We discuss CARD’s many projects and accomplishments. These include CARD’s

Autism Friendly Business Initiative, Autism Friendly Tampa, the collaboration between CARD and HIPPY.  HIPPY is a free, early intervention, school readiness program for children between 3-5 years old. The HIPPY curriculum helps parents transform their homes into interactive learning environment to stimulate cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development in children. CARD has a multitude of projects for safety and mental health. To learn more - Click here! <http://card-usf.fmhi.usf.edu/index.html>

The Learning Academy (TLA) at the University of South Florida is a 30 - week customized transition program that assists in preparing young adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder for employment. The Learning Academy provides services, supports and

on The Learning Academy - Click Here! <http://learningacademy.fmhi.usf.edu/>

The Learning Academy Employment Services through USF. Whether you are a job seeker looking for employment or an employer looking for the best person to fill your positions, The Learning Academy Employment Services is ready to help you succeed.

TLA employment services offer businesses solutions by customizing employment for individuals that are reliable, competent and talented. They provide training and technical assistance to ensure the new hire has become acclimated to the job site. Job seekers can expect The Learning Academy to support them through the entire employment process from resume writing, interviewing, placement and job coaching. TLA’s employment specialists assist in finding meaningful, individualized and gainful employment. For more information about TLA’s Employment Services – Click Here! <http://learningacademy.fmhi.usf.edu/>

Our guests are the following:
Dr. Karen Berkman - CARD-USF Executive Director and the Learning Academy Director (Retiring)
Dr. Beth Boone - CARD-USF Executive Director and the Learning Academy Director (Incoming)
Christine Hugh, Assistant Program Director for the Learning Academy’s Employment Services

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Julie Ames

Special Needs Family Hour

We discuss CARD&rsquo;s many projects and accomplishments. These include CARD&rsquo;s
Autism Friendly Business Initiative, Autism Friendly Tampa, the collaboration between CARD and HIPPY.&nbsp; HIPPY is a free, early intervention, school readiness program for children between 3-5 years old. The HIPPY curriculum helps parents transform their homes into interactive learning environment to stimulate cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development in children. CARD has a multitude of projects for safety and mental health. To learn more - Click here! &lt;<a href="http://card-usf.fmhi.usf.edu/index.html">http://card-usf.fmhi.usf.edu/index.html</a>&gt;
The Learning Academy (TLA) at the University of South Florida is a 30 - week customized transition program that assists in preparing young adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder for employment. The Learning Academy provides services, supports and
on The Learning Academy - Click Here! &lt;<a href="http://learningacademy.fmhi.usf.edu/">http://learningacademy.fmhi.usf.edu/</a>&gt;
The Learning Academy Employment Services through USF. Whether you are a job seeker looking for employment or an employer looking for the best person to fill your positions, The Learning Academy Employment Services is ready to help you succeed.
TLA employment services offer businesses solutions by customizing employment for individuals that are reliable, competent and talented. They provide training and technical assistance to ensure the new hire has become acclimated to the job site. Job seekers can expect The Learning Academy to support them through the entire employment process from resume writing, interviewing, placement and job coaching. TLA&rsquo;s employment specialists assist in finding meaningful, individualized and gainful employment. For more information about TLA&rsquo;s Employment Services &ndash; Click Here! &lt;<a href="http://learningacademy.fmhi.usf.edu/">http://learningacademy.fmhi.usf.edu/</a>&gt;
Our guests are the following:
<ul>
<li>Dr. Karen Berkman - CARD-USF Executive Director and the Learning Academy Director (Retiring)</li>
<li>Dr. Beth Boone - CARD-USF Executive Director and the Learning Academy Director (Incoming)</li>
<li>Christine Hugh, Assistant Program Director for the Learning Academy&rsquo;s Employment Services</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;&lt;<a href="https://docs.google.com/uc?export=download&amp;id=0B9pRUifeH9hoWWxRYWxvS1lSWUE&amp;revid=0B9pRUifeH9hoM3Z1czZwZytMNU5mdU1KR24yYWJtMWs1UW1jPQ">https://docs.google.com/uc?export=download&amp;id=0B9pRUifeH9hoWWxRYWxvS1lSWUE&amp;revid=0B9pRUifeH9hoM3Z1czZwZytMNU5mdU1KR24yYWJtMWs1UW1jPQ</a>&gt;
Julie Ames
Special Needs Family Hour

The Special Needs Family Hour is hosted by Julie …

Special Needs Family Hour

2019-12-22 Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) & The Learning Academy at the University of South Florida

