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The Autism Society Training and Resource Video Channel strengthens connections to training and resources across the state.
Comprised of interviews and presentations by some of the world's most vetted autism experts, this video program will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to support children and adults with autism, their families and communities.
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SWIM VOUCHERS
Governor DeSantis has signed off on a special allocation of swim lesson vouchers for children with #autism. Currently, this is for children ages 4 and younger, and while we recognize that we need it for older children, and will keep advocating for that, this is a huge win for the autism community! The drowning rate of children with autism is being recognized by our state legislature and that is due to the advocacy efforts that you all have helped us move forward. THANK YOU!
Deadline: September 1st
First come, first served!
All eligible families should apply during the August 4–September 1 period.
Vouchers will be assigned shortly after the September 1 date.
Nos impulsa la pasión y el deseo de empoderar a cada persona con autismo y a sus familias. Las personas con autismo tienen dones únicos y pueden contribuir a sus comunidades de muchas maneras. Somos afortunados de tenerlos en nuestras vidas. La mejor defensa se da con la educación, el respeto y la presunción de competencia para todos.
Para obtener más información sobre nuestras iniciativas, haga clic en el siguiente enlace.
PREMIER FIRST RESPONDER TRAINING
ASF provides autism training for police officers, fire departments, 911 operators and ER staff with information and life saving techniques to assist in encounters between professionals and children and adults with autism.
Training includes recognizing the signs of ASD, handling behavioral challenges, de-escalation strategies, elopement issues, helpful resources and much more.
COMMUNITY AND LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY
Our board advocates for and contributes to crafting legislation to protect, empower and improve the quality of life for people with autism in all aspects of life. We forge relationships with legislators as well as people in our communities to educate, inform and create awareness about the needs of individuals with autism in Florida.
DROWNING PREVENTION
Drowning is the #1 cause of death in autism and Florida leads the way in child drownings resulting in death. Kids with ASD are 160 times more likely to experience a drowning than their neurotypical peers. The Autism Society of Florida provides training, door alarms & CPR classes. Training in autism is provided to water safety instructors to prepare them for teaching necessary skills to children and adults with autism.
PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS
Our kids don’t come with a special manual or born to parents who have a certain set of skills. We learn as we go. Sometimes we figure things out fairly quickly, and sometimes it takes years of hard work and perspiration. If we try to do it all alone, or feel that we’ve been abandoned by those we once counted on, life can easily begin to feel as though it’s impossible. Join our support group.
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