Center for autism and related disabilities ucf

The Centers serves both children and adults of all levels of intellectual functioning who have autism spectrum disorders, dual sensory impairments, or sensory impairments with other disabling conditions.  A constituency board comprised of family members representing persons with autism and related disabilities meets quarterly with the Center staff to provide guidance on policies, priorities and activities.

The University of Central Florida Center for Autism and Related Disabilities provides services within the geographical region that includes Orange, Lake, Osceola, Sumter, Brevard, Volusia, and Seminole Counties.

Florida is home to many individuals with autism and related disabilities. In response to the needs of these people and their families, seven regional, nonresidential resource centers have been established.

CARD’s Mission is to educate and empower individuals and families throughout the lifespan by providing support, assistance, and awareness within the community, with the goal of optimizing the potential of all individuals with autism and related disabilities; and to provide training that enables professionals to deliver evidence-based treatments to achieve optimal outcomes.

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Center for autism and related disabilities ucf

WHAT IS PALS

PALS is a a non-profit organization supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorders in Central Florida registered with the UCF Center for Autism & Related Disabilities.

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PALS provides additional support to UCF CARD constituents through social, family, community & therapeutic programs/events in Central Florida communities.

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Regional CARD Centers

The incidence of autism spectrum disorder is increasing and it affects many individuals and families in Florida. In response to the needs of these people, seven nonresidential resource centers have been established.


University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville

6271 St. Augustine Rd., Suite 1
Jacksonville, FL 32217
Phone: (904) 633-0760 or 1-800-9-AUTISM 

Counties serviced include: Baker, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, St. Johns


Florida State University

Tallahassee
2312 Killearn Center Blvd., Bldg. A
Tallahassee, FL 32309
(850) 644-4367 or (800) 769-7926

Panama City
2611-A West 23rd Street
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 215-4330 or (866) 863-0138

Pensacola
4900 Bayou Boulevard Suite 200
Pensacola, FL 32503
(866) 863-0138

Counties serviced include: Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Taylor, Wakulla, Walton, Washington


University of Florida – Gainesville

4101 NW 89th Boulevard
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 265-2230 or (800) 754-5891

Counties serviced include: Alachua, Bradford, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Lafayette, Levy, Marion, Putnam, Suwannee, Union


University of Central Florida

12424 Research Parkway, Suite 365
Orlando, FL 32826
PO BOX 162202
Orlando, FL 32816-2202
(407) 823-6011 or (888) 558-1908

Counties serviced include: Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Sumter, Volusia


University of South Florida

Tampa
13301 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.
MHC2113A
Tampa, FL 33612-3899
(813) 974-2532 or (800) 333-4530

Fort Myers
10501 FGCU Blvd
South Academic Bldg 3, Rm 224
Ft. Myers, FL 33965-6565

Lake Placid
1096 US 27 North, Rm 1088
Lake Placid, FL 33852

Counties serviced include: Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota


Florida Atlantic University

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton
Dept. of ESE
777 Glades Road
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561) 297-2023 or (888) 632-6395

Jupiter
5353 Parkside Dr, MC03
Student Resources Bldg, Suite 274A
Jupiter, FL 33458

Indian River State College
500 NW California Blvd
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

Counties serviced include: Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, St. Lucie


University of Miami

University of Miami

5665 Ponce De Leon Blvd
P.O. Box 248768
Coral Gables, FL 33124
(305) 284-6563 or (800)928-8476

Nova Southeastern University
6100 Griffin Road
Davie, FL 33314
(954) 262-7111 or (800) 9-AUTISM ext 2

Counties serviced include: Broward, Dade, Monroe

What is card at UCF?

The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at the University of Central Florida provides support to the Central Florida area, including Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Sumter and Volusia Counties.

Who can diagnose adult autism in Florida?

While psychologists, LCSWs, or LMHCs are able to manage the psychological and social aspects of treatment, only a psychiatrist can assess and treat all three spheres. There may be underlying medical conditions that can present as psychiatric symptoms.

Which of the following is a Florida resource for families of children with autism who are seeking support groups and training sessions the?

Contact the Florida Department of Health Asperger/Autism Spectrum Education Network (ASPEN) provides families and individuals whose lives are affected by autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and nonverbal learning disabilities (NLD) with education, support, and advocacy.

What are the difficulties an individual with autism may have with processing information?

Some people with autism may have difficulty with complex thinking that requires the ability to make swift connections between different trains of thought. Others may have difficulty maintaining their attention on required tasks, or organising their thoughts and actions.