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.

This training is for special and general education teachers, administrators, related service providers, and paraprofessi...
09/10/2025

This training is for special and general education teachers, administrators, related service providers, and paraprofessionals. This 6-week training series will provide educators with a forum to read The Behavior Code, learn about strategies to help with challenging behavior, and discuss ways to apply the concepts in their own classrooms. Topics include author Jessica Minahan’s FAIR Plan system, anxiety-related behavior, oppositional behavior, withdrawn behavior, and problematic inappropriate behavior.

Scan the QR code or click here to register: https://fsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/bX7jtPF6QbaDQTgw5UHhcQ

*Posting on behalf of the Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida*Our Help Me Grow Northwest Florida program is ho...
09/10/2025

*Posting on behalf of the Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida*

Our Help Me Grow Northwest Florida program is hosting a Books, Balls, & Blocks event at The Drip Coffee Co. inside Northstar Church on Friday, September 19th, 2025 from 9:00 – 11:00 AM! ☕📚⚽🧩

✨ This FREE family event is a wonderful way to support your child’s development through fun and play. Children birth through 8 years old will enjoy hands-on activities that encourage talking, problem-solving, movement, and social skills – all while having fun!

🌟 What you’ll find:
🎲 Engaging play stations for kids of all ages
🧸 Free developmental & behavioral screenings
🎁 Resources and giveaways to take home
☕ Come a little early to grab your coffee from The Drip before the activities begin!

📍 Event Details
📅 Friday, September 19th, 2025
🕘 9:00 – 11:00 AM
📍 The Drip Coffee Co. – 2440 St Andrews Blvd, Panama City, FL 32405

Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and play together as a family. 💜

*Posting on behalf of the Florida Atlantic Center for Autism and Related Disabilities*🌟 Your child turning 18 should be ...
09/08/2025

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

🌟 Your child turning 18 should be a celebration of independence—not a loss of it. 💙
Join us on September 9, 12:00–1:30 PM as Tahlia Rangel, Esq. shares empowering alternatives to guardianship that give your loved one with autism a voice in their future. 🗝️✨

Let’s explore supported decision-making, powers of attorney, and advocacy strategies—tools that protect rights, build confidence, and strengthen families. 🌈

👉 Don’t miss this life-changing workshop.
🔗 Register today: https://ow.ly/8KkU50WNKON

Join us each Wednesday, May 28th to September 24th, for information, conversation, and a walk inside Governors Square Ma...
09/08/2025

Join us each Wednesday, May 28th to September 24th, for information, conversation, and a walk inside Governors Square Mall. Each Wednesday will feature a fitness or social skill mini lesson, conversation practice, and a 30-minute walk throughout the mall. A filled water bottle is suggested.

***This weekly event is for adults (18+) who are registered with FSU CARD.***

Scan the QR code or click here to register: https://bit.ly/42cel2x

Join us as we start the holiday season with tips on “Making the Holidays Bright”!We will discuss how to identify and dec...
09/05/2025

Join us as we start the holiday season with tips on “Making the Holidays Bright”!

We will discuss how to identify and decrease stressors for individuals with autism, as well as use strategies to increase preparedness and joy this season.

Scan the QR code or click here to register: https://fsu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zWvch0wTRMCiKFQjEccrPQ #/registration

*Posting on behalf of the Florida Atlantic Center for Autism and Related Disabilities* 🌟 Every child deserves a school y...
09/05/2025

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

🌟 Every child deserves a school year filled with growth, confidence, and joy. For children with ASD, that journey can be challenging—but with the right tools, success is within reach. 💙

✨ Join us on September 25th, 12–1 PM ET for School Year Success for Children with ASD: Tips For Caregivers.

You’ll discover:
✔️ Proven strategies to ease daily struggles
✔️ Routines that bring comfort & structure
✔️ Resources that empower caregivers and kids alike
💡 Let’s turn back-to-school stress into back-to-school success!

👉 Register now: https://ow.ly/AQE450WPRl6
📧 bastienk@fau.edu
| 📞 (561) 235-8412

*Posting on behalf of Whole Child Leon*Developmental screenings are offered for children in Leon County ages 6 months to...
09/05/2025

*Posting on behalf of Whole Child Leon*

Developmental screenings are offered for children in Leon County ages 6 months to 5 years who are not yet enrolled in public school. Families with older children may also access screening options, including dental, vision, and hearing. For questions, please call 850-561-6545, or email: fdlrschildfind@leonschools.net. Screenings will be held at Fort Braden School, 15100 Blountstown Hwy, Tallahassee Florida.

Scan the QR code or click here to register: https://forms.office.com/r/FxL32jdkFc

Join CARD Consultants for weekly one hour virtual meetups to discuss topics affecting adults with autism. Activities wil...
09/04/2025

Join CARD Consultants for weekly one hour virtual meetups to discuss topics affecting adults with autism. Activities will include engaging presentations by CARD consultants and guest speakers, open topic chats, and playing games to get to know one another better. Participants will also have a chance to chat with other adults on the spectrum about their successes and challenges.

*This series is for adults (18 and up) who are registered with FSU CARD.*

Scan the QR code or click here to register: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/894850ad90b84eeaaae061a5711b78f0

A free webinar for parents with children who are newly diagnosed with autism, waiting for a diagnosis, or who have obser...
09/04/2025

A free webinar for parents with children who are newly diagnosed with autism, waiting for a diagnosis, or who have observed characteristics of autism in their child. We will be discussing what it means to have an autism diagnosis along with an overview of potential services and resources.

Scan the QR code or click here to register: https://fsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0pc--tqjkjHdVtnEjNvhFiFiw1xf0dT_g4 #/registration

Check out this free, 6-part monthly webinar series from our colleagues at Autism Navigator. This series is for regular e...
09/03/2025

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/webinar-autism-navigator-for-classroom-success-in-prek-through-2nd-grade/

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2312 Killearn Center Boulevard, Bldg A
Tallahassee, FL
32309

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Monday 8:30am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 12pm
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Thursday 8:30am - 12pm
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Friday 8:30am - 12pm
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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.