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Stomp The Swamp

MArch 25, 2023 Stomp The Swamp STOMP the SWAMP for Autism is a fundraising event to benefit the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) hosted by the UF student…

Spring 2023 Events at CARD

The UF Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) is host to many exciting events and groups this New Years. With community programming and collaboration with local organizations, there is a wide variety of events that people living with Autism Spectrum Disorder can attend. Connect…

New Study: Virtual Reality Environments

Seeking Participants Virtual Reality Environments Help us invent the future of virtual reality for people with Autism by participating in our focus group study. You may be eligible to participate…

2022 Fall Events at CARD

The UF Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) is host to many exciting events and groups this fall. With community programming and collaboration with local organizations, such as Gainesville Soccer Alliance and UF HealthStreet, there is a wide variety of events that people living with Autism…

Women on the Spectrum Support Group

UF Center for Autism and Related Disabilities is hosting a new support group for women on the spectrum. This group will meet virtually and occur on the first Tuesday of each month from 7pm to 8pm. For more information on the Women on the Spectrum group visit the…

Hospitalization Management at UF CAN

Hospitalization Initiative Lindsay Lloveras, PhD, BCBA has been working with the hospital team at UF Health to ensure a smooth transition for people living with ASD who have to experience…

2022 Summer Events

July 18, 2022 Step-Back Program The Step-back Program has been developed to provide a whole school approach to support educators, caregivers, and other…

UF CAN Named as a Center for Research

In June of 2022, the Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment (CAN) was awarded the designation as a Center for Research. CAN already provides extraordinary clinical care for children and adults living with neurodevelopmental disorders. As of June 2022, CAN is now recognized by the University of Florida (UF) and Office…

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…

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…