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Autism

Keeping kids healthy during COVID-19

Keeping children safe is a top priority for all parents during the COVID-19 crisis and will become increasingly challenging this fall. These tips are helpful for all parents, including those whose kids have neurodevelopmental disorders or special needs, as they do their best to keep their children physically and mentally…

Returning to School Social Stories

Returning to school during COVID-19 can present many challenges for students living with ASD. There are many resources out there to support students with this difficult transition, including social stories. Social stories are available for all ages, discussing a multitude of topics, from hand washing, riding the bus to…

Online Professional Certificate Opportunity

Online Professional Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder » College of Medicine » University of Florida The University of Florida College of Medicine’s online Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can be completed in as little as one year. Position yourself for success with specialized training in recognizing…

Summer Goal Setting with Autism

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…

UF CARD Parent Forum

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…

Grand Opening of UF Health CAN

Grand Opening UF Health Opens Center Focused on Collaborative Care University of Florida Health today cut the ribbon on its new Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment, a multidisciplinary, collaborative facility…

Save the Date! Autism & UF Conference

April 17 & 18, 2020 Autism & UF: Together We Can UF CARD Gainesville, in collaboration with the UF CAN is proud to offer this FREE 2-day conference. For registration…

Ribbon Cutting Event

We are excited to announce that we are moving closer to our goal of multidisciplinary service for autism and neurodevelopmental disorders with the opening our new center headquarters. Please join us for our Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 2:30pm. Please reach out of the…

Parent Training for Disruptive Behaviors

UF CARD is offering a free parent training program to parents of children 2-14 years of age with autism spectrum disorder or related disabilities. This parent training program consists of 6 sequential sessions designed to teach parents ways to reduce disruptive behaviors.   DATES/TIMES: Tuesday Evenings from 6:30pm-8:00pm…