The Third Annual CARD Conference was held in Tampa, January, 20-21, 1996. The conference was sponsored by all five CARD centers, the Autism Society of Florida, and Services for Students with Dual Sensory Impairments. In cooperation with the Florida Mental Health Institute library, an autism reference library that includes various books and videos was created.
All materials are available to parents, professional, students, and the general public.
Developing Materials Various informational materials were developed by CARD-USF, including Fact Sheets for families and professionals focusing on issues and best practices related to individuals with autism and related disabilities. Three projects are directly affiliated and include staff who contribute directly to CARD-USF functions. The fundamental objective of the project is to improve the current and future lives of the child and the child's family. This involves helping the child to develop communication, social and play skills, interests, and relationships to the fullest extent possible. It means providing the child with the resources that are most valuable in preventing the occurrence of serious problem behaviors.