Workshops & Clinics
Events
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Surviving & Thriving, support and suggestions from UM-NSU CARD
Parents, caretakers, teachers, and therapy providers - drop in for a weekly chat with your UM-NSU CARD Team! Join us ONLINE as we explore learning, communicating, and engaging at home with our children with ASD. Each chat will be based on a strategy or concept that can support you at home. Ask questions and share with others as […]
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ABCs of Augmentative Communication
online onlineLearn the elements of an AAC evaluation. Understand ways to judge the effectiveness of an AAC device implementation. Examples and resources will be shared. Everyone is welcome to attend this FREE training-including statewide, regional, and agency teams supporting individuals with complex communication needs. Register for a webinar: https://techowlpa.org/news/the-abcs-of-augmentative-and-alternative-communication-aac/ Please note that the ABC's of AAC is […]
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IEP Training
online onlineThe purpose of this 10-week training series is to break down an IEP and its components for participants to feel better prepared and more empowered in fulfilling their role on the IEP team. Online Training: Every Tuesday ending on June 30 at 2:00-3:00 pm If you have any questions contact Catalina Uribe at curibe1@nova.edu. Must register […]
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How to Do Your Best AND Do Better: A Practical Guide to Growing Through Challenges
online onlineBy now we’ve all seen enough sayings on the internet that encourage us to turn challenge into opportunity but how? On a practical level, mindset will only get you so far. This workshop will give the practical tools you need to successfully overturn the challenges that come your way! Educator: Sheva Ganz, Expressive Arts Therapist, […]
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Drop In Behavioral Consult with UM-NSU CARD, 2 time slots
online onlineMay 08th 7:00 am - 9:00 am May 08th 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Weekly Drop-In Behavioral Consultation available through UM-NSU CARD for our registered families. Stop by and meet with one of our behavioral experts who can provide consultation and support around behavioral issues. Audience: Families registered with UM-NSU CARD Weekly Online Series on […]
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Virtual Workshop Series – Leadership and Advocacy
online onlineYou are you, and that's pretty awesome! Discover what makes you, you, and how to use what you've got to get what you want. Becoming leaders and advocates. Dan Marino Foundation
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Drop In Behavior Consultation with UM-NSU CARD, 2 time slots
online onlineFor the month of May: 7:00 am - 9:00 am 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Weekly Drop-In Behavioral Consultation available through UM-NSU CARD for our registered families. Stop by and meet with one of our behavioral experts who can provide consultation and support around behavioral issues. Audience: Families registered with UM-NSU CARD Weekly Online […]
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Industry Specific Job Club – Hospitality
online onlineThis class will prepare job seekers with skills needed to work in the field of customer service and hospitality. This course would be ideal for anyone looking to work in a restaurant, a hotel, or in a movie theatre. Topics will include: Food handler training, customer service skills, and general knowledge about the hospitality industry. […]
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Industry Specific Job Club: Financial Literacy
online onlineThis class will prepare job seekers with skills needed to manage their personal finances. This course would be ideal for anyone employed or looking for a job. Topics will include: overview of budgeting, understanding your paycheck, managing expenses, credit & debt, preventing identity theft, and saving/investing.
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10 Basic Financial Steps for Special Needs Caregivers
online onlineThis workshop will discuss 10 basic steps to help caregivers get started in preparing for the financial future of their dependent with special needs. As a caregiver of a dependent with special needs the single most important issue on your mind, regardless of the age of the dependent, is what will happen to my dependent […]
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Industry Specific Job Club – First Aide/CPR/AED
online onlineThe Adult, Child and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED online course will prepare job seekers to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing and cardiac emergencies in the workplace. This course would be ideal for anyone looking to work in an office, warehouse, hospitality, or retail setting. The course features simulation learning and interactive
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JCS’ Virtual Workshop Series: Grief and Loss in the Time of Covid
online onlineAt this point in the pandemic over 115,000 people have died in the United States. We have also lost much more than people. We will discuss how to cope with such huge losses. Lead Speaker: Chaya Lerner, LCSW and Rabbinic Pastor Student Register in advance for this meeting: jcsfl.org/virtualworkshopseries-8 Meeting ID and Password provided via […]
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Ask an Autism Speech and Language Therapist Drop in
online onlineHave questions related to speech-language pathology? Want to know more about how to support language development? Join us for an informal lunchtime chat with veteran speech-language pathologists who know and love autism. Online Drop-In Sessions Last Tuesday of each month from 12:00 - 12:45pm April 28 May 26 June 30 If you have any questions […]
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Social Skills Trainings for Families with UM-NSU CARD
online onlineThe Autism Spectrum Assessment Clinic (ASAC) is offering weekly trainings for parents, focusing on teaching social skills to their children. Based on our state-of-the-art curriculum-based social skills program (K.I.T. Club), parents will learn how to teach and support their child’s social development in this time of COVID-19. All trainings will be offered through Zoom for Healthcare, a HIPAA-compliant video […]
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Identifying and Preventing Abuse of People with Developmental Disabilities
online onlineIdentifying and Preventing Abuse of People with Developmental Disabilities Abuse and exploitation are constant dangers for people with developmental disabilities. According to a recent study, they are four to ten times more likely to be abused than their peers without disabilities. In this workshop, adults with developmental disabilities and their families will learn what abuse […]
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How to prepare for a return to virtual learning with UM-NSU CARD and Friends
online onlineDr. Alessandri's Q&A is back! Join us next Wednesday, August 19, at 6:30pm. This session will focus on how to best prepare parents and children for virtual learning and strategies to successfully execute virtual learning in the home. Dr. Alessandri will be joined by his colleagues, Amanda Alvarez, Christy Carbonell, Georgina Mederos, Dr. Tamara Moodie […]
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Manifesting Your Dreams – The Power of Community & Opportunity
online onlineYessenia is an impactful leader with a global mission to empower the community to see their ABILITIES. Born with Spina Bifida, she has overcome all odds to develop her own abilities into the professional fields of community organizing, social services, public speaking and event planning. Along with founding Disability Programs & Training, Yesse currently serves […]
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Life Skills for 18+ on Zoom with UM-NSU CARD
online onlineThis is a new life skills based activity group that will meet virtually on Zoom. Adult constituents will have the opportunity to learn and develop various life skills through live step by step instruction and visual supports. A weekly challenge activity will be available for participants to practice skills at home. This group is for […]
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How to Evaluate Therapeutic Interventions and Partner with your Therapist with Language Links, UM-NSU CARD
online onlineWe are fortunate to live in a community filled with a plethora of therapy providers and methodologies. But how do you choose the right one for your family and for your child’s needs? And how can you optimize your child’s success throughout intervention? Join us as we discuss how you can be an informed consumer […]
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The Birds & the Bees: Sexuality & Relationships, JFS/UM-NSU CARD
online onlineThe topic of sex can be uncomfortable to discuss with your teen or adult. This workshop provides parents and caregivers with tools to openly discuss the various topics surrounding sexuality and autism. Parents and caregivers will learn how to teach safety, strategies to prevent and modify inappropriate sexual behavior, and teach boundaries across settings. Presenter: […]
