Florida Atlantic Center for Autism and Related Disabilities

💙 Autism MAMAS Night Out

There are nights that remind us we are more than caregivers—we are women who deserve to be seen, held, and celebrated. This is one of those nights. ✨

Join us for Autism MAMAS Night Out
📅 June 19th
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Cooper’s Hawk Winery
1387 S State Road 7, Wellington, FL 33414

This evening is a safe space to breathe, laugh, connect, and feel understood by other moms who truly get it. No explanations needed—just community, comfort, and care. 💙

If you’ve been running on empty, carrying so much love and responsibility every day, this night is for you. You are not alone in this journey.

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Take the step. Show up for yourself. You deserve this moment of peace and connection. 💫

🚨 We're Hiring! Make a Difference in the Autism Community 💙

Are you passionate about supporting individuals with autism and their families? Join the Florida Atlantic CARD team as a Clinical Specialist and help create meaningful change through consultation, training, advocacy, and community engagement.

✨ What You'll Do:
✔️ Support individuals with autism and related disabilities
✔️ Train professionals and families
✔️ Develop impactful resources and programs
✔️ Collaborate with community partners
✔️ Contribute to autism research and awareness

📍 Location: Boca Raton, FL
🕘 Full-Time Position

If you're dedicated to empowering others and advancing autism support services, we encourage you to apply today!

🔗 Apply here: https://ow.ly/Yino50Z7InM

🥄💙 Why do everyday tasks sometimes feel completely exhausting?

Join us for "Why Am I So Tired? Understanding Spoon Theory for Autistic Individuals" on June 23rd from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM and discover a powerful way to understand your energy, identify what drains it, and learn strategies to recharge and advocate for your needs.

This engaging training explores how executive functioning demands, masking, emotional regulation, and daily responsibilities can impact energy levels for autistic young adults and adults. Participants will gain practical tools to build sustainable routines and communicate their energy needs with confidence.

✨ Learn about:
🥄 Spoon drainers
💡 Spoon savers and supports
🗣️ Self-advocacy strategies
❤️ Creating healthier daily routines

📅 June 23 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

🔗 Register today: https://ow.ly/xcb850Z7JaV

📧 Questions? Contact Gabriela Maluf Nunes at [email protected]

🎒✨ Kindergarten is a big milestone—for children and parents alike!

Join us for our FREE Zoom Webinar, Preparing Your Preschooler for Kindergarten, on July 8th from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Learn valuable tips, practical strategies, and important considerations to help make your child’s transition to kindergarten a positive and successful experience.

🌟 Build confidence
🌟 Prepare for new routines
🌟 Set your child up for success

📅 July 8, 2026
💻 Zoom Webinar

🔗 Register today: https://ow.ly/bOeW50Z6U9Q

📧 Questions? Contact Kerry Wittel at [email protected]

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💙 Ready to start a rewarding career in healthcare?

Easterseals Florida is offering a FREE S.T.R.I.V.E. Adapted C.N.A. Prep Class designed to prepare individuals with disabilities for Florida’s Nursing Assistant Certification Exam! 🩺✨

📍 West Palm Beach, FL
📅 August 3–26, 2026
🕙 Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Participants will receive:
✅ Hands-on clinical skills training
✅ Career preparation support
✅ Customized schedules to fit student needs
✅ Assistance with vocational rehabilitation and job coaching

Must be 18+ and pass an entry assessment quiz with 80% or higher.

📧 [email protected]

Take the next step toward a meaningful healthcare career and greater independence! 🌟

🔹 Ready to strengthen your autism diagnostic assessment skills? 🔹

Join us for a comprehensive 2-Day ADOS-2 Workshop featuring live demonstrations designed to prepare professionals to confidently use the ADOS-2 in clinical assessment and autism diagnosis.

📅 July 27–28, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
📍 3280 Progress Dr., Orlando, FL 32816

Learn from Dr. Michael Morrier, WPS Certified Trainer, and gain practical, hands-on experience that can elevate your professional practice.

📚 Participants must have an ADOS-2 manual.

🔗 Register today: https://ow.ly/QzYx50Z9vs9

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🌐🔒 Helping Teens with ASD Stay Safe Online Starts with Knowledge!

The internet offers amazing opportunities for learning, connection, and independence—but it also comes with risks. Join us for an important webinar, "Tips & Tricks for Improving Internet Safety for Teens with ASD," where we'll discuss practical strategies for navigating the digital world safely.

💡 Topics include:
✔️ Internet & Autism
✔️ Social Media Safety
✔️ Cyberbullying Prevention
✔️ Online Predators
✔️ Teaching Internet Safety Skills

📅 July 7
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
💻 Zoom Webinar

🎟️ Register today: https://ow.ly/yOuI50Z6PEU

📧 Questions? Contact Caitlin O’Brien-Fielding at [email protected]

Every teen deserves the tools to explore the online world safely and confidently. 💙

🌟 Visual supports can make a world of difference in helping children communicate, learn, and thrive.

Join Florida Atlantic Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) for our Using Visual Supports Zoom webinar and discover how visual tools can support communication, increase understanding, and promote independence for children and individuals with autism and related disabilities.

📅 June 10
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
💻 Online via Zoom

🎯 Learn:
✅ What visual supports are
✅ How to use them effectively
✅ The benefits they provide for communication and daily routines

🔗 Register today: https://ow.ly/PKtG50Z6Oc2

For assistance, contact Kerry Wittel at [email protected].

💙 Helping young adults with autism build confidence starts with the right support tools.

Join us for Executive Functioning Strategies for Parents of Individuals With Autism and learn practical ways to support planning, organization, time management, flexible thinking, and self-regulation skills at home and beyond.

📅 June 10 | August 12
⏰ 2–3 PM

Empower your child with strategies that can make everyday life feel more manageable and successful.

🔗 Register today: https://ow.ly/RiMv50YWfpg

The journey to adulthood can feel overwhelming—but no one has to walk it alone. 💙

Join us for “The Basics of Planning for Adulthood with the BRIDGE Toolkit” and discover how to confidently support students with autism as they transition beyond high school.

🌱 Learn how to build independence
🎯 Set meaningful life goals
🧭 Navigate employment & education pathways
💬 Strengthen self-advocacy skills

📅 Upcoming Sessions:
• June 10 | 12–1 PM
• August 12 | 12–1 PM

🔗 Register here: https://ow.ly/vfW150YVaPP

Because every student deserves a future filled with purpose, confidence, and opportunity. ✨