Florida Senate Bill 112 – Children with Developmental Disabilities

The University of Florida Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment (UF CAN) is at the forefront of Florida’s statewide initiative to support people with autism. Through its clinical efforts, UF CAN delivers integrated psychiatric, psychological, therapeutic, and patient navigation services, while serving as a dynamic resource for faculty and students to collaborate and engage participants in cutting-edge research. 

As designated by the landmark legislation of SB 112, UF CAN will serve as the central hub for information about autism-related research, training, and service across the state. The center will also be responsible for awarding and overseeing grants for summer programs and charters schools serving students with autism, identifying and promote best practices for screening diagnosis and intervention and enhancing professional learning through free autism micro-credentials for educators and childcare providers. As this legislation was only recently enacted, members of UF CAN are actively working to initiate these programs.

This site will be updated regularly to provide the most current information about our work, the availability of funds when received and these exciting initiatives—please check back for updates. 

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June 16, 2025

As designated by the landmark legislation of SB 112, UF CAN will serve as the central hub for information about autism-related research, training, and service across the state. The center will also be responsible for awarding and overseeing grants for summer programs and charters schools serving students with autism, identifying and promote best practices for screening diagnosis and intervention and enhancing professional learning through free autism micro-credentials for educators and childcare providers. As this legislation was only recently enacted, members of UF CAN are actively working to initiate these programs.