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UF Health Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment
Address
4101 NW 89 Blvd
Gainesville, FL 32606
Directions, parking and more
Gainesville, FL 32606
Phone Numbers
Appointment
(352) 733-1030
Hours of Operation
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The Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment (CAN) provides centralized and state-of-the-art transdisciplinary diagnostic and clinical treatment services for children and adults with neurodevelopmental disorders.
The mission of the Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment at the University of Florida (UF) is to explore the causes of neurodevelopmental disorders, design more effective intervention strategies and implement policies and model facilities to ensure that affected children and their families have access to the integrated services they require.
Scheduling an appointment
You'll need a referral for a Comprehensive Autism Diagnostic Evaluation (CADE) directed to the Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment.
Services
Our collaborative team of UF Health providers and partners work together to meet the evaluation and treatment needs of children, adults and their families. Services include:
- Comprehensive autism spectrum disorder diagnostic evaluations
- Psychological assessment and treatment
- Behavioral therapy
- Diagnostic clarification
- Medication management
- Parent education and support
- Physician consults
- Psycho-educational testing
- Psychotherapy
- Referral and coordination of care with other specialties
- Rehabilitation services, including occupational, physical, and speech-language therapy
- School advocacy
- Second opinions
- Support groups
- Training and public education
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. Every county in Florida is served by one of seven CARD centers in Florida.
The UF Health Rehab Center – The Health Park
The UF Health Rehab Center – The Health Park is housed at the UF Health Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment and provides evaluation and treatment for children with autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions. We provide occupational, physical and speech therapy services for patients of all ages. Therapy is provided intensively, three or more times weekly over a specified duration. Care is closely coordinated with applied behavior analysts, psychologists, psychiatrists, patient navigators, ancillary services (such as social work, nutrition, etc.) and school systems to provide care for the children of our surrounding communities. Our therapists collaborate in research that leads to improved care and quality of life for those living with pediatric disorders.
Your care
People on the autism spectrum might experience other health issues than can require care from several different specialties. To provide the best care, CAN will direct our patients to specialty clinics within UFHealth and the community, such as those listed here.
Our care team
UF Health CAN is composed of expert providers across the University system.
Toolkits and professional resources
Tool kits for parents, professional training and certifications.
Transition to adulthood
Becoming an adult is a transitional process for individuals with and without neurodevelopmental disorders. CAN and its partners recognize that support can help make the transition go more smoothly.
About us
CAN helps patients and their families navigate the process of receiving an ASD diagnosis and finding services that best fit their needs within our center, UFHealth, and the community.
Specialties
- Pediatrics
- Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Clinical Neuropsychology
- Speech Language Pathology
Community and Patient Programs: UF Health Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment
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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Child Advocacy Center
Provides a child-friendly, safe and supportive environment for abused and neglected children. Care teams include social workers, counselors, law enforcement officers, state attorneys, victim advocates, medical professionals and others.
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Disability Rights of Florida
Offers free and confidential services to Floridians with disabilities.
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Nathaniel’s Hope
Nathaniel’s Hope is dedicated to celebrating kids with special needs (our VIPs) as well as educating and equipping communities and churches to provide programs and assistance for VIP families.