Due to Hurricane Ian, our office will be closed Wednesday, Sept. 28 through Friday, Sept. 30. We expect to reopen and resume normal operations on Monday, Oct. 3. Please stay safe!Resources you may find useful: UF CARD Spotlight on Hurricanes From USF CARD…USF CARD Hurricane Safety Materials…
UPDATE 9/27: Postponed until Feb 2023 due to Hurricane Ian 10/01/22 Puzzle Pieces of North Florida Casting for Autism (Branford)*UPDATE 9/27: Postponed until 10/15 due to Hurricane Ian 10/01/22 UF HealthStreet’s Night of Dance (Gainesville)*UPDATE 9/27: Postponed until 10/23 due to Hurricane Ian 10/02/22 NAMIWalks Gainesville (Gainesville)*…
Researchers in the UF Health Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment (CAN) and University of Florida Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UF CARD) are conducting a study to identify perceived barriers and facilitators of accessing genetic testing in evaluation for autism and developmental disorders. We are looking for volunteers…
A special invitation for CARD families from GSA TOPSoccer…GSA TOPSoccer is is a FREE soccer league for players of all ages with special needs. The league is focused on friendship and fun for players with special needs. Volunteer coaches (called “buddies”) often outnumber players 3 to 1…
This 10-week golf clinic is designed for all types of golfers – beginners, novices, and experienced. Weekly group instruction will be provided for up to 8 participants by Scott Hampton, golf professional and Director of the University of Florida Golf Course. UF CARD staff will be on site to assist at…
Sessions are held on Wednesdays 12-1PM… 9/14 Center for Independent Living of North Central Florida (CILNCF): Services & Resources9/21 SSI: Supplemental Security Income ( This session will be held on Microsoft Teams.)9/28 ABLE United: Tax-free Savings Plan for Disability-Related ExpensesUPDATE 9/27:…
Registration is open for Love Serving Autism’s Fall 2022 adaptive tennis program. Dates: Saturdays, September 17-October 29 (no class on 10/22)Time: 9:30-10:30amAges: 5-18Price: $72 (6 classes)Scholarships may be available upon request. Please email: info@loveservingautism.org Address:Northside Park5701 NW 34th BlvdGainesville, FL 32653…
Registration is open! THURSDAY & FRIDAY, JANUARY 12-13, 2023: ADOS Clinical WorkshopThis 2-day live workshop teaches, through instruction and live demonstration, how to use the ADOS-2 to clinically assess and diagnose autism. FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2023: PEPSA DayThe Partnership for Effective Programs for Students with Autism (PEPSA) Pre-Conference…
PEPSA Partnership Program 2022-2023 We want you to become a PEPSA Partner! If you are currently working with CARD or would like to have a CARD partner help you with ideas for your classroom, we encourage you to apply for the Partnership for Effective Programs for Students with Autism (PEPSA). Why…
For this series of sessions, participants will learn strategies for managing the spectrum of behaviors observed in children with autism. These FREE sessions are appropriate for educators and caregivers of children with ASD. Many of the strategies that will be addressed are appropriate for individuals of all ages, but the…
