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…
UF Health Psychology Addressing Feeding Disorders with Cultural Compassion Vivian Ibañez, M.D. with the Florida Autism Center and UF Health CAN specializes in navigating the complex challenges faced by families…
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 here to the CARD website for details on all local events and programs. school-teacher-physical-education…
Study title: Teaching Caregivers to Implement Applied Behavior Analysis Protocols The Translational and Applied Behavioral Science (TABS) lab is seeking caregivers of children with autism (2-8 years old) who are interested in learning how to implement behavioral interventions to teach their child a new skill, such as how to wash their…
April is Autism Acceptance Month, where we celebrate difference, promote awareness and spread knowledge about people living with Autism. Stay connected to the UF Center for Autism and Related Disabilities Facebook page for events related to Acceptance Month. #CelebrateDifferences with the…
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.
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.
The Autism & UF Conference is an annual conference aimed at providing high quality professional development to a variety of professionals, including educators, researchers, mental health counselors, psychologists, occupational, physical, and speech therapists, physicians, and caregivers involved in the lives of individuals with ASD. This event will consist of two…
Are you a CARD Constituent who wants to showcase your talents? Then join UF CARD for…Celebrating Autism in the Arts!Saturday, June 29, 20241 p.m. – 3 p.m.at theStraughn IFAS Extension Professional Development Center2142 Shealy Dr, Gainesville, FL 32608Open to artists &…
Artificial Intelligence UF College of Medicine researchers with CAN are using artificial intelligence to enhance their research and clinical practice for ASD.
Landmark Study on Autism & Aging While the number of adults affected by autism is growing, very little is known about the way the condition is impacted by aging. Now,…
