PALS -Providing Autism Links & Support

PALS -Providing Autism Links & Support PALS is the nonprofit for UCF CARD constituents, aiding those with autism and related disabilities.

Currently PALS is assisting CARD to support over 18,000 individuals with autism within Central Florida. This relatively translates into over 37,600 parents, over 31,200 grandparents, and countless professionals. The number of individuals receiving and requesting supports and services has doubled in the last 5 years, funding as remained stagnant. Each professional staff member now supports between 800-1200 individuals. A constituency board comprised of family members representing persons with autism and related disabilities meets regularly with the Center staff to provide guidance on policies, priorities and activities.

PALS was honored to recognize the annual PALS Scholarship presented to Samantha Firebaugh & Lucas Marrou today at the UC...
10/30/2025

PALS was honored to recognize the annual PALS Scholarship presented to Samantha Firebaugh & Lucas Marrou today at the UCF College of Health Professions and Sciences (CHPS) Champion's Lunch. Pictured below (left) are CHPS UCF Foundation Director of Development Darla Talley, UCF-CARD ASD Specialist Colleen Grillo, UCF-CARD Program Manager Kaileigh Anne Tayek, PALS Board President John Burns, Samantha Firebaugh (scholarship recipient), PALS Board Member Yasmin Lugo, & UCF-CARD ASD Specialist Rachel Schwitters (not pictured scholarship recipient Lucas Marrou). On the right, CHPS Dean Matthew Theriot, UCF-CARD ASD Specialist Colleen Grillo, UCF-CARD Program Manager Kaileigh Anne Tayek, PALS Board President John Burns, Samantha Firebaugh, PALS Board Member Yasmin Lugo, & UCF-CARD ASD Specialist Rachel Schwitters.

Want to make some delicious food? Join us Thursdays to learn a new recipe with Blossom with Autism! Here is the link to ...
10/30/2025

Want to make some delicious food? Join us Thursdays to learn a new recipe with Blossom with Autism! Here is the link to register: https://vcc1025.eventbrite.com, For ages 18+ only.

Our friends at CARD are hosting their 33rd annual conference January 16th-18th. Click the link to register. www.cardconf...
10/28/2025

Our friends at CARD are hosting their 33rd annual conference January 16th-18th. Click the link to register. www.cardconference.info

Need to know more about the co-occurence of autism and childhood apraxia of speech? Learn from Ann-Marie Orlando and Regilda Anne Romero on Saturday, January 17th, 2026.

You can't miss our 33rd annual CARD Conference from January 16th-January 18th, 2026. For more info and registration, go to www.cardconference.info

Only 2 DAYS LEFT to register for AwA Fun Friday: A Haunted Halloween!😱 Grab your favorite Halloween costume and join us ...
10/28/2025

Only 2 DAYS LEFT to register for AwA Fun Friday: A Haunted Halloween!😱 Grab your favorite Halloween costume and join us THIS FRIDAY for a thrilling adventure through Historic Downtown Sanford‼️👻 Tickets are going fast—grab yours today! 🎃 ✨

TeenTime (ages 13-17): https://awa1025.eventbrite.com

ASPIRE (ages 18+): https://aawa1025.eventbrite.com **ONLY 1 TICKET LEFT!**

Sweat, throws and a whole lot of fun- Judo Style. Join our fall judo classes, for ages 6-17 only! Link to register is in...
10/25/2025

Sweat, throws and a whole lot of fun- Judo Style. Join our fall judo classes, for ages 6-17 only! Link to register is in the bio.

Incredible lineup! Can't wait to hear from these amazing guest speakers at CARD, our sister's nonprofit annual conferenc...
10/24/2025

Incredible lineup! Can't wait to hear from these amazing guest speakers at CARD, our sister's nonprofit annual conference. Click the link to register!

Understand the assessment tools to diagnose ASD with Anna Gregory, Codye Manning and Yazmin Castellano at the 33rd annual CARD Conference!

For more info and registration, go to www.cardconference.info

Halloween adventures are the best! Join our Haunted Halloween Event. For ages 18+ only. Click the link to register: aawa...
10/24/2025

Halloween adventures are the best! Join our Haunted Halloween Event. For ages 18+ only. Click the link to register: aawa1025.eventbrite.com

Halloween adventures are the best! Join our Haunted Halloween Event. For ages 13-17 Click the link to register: awa1025....
10/24/2025

Halloween adventures are the best! Join our Haunted Halloween Event. For ages 13-17 Click the link to register: awa1025.eventbrite.com

Want to learn to play Padel? Join us on Thursdays to learn with a professional coach. Perfect for anyone between the age...
10/23/2025

Want to learn to play Padel? Join us on Thursdays to learn with a professional coach. Perfect for anyone between the ages of 7-18. Click the link in our bio to register!

Address

12424 Research Pkwy, Ste 365
Orlando, FL
32826

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14078236020

Website

http://linktr.ee/PALS.CentralFL

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Currently PALS is assisting CARD to support over 15,000 individuals with autism within Central Florida. This relatively translates into 26,300 parents, 52,700 grandparents, and countless professionals. The number of individuals receiving and requesting supports and services has doubled in the last 5 years. Each professional staff member now supports between 500-900 individuals. A constituency board comprised of family members representing persons with autism and related disabilities meets regularly with the Center staff to provide guidance on policies, priorities and activities.