Autism is a condition that can cause significant social, communication, and behavioral challenges.
The learning, thinking, and problem-solving abilities of people with autism can range from gifted to severely challenged.
Resources
Asperger/Autism Network helps people with Asperger’s or similar autism spectrum disorders and neurodiverse profiles build meaningful, connected lives. They provide individuals, families, and professionals with information, education, community, support, and advocacy.
Autism Society of Florida offers individuals, families, and professionals information on autism throughout the lifespan, resources and support groups, and initiatives for advocacy and training.
Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families.
Bright Expectations
Find information on evaluation and intervention services, support programs for families, resources for health care providers, and information on developmental disabilities
Center for Autism and Related Disabilities provides support and assistance that connects families to local, state, and federal agencies, support groups, and training on how to work effectively with individuals with autism and related conditions.
Dan Marino Foundation is a non-profit organization that partners with Miami Children’s Hospital to create the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Dan Marino Outpatient Center. The center is a comprehensive evaluation and treatment center for children with autism and other special needs.
Family Initiative works to develop an individualized plan to celebrate a child’s abilities and help them advance using a multi-disciplinary approach to promote growth and ensure they survive.
Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Consumer Services offers resources and support on insurance policies and benefits available to individuals diagnosed with ASD.
U.S. Autism Association’s works towards their goal by expanding and enriching the autism community through education, training, resources, and connection to support for individuals and their families.