Romance & Autism Spectrum Disorders: How to Navigate Relationships, Dating and Personal Safety This workshop is intended for adults with autism spectrum disorders, parents, teachers, & support staff; and will specifically address suggestions for engaging in safe romantic relationships involving physical and emotional intimacy. Strategies for communicating within relationships, dating…
The PEDI-PRO was designed from the ground up in partnership with transition age youth with disabilities to be accessible and meaningful. In this presentation, learn how input from young adults and professionals was used to develop PEDI-PRO questions. Dr. Kramer will share pilot research that demonstrates transition age youth with…
Whether you are the autistic or neurotypical partner, in a neurodiverse romantic relationship, or you are interested in a neurodiverse relationship, this session is for you. During this training the presenter, Dr. Mona Kay, will provide insight on some of the challenges you may be experiencing in your current love…
Special Olympics Florida provides year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with disabilities. Join us on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 from 4-5pm to hear from John Robles, Director of Community Engagement, as he shares ways that you or your loved one can…
Drs. Greg Valcante and Richard D’Alli presented the Ralph Maurer Award for Excellence in Child Psychiatry to Dr. Hannah Morrissey. It is awarded each year to a graduating UF Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellow who shows exceptional compassion for children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder. …
The University of Florida will be hosting the 2021 PCIT (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy) International Biennial Convention in Orlando August 25-27, 2021. Dr. Karen Bearss from the University of Washington will present Mapping PCIT onto the Landscape of Parent Training Programs for Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder during her Keynote…
Join us for our “IN PERSON” UF CARD Parent Support Group meetings. Alachua County (and surrounding areas)Friday, July 16th, 2021 from 10am – 12pm Peach Valley Café 3275 SW 34th Street Gainesville, FL 32608 Please RSVP so we know how many tables to reserve.OR…
UF CARD is offering a one-week (i.e., five full-days) Employment Boot Camp for adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related disabilities (RD). The schedule of activities for the Boot Camp is designed to facilitate the development of professional and personal goals toward career and/or college success. The activities will…
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…
The Autism License Plate Grants Council’s 2021 grants process will fund selected projects up to $10k.Press ReleaseAccess the grant application on the Florida Autism License Plate website.
