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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…

UF Gator Nation Giving Day 2023

We asked you to “stand up and holler” for the UF Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment (CAN) on Giving Day and you did! Last year, we raised $22,762 from 19 gifts in just 24 hours — all to support state of the art diagnostic and treatments services for children…

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…

Caregiver Month

THANK YOU Family Caregivers Month National Family Caregivers Month – celebrated each November — is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. UF CAN recognizes our…

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…

NIH Funds 5-year, $10 Million ASD Study

New Autism Study Brandon Zielinski, M.D., Ph.D, an associate professor and chief of pediatric neurology at the University of Florida and member of UF CAN, has received a National Institute…

Hurricane Preparedness with Autism

With this hurricane season upon us, it is important for families of loved ones with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to take extra precaution and planning. People living with ASD often have a difficult time with changes in routine, so planning ahead for such emergencies, like hurricanes, to ensure most…

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…