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Tim Tebow and members of the Tim Tebow Foundation toured the new UF Health Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment (CAN) to see the great things we’re doing and meet one of our families.

Written by Cassidy Hopson For many children, summer vacation is an exciting time full of fun and relaxation. But, for children with autism, the summer months can be a challenging time. With the daily routine of school gone, children with ASD don’t have structure helping them continue to reach their…

Parents may be wondering how to talk to their child about COVID-19 and the changes it has caused in their daily routines, this site offers social stories to help you during this challenging time.

In this short video Dr. Peter Vermeulen explains why autistic children can get anxious when seeing people wearing mouth masks and what we can do to help them.

“A Kid’s Guide to COVID-19,” explains COVID-19 and its effects on the world in a language kids can understand. Please be safe, ask lots of questions, wash your hands, and be kind to everyone you meet.

UF CARD Parent Forum We invite you to join us for a bi-monthly PARENT FORUM meeting where you can share ideas and get some advice about whatever is challenging you…

LEGO Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had a message for children about how they can do their part in the fight against COVID-19. He appealed directly to kids hunkering down in their homes, thanking them for changing their daily routines.

Social Stories are a social learning tool that supports the safe and meaningful exchange of information between parents, professionals, and people with autism of all ages. Lowcountry Autism Foundation created this social story about the coronavirus.

Dr. Richard D'Alli, Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Pediatrics, has tips for parents on talking to their child about COVID-19.

Dr. Timothy Vollmer from the University of Florida poses suggestions to parents structuring their child's time during the pandemic.