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Heather Simpson, OTR/L

Heather Simpson graduated with a B.S. in Exercise and Sport Science with a minor in Early Education from the University of Florida in 2007. Following her Bachelor’s degree, Heather received a Master’s in Occupational Therapy, in 2009, from the University of Florida. Since completion of graduate school, she has worked in a variety of settings including outpatient neurology, inpatient physical rehabilitation and pediatric rehab. Currently, Heather splits her time between Shands Rehab at UF Center for Movement Disorders and Neurorestoration and Shands Rehab for Kids at Magnolia Parke.
Heather provides occupational therapy evaluations and treatment for patients seen in the Ataxia clinic and Muscular Dystrophy clinics. She also evaluates and treats a variety of other movement disorders diagnoses including Parkinson’s, Parkinsonisms, Dystonia, Essential Tremor and Tics/Tourette’s Syndrome.
Heather has received specialized training for LSVT BIG ® and Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT).

Behavior Strategies That Work

For this series of sessions offered through CARD, participants will learn strategies for managing the spectrum of behaviors observed in children with autism. The sessions are appropriate for caregivers of children with ASD. Many of the strategies that will be addressed are appropriate for individuals of all ages, but the…

Participate in Research Studies

UF CAN Research Opportunities At UF Health, research studies are available for children, teens and young adults living with developmental disabilities and ASD. Studies involving novel treatment techniques to job-related…

Supercar Fundraiser Success

Fundraiser Over $200,000 Raised for UF CAN Thank you to all of the attendees, donors and sponsors who participated in the VIP Supercar Show "Together We Can" Event in Miami…

Podcast

Podcast What is UF CAN Watch steering committee member, Dr. Jeremy Melker as he speaks on autism and UF CAN's mission and outreach on the Meldon Law & Friends Podcast…

Supercar Show and Auction

You Are Invited… November 18, 2021 in Miami, Florida Inaugural "Together we CAN…" Supercar Show and Auction Join UF Health CAN and their sponsors for this fabulous event to benefit…

UF CARD Literacy Institute

In this workshop series, educators gain an understanding of learning characteristics of students with autism spectrum disorder and the implications for literacy instruction. A special emphasis is given to conducting literacy assessments to inform instructional design. Topics addressed during session one and two, held on July 22 and 27, include…

Teachers, Apply Now

The 2021-2022 Diana McLendon Excellence in Teaching Memorial Award is being offered in the memory of Diana McLendon who lost her battle with Leukemia in December 2019. Diana was the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Program Coordinator for the Department of Education, and the liaison for the statewide Center for Autism…

UF CARDcasts

Podcasts CARDcasts The mission of UF CARDCasts is to share with their listeners relevant information about what they do and how they can help you. Over the course of our…

UF CARD Training Needs Survey

UF CARD 2021 Training Needs Survey UF CARD is interested in collecting information about the learning needs of their constituents, their families/caregivers, educational teams, and related service providers. Please take…

Training for Primary Care Physicians

Free CME Primary Care Physician Training Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, along with ECHO Autism, is offering a FREE six-month training for primary care providers who see adults with autism or have…