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Carissa Gaudio - Help Fundraise Please to Cover Medical Expenses

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:14:14 GMT

Fox News is interviewing Carissa’s mom Rosie today at 3pm trying to help with funding for Carissa. It will be on tonight11/12/08 at 6pm and Fox News will be at the fundraiser tonight at Brick Rock Bar on Las Olas.

Carissa was hit by an oncoming freight train when her car had gotten stuck on the train tracks on June 13, 2008. She has suffered severe injuries, treatments and surgeries. She is currently being cared for in the parents’ home as they are trying to raise money to pay for her extensive neurological rehabilitative care of HealthSouth in Sunrise.

Additional information regarding the foundation can be found at bocatanningcares.com

Miles for Mikey Benefitting the Michael Stolzenberg Rehabilitative Trust

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:49:52 GMT

By cfudge on Nov 12 3:49 pm

Miles for Mikey benefitting the Michael Stolzenberg Rehabilitative Trust

Miles for Mikey
Walk-a-thon

Please make checks payable to "the Michael Stolzenberg Trust" and mail to 1840 Main Street, Ste 202, Weston, FL 33326

Sponsor Levels
Superbowl $2,500
Touchdown $1,000
Field Goal $500
Safety $250
Extra Point $100
Sack $50
First Down $10
Audible (other amount)

For more information,
please visit
www.MichaelStolzenbergTrust.org
On July 22, 2008, Michael Stolzenberg was rushed to the emergency room with a bacterial infection that was not responding to antibiotics. Shortly after he arrived, he went into septic shock and the doctors were forced to put him on a ventilator. His condition quickly worsened to the point of hopelessness, and as a last ditch effort, he was put on continuous dialysis. The doctors and nurses at Joe DiMaggio's Children's Hospital made heroic efforts over the next seven weeks to keep Mikey alive.

Miraculously, Mikey survived with his intelligence and wit; however, oxygen depravation to his limbs has resulted in the amputation of both hands and both feet. Mikey will have to live with the results of his illness for the rest of his life. At this point, it is unknown whether Mikey will be able to write, use a computer or even feed or dress himself, much less participate in the every-day normal activities that he so enjoyed prior to his illness. Up until July 22nd, Mikey was an avid athlete and had just earned the starting quarterback position on his pee wee tackle football team; he also enjoyed playing lacrosse, riding his bike and all of the other activities most 8-year-olds thrive on.

Michael's only hope of regaining some independence and normalcy in his life is to have superior prosthetics. The prosthetics that will allow him to participate in physical activities and to take care of himself in any manner are not the type approved by health insurance. While many amputees can survive with the basic prosthetics covered by insurance, they are usually only faced with one amputation, not four. Compounding the issue is that Michael is only 8, and the four prosthetics will need to be replaced bi-annually as he grows. This is not a task for any one family to face alone.

Mikey dreams of walking and running again, of being able to feed himself, and having some independence and quality of life. Please help us make all of Mikey's dreams come true! There are no limits!

Miles for Mikey
THERE ARE NO LIMITS!

Help Mikey re-gain his quality of life by walking for him, making a donation to the Trust, or by getting others you know to donate! Keep this email going by forwarding to all you know.

SATURDAY. DECEMBER 6, 2008
TEQUESTA TRACE PARK
WESTON, FLORIDA
10:00 AM

for additional information contact
Starr Adams at starrjoe@aol.com
Renee Rheingold at renee@marcrheingold.com
Sharon Truske at struske@myacc.net

Free Parent Chat on Blended Therapies

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:50:12 GMT

By Tammi.Aldrink on Jul 11 3:50 pm

Date/Time: Tuesday, July 22nd @ 7 PM

Location: 2771 Executive Park Drive, Suite 5, Weston, FL 33331

Join us for a chat with Dr. Kirstina Ordetx on a "Blended Therapies" Approach

The spectrum of autism is a wide and ever changing range of characteristics. In an effort
to meet the unique needs of every child, we must incorporate a variety of approaches and teaching strategies.

