WHAT IS CARD?

The Centers for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) are a system of regional autism supports that provide consultation, training and individualized support to help people with autism, dual sensory impairments, and related disabilities reach their potential.  Although it is called a Center, it is not a place where people with autism and related disabilities come to receive services.  Instead, the heart of CARD is a strong and diverse staff of professionals with expertise in autism and related disabilities, who provide consultative support and training in a variety of real-life settings, including the person’s home, schools, job site or wherever assistance is requested.  There is no charge to the family or individual for the services or supports of CARD.

FINANCIAL HISTORY OF CARD

CARD serves children and adults of all ages and abilities who have an autism spectrum disorder (including Autism, Asperger’s Disorder, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, Rett’s Disorder, or Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified), dual sensory impairment; or a sensory impairment with other developmental disabilities.

UCF CARD depends on PALS for financial support to provide  the necessary services to enhance the live of individuals with autism spectrum disorders residing in Central Florida.