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"CARD seeks to provide support and assistance with the goal of optimizing the potential of people with autism, dual sensory impairment, and related disabilities."

 

 

April is Autism Awareness Month Click here to see CARD and local April Events

 Help Support CARD and Camp Two-Can!

Click here to purchase tickets and to see an informational flyer

 

 

Click here to learn more about our sponsor, Loyal Source
 
Click here to learn more about PALS - Coming Soon!

 Free Regional Training Provided by PEPSA- "Planning for Tomorrow While Preparing for Today"

April 26, 2008

  
 

 

 

  

We are concerned families and professionals who, since 1993, have provided services to individuals with autism and related disabilities, to their families, and to the professionals who work with them. The Florida State Legislature allocates funds that are administered to the seven regional CARD site through the state’s Department of Education. The program has grown to include several branch offices. 

 

  CARD serves children and adults of all levels of intellectual functioning who have autism, autistic-like disabilities, pervasive developmental disorders, dual sensory impairments (deaf-blindness), or a vision or hearing loss in addition to other disabling conditions. It is a requirement of the legislation, which created CARD, that we have documentation of a qualifying diagnosis in order for an individual to receive our services; however, we do not withhold services from a family if they are actively seeking a diagnosis. For example, if autistic characteristics are present and autism or a related disability is suspected but you have been unable to see a doctor yet for an evaluation, we will still assit while you are waiting for a diagnosis. It is not uncommon for parents to call us for information on where they can go for a diagnostic evaluation if they need one for their child and do not know where to start.

 

 


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