Thank you for your incredible show of support on UF’s annual Gator Nation Giving Day, donating an total of $22,742. We asked you to “stand up and holler” for the UF Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment (CAN) on Giving Day and you did! With your help, we…
UF Health Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment (CAN) Research Pilot Project Grants UF Health CAN has awarded grant funding to support a third pilot projects in autism spectrum disorders. This award went to Dr. Matthew Schmidt and his colleagues in the College of Education for their project: Project PHoENIX: Participator…
There were many items offered at the Inaugural “Together We CAN…” Supercar Show and Auction held in Miami on 11.18.2021, from Gator memorabilia to supercars and even a speedboat. One of the most unique was the digital artwork “Lambo to the Moon” by artist…
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…
UF CAN Research Opportunities At UF Health, research studies are available for children, teens and young adults living with developmental disabilities and ASD. Studies involving novel treatment techniques to job-related…
Fundraiser Over $200,000 Raised for UF CAN Thank you to all of the attendees, donors and sponsors who participated in the VIP Supercar Show "Together We Can" Event in Miami…
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…
You Are Invited… November 18, 2021 in Miami, Florida Inaugural "Together we CAN…" Supercar Show and Auction Join UF Health CAN and their sponsors for this fabulous event to benefit…
In this workshop series, educators gain an understanding of learning characteristics of students with autism spectrum disorder and the implications for literacy instruction. A special emphasis is given to conducting literacy assessments to inform instructional design. Topics addressed during session one and two, held on July 22 and 27, include…
The 2021-2022 Diana McLendon Excellence in Teaching Memorial Award is being offered in the memory of Diana McLendon who lost her battle with Leukemia in December 2019. Diana was the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Program Coordinator for the Department of Education, and the liaison for the statewide Center for Autism…