“Blended therapies” is a term we have given to this approach to individualized treatment and education. With applied behavior analysis as a
core for analyzing and supporting positive behaviors, we incorporate other best-practice methods, such as incidental teaching, pivotal response
training, picture exchange communication training, affect-based play, joint attention training, and an array of exciting, new techniques
in social skills training.

Dr. Kirstina Ordetx is the director of Pinnacle Academy and has over twenty years of experience in providing
developmental and therapeutic intervention to children with varying exceptionalities.

“Children should be pushed to their maximum potential in an atmosphere, which is interactive and
promotes the generalization of skills”

Please RSVP by emailing info@butterflyeffects.com or call the main office at 954.603.7885

Support Group Hosted by Butterfly Effects

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:01:08 GMT

By Tammi.Aldrink on Jun 30 2:01 pm

SUPPORT GROUP

For Parents with Children that have Social/Emotional and Learning Needs

[Every Wednesday @ 7 PM through July, August, September, and October]

[Location: 2771 Executive Park Drive, Weston, FL 33331]

Don’t miss this special support group hosted by Butterfly Effects. It will cover Social/Emotional and Learning Needs and how the families that have children diagnosed with them are affected. Emotional issues, progress, research and studies will be covered along with an open discussion. Butterfly Effects professionals will be onsite as resources.

For More Information and to Register* Call (954) 603-7885

Or Click Here to download a Flyer

*Pre-registration Required

Together... You & Me

Wed, 28 May 2008 10:23:02 GMT

By Tammi.Aldrink on May 28 10:23 am

Together… You & Me

Engage your child and share the moment

“Important elements of intervention programs for preschool children with autism include a focus on the development of pragmatic and functional communication skills (whether verbal or non-verbal), joint engagement and joint social activities, promotion of emotional engagement and regulation, and helping parents to manage behavioral tantrums and maladaptive routines.” (Charman, T., Autism & Its Impact on Child Development, Institute of Child Health, UK. Published online Sept. 16, 2005)

What: Interactive program for 2 year olds

Focus: Modeling strategies for increasing social engagement & joint attention between parents and toddlers

Time: 10:00 –11:00 a.m.

When: 8 sessions total, 2 sessions per week

Tuesday July 15

Thursday July 17

Tuesday July 22

Thursday July 24

Tuesday July 29

Thursday July 31

Tuesday August 5

Thursday August 7

Location: NSU CARD Office

Facilitator: Lori Wise

Cost: FREE

To Register: Call (954) 262-7111

The University of Miami- Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities is

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:49:13 GMT

By cfudge on Apr 9 4:49 pm

The University of Miami- Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities is hosting their second FREE family concert on April 13, 2008 from 3-4:30 at the JCC in Cooper City. Attached you will find the flyer with all necessary details. This concert is for the whole family and will provide the opportunity for participants to play instruments, dance, and express their love of music in their own way.

Please pass this information along to the families and individuals with autism spectrum disorders you work with. We have approximately 200 seats still available for this event.

RSVP’s for the event are done on-line at www.insyncwithautism.com. For more information, please feel free to call me.

Join us for the Walk Now for Autism Broward Event!

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 09:54:00 GMT

By Tammi.Aldrink on Mar 14 9:54 am

The Walk Now for Autism in Palm Beach this last month was a great success! Thank you to everyone who came out and showed their support. The donations for Palm Beach totaled $209,669! If you were unable to join us for the last one, there will be one in Broward on Saturday, April 12th.

Click here to register for our Butterfly Effects team or make a donation

Details for Broward:

Nova Southeastern University
Sherman Library Green, Davie
Check-in 8:30am - Walk Starts at 10:00am

Total donations for the Broward walk are already over $80,000!

