2009/2010 ASA Broward Highlights
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The 2000/2010 year was an awesome year for the Broward Chapter of the Autism Society. Some of the events held include: 
Trainings for parents and the community on a variety of topics including:
- Understanding the Medicaid Waiver Program
- Wills, Trusts and Guardianships
- How to Make the Most of Your Child’s Education
- Sexuality and Autism
- Annual Summer Camp Information Meeting
- Theory of Mind: How it Impacts Social Skills
- Applied Behavior Analysis – Evidence Based Intervention
- Balancing Adulthood
- Eating & Sleeping Issues In Autism
- Annual Transition Training
- Funding over 20 children with summer camp scholarships and over 40 with gymnastics scholarships.
There were many community trainings, fun events for families and autism awareness campaigns.
See the below information for pictures and details.
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Training in Transition
Training In Transition Seminar
For: VR Counselors, Job Coaches, Transition Specialists, Support Coordinators, Supported Employment Personnel, etc
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Autism Parent Support Group
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Support for Parents of Exceptional Children
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Family Bowling/Fundraiser Events
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AMC Entertainment® and the Autism Society of America have teamed up to bring families affected by autism a special opportunity to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment on a monthly basis.
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BASEBALL FOR AUTISM AWARENESS
With the Florida Marlins
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Surfing with the Stars
We had several clinics that get bigger and better each time!!!
Surfing Clinics with Dutch Schorn’s Billabong Hang Loose Surf Camp.
ASA’s Sailing Days
with Broward College and Freedom Waters Foundation
Recognition of Moms Luncheon
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The Fourth Annual
Autism Resolution
Before
The Broward County School Board
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Children’s Week in Tallahassee
Hanging of the Hands Project
To celebrate April as Autism Awareness Month, the Autism Society of America, Broward Chapter, once again supported this awesome project that signifies Children’s Week in our State Capital with artwork from our preschoolers with autism.
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Autism Awareness Day at the Capitol
April is Autism Awareness Month
2nd Annual Capital Walk for Autism
ASA’s national headquarters and its network of nearly 200 local chapters across the nation focus on increasing autism awareness throughout the month. There are several representatives from, not only the Florida Chapter of the Autism Society, but also members of chapters from around the state, during the months of March and April that advocate at the state’s capital on this date.
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Recognition of City Commissioner
In Support Of
Autism Awareness Month
April 2010
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2nd Annual Community Autism Awareness Day
In Cooper City
A Community Autism Awareness Day for the City of Cooper City was a wonderful day for the community. The City of Cooper City hosted an Open House at the Firehouse for Cooper City Residents with developmental disabilities and their families. Others were invited to attend as well.
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National Inclusive Schools Week.
December 7-11, 2009
The Autism Society Broward would like to recognize schools that truly include kids with autism into their school communities.
We asked for families to nominate their schools or special persons who work with their children to promote inclusion. The following is a list of schools that were nominated:
Coral Park Elementary
Fox Trail Elementary and Fox Trail YMCA After Care Program
Westglades Middle School
Park Trails Elementary
Imagine Charter School
Wilton Manors Elementary
Special thanks to these schools, and many others, for supporting children with autism in the natural setting of general education classrooms.
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Autism Society Broward Goes Global
Fun in the Field
Field Day/Family Picnic Event
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This was an awesome day of fun and games for over a hundred kids with autism and their families.
Autism Society and the Miami HEAT Present:
“1st Annual Autism Awareness Night with
the Miami HEAT!”
Autism Society
Kayaking and Paddle Boarding
Super Sunday
Autism Society of Broward
Benefit at Sunset Blue on 33rd Street
Block Party
Autism Awareness Day
And…. Last, but certainly not least….
Recognitions:
- The Dan Marino Foundation provided grant dollars to support kids with autism though our Summer Camp Scholarship Program.
- The Children’s Services Council assisted through a grant that helped fund the Transition Training for those working with our adults with ASD.
- ARC Broward supports our chapter in providing meeting space on a monthly basis.
- CARD provided on going trainings to the community and continuing collaboration in community events.
- For the sailing program, we’d like to acknowledge:
Access Boats USA, Inc. (Technical Assistance & Volunteers)
Broward College’s Tigertail Lake Staff
IGFA Museum (for providing free passes on Sailing Days)
- The surfing program is a huge collaborative effort between ASA and;
UM-NSU CARD
Dutch Schorn’s Hang Loose Surf School
BC Surf & Sport
Andra’s Hand
Billabong, Inc.
Billabong Surf Camps
Surfrider Foundation – Broward Chapter
Quiksilver, Inc.
Quiksilver Foundation
Ron Jons Surf Shops
City of Hollywood Fire Rescue
City of Hollywood Ocean Rescue
City of Hollywood Parking Authority
- Charles Sano with the Florida Marlins for always making things easy for us in our Marlins event.
The children and adults with autism, parents, teachers, community leaders, etc, are all part of the package that supports the efforts of the Autism Society.
Thanks to all of those who support children and adults with autism spectrum disorder.
If you would like to become a member, a more active member or board member, call 954-577-4141, email ASA at info@asabroward.org or check out the website at asabroward.org
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