference in Weston, FL.

Dates: November 13 - 15, 2009

Conference information at http://www.nationalautismconference.org/

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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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Exceptional Student Education presents
Striving for Success: Strategies for Students

Dr. Browder's Exceptional Student Education Parents Advisory Committee cordially invites all parents, teachers, and community stakeholders to attend.

Breakout Sessions:

- Self Determination
- Student Assignment
- Positive Behavior Support
- Gifted Education
- Collaboration
- Transition

Free Childcare and Siblings Workshops Available!!

Please pre-register with Donna Djerf at 239-337-8621 or by email to donnald@leeschools.net

Location: South Fort Myers High School
Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Date: Saturday, November 14th, 2009

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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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Meeting the Needs of Young Children and Families

Conference: Every Moment Matters

Early Childhood Council in collaboration with Florida Association for Infant Mental Health

Date: November 18, 19, & 20, 2009

Location: Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, 2900 Bayport Dr., Tampa FL 33607

Download the conference brochure (5 pages):
http://card-usf.fmhi.usf.edu/CARDannounce/2009_11_ECC-FAIMH_Conf.pdf

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Collier County Autism Support Group
Parents' Roundtable Discussion Night


Date: Thursday, November 19, 2009 (free to the public)
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Location: North Naples United Methodist Church, Founder's Hall, 6000 Goodlette Rd., Naples

- Parents, grandparents, and caregivers will participate in roundtable discussions with others based in your child's age: Pre-School & Elementary, Middle School & Pre-teens, High School & Young Adults.
- Meet other parents and caregivers with children in the same age ranger who are going through similar issues and dealing with similar things.
- Ask advice from parents who have "been there, done that."

Download flyer http://card-usf.fmhi.usf.edu/cardannounce/09_1119_CollierSupport.pdf

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BUDDY BREAK! Let our Buddies give you a break!

To sign up for BUDDY BREAK please contact the church directly to make your reservation to attend an Orientation. Once your VIP (your child with a disability) has attended Orientation, you can participate in Buddy Break! Reservations are required.

If you would like to serve as a Buddy Volunteer, please contact the location closest to you for training.
http://www.NathanielsHope.org


At Wesley Memorial UMC
6100 Memorial Hwy
Tampa FL 33615
813-886-2536
Email: buddybreak@wesleymemorial.net

Date: Saturday, December 5, 2009
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Reservations are required. If you have made a reservation and are not able to attend, please call to cancel, even if it is the day of BUDDY BREAK.

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PECS Basic Training


Presented by Pyramid Educational Consultants, INC.

Participants will leave the workshop with a fundamental understanding of how to implement PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System).

Call for group discounts. 1.3 ASHA CEUs & 7.0 BACB CEUs available.

Date: January 18 -19, 2010
Location: Orlando
Time: 8:00 am -4 pm
Cost: $395 professional / $295 parent

For information contact: Alexis Bondy at 888-732-7462 or Alexisb@pecs.com


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ADOS -- Clinical Training Workshop

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

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Save the Date

17th Annual CARD Conference

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.


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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: 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.


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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: 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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Alumni Cruises and Autism on the Seas is offering a group cruise in August 2010.

This will be an autism, disability and service dog friendly cruise and accommodations will be made. All the ports we are visiting (Key West, Cozumel and CocoCay Bahamas) allow service dogs.

On the cruise there will be various instructional workshops on service dogs. This is a great time to vacation with other families of all abilities and service dog users.

Alumni Cruiseswill also be offering their normal services and accommodations for those of all abilities. Please check it out and if you have any questions, please feel free to contact Heather at Heather@AutismOnTheGo.com

Departing from Ft Lauderdale, FL on Saturday August 14, 2010 for five nights.

The flyer can be downloaded from the CARD server at
http://card-usf.fmhi.usf.edu/CARDannounce/2010_0814AutismCruise.pdf


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PECS Basic Training


Presented by Pyramid Educational Consultants, INC.

Participants will leave the workshop with a fundamental understanding of how to implement PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System).

Call for group discounts. 1.3 ASHA CEUs & 7.0 BACB CEUs available.

Date: October 7- 8, 2010
Location: Tampa
Time: 8:00 am -4 pm
Cost: $395 professional / $295 parent

For information contact: Alexis Bondy at 888-732-7462 or Alexisb@pecs.com


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