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Registration for Stomp the Swamp for Autism 2026 Now Open!

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…

Lab Highlights – Brandon Zielinski

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.

Stomp the Swamp 2025

Event Details Date/Time/Location Saturday, March 29, 20259:30am – 11:30am; Registration opens at 8:30amBen Hill Griffin Stadium, 157 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL Registration: Open Soon- Stay Tuned Event Description The 16th Annual Stomp the Swamp for Autism Acceptance and Awareness hosted by the UF CARD Constituency Board will be…

Researcher Highlight: Dr. Brandon Zielinski

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…

Movement and Autism Research Study

Are you a young adult between the ages of 18 – 25 with or without Autism and are interested in helping out with an ASD motor study? If so, contact dnnl@peds.ufl.edu and visit our website dnnl.pediatrics.med.ufl.edu for more information. Compensation will be provided. Principal investigator:…

Constipation in the Autistic Pediatric Population

Written by Evette D’Avy Reed, PT In a study published by the World Journal of Clinical Pediatrics in 2021, it is stated that one of the most common gastrointestinal conditions noted in children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is chronic constipation. Constipation is defined by the CDC as a condition…

New Resources Added

Handouts for Easy Access UF Health CAN has uploaded some comprehensive resources and handouts for persons living with ASD, including exercise tips, applying to college, employment tips and more.

5 Ways to Promote Exercise in Children with Autism

Written by: Madelyn Debski and Donna Wolcott, PT Exercise is the basis of a healthy lifestyle for children as it increases bone strength, maintains a healthy metabolism, and aids cardiovascular fitness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends children and adolescents should have at least 60 minutes of physical…