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Tag Archives: Mailman Segal Center for Human Development

Diagnosing autism lags in some communities

April is Autism Awareness Month and the United Nations has designated April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day, with this year’s theme “Inclusion and Neurodiversity.” As a way to continue awareness for autism, we at NSU will be wearing blue on April 4 to recognize World Autism Awareness Day and…


Nova Southeastern University Offering a Myriad of Summer Camps for 2015

FORT LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla. – As the song lyrics go: No more pencils, no more books…school’s out for summer! It’s that time again – summer break! Some families will hit the road to take a family vacation a-la Clark Griswold. For others, it means heading to the local beach to spend…


NSU Home to Multiple National Experts on Autism & Autism Spectrum Disorder

  FORT LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla. – As National Autism Day (April 2) and World Autism Awareness Month (April) are upon us, Nova Southeastern University (NSU) would like to assist reporters working on related stories. NSU is home to several Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in the area of autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder,…


April is Autism Awareness Month; April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day

  FORT LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla. – Each April, it is important that we take the opportunity to increase public awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD.)  One year ago, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the prevalence of autism had again increased; this time to 1 in 68…


Division of Applied Interdisciplinary Studies To Conduct Open House Showcase of Available Graduate Programs

  FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, FL – Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Division of Applied Interdisciplinary Studies (DAIS) will be holding an Open House event to showcase available graduate programs. DAIS includes The Center for Psychology Studies; the Institute for the Study of Human Service, Health and Justice; the Mailman Segal Center for Human…


The Importance of Recognizing Autism in Fully-Functioning People

Admission by Jerry Seinfeld Brings Issue to National Forefront   Jerry Seinfeld’s recent disclosure that he thinks he has autism created quite a stir in the autism world and beyond. I was not surprised at all. After working with and meeting thousands of individuals on the spectrum, the wide array…


Mailman Segal Center for Human Development to Host Open House for Early Childhood Programs

FORT LAUDERDALE – DAVIE, FL. –  Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Mailman Segal Center for Human Development will be conducting an open house event for the entire South Florida community.  The open house is scheduled from  10 – 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 at  7600 SW 36th St., Davie in the Jim…


Financial Gift to Help Expand Program for Children with Autism

FORT LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla. – Nova Southeastern University is very proud to announce that its Mailman Segal Center for Human Development has received a substantial financial gift to help young children. The gift comes from The Kapila Family Foundation and is earmarked for MSC’s Starting Right Program, which will now be…


NSU Expert on Autism Spectrum Disorder Featured in Forbes Article

FORT LAUDERDALE-DAVE, FL – Susan Kabot, Ed.D., CCC-SLP, was featured in a recent Forbes Magazine article about what some universities are doing to welcome students who have been diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum Disorder. Kabot is theexecutive director of The Autism Institute at NSU’s Mailman Segal Center for Human Development….


Nova Southeastern University to Conduct Free Academic Forum

FORT LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla.– April 4, 2014 – The Division of Applied Interdisciplinary Sciences (DAIS) schools – Center for Psychological Studies, Institute for the Study of Human Service, Health and Justice, Mailman Segal Center for Human Development, and School of Humanities and Social Sciences will be hosting live, interactive events featuring…


Enroll Now for Classes at NSU’s ‘The Parenting Place’

An innovative and fun educational environment that supports and nurtures children and their parents


NSU Offers Free Dental Service to Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

University also providing specialized training for post-doctoral dental students to treat children with ASD at NSU’s Baudhuin Preschool


NSU to Offer Two New Programs for Children and College Students with Autism

Programs are designed to help increase educational opportunities for students with autism


Five Honorees Receive ‘President’s Excellence in Community Service Award’ at 15th Annual Celebration of Excellence


Join us for the Mailman Segal Center’s Open House, Dec. 8

The Mailman Segal Center for Human Development will be hosting our Open House & Family Fun Fest on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at the Jim & Jan Moran Family Center Village. Discover our accredited, award winning, innovative early childhood programs Meet our experienced, licensed teachers…


NSU’s Baudhuin Preschool Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten Program

The Baudhuin Preschool at the Mailman Segal Center for Human Development is actively seeking to enroll children in its Voluntary Prekindergarten Program (VPK). This high quality daily education program, is in session from August 20, 2012 to June 6, 2013.  The program is FREE for children born between 9/02/2007 – 9/01/2008….


NSU Experts in Autism Disorders Publish Teaching Materials for Adolescents and Adults with Autism Disorders

Susan Kabot, EdD, CCC-SLP and Christine Reeve, PhD, BCBA-D., from Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Mailman Segal Center for Human Development, have published four sets of teaching materials for use with adolescents and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities.


NSU hosts Annual Celebration of Excellence


Classes Begin Mid November for Super Kids Tutoring

Super Kids! is an innovative and individualized on-site tutoring program for children in grades K-5 with learning difficulties. Registration is now open for the next 8 week session which begins Nov. 14. For more information call  (954)262-4530. Super Kids Flyer_Layout 1


Nova Southeastern University Names Executive Director of Autism Institute

Susan Kabot, Ed.D, CCC-SLP, has been named the Executive Director of the Autism Institute at Nova Southeastern University (NSU). Kabot has spent the last 25 years at the university developing and directing programs for individuals with autism, their families, and the professionals who serve them.