Greatest Treasures

Join us for Casino Royale!

Join Chairs Sarah Hassan, William Kruegel, Melissa Norelli, and Cody Woods for an evening like no other! For sponsorship opportunities and more information, visit http://www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org/casino/

Developmental Screening Day

Developmental Screening Day on July 23, 2013 was featured in today's Sun Sentinel Society Palm Beach! Save the date for your child's free screening in Unicorn's Mobile Developmental Clinic.

The best way to feel good...

Watch Unicorn Village Academy Grow!

Watch Unicorn Village Academy Grow! View photos of the brand new high school for students with neurodiversity!

Unicorn Children's Foundation Mobile Community Developmental Clinics

Unicorn Children's Foundation has awarded over $200,000 to fund Unicorn Children's Foundation Mobile Community Developmental Clinics that promotes awareness of the early warning signs of developmental, communication, and learning disorders by providing developmental screenings and parent consultations at no charge to families, especially those in traditionally undeserved areas. Save the date for a screening near you!

A Good Deed

Throwback Thursday!

Throwback Thursday! Remember all of those lonely Unicorns who needed loving homes? We are happy to say that today they are with their loving families! Plain Jane is vacationing in Hawaii after her victory at Pongfest & Unicorn Derby 2012.

Here's to All of our Volunteers!

Sip Your Martini...

Sit back, relax, take a sip of your martini, and help change the lives of those with neurodiversity. Purchase your tickets by visiting http://www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org/martini

Save the Date for Casino Royale!

Unicorn Children's Foundation presents Casino Royale... Save the Date for November 9, 2013 at Ferretti Group Yacht Marina. For more information, visit http://www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org/casino/

Volunteers

Happy Father's Day from Unicorn Children's Foundation!

Unicorn Children's Foundation wishes all of the fathers the joy and relaxation that they so richly deserve today and always!

"Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad." -- Anne Geddes

Only 2 VIP Ultra Tables Left!

There are only 2 VIP Ultra Tables left for Raise Awareness, Raise a Glass at Blue Martini, Boca Raton Florida on Thursday, August 22nd. This EXCLUSIVE seating area includes a dedicated server, table service, complimentary hors d'oeuvres and 2 drink tickets. A table of 4 is $200 and a table of 5 is $250. Call now to reserve your table at 561-620-9377 or email pam@unicornchildrensfoundation.org

Buddha Ball in Miami Sunpost

Thank you to Miami SunPost for the fantastic 2-page spread on Buddha Ball in the June 6th issue! Here we are on pages 28 and 29.

Autism

Unicorn Children's Foundation invites you to attend the Jim Moran Institute (JMI)'s Conference!

Unicorn Children's Foundation invites you to attend the Jim Moran Institute (JMI)'s Conference! Whether you are an entrepreneur, nonprofit CEO, business executive, team leader/manager, or business owner, this is a great opportunity for everyone to learn, share, and grow together. 

The Registration fee is $25 in advance and space is limited to 200 people. Make sure to secure your spot and register early! Visit www.sfl.jmi.fsu.edu

The Search Continues...

The Search Continues and is in its final stretch for nominees. Sarah Hassan and Max Tucci are looking forward to selecting their Young Leaders in Philanthropy. Please send in your nominations to max@unicornchildrensfoundation.org

School to help those with hidden abilities

The President of Unicorn Village Academy, Lori Cabrera, was featured in yesterday's Sun Sentinel! Check out this great interview to learn more about her and our brand new high school for students with neurodiversity!

Let's Give Back!

Happy Friday! It's almost the weekend, so let's start it out right by giving back! Download "Give Back" by Xavier Lewis and Unicorn Children's Foundation receives 70% of the proceeds.

Are YOU a Young Leader in Philanthropy?

The Search Continues and is in its final stretch for nominees. Sarah Hassan and Max Tucci are looking forward to selecting their Young Leaders in Philanthropy. Please send in your nominations. A Young Leader in Philanthropy is someone 35 and under who is one or all of the requirements that follow: responsible for bringing awareness to a cause, is someone who is an outstanding volunteer to a 501(c)(3), is someone who contributes financially to a foundation or an organization, and resides in South Florida.

Please submit your nominee to max@unicornchildrensfoundation.org

Top Chef Competition Photos

It's a wet day out there today! What we all need is a little heat. Check out some photos from GoSection8's Top Chef Competition from Friday, May 31st to benefit Unicorn Children's Foundation and AACY. The heat from this kitchen is sure to warm you up!

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151644631944784.1073741841.78748044783&type=1&notif_t=like

Thank You GoSection8!

Thank you GoSection8 for your generous contribution to Unicorn Children's Foundation at the Top Chef Competition on Friday, May 31st!

Raise a Glass!

Join us in raising a glass for the awareness of Neurodiversity. These are children and young adults who think, learn and communicate differently. 

http://www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org/martini/

Freddie Mac Seeks Autistic Interns

Freddie Mac, a leading mortgage lending company, is partnering with the The Autistic Self Advocacy Network to place Autistic interns in full time, paid positions. Freddie Mac is dedicated to include Autistic people as part of a diverse workforce.

All positions will be held on the Freddie Mac campus in McLean, Va. Accepting the job requires relocation for people outside the Washington, D.C. metro and surrounding areas. Resumes will be accepted through June 14, 2013. Each internship will last for 16 weeks from the start date. Internships will start in early July 2013. 

Resumes must be sent to resumes@autisticadvocacy.org. 

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Architecture & Data Services Intern
Assist team in improving documentation of the department processes. Support organization in creating department reports and metrics against data.

Single Family CFO Strategy, Planning and Development Analyst Intern
Data analysis internship involves assembling, automating assembly of, and cleaning up financial data elements for a financial estimation and scenario analysis tool.

Securities Internship
This internship involves strong analytical work related to Freddie Mac’s mortgage-backed securities. The internship starts with an intensive learning environment in which the intern learns about Freddie Mac’s securities and the work that Securitization does to monitor security performance. The intern will be expected to actively participate in our group’s training and learn a variety of analytical reports which will be used by management up to the executive level. The intern will help to setup Giant transactions with Wall Street Dealers.

Testing Internship
Test Analyst to support the multiple testing services projects/initiatives in the Application Management area under IT Delivery Services.

Save the Date to Raise Awareness, Raise a Glass

Save the Date to Raise Awareness, Raise a Glass at Blue Martini, Boca Raton Florida on Thursday, August 22nd! Visit http://www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org/martini/

Thank You GoSection8!

GoSection8 TopChef Competition was an amazing event by an incredible company and innovative leaders, and great healthy dishes by Chef Irie and Chef Ursula!

Thank you to Richard and Frank for creating a great culture and your generous contribution to Unicorn Children's Foundation.

Temple Grandin on DSM-5: “Sounds like diagnosis by committee”

Neurodiversity… a concept whose time has come!

"Forget about the diagnosis. Forget about labels. Focus on the symptom." ~ Temple Grandin

Read more: http://www.salon.com/2013/05/18/temple_grandin_on_dsm_5_sounds_like_diagnosis_by_committee/