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  • + April is AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH! Event highlights include trainings, Autism Awareness walks, our Annual Family Fishing Day, and much more. Please see our events calendar for more information.


  • + April 12: The Early Learning Coalition of the Nature Coast and First Baptist Church of Chiefland PRESENT Autism Awareness & Training (for parents, educators, professionals and area churches). Download the training flyer for more information.


  • + April 22: Free Regional Training sponsored by the Florida DOE and PEPSA - "PRACTICAL IDEAS FOR CLASSROOM TEACHERS OF STUDENTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS: MOVING FROM RESEARCH TO PRACTICE" Kathleen McConnell Fad, Ph.D. Registration is mandatory. For complete details, download the training flyer here  (PDF reader required, click for information). Register now on the DOE Partnership training page.


  • + Attention: Parents of children ages birth to 5 years old who are receiving early intervention or early childhood special education services Participate in an online survey conducted by Mary Beth Bruder, Ph.D. (and Research Team) Professor and Director, University of Connecticut Center for Developmental Disabilities. Participation is easy, click on the survey links page.


  • + Thank You to everyone who attended the 15th Annual CARD Conference, it was a tremendous success. If you have any questions or comments, please contact our office.


  • + Congratulations and Thank You to the Eastside High School S.T.A.R. (Students Together for Autism Research) group and their sponsors Palm Chevrolet and Dr. Gregory Imperi for the highly successful Autism Awareness 5K Walk/Run on Feb. 2. Great Work!


  • + CARD/State of Florida DOE FREE Regional Workshop NOVEMBER 15: HONORING ALL PEOPLE: Addressing Sexuality, Body, and Relationships Issues. Presented by Marilyn K. Volker, Ed.D., Sexologist. Flyer and Registration Form here. Seating is limited, register today!


  • + NEW Autism Glossary Videos! An excellent resource from AutismSpeaks.org. Take a look here


  • + NEW Link to National Resource on our Links Page - UC/Davis M.I.N.D Institute - be sure to check out the MIND Videos section, in particular the Distinguished Lecturer Series.


  • + NEW Handout - Autism Classroom Obserrvation Instrument! Get it in our handouts section .


  • + Web Section - Local Support Groups! Check it out here .


  • + Thank You to Duval Motorcars, Mercedes-Benz, and everyone who participated in the 2007 Mercedes-Benz Dealer Championship!   The event was a great success and we here at CARD appreciate the support!


  • + Download!  Printable "My Child Has Autism" cards. These can be useful in many situations, take a look here!


  • + CARD Instructional and Informational Videos Now Online!  Take a look here to view them. We will be adding more as often as we can.