News: Center for Autism and Related Disabilities
Autism Drowning Deaths Prompt Push for Children’s Specialized Swim Lessons
Jonathan Eichenholz was 3 years old when he was diagnosed with autism. His parents nicknamed him “Houdini” because of his propensity to escape from home, school and even his car...
UCF CARD and Loyal Source Team Up to Provide Career Camps, Internships for Teens and Adults with ASD
Career exploration and workforce readiness are the focus of a series of specialized camps held this summer to provide new opportunities to people in the community with autism spectrum disorder...
College of Health Professions and Sciences Co-Hosts Healthcare Education Summit
Academia and healthcare leaders convened at UCF on May 23 for a regional summit designed to improve collaboration and develop new strategies for ensuring the talent pipeline continues to provide...
Orlando dad helps people with autism enjoy Orlando Magic games
Jason Eichenholz wants his son, Jonathan, to be able to enjoy a live basketball game just like anyone else. But when the pair attended a game at the Amway Center...
UCF Supports Autism Community With Resources, Research
UCF faculty conduct cutting-edge research on autism spectrum disorder, discovering innovative ways to better support this community. Through free camps and programs, Central Florida families can benefit from their work.
Central Florida parents have limited childcare options for autistic children
Terri Daly, director of the University of Central Florida’s Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UCF-CARD), said she frequently hears from families desperate for services.
UCF Health Sciences Faculty Jeanette Garcia’s Research Explores Sustainable Wellness for Children with ASD
The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a neurodevelopment disorder associated with a range of social communication impairments, restricted and repetitive behaviors, and other health issues, is on the rise...
Student Artists with Autism Share Art at UCF Celebrates the Arts
UCF Celebrates the Arts, April 5-16, 2022 “Spectral Evidence” exhibition located in Dr. Phillips Center lobby. Free to the public. Neo-expressive and bold yet sensitive. Those are some words Gesa...
‘Links in a chain’: new 911 dispatcher training is critical for finding missing persons with autism
Florida Department of Law Enforcement inspector Chad Hoffman said that the most critical component when attempting to recover a missing child with autism is to identify that the missing child...
New Endowed Scholarship Provides Support for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
A new endowed scholarship at the UCF Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) will help ease some of the financial burden for UCF students with autism spectrum disorder and their families. The idea was conceived after...
