Autism Family Fun | Free Trampoline Park | SPARK a better future in Autism
Join us to speed up Autism understanding at Mega Jump (Trampoline Park in Doral) on Saturday, August 10th. Free 'jump time' after joining SPARK in 30-60 minutes.
SPARK is a national study committed to helping create a better future for individuals with autism and their families by speeding up autism research.
The University of Miami & Nova Southeastern University-CARD (Center for Autism & Related Disabilities) is hosting BOUNCE an Autism Family Day atMegaJump in Doral to help families complete their SPARK study registration.
You're invited to SPARK's BOUNCE in MegaJump with UM-NSU CARD's staff on Saturday, August 10th in Doral!
WHAT: Individuals with a professional diagnosis of autism and their biological family (both parents are encouraged to participate) will be asked to share brief information of the diagnosis and provide a DNA sample using a saliva collection kit.
Registrants will receive:
• Free jump time to MegaJump on August 10* for all newly registered SPARK registrants
• Information on UM-NSU CARD
• Up to $50 Amazon e-giftcard
WHEN: Saturday, August 10th, 2019 openings from 11am-2pm
WHERE: MegaJump: 8901 NW 20TH ST DORAL, FL 33172
WHO: New individuals with autism of any age, and both biological parents. Returning Families requesting free saliva assistance from our SPARK staff supervised by BCBA-D certified faculty are invited too.
REGISTER: RSVP is required. Fill out the form one per family below to select your appointment time. Please, contact UM-NSU's SPARK team at 305-814-5493 or [email protected] with any questions.
*Free jump time in MegaJump will only be valid for August 10, 2019, a 30-60 minute registration for SPARK is required before receiving vouchers.Only individuals with a professional diagnosis of Autism and their immediate family members (i.e. biological parents, and siblings) are eligible. All others will need to purchase their own jump time.*
MORE ABOUT SPARK: SPARK is a landmark online research partnership designed to facilitate research that advances our understanding of the causes of autism and how autism impacts all those affected. SPARK will be successful only by collecting a significant amount of data provided by the autism community. SPARK researchers are depending on tens of thousands of families and individuals with autism to join this community and provide the data that will help power research aimed at isolating specific genes and/or causes of autism and translating those findings into real improvements. Learn more here.
FAQs
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Please, contact the SPARK team at 305-814-5493 or [email protected] with any questions.
Who needs to attend the event?
The individual(s) with a professional Autism diagnosis and biological parents must be present. Siblings over 6 months may participant.
What are my parking options for the event?
Free self-parking available.
May we bring food and drinks inside the trampoline park?
Please, refer to MegaJump's FAQ page: https://www.megajumpusa.com/faqs/?v=7516fd43adaa