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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).
By Cassidy Hopson Many people living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) rely on the treatment administered by health care professionals to help support their development. But, with the continuing spread of COVID-19 and the encouragement of social distancing, it may be harder for children with ASD to access care. A…
Written by Cassidy Hopson For many children, summer vacation is an exciting time full of fun and relaxation. But, for children with autism, the summer months can be a challenging time. With the daily routine of school gone, children with ASD don’t have structure helping them continue to reach their…
UF CARD Parent Forum We invite you to join us for a bi-monthly PARENT FORUM meeting where you can share ideas and get some advice about whatever is challenging you…
April 17 and 18, 2020 Autism & UF: Together We CAN Conference Hosted by: UF-Gainesville Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (UF CARD) and UF Health Center for Autism and…
We regret to inform you… Event Cancelled…
Easterseals of Florida have worked with a culinary arts program for students with disabilities. Read about it here. Click on picture for full article.
Grand Opening UF Health Opens Center Focused on Collaborative Care University of Florida Health today cut the ribbon on its new Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment, a multidisciplinary, collaborative facility…
April 17 & 18, 2020 Autism & UF: Together We Can UF CARD Gainesville, in collaboration with the UF CAN is proud to offer this FREE 2-day conference. For registration…
We are excited to announce that we are moving closer to our goal of multidisciplinary service for autism and neurodevelopmental disorders with the opening our new center headquarters. Please join us for our Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 2:30pm. Please reach out of the…
UF CARD is offering a free parent training program to parents of children 2-14 years of age with autism spectrum disorder or related disabilities. This parent training program consists of 6 sequential sessions designed to teach parents ways to reduce disruptive behaviors. DATES/TIMES: Tuesday Evenings from 6:30pm-8:00pm…
