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Community Autism Network (CAN) @ FGCU

This resource guide is designed to support university and community partnerships through the shared goal of supporting accessible, evidence-based services, activities, and information with and for the community.

Autism Speaks: Workplace Inclusion Now

Need help finding a job that's right for you? Or are you an employer looking to recruit dedicated and talented employees you may have never considered before? Workplace Inclusion Now (WIN)™ is Autism Speaks’ evidence-based employment system to build and support inclusive workplace culture through a comprehensive suite of resources. 

Autism Society of Florida

The mission of the Autism Society of Florida (ASF) is to assure full participation and self-determination in every aspect of life for each individual. We will realize this vision by opening avenues of self-advocacy and advocating on behalf of others in a way that values equity, respect, dignity and diversity in all communities.

Community Resource Network of Florida

Community Resource Network of Florida, LLC provides compassionate care and services to adults and children with disabilities. We believe every person should have access to individualized services to enhance their quality of life. We are driven to help people of all ages and abilities thrive at home and in the community.

Friends of South Florida Autism

Friends of South Florida Autism provides support to South Florida Autism Center, South Florida Autism Charter Schools, and The Villages of South Florida Autism so that they may fulfill their missions of assisting individuals diagnosed with Autism who reside in South Florida.

Autism Healthcare Collaborative

College Life Mentoring

The College Life Mentor program offers individuals support as they pursue higher education whether living at home or on a University campus. Our program bridges the gap between intensive high school support services and academic support programs available on campus.

SPARKS: Simons Foundation Powering Autism Research for Knowledge

Today we simply don’t know enough about autism. SPARK—a landmark autism research project—aims to make important progress possible. SPARK stands for ‘Simons Foundation Powering Autism Research,’ and the mission is simple: we want to speed up research and advance our understanding of autism to help improve lives.

Association for Science in Autism Treatment

First and foremost, we provide a well-respected, comprehensive website that tackles the array of considerations surrounding autism treatment. Our website is the go-to source for research summaries of the full array of autism treatments for families and professionals to make informed choices before considering treatment options. We promote safe, effective, science-based treatments for people with autism by disseminating accurate, timely, and scientifically sound information, advocating for the use of scientific methods to guide treatment, and combating unsubstantiated, inaccurate and false information about autism and its treatment.

Autism Research Institute

To support the health and well-being of people affected by autism through innovative, impactful research and education. Causes of ASD remain unclear but recent scientific advances challenge the traditional view of autism as an untreatable disease—as one that is “genetically hard-wired.” These developments support the position that Autism Research Institute (ARI) has always maintained: Autism Is Treatable.