Visual Supports in the Home: Make & Take UMCARD

Carrie Brazier Center FL Keys 92295 Overseas Hwy., Tavernier, FL, United States

Participants will learn how to use visual supports in the home setting. The focus of the training is fostering independence in daily activities/chores as well as living skills. The facilitator will give participants opportunities to create materials relevant to their needs. This training caters mostly to parents and caregivers. UPPER KEYS Tuesday, August 16th 12:30pm-2:30pm

Fantastic Friends for Adults with Gigi’s Playhouse

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Time: 8/18/2022, 6:30 PM (1 hours) Playhouse: GiGi's at Home - Virtual Ages: Adults Description:We can't wait to see you on Fantastic Friends! A fun purposeful & social gathering for adults with Down syndrome, their peers and the community. Supports the development of social skills and language through peer to peer interaction in a casual and fun setting. Recommended

New Diagnosis and Timely Interventions Webinar with Autism Speaks

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Join Autism Speaks for our New Diagnosis and Timely Interventions Webinar Wednesday, August 17, 2022 12:00 p.m. EST REGISTER NOW Topics we will discuss: Strategies on how to navigate a new autism diagnosis. How to access supports within your community. Barriers in low-resourced communities and how to overcome them. Tools and resources available through Autism Speaks.

Making & Keeping Friends Adolescent & Adult Community Friendship Series with UMCARD

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The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Transition and Adult team invites you to attend our Fall Adolescent & Adult Community Friendship Series. This training series will focus on navigating friendships and will be presented by Samantha Sehter and Alison Nyman from Remarkable Disability Services. This series is for teens and adults with autism and related disabilities.

Scholarship for Florida School Children Step up for Children

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Don’t miss the opportunity to learn about: • The Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program (FTC) and Family Empowerment Scholarship (FES-EO) for K-12 students of lower to middle-income families. • The Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (FES-EO) for students 3 years old through 12th grade, with unique abilities (formerly Gardiner). • The Hope Scholarship for

Special Needs Caregiver Support Group with JAFCO & JFS

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SPECIAL NEEDS PARENT CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP (DAYTIME) SUPPORT GROUPS AVAILABLE FOR PARENTS, CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. JOIN US AND ESTABLISH NEW CONNECTIONS, FRIENDSHIPS AND LEARN SKILLS TO HELP YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN! FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO PRE REGISTER, CONTACT: LINDA SACHS, LCSW COMMUNITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR AND PARENT SUPPORT GROUP SPECIALIST JAFCO 954-315-8664 | LINDA@JAFCO.ORG OR TSIPPI

GiGi’s Kitchen Kids

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Time: 8/23/2022, 5:00 PM (1 hours) Playhouse: GiGi's at Home - Virtual Ages: School Age Learners Description:GiGi’s Kitchen Kids is designed to emphasize the importance of a healthy lifestyle and early exposure to practical cooking skills under the guidance of program leaders. Participants will engage in activities designed to promote healthy eating habits, kitchen safety awareness, food preparation skills, self-confidence, and social skills by applying learned skills

Navigating Mental Health for Neurodivergents with Joshua’s Path

Wednesday, August 24, 2022 |12:00 - 1:00 p.m.     Samantha Salver, LCSW, a neurodivergent individual, has not only navigated for herself but has been supporting neurodivergents for over 10 years with their mental health needs. The lunch and learn will cover common mental health challenges along with signs and symptoms to look for in

Do’s & Don’ts of Friendships Adolescent & Adult Community Friendship Series with UMCARD

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The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Transition and Adult team invites you to attend our Fall Adolescent & Adult Community Friendship Series. This training series will focus on navigating friendships and will be presented by Samantha Sehter and Alison Nyman from Remarkable Disability Services. This series is for teens and adults with autism and related disabilities.

Speed Dating on the Spectrum

Our Grounds Coffee Shop 10714 SW 113th place Miami, FL 33176, Miami, florida, United States

$20

Destination Discovery with Gigi’s Playhouse All Ages

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× Time: 8/30/2022, 4:00 PM (1 hours) Playhouse: Miami Ages: All Ages Description:Play = Fun + Learning Destination Discovery supports the development of fine motor skills, gross motor skills, social skills and language through purposeful play and peer to peer interaction in a casual and fun setting. This program also brings families together to share experiences and build relationships.  Recommended

Special Needs Caregiver Support Group with JAFCO & JFS

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SPECIAL NEEDS PARENT CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP (DAYTIME) SUPPORT GROUPS AVAILABLE FOR PARENTS, CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. JOIN US AND ESTABLISH NEW CONNECTIONS, FRIENDSHIPS AND LEARN SKILLS TO HELP YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN! FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO PRE REGISTER, CONTACT: LINDA SACHS, LCSW COMMUNITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR AND PARENT SUPPORT GROUP SPECIALIST JAFCO 954-315-8664 | LINDA@JAFCO.ORG OR TSIPPI

Grupo de Apoyo para Madres – Grupo en persona NSU CARD

Nova Southeastern University NSU CARD Office, 6100 Griffin Road, 3er Piso, Davie, FL, United States

Disfruta la oportunidad de conocer a otras madres de niños con un diagnostico de autismo, compartir experiencias, hacer preguntas y recibir apoyo. Debe ser cliente de UM-NSU CARD para poder participar en este evento. Para registrarse o alguna pregunta comuníquese con Stephanie Garcia-Delgado, M.S., 954-262-7719 o s.garcia14@miami.edu Registración es requerida para recibir su enlace a través de

Super Classrooms for Children with ASD HYBRID

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7600 SW 36th St, Davie, FL 33328 Add to calendar  What does a super classroom for children with ASD look like? Join us for Language Links to learn the characteristics of a classroom that is designed with a specific structure to help your child learn language, academic, social-emotional, and independence skills. September 8th, 9:30-10:30 am -

The Impact of Stress on Learning, Emotions and Behavior in Kids with Dyslexia, ADHD and other special needs. What do we know; What to DO with Dr. Jerome Schultz

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Because of their neurocognitive and emotional vulnerabilities, children and adolescents with Learning Disabilities and/or ADHD are particularly at risk for stress-related disorders and reactions. Neuroscience explains the problem and gives us the knowledge we need to turn this situation around. Dr. Schultz will present research, clinical observations, case studies and anecdotal evidence to explain why