FSU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities

FSU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities CARD’s purpose is to serve individuals across the lifespan by helping them become valued members of their communities.

The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at FSU (CARD-FSU) in the Autism Institute was established in 1994 and is one of 7 centers funded by the Florida Legislature and coordinated as a grant program through the Florida Department of Education. FSU CARD is one of seven centers funded by the Florida Legislature and currently serves over 4,000 individuals ranging from toddlers to adults in 18 counties in the Florida Panhandle. Events and posts by other parties do not imply endorsement by FSU CARD. We reserve the right to remove any posts that are deemed inappropriate. We do not endorse any products or services mentioned.

🚗✨ Virtual Driving Lessons Are Coming to the Florida Panhandle!We are excited to work with ASD Drive Ready to bring virt...
02/14/2026

🚗✨ Virtual Driving Lessons Are Coming to the Florida Panhandle!

We are excited to work with ASD Drive Ready to bring virtual driving lessons to the Florida Panhandle! Join us via Zoom to learn more about the program and help us choose three locations within the panhandle to offer the lessons. Click on the link below to register.

🚗 Driving with ASD — Parent Night (Zoom) | UCF + FSU CARD Families
Monday, Feb 23 • 6:30–8:00 PM
Register: https://drive26.eventbrite.com
This presentation will highlight strategies that can assist with:
✅ decreasing anxiety around driving
✅ improving focus on critical driving behaviors
✅ learning rules of the road (in a way that sticks)
✅ preparing for driving — whether before the permit or after
We’ll share a clear “readiness-first” approach (what to practice, how to build confidence, and what progress can look like) — plus live Q&A.

*Posting on behalf of the Florida Atlantic Center for Autism and Related Disabilities*🚀 Ready to take control of YOUR fi...
02/12/2026

*Posting on behalf of the Florida Atlantic Center for Autism and Related Disabilities*

🚀 Ready to take control of YOUR financial future? 💰 Join our online event and learn how to manage money, plan for tomorrow, and navigate financial systems as an adult with autism. 🌟 Empower yourself to live independently and confidently!

📅 March 10th | 5:00 - 6:00 PM EST
📧 Info: cobrien2013@fau.edu

🔗 Register now: https://ow.ly/8XHo50XTIRP

💫🧩

*Posting on behalf of the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind*✨Spring ECC Interactive Learning Series✨Join us for ...
02/11/2026

*Posting on behalf of the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind*

✨Spring ECC Interactive Learning Series✨

Join us for a fun and engaging Virtual ECC class where students will learn, practice, and implement skills using tools safely and effectively. Students will follow the steps of a project from beginning to end, including managing clean-up when they are all done!

✨ Each student will complete the session with a finished product they can be proud of.

📅 Saturday, March 28, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (EST)
💻 Zoom Virtual Classroom

👧🧒 Who can attend?
• Florida students ages 6–17
• Students who are Blind/Visually Impaired (BVI), Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH), or Dual Sensory Impaired (DSI)
• Parent supervision expected
• Siblings are encouraged to join!

🔗 Register here:
https://bit.ly/Spring-Virtual-ECC-2026

📩 Questions?
Jennifer Valderrama
📧 valderramaj@fsdbk12.org
📞 904-827-2454

Thrilled to be a part of this day in Gadsden County!
02/11/2026

Thrilled to be a part of this day in Gadsden County!

Check out this free, 6-part monthly webinar series from our colleagues at Autism Navigator. This series is for regular e...
02/10/2026

Check out this free, 6-part monthly webinar series from our colleagues at Autism Navigator. This series is for regular education and special education teachers, district-level personnel, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, early interventionists, psychologists, behavior specialists, social workers, paraprofessionals, college students, and anyone else interested in learning about students with autism. Participants will learn about an evidence-based framework to prioritize goals using a lens of active engagement and a layer cake of teaching strategies to promote learning and positive behavior.

Scan the QR code to learn more and register or click here: https://autismnavigator.com/masterclass-autism-navigator-for-classroom-success-in-prek-through-2nd-grade/

🎮 Gaming & Autism: Finding Balance Gaming can be a positive, meaningful part of life for individuals on the autism spect...
02/10/2026

🎮 Gaming & Autism: Finding Balance

Gaming can be a positive, meaningful part of life for individuals on the autism spectrum—when approached with balance and intention.

