Autism

We are Official UF Health CAN In preparation for center opening and advancing the care for autism and neurodevelopmental disorders, UF Health Health Park is home to our headquarters. Stay…

Sensory Friendly Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo became sensory-inclusive certified in January 2020. With the help of KultureCity, community partners and UF CAN, the…

Florida residents, please consider purchasing a Florida Autism License Plate. When you do this, you are raising awareness and funds for direct service programs for individuals with autism and related disabilities in Florida, including the seven CARD centers throughout the state. For more information, please visit the link here.

Autism Speaks has created a 100 Day Kit that helps families and children best manage the first 100 days after an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis. In this packet, you will find information on the diagnosis, treatment, resources and…

The Down to Earth Boutique in the Town of Tioga Center hosted a “Sip & Shop” fundraising event for the UF Health Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment (UF Health CAN) in November 2019. Read about the event…

President signed the Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education and Support Act (CARES) into law Monday, which allocates $1.8 billion in funding over the next five years to help people with Autism spectrum disorder and their families. Click here to read the details of the bill.

UF Health CAN teams displays their fun collaboration and Halloween spirit as the cast of Despicable Me.

Florida church opens coffee shop run young adults with autism. Read about it here.

Boy born with autism now named one of the smartest in the world.  Read about it here.

Read about NBC’s article about why autism research is shifting away from searching for a “cure” here.