Julie Ames interviewed with Bill Bunkley on The Attack by the Dept. of Labor Against Those with Disabilities. (January 17th Deadline for Public Comment)

Julie Ames interviewed with Bill Bunkley on The Attack by the Dept. of Labor Against Those with Disabilities. (January 17th Deadline for Public Comment)

Julie Ames Interview on The Bill Bunkley Show 010925

Jullie Ames Interview with Roger P Schulmann about her book "A Very Special Journey of Grief, Grace, and Gratitude"

Bill Carl, the Morning Host for FaithTalk 570 AM & 910 AM interviews Julie Ames. They discuss Julie's new book A Very Special Journey of Grief, Grace, and Gratitude - No They are not Okay...but It's Okay! Raising Special Needs Kids.

A Very Special Journey is more than a memoir. It is a story that provides guidance, hope, and education to parents and professionals who have or work with special needs children. Julie gives her readers the guidance they need to navigate their own way through the educational, medical, and legal waters that special needs families find themselves drowning in.

Julie throws a lifeline to other moms and dads facing the same challenges.  Conversely, by presenting the parents' perspective, professionals working in these fields will gain a greater understanding and ability to provide services in a way that is truly helpful.

Every parent has to know how to be their own child's strongest advocate. They need to know what questions to ask, when to demand answers, and when to walk away from advice they don't trust. A Special Journey will provide these tools.

Julie's story is about more than a mother and two challenged daughters. It is about more than autism. This story is about love, faith, and family. It is about learning to accept something that cannot be changed and to embrace the gifts we are given, despite perceived imperfections. We cry. We adapt. We reflect. We rejoice. Most importantly, we continue to live, love, and grow together every day. It is indeed a special journey.

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Dear Friends,

This past Mother’s Day we celebrated our 5th Anniversary. This will be our last show for a while. This is not goodbye but a pause on our current format.

*             Our website will continue to be a resource for parents and caregivers who are caring for individuals with special needs.

*             Our newsletter will continue to provide you with up to date information.

The Special Needs Family Hour and I are evolving.

*             I am completing my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through Liberty University’s accredited program, to become a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.

*             My book, A Very Special Journey of Grief, Grace, and Gratitude, will be coming out in the next few months.

*             It is an exciting time with many things happening to include upcoming speaking engagements.

We appreciate our listeners, our guests who are making a positive difference in the world, our awesome sponsors, and our friends at Salem Media Group.

                                                          Julie Ames

Bill Carl, the Morning Host for FaithTalk 570 AM &amp; 910 AM interviews Julie Ames. They discuss Julie's new book A Very Special Journey of Grief, Grace, and Gratitude - No They are not Okay...but It's Okay! Raising Special Needs Kids.
A Very Special Journey is more than a memoir. It is a story that provides guidance, hope, and education to parents and professionals who have or work with special needs children. Julie gives her readers the guidance they need to navigate their own way through the educational, medical, and legal waters that special needs families find themselves drowning in.
Julie throws a lifeline to other moms and dads facing the same challenges.&nbsp; Conversely, by presenting the parents' perspective, professionals working in these fields will gain a greater understanding and ability to provide services in a way that is truly helpful.
Every parent has to know how to be their own child's strongest advocate. They need to know what questions to ask, when to demand answers, and when to walk away from advice they don't trust. A Special Journey will provide these tools.
Julie's story is about more than a mother and two challenged daughters. It is about more than autism. This story is about love, faith, and family. It is about learning to accept something that cannot be changed and to embrace the gifts we are given, despite perceived imperfections. We cry. We adapt. We reflect. We rejoice. Most importantly, we continue to live, love, and grow together every day. It is indeed a special journey.
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Dear Friends,
This past Mother&rsquo;s Day we celebrated our 5th Anniversary. This will be our last show for a while. This is not goodbye but a pause on our current format.
*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Our website will continue to be a resource for parents and caregivers who are caring for individuals with special needs.
*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Our newsletter will continue to provide you with up to date information.
The Special Needs Family Hour and I are evolving.
*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I am completing my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through Liberty University&rsquo;s accredited program, to become a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; My book, A Very Special Journey of Grief, Grace, and Gratitude, will be coming out in the next few months.
*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; It is an exciting time with many things happening to include upcoming speaking engagements.
We appreciate our listeners, our guests who are making a positive difference in the world, our awesome sponsors, and our friends at Salem Media Group.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Julie Ames

2020-06-28 A Very Special Journey of Grief, Grace, and Gratitude – No, They are not Okay… but It’s Okay! Raising Special Needs Kids – a new book by Julie Ames.

2019-12-22 Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) & The Learning Academy at the University of South Florida

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