UCF CARD - Center for Autism and Related Disabilities

19/08/2026

Tomorrow Thursday Aug 20th is our next ‼️Potty Primer Event‼️ Participants will receive an overview of toilet training for young children with autism spectrum disorder. Prerequisite skills will be covered along with readiness signs, data collection, and research proven techniques. Hope to see you there! 🚽https://potty826.eventbrite.com

19/08/2026

Join FIN for a series of statewide family sessions throughout the fall. FIN collaborates with all districts and schools to provide customized services and supports ensuring all students with disabilities have the same educational, social, and future opportunities as their peers. https://fin-network.org/

Register here >>>> https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ne0i5M30P5

19/08/2026

High school is hard, but it doesn't have to be. Build a personal "toolbox" for help with executive functioning, time management, organization, and emotional regulation.

The orientation for this program is on August 25th at 7 PM, with weekly classes starting on September 1st.

To register, scan the QR code or go to hsef.eventbrite.com

18/08/2026

Tomorrow night @ 6:30 pm - L.U.P.A! Latinos United for Autism

A group created specifically for Spanish-speaking families of children with autism, where they can express their concerns, share experiences, connect with other families, and receive support, guidance, and information.

https://LUPAGRUPODEAPOYO2.eventbrite.com

18/08/2026

Calling all Paw Patrol fans! Watch Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie in a sensory-friendly way at Regal as part of their My Way Matinee series on Saturday, August 22nd!

Go to RegMovies.com to find a showing near you. My Way Matinee showings will be the first showing of the day at participating locations. Look for the "sensory" tag when purchasing tickets.

18/08/2026

Thank you to Wendy Harper for kicking off our Homeschooling series tonight! You can contact Wendy at [email protected] or through her website https://homeschool.hshonorroll.com/

We are going to continue the conversation throughout Sept & October with our ASD Homeschooling Lunch Bite Series Wednesdays at noon, and you can register by scanning the QR codes or through https://flpals.org/events/!

17/08/2026

Find a place where your child, who's a sibling of someone with autism, can connect with kids just like them. Join us for SibShops on August 30th!

Scan the QR code or go to https://sib1217.eventbrite.com and https://sib826.eventbrite.com to register.

16/08/2026

🩵 The Lake County Sheriff's Office Autism Decal Program is designed to help first responders quickly identify homes and vehicles where an individual with autism may be present. This voluntary program can help improve communication and promote safer interactions during emergency situations.

To register for a free autism decal, please complete the registration form by clicking this link: https://www.lcso.org/surveys/?page=autism_program

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact our Community Engagement Unit at (352) 326-8108 or [email protected]

16/08/2026

Proper nutrition supports behavior, learning, sleep and overall health. This session will give great tips for building a nutritious lunchbox meal

Back-to-school season is busy enough, so planning nutritious, affordable meals and snacks shouldn’t add to the stress! 🍎🥪

Join UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade for “Back-to-School Meals and Snacks: Nutritious and Affordable Strategies for Busy Families” on Wednesday, August 19, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. ET. This free virtual workshop will share practical tips for meal planning, grocery shopping, and food preparation to help save time, reduce stress, and support your family’s nutrition goals.

📅 Aug. 19, 2026
⏰ 9–10:30 a.m. ET
💻 Virtual via Zoom
💲 FREE

To register, click the link tr.ee/9yQ5XvnoSB

15/08/2026

Thank you to Volusia County Sheriff’s office for investing in training its officers on strategies to support positive interactions with people with autism.