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…
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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).
Back to School 2021
Students with ASD often have difficult times with transitions, such as returning to school after the summer. However, during unprecedented times such as the COVID pandemic with uncertainty of school structure, returning to school can be especially difficult. Luckily, there are several helpful resources available to help you and your…
Parent Training Conference for Youths with ASD
About The 2021 PCIT International Biennial Convention is where innovation meets collaboration for the Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) community. The 2021 Convention will focus on growing together as we move…
UF CAN Housing Survey
UF Health Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment (UF CAN) Housing Survey Purpose: This study aims to collect information on the housing needs for individuals with developmental disabilities (DD) and their families. This information will be used by UF CAN and other organizations in measuring, defining, and sharing information about the housing…
Online Social Learning Sessions
Every Thursday in June , UF CARD will be hosting four social learning sessions for children ages 8-12. These four social learning sessions will focus on common social challenges for tweens ages 8 to 12 years of age. Each session will all be hosted via Zoom from 4…
UF Health CAN Research Pilot Project Grant Recipients
UF Health Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment (CAN) Research Pilot Project Grants UF Health CAN has awarded grant funding to support two pilot projects in autism spectrum disorders. The first award went to Janelle Bacotti and her colleagues in the Department of Psychology for their project: Disparities in Accessing…
Support UF CAN on Giving Day
February 18, 2021 Thursday, February 18, 2021 is Gator Nation Giving Day. Help the UF Health Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment Disorders (CAN) unlock a $50,000 gift this Giving Day! An anonymous donor has pledged to give $10,000 for every 10 gifts to CAN, up to $50,000! That means, if…
Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program
The National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP) in Florida (FL-DBEDP) is administered by the Helen Keller National Center (HKNC). This program offers telecommunication adaptive technology equipment, and training in its use, to eligible deafblind Floridians free to charge. Read more about this FREE program here. For…
New Series Available-Behavior Strategies That Work
New Series Behavior Strategies That Work Participants will learn strategies for managing the spectrum of behaviors observed in children with autism. This 6-part series is appropriate for both educators and…
CAN’s Impact on Families
CAN parent Sydney Stelmaszek talks about the benefits of the interdisciplinary intensive treatments her son is receiving at the UF Health Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment. Learn more about how these services work together to improve the quality of life and skills for her son in her video.
