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.聽UF CARD Gainesville provides their services free of charge to the聽counties they serve.
Patient Education
Want to know more? Check out our Patient Education section for more information.
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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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Tools help discover your career goals, values and strengths.
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Accessible events that help people with autism live lives of full engagement.
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Inclusive, accessible events for people with autism and their supporters.
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CARD provides support and assistance with the goal of optimizing the potential of people with autism and related disabilities.
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Time for caregivers to relax, talk and share about our children and experiences.
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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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Helps children who do not have conventional communication systems to become more able communication partners.
News and Patient Stories: Autism Spectrum Disorder
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