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The 17th Annual Stomp the Swamp for Autism Acceptance and Awareness will be held at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday, March 7th, 2026! Autism the fastest-rising developmental disorder in the United States. At Stomp the Swamp, families of and individuals with autism or related disabilities, community members, and UF…
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…
The lab of Dr. Brandon Zielinski studies autism and related neurodevelopmental conditions through basic, clinical and translational research. Learn more about Dr. Zielinski’s Lab.
Brandon Zielinski, M.D., Ph.D., is chief of pediatric neurology at the University of Florida’s College of Medicine and a UF AI initiative scholar. His research aims to illuminate structure-function relationships in developing brain networks, both in health and in neurological disorders affecting…
Whether physically returning to school or learning from home, children and their families are facing big changes this fall. These four tips are helpful for all parents during this transition, including those whose children have neurodevelopmental disorders or special needs.
Keeping children safe is a top priority for all parents during the COVID-19 crisis and will become increasingly challenging this fall. These tips are helpful for all parents, including those whose kids have neurodevelopmental disorders or special needs, as they do their best to keep their children physically and mentally…
Tim Tebow and members of the Tim Tebow Foundation toured the new UF Health Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment (CAN) to see the great things we’re doing and meet one of our families.
Parents may be wondering how to talk to their child about COVID-19 and the changes it has caused in their daily routines, this site offers social stories to help you during this challenging time.
In this short video Dr. Peter Vermeulen explains why autistic children can get anxious when seeing people wearing mouth masks and what we can do to help them.
“A Kid’s Guide to COVID-19,” explains COVID-19 and its effects on the world in a language kids can understand. Please be safe, ask lots of questions, wash your hands, and be kind to everyone you meet.
