Annual Report

UF CARD data from July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023

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Total UF CARD Constituents

6,580

UF CARD serves children and adults of all ages and levels of intellectual functioning who have autism, autistic-like disabilities, pervasive developmental disorder, dual sensory impairments (deaf-blindness), or a vision or hearing loss with another disabling condition. Of the 6,580 constituents, 73 have related disabilities.

Annual New Registrations

811

During 2022-2023, UF CARD received registrations for 811 new individuals who live in the 14 counties served and met diagnostic criteria.

Constituents by County

COunty # of consituents
Alachua 2,335
Bradford 166
Citrus 495
Columbia 362
Dixie 64
Gilchrist 122
Hamilton 48
Hernando 454
Lafayette 28
Levy 264
Marion 1,619
Putnam 296
Suwannee 213
Union 114

Constituents by Age

Age Range # of consituents
0-2 52
3-4 242
5-15 2,652
16-21 1,495
22+ 2,139

Constituents by Gender

Gender # of consituents
Male 5,044
Female 1,506
Non-Binary 30

Individualized Assistance

7,796

Direct constituent/family assistance contacts provided virtually or face-to-face in constituent’s home, UF CARD office, or the community.

Techincal Assistance provided

3,950

Face-to-face and virtual professional and programmatic support, including resources, referrals, and programmatic consultation including specific intervention and assistance for a client of the center, the client’s family, and the school district/agency.

Professional Development

167

Regional or online general overview presentations and online skill development workshops provided to schools, agencies, and caregivers. Topics include: Overview of CARD services, Overview of ASD, School Inclusion, Behavioral Supports, Visual Supports, Social Skills, and Post-school transition.

Public Education Events

69

Host, co-sponsor and/or participate in autism/disability awareness events to enhance public education through the dissemination of literature on ASD and CARD services.

ElectronIC COMMUNICATIONS

517

Weekly informational updates to CARD constituents via electronic newsletters and/or social media posts.