The UF College of Education is partnering with Alachua County Public Schools and UF CARD to provide free, accessible training courses to strengthen educator engagement with students on the spectrum. Developed with evidence-based strategies and practical classroom tools, the initiative supports educators…
The 17th Annual Stomp the Swamp for Autism Acceptance and Awareness will be held at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday, March 7th, 2026! Autism the fastest-rising developmental disorder in the United States. At Stomp the Swamp, families of and individuals with autism or related disabilities, community members,…
As designated by the landmark legislation of SB 112, UF CAN will serve as the central hub for information about autism-related research, training, and service across the state. The center will also be responsible for awarding and overseeing grants for summer programs and charters schools serving students with autism,…
The lab of Dr. Brandon Zielinski studies autism and related neurodevelopmental conditions through basic, clinical and translational research. Learn more about Dr. Zielinski’s Lab.
With a weekly communication group, persons living with communication difficulties can use augmentative and alternative communication devices to engage with others. UF Health Rehab Helps Students with Communication Difficulties…
July 25 – July 26 Autism &UF: Conference 2025 This FREE two-day conference will consist of sessions focused on supporting students with autism and related disabilities in the classroom on…
Brandon Zielinski, M.D., Ph.D., is chief of pediatric neurology at the University of Florida’s College of Medicine and a UF AI initiative scholar. His research aims to illuminate structure-function relationships in developing brain networks, both in health and in neurological disorders…
UF Health Psychology Addressing Feeding Disorders with Cultural Compassion Vivian Ibañez, M.D. with the Florida Autism Center and UF Health CAN specializes in navigating the complex challenges faced by families…
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 here to the CARD website for details on all local events and programs. school-teacher-physical-education…
Celebrating the Life of Don Triplett, the first person diagnosed with Autism Donald Triplett, the first person to be diagnosed with autism has died at the age 81. Learn more…
