UF CARD (Gainesville) provides support and assistance with the goal of optimizing the potential of people with autism and related disabilities.
Gainesville, FL
Joined February 2010
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Celebrating Autism in the Arts 2026
Join us to celebrate the unique artistic and performance talents of individuals on the autism spectrum.
Featured Artist: Mikey Petrossian
SUN 11/8/26, 1 - 4PM
Congregation B’nai Israel
3830 NW 16th Blvd
Gainesville, FL
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Join us for the 34th Annual Statewide Autism Conference, January 15–17, 2027, at the Florida Hotel & Conference Center in Orlando. cardconference.info/
Executive Function in Real Life: Supporting Regulation, Relationships, and Flexibility in Autistic Kids
Thursdays
November 5, 12, and 19, 2026
4:30 – 5:30PM
Online
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Count on it! Strategies to Teach Math Skills to Students with ASD
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
4:30 – 5:30PM
Online
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All About the UNF USoar Program
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
6:30 – 7:30PM
Online
The mission of USoar is to empower students with intellectual disabilities, fostering their academic, social, and professional growth in a supportive environment. card.ufl.edu/2026/09/21/all-…
Applications are being accepted for the UF CARD Golf Clinic Fall 2026 which begins October 8th! Instruction provided by Scott Hampton, golf professional and Director of the University of Florida Golf Course. Open to UF CARD constituents 18 and older.
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Book Study: A Little Less Broken: How an Autism Diagnosis Finally Made Me Whole by Marian Schembari
December 2, 9, & 16, 2026, 6:00 – 7:30PM, Online
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The UCLA PEERS® Curriculum for School-Based Professionals
Monday, September 21, 2026
4:00PM – 5:30PM
Online
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Building Strong Readers Together: Supporting Reading Comprehension in Children with ASD (Preschool–Elementary)
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
5:00PM – 6:00PM
Online
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Behavior Strategies that Work Series
Behavior Basics 9/2
Prevention Strategies 9/16
Communication, part 1 10/7
Communication, part 2 10/21
STeaching Strategies 11/4
Reinforcement Strategies 11/18
12-1PM
Online
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Awareness First: Communication and Boundaries in Relationships
8/18/26, 6:30 - 8:00PM, Online
Practical strategies for building healthy relationships through effective communication and clear boundaries
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Understanding Accommodations
8/31/26, 6 - 7:30PM, Online
The purpose of this workshop is to help parents and families learn how accommodations meet the varied learning needs of students with disabilities.
card.ufl.edu/2026/06/17/unde…
ESE 101
8/24/26, 6-7:30PM, Online
Learn about the purpose of Exceptional Student Education (ESE), how a child becomes eligible for ESE Services, the types of services that are provided through an IEP, and next steps for postsecondary education.
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Registration is open for the Autism & UF Conference which will be held on July 23 & 24, 2026 at the Best Western Gateway Grand in Gainesville, Florida.
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Introductory Training on the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2)
July 8, 9, & 10, 2026
This training is only open to Florida residents.
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Employment Boot Camp 2026
June 15 - 18, 2026
8:30AM - 3:30PM
Details and link to registration:
card.ufl.edu/2026/04/27/ebc2…
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While April is Autism Acceptance Month, supporting the autism community is part of our work every day at UF CARD. Sharing this post is a simple way to connect more people to our free services!
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Save the Date!
Autism & UF Conference 2026
July 23 & 24, 2026
Best Western Gateway Grand in Gainesville, Florida
This free two-day conference consists of a series of sessions on a variety of topics related to current research and intervention in autism spectrum disorder.
Read our latest eNews!
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Included in this issue:
- Stomp the Swamp for Autism 2026
- Navigating Divorce and ASD
& More
Registration is open for the 17th Annual Stomp the Swamp for Autism Acceptance and Awareness which will be held at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday, March 7th, 2026! Sponsorships are available!
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Artwork by Travis Ford
ALT Stomp the Swamp for Autism 2026 Logo featuring an image of an alligator created by Travis Ford