Join our upcoming training to learn:
✅ Tips for healthy time management
✅ Maintaining employment routines
✅ Staying safe online
✅ Building supportive gaming communities
✅ Exploring responsible monetization

Perfect for adults with autism and parents of gamers, this session will help make gaming part of a connected, fulfilling life.

📅 Register here: https://bit.ly/4nXcOFk or scan the QR code on the flier.

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Join our colleagues at Autism Navigator to celebrate how amazing it is for children to learn to talk. This free webinar ...
02/10/2026

Join our colleagues at Autism Navigator to celebrate how amazing it is for children to learn to talk. This free webinar series is for families of young children and professionals, or students in any discipline that work with young children and families including early childhood and special education teachers, speech-language pathologists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, pediatricians, family physicians, college students in these disciplines, and anyone else interested in learning about the magic of learning to talk. This webinar series is a companion to our new SC•DIT course but anyone interested can attend.

Scan the QR code or click here to learn more and register: https://autismnavigator.com/masterclass-scdit/

🌟 Young adults with autism (18–28): Join us to build social skills, practice real‑life interactions, and connect with pe...
02/07/2026

🌟 Young adults with autism (18–28): Join us to build social skills, practice real‑life interactions, and connect with peers! Open to those registered with FSU CARD. 💬💙

🌟 Join CARD Consultants for Weekly Virtual Meetups! 🌟We’re hosting one-hour online meetups designed specifically for adu...
02/06/2026

🌟 Join CARD Consultants for Weekly Virtual Meetups! 🌟

We’re hosting one-hour online meetups designed specifically for adults with autism. Each week, we’ll explore meaningful topics and provide a supportive space to connect, learn, and have fun.

💬 What to expect:
• Engaging presentations from CARD consultants and guest speakers
• Open-topic conversations
• Fun games to get to know one another
• Opportunities to share successes and challenges with other autistic adults

🧩 Who can join?
Adults 18+ who are registered with FSU CARD.

📲 Ready to register?
Scan the QR code on the flyer or click the link below to sign up!
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/894850ad90b84eeaaae061a5711b78f0

*Posting on behalf of the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, UF Gainesville*Navigating Divorce and ASDWednesday...
02/05/2026

*Posting on behalf of the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, UF Gainesville*

Navigating Divorce and ASD
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
6:00 – 7:15PM ET
Online

Certified Special Needs Divorce Coach Mary Ann Hughes will share insights on ways to support children on the autism spectrum and their parents when the family is going through divorce transitions.

Details and link to registration:
https://card.ufl.edu/2026/01/21/navigating-divorce-and-asd

Thank you everyone for coming out to the Capitol today to show your support for Florida CARD Centers and promoting and A...
02/04/2026

Thank you everyone for coming out to the Capitol today to show your support for Florida CARD Centers and promoting and Autism Awareness & Acceptance.

Representatives from all seven CARD centers gathered together for the 2026 CARD Day at the Capitol to discuss CARD's mission and its impact on the state.

The focus was to thank and inform legislators how funding of CARD provides assistance and support to Florida residents with an ASD diagnosis and their families.





Attention anyone interested in learning more about the early signs of autism. Check out this free webinar from our colle...
02/04/2026

Attention anyone interested in learning more about the early signs of autism. Check out this free webinar from our colleagues at Autism Navigator. This webinar series will help you learn about the core diagnostic features and early signs of autism in toddlers and see early intervention in action.

Scan the QR code or click here to learn more and register: https://autismnavigator.com/masterclass-about-autism-in-toddlers/

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CARD’s purpose is to serve individuals across the lifespan by helping them become valued members of their communities. FSU CARD is one of seven centers funded by the Florida Legislature and currently serves over 4,800 individuals ranging from toddlers to adults in 18 counties in the Florida Panhandle. Events and posts by other parties do not imply endorsement by FSU CARD. We reserve the right to remove any posts that are deemed inappropriate. We do not endorse any products or services mentioned.