As part of World Autism Month in April, we are proud to help promote understanding and acceptance of autism spectrum disorder.
Here are a few of our favorite resources for autism information, contacts and groups where you can seek support and advice.
National
- Autism Resource Page: www.vaporia.com/autism
- Autism Society of America: www.autism-society.org
- Autism Speaks: www.autismspeaks.org
- National Autism Resources: https://www.nationalautismresources.com
- Sesame Street and Autism: http://autism.sesamestreet.org/
Florida family support and services
- UCF CARD-Central Florida: http://cfl.ucf-card.org/family-support-and-services
- USF CARD-Tampa: http://card-usf.fmhi.usf.edu/services/index.html
- Autism Speaks-Florida: https://www.autismspeaks.org/resource-guide/state/FL
- Bright Feats Director of Services: http://brightfeats.com/
Autism Speaks
Southeastern Regional Office
557 N. Wymore Road, Suite 101
Maitland, FL 32751
Office: 407-478-6330
Fax: 407-478-6336
Orlando: orlando@autismspeaks.org
Jacksonville: jacksonville@autismspeaks.org
Tampa Bay: tampa@autismspeaks.org
Volusia: volusia@autismspeaks.org
Autism Response Team (ART)
Members are specifically trained to connect families with information, resources and opportunities. Contact us at 888-Autism2 (288-4762) or at familyservices@autismspeaks.org.
Additional resources
Agency for Persons with Disabilities
Florida Administrative Office
4030 Esplanade Way, Suite 380
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0950
Toll-free 866-273-2273
Website: http://www.apd.myflorida.com
District 7 (Brevard, Orange, Osceola, Seminole): 407-245-0440
District 13 (Lake, Sumter): 352-330-2749
District 12 (Volusia): 386-238-4607