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Building Strong Readers: An Introduction to UFLI Foundations

Building Strong Readers: An Introduction to UFLI Foundations

This session will provide an introduction to UFLI Foundations, an explicit and systematic program developed by the University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI). UFLI Foundations is structured to introduce students to the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for proficient reading. The program follows a scope and sequence designed to ensure that students systematically acquire skills and learn to apply these skills with automaticity and confidence.  

August 23, 2023
2:00pm – 3:30pm
ONLINE

Building Strong Readers Details
 
 
 
 

Behavior Strategies that Work

Behavior Strategies that Work

For this series of sessions, participants will learn strategies for managing the spectrum of behaviors observed in children with autism. The 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 sessions focus on children between the ages of 4 and 12 years. This series is most beneficial if you can attend each of the 8 sessions.

Mondays
September 11 - October 30, 2023
7 - 8pm
ONLINE

Behavior Strategies that Work Details
 
 
 
 

UF CARD Golf Clinic FALL 2023

UF CARD Golf Clinic FALL 2023

This 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 each lesson. The clinic is open to UF CARD constituents 18 and older. Space is limited to 8 participants on a first-come first-served basis. 

Fridays
9/15/2023 – 11/10/2023 
11AM – 12PM

Mark Bostick Golf Course at the University of Florida
2800 SW 2nd Avenue
Gainesville, Florida 32607

UF CARD Golf Clinic Details
 
 
 
 

Teaching Students with Extensive Support Needs

Teaching Students with Extensive Support Needs

This 9-part training series is designed for professionals who work with students with significant learning and/or behavioral needs. Participants will learn how to assess, teach, and evaluate progress for students across all domains. Sessions will take place on Thursdays from 4-5:30 via zoom. Certificates of attendance will be available for those who attend at least 6 of the 9 sessions; attendance at all 9 sessions is highly encouraged. Follow-up support from a CARD staff person will be available upon request after the completion of the series.  

Various Thursdays
September 2023 - May 30, 2024
4:00-5:30pm
ONLINE

Teaching Students with Extensive Support Needs Details
 
 
 
 

Blaze Pizza Fundraiser

Blaze Pizza Fundraiser

SAVE THE DATE!

Wednesday, September 20, 2023
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Blaze Pizza
3617 SW Archer Road
Gainesville FL  

See link below for important details.

Blaze Pizza Fundraiser Details
 
 
 
 

31st Annual Statewide CARD Conference

CARD hosts the largest autism-related conference in the state of Florida and is rapidly gaining recognition throughout other states and countries. It will feature numerous presenters who will link autism research and autism intervention for 900-1300 professionals and parents of individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. Registration will open September 1, 2023.

Statewide CARD Conference Website
 
 
 
 
 

Find us at these community events!

11/11/23 Fundamental Therapy Solutions’ 3rd Annual Fall Festival (Gainesville)**
11/11/23 JBF’s Fall 2023 Safe KIDS Day (Alachua)**
11/12/23 Alachua Harvest Festival (Alachua)*

*These links are to external (non-UF) pages.
**Links will be posted when available.
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UF CARD Support/Social Groups

For Adults

Adults on the Spectrum Support Group 
Housing Forum 
MyFriends 
Parent Support Group 
Women on the Spectrum
Pausa Para Apoyo

For Children

Social Learning Sessions for Children 8-12
Social Learning Sessions for Teens 13-17

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Donate to UF CARD

Center for Autism Fund 008483

Donations to UF CARD help us provide the following to individuals of all ages with autism spectrum disorder:

• Safety Boxes

• Golf Clinic Scholarships

• Scholarships to the Statewide Annual CARD Conference

• Support Groups for Individuals with ASD and their families

• Books for our Ralph G. Maurer Memorial Lending Library

• Visual Supports

• Employment Bootcamp

• Celebrating Autism in the Arts Annual Event

• and more!

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If you know someone in need of UF CARD services please direct them to the
UF CARD registration page or have them call 352-265-2230. 

University of Florida
Center for Autism and Related Disabilities
4101 NW 89th Boulevard
Gainesville, FL 32606
card-info@ufl.edu
1-800-9-AUTISM
352-265-2230
www.card.ufl.edu

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Counties Served by UF CARD:
Alachua, Bradford, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Lafayette, Levy, Marion, Putnam, Suwannee, Union

All CARD services are FREE OF CHARGE.

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