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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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.
With a weekly communication group, persons living with communication difficulties can use augmentative and alternative communication devices to engage with others. UF Health Rehab Helps Students with Communication Difficulties With…
July 25 – July 26 Autism &UF: Conference 2025 This FREE two-day conference will consist of sessions focused on supporting students with autism and related disabilities in the classroom on…
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…
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…
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…
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.