Walk Now for Autism offers everyone a fun-filled experience with entertainment, refreshments, an autism community resource fair, and much, much more.

ASA rally- Support Butterfly Effects!

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 23:14:33 GMT

By mmejia on Feb 26 11:14 pm

Autism Society of America of the Palm Beaches

Is Hosting the 4th Annual April Autism Rally

What: A resource fair & gathering to support those we know and love who have autism or a related disorder. Find new, interesting information on services in Palm Beach County and the surrounding areas.

Where: John Prince Park in Lake Worth Lake Osborne Pavilion 2700 6th Avenue South (SE corner of Congress and 6th Ave. South.)

When: Saturday, April 28th, 2006 11am – 3pm Who: Families, Friends, Relatives, Therapists, Educators—Anyone interested in learning about autism spectrum disorders and available services.

Cost: FREE!!! Admission, refreshments & entertainment are free of charge

Looking for SI Training

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 10:30:17 GMT

By ShellyV on Feb 17 10:30 am

Does anyone know of a training or workshop being held in Broward for Sensory Integration?

- Shelly

Support Butterfly Effects in Autism Speaks walk!

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:18:34 GMT

By nacosta on Feb 13 6:18 pm

AWARENESS is the first step to solving the autism puzzle. Be aware, be informed, and become involved!!

Join us at the Broward Walk for autism research at Nova Southeastern University, on April 21. To join our team at the walk go to http://www.autismwalk.org/site/TR?fr_id=1513&pg=entry.

Please help us with your donations! We deifinitely need your support. Any amount, big or small, will greatly contribute our cause. To give a secure online donation go to:

http://www.autismwalk.org/site/TR?px=1473264&pg=personal&fr_id=1513&et=VddFDAesePJP_yJ3z1seuA..&s_tafId=44518.

To send a donation you may make a check payable to Autism Speaks and mail your check to me:

Natalia Acosta
18151 NE 31st Ct Apt 1501
Aventura, FL, 33160-2664

Thank you in advance for you support!

We need volunteers!!!

Sat, 09 Feb 2008 09:43:09 GMT

By mmejia on Feb 9 9:43 am

Please join Butterfly Effects on Saturday, April 21, 2007 during the Walk For Autism Research in Broward County!

We need your help! Any volunteers or donations are greatly appreciated! We hope to see you there!

Lets help make a difference!!! [:)]

If interested, you may contact Monica Mejia at mmejia@butterflyeffects.com or at (561) 843-3372

Natalia Acosta at nacosta@butterflyeffects.com

Or Claudia Matos at cmatos@butterflyeffects.com

Or for donations simply go to the BE profile on Autism Speaks:

http://www.autismwalk.org/site/TR?team_id=109410&pg=team&fr_id=1513

We thank you in advance!

Biomedical Support Group - Sunrise

Sat, 02 Feb 2008 15:25:08 GMT

By cfudge on Feb 2 3:25 pm

S. Florida Biomedical Support Group - Support group for families pursuing biomedical treatment options with their ASD children.
Feb 22 Mar 22 Apr 26 Sunrise 4th Thu 7pm cost Free 10250 NW 53rd Street / conference room - Beth Vataker Bethvataker@aol.com

GFCF Support Group Plantation

Sat, 02 Feb 2008 15:23:33 GMT

By cfudge on Feb 2 3:23 pm

South Florida GFCF/SCD Support Group - This dietary support group is to assist parents that are seeking to pursue dietary intervention for the treatment of ASD. Monthly meetings include recipies, food samples, & help with shopping & food selection.

Feb 20 Mar 20 Apr 17 Plantation 3rd Tue 7pm-9pm Free. Whole Foods 7720 Peters Rd Plantation, 33324 Susan Wallitsch 954-349-0609

UM-NSU CARD January to June 2007 Newsletter

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 21:43:47 GMT

By cfudge on Feb 1 9:43 pm

To access the CARD January to June 2007 Newsletter, click here!