Since 1998, The Annual Family Café has brought Floridians with all types of disabilities together for three days of information, training, and networking. With a great range of individual breakout sessions, a packed Exhibit Hall with dozens of vendors, and a series of special events including Keynote speakers and The Governors’ Summit on Disabilities, The
Join us for a gathering of fathers of children with autism and related disabilities to support one another, share resources, and connect. Must be a registered UM-NSU CARD client. Meetings will be held in person. Registration with Dr. Alessandri is required to attend. Please make sure to register in advance to receive the most current
Has your loved one recently been diagnosed with autism? Are you unsure which piece of your puzzle to pick up first? Please join us for our newest parent support group created especially for families who receive a new diagnosis of ASD and are navigating an unknown journey. This support group is dedicated to providing a safe
A support group for the families of a constituent with Autism or related disabilities who also identify with at least one minority status. i.e. gender, racial, ethnic, cultural, LGBTQ+, & economic minority to name some. Audience: Families who identify as persons of any minority group and whom are registered with UM-NSU CARD. If you have
In this webinar, which will take place March 23, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Carla Mazefsky, Ph.D., will discuss emotion dysregulation, or difficulty managing the intensity and duration of emotional reactions, in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This talk will cover the landscape of emotion regulation research in ASD and highlight key findings from the
Bring your coffee, breakfast, and bring a friend. Everyone is welcome to join us for a virtual forum for caregivers and family members of individuals with autism spectrum disorder who are affected by challenging behaviors. UM-NSU CARD registration is required for participation. If you would like to attend the group and you are not currently
Enjoy the opportunity to meet other moms of children on the autism spectrum, share experiences, ask questions and receive support. Wednesday, March 2nd 6:00pm Special Guest and Time Dr. Michael Alessandri Registration is required in order to receive the zoom link to participate. To register or if you have any questions, contact Sara Dajer s.dajer@miami.edu
Wednesday, Feb 9, 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. 6100 Griffin Road, 3er Piso Davie, FL 33314 Disfruta la oportunidad de conocer a otros abuelos de niños con un diagnostico de autismo, compartir experiencias , hacer preguntas y recibir apoyo. Su nieto/nieta debe ser cliente de UM-NSU CARD para poder participar en este evento. Este grupo
Here We Are Outdoor Film Screening Monday, February 21, 2022 7-9:30 PM Miami Beach Jewish Community Center 4221 Pine Tree Drive Miami Beach Here We Are follows the story of Aharon who has devoted his life to raising his son Uri. They live together in a gentle routine, away from the real world. Uri is
Transitioning to Adulthood for People With Special Needs Tuesday, February 15, 2022 6:30-7:30 PM On Zoom Join us for a virtual conversation with Natalie Roman, Transition Specialist at the University of Miami’s Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UM CARD) and Linda Sachs, Outreach Coordinator for JAFCO. For more information and to
