Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment
The Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment (CAN) provides centralized and diagnostic and clinical treatment services for children and adults with neurodevelopmental disorders.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
People on the autism spectrum have different ways of socializing, communicating, and processing sensory input (how the world around them looks, feels, sounds, smells, and tastes). It is important to know that ASD is a spectrum disorder, meaning ASD affects every person differently. One person on the autism spectrum may need different levels of support than another person on the autism spectrum. Some may need support in many areas of life, while some may need no support at all.
Our services
Center for Autism and Related Disabilities
CARD provides support and assistance with the goal of optimizing the potential of people with autism and related disabilities. UF CARD Gainesville provides their services free of charge to the counties they serve.
Patient Education
Want to know more? Check out our Patient Education section for more information.
Our locations
Our experts
Community and Patient Programs: Autism Spectrum Disorder
Our community and patient programs provide great value to patients, families and loved ones. People can find support, educational materials, expert consultants and more. In most instances, these programs are offered free of charge.
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Austism Rescource Center
AACAP’s Facts for Families were developed to provide concise and up-to-date information on issues that affect children, teenagers, and their families
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Autism Society
The Autism Society provides advocacy, education, information and referral, support, and community at national, state and local levels through our strong nationwide network of Affiliates.
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Autism Society of Florida
The mission of the Autism Society of Florida (ASF) is to assure full participation and self-determination in every aspect of life for each individual. We will realize this vision by opening avenues of advocacy.
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Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families.
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Employment Resources for Adults with Autism
Tools help discover your career goals, values and strengths.
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UF Autism Seminars and Events
Accessible events that help people with autism live lives of full engagement.
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UF Autism Support and Social Groups
Inclusive, accessible events for people with autism and their supporters.
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UF Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD)
CARD provides support and assistance with the goal of optimizing the potential of people with autism and related disabilities.
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UF Center for Autism and Related Disabilities Support Groups
Time for caregivers to relax, talk and share about our children and experiences.
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University of Florida Multidisciplinary Diagnostic and Training Program
Provides a range of services: diagnostic evaluation and consultation for children and youth who have complex medical, educational, emotional and/or behavioral problems.
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Visual Supports for Children with Autism
Helps children who do not have conventional communication systems to become more able communication partners.
News and patient stories: Autism Spectrum Disorder
Mutations disrupt touch-based learning, study finds
March 12, 2025
JUPITER, Fla. — You may scarcely notice it, but much of what you do every day requires your brain to engage in perceptual learning. To safely cross an…
The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology
UF neuroscientist uses AI to map learning, decision-making, to discover how brains work
February 22, 2024
With trial and error, repetition and praise, when a puppy hears “Sit!” they learn what they’re expected to do. That’s reinforcement learning, and it’s a…
AI at UF, The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology, UF Health, +1 more
Latest podcast episodes
Media use, sleep problems linked in children with autism spectrum disorders
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