Embracing Autism
By: Robert Parish and Friends



Chapters 9 and 10 written by Teresa Becerra, Parent and President of the Autism Society of Miami-Dade and her husband Robert Becerra.
Is available thru amazon.com and other book retailers.

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Regular Evening Meetings

We hold our general meetings every other month starting in September and ending in May. The meetings are held at Miami Children’s Hospital in the Main Auditorium. The hospital is located at 3100 S.W. 62nd Ave Miami, Florida 33126. Starting promptly at 6:30 PM they run till 9:00 PM. Light refreshments are provided.

Newsletter & Website

Our informative newsletter is called “The Puzzler” is published quarterly. The newsletter highlights all the events the Autism Society of Miami is hosing or participating in, along with other events and information happening in our community. The Autism Society of Miami-Dade also maintains a website. Please visit us at:
www.autism-society.org/miami

April

April 1 - Autism Awareness Day in Tallahassee
Several families from Miami are going to Tally this year in order to voice their concerns to our lawmakers.  If you want to be involved in this important day please contact us at 305-969-3900.

April 1 - Surfing Camp (Pilot Program)
City of Miami Beach, UM-NSU CARD, Autism Society of Miami-Dade and Quick Silver are sponsoring the first ever Surfing Camp for Children with Autism / Aspergers.  We’ll let you know how it goes and how your child can sign up for future sessions! The Autism Society of Miami is sponsoring by donating life vest and t-shirts so kids can be identified on the beach.

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May

May 18 – Marlins Game
Part of the Autism Society Autism Awareness Day at the Park.  The Marlins have several special things planned to raise Autism Awareness that day. Tickets are available for purchase at $13.00 each, that half price of the regular ticket!  Get yours today! Game time is 1:00pm. Please contact Teresa Becerra at 305-926-3835 or tbecerra19@aol.com to purchase tickets.

May 20 - Autism Society Meeting

Everyone is welcome to attend

~Topic~
Best Buddies

6:30 PM
Miami Children’s Hospital
In the main auditorium
3100 S.W. 62 ave Miami Florida 33155

People with intellectual disabilities are often excluded from society because of their differences.   Best Buddies is determined to end social isolation for people with intellectual disabilities by establishing meaningful, lasting one-to-one friendships with their non-disabled peers.  These friendships help increase self esteem, confidence and the abilities of people with and without intellectual disabilities. 

This is an excellent program that all of our children can benefit from; we invite you to come learn more about it. If you have a student with Autism or Aspergers in Dade County Schools you’ll want to learn about what this program has to offer.

This night we will also honor the students at
Coral Reef Senior High School in the Best Buddies Program. 

For more information please contact the Autism Society of Miami at 305-969-3900
Or emai tbecerra19@aol.com
 Best Buddies website is: www.bestbuddies.org

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June

June 7 - Beach Party
This is the Autism Society of Miami & UM CARD’s annual end of the year beach party.  The entire family is welcome.  Free hot dogs (gluten free), pizza, fruit, snacks, dessert & plenty of water & drinks!  Party starts at 12:00. Don’t Miss It!

July 9-12 - Autism Society of America National Conference
This 3 day conference is one of the premier conferences in the United States and this year they’re coming to Orlando!  Register now to make sure you get a hotel room at the group rate.  The Autism Society of America National Conference will feature some incredible speakers this year! Sign-up Online Today at www.autism-society.org/conference