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UCF CARD (Center for Autism and Related Disabilities)

University centre for autistic people and people with sensory impairments, at any age.

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The practical details

Ages servedChildren and adults
Current waitNo wait time published in the sources we saw — ask when you call
WhereCentral Florida (Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Sumter and Volusia counties)
AddressResearch Pavilion, 12424 Research Parkway, Suite 365, Orlando, FL 32826-2202
Funding takenNot published — ask when you call

What this is, in plain language

UCF CARD is one of Florida's regional resource centres for autism and related disabilities, giving children and adults in Central Florida individual consultative support, phone and email help, training, and a directory of local services, at no charge to registered families.

Getting started

Families register by calling the office or using the online form; CARD collects some information and sends a welcome packet, then after you return proof of diagnosis (if your child is over 8) and complete a short virtual orientation, staff schedule an initial consultation with an assigned specialist by phone or a HIPAA-protected Zoom call.

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What they say about themselves

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  • Serves both children and adults with autism, dual sensory impairments, or sensory impairment alongside other conditions.
  • Covers Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Sumter and Volusia counties.
  • A constituency board of family members meets quarterly with staff to guide the centre's policies, priorities and activities.
  • Says its services are free to registered families.
  • Has a bilingual support team for Spanish-speaking families.
  • Maintains a directory of Central Florida services families can search.

Details checked againstthe provider's website on 2026-08-16. Confirm current availability directly.

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  • Yes:Says its services are free to families
  • Yes:Offers help in Spanish
  • Yes:Names the local area it covers
  • Yes:Describes help with school and special education rights

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