Autism

The executive director of the school's Center for Autism and Related Disabilities stresses the importance of teaching children with autism how to swim early in their lives.

It will fill in the gaps in learning opportunities by offering an extra year of Early Steps and a specialized summer program

The measure, a priority of Senate President Ben Albritton, is intended to improve early intervention, school readiness, educational opportunities and workforce training.

The numbers highlight an oft-overlooked dilemma: Autism makes swimming instruction all the more necessary but, often, all the more difficult to get.

Sara Parker, a USF student and former representative for Special Olympics who petitioned Congress, says she wants to advocate for people with autism.

One measure would address the strain on Florida's child welfare workforce and another addresses the increasing prevalence of autism in children.

Today autism is considered to affect one in 36 individuals

The bill would expand early intervention programs, set up charter schools and fund summer learning for students with autism.

The measure puts a focus on early detection and intervention

The measure would designate the University of Florida's Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment as the state hub for research, services and best practices

When a storm hits, autism families typically have more hurdles to clear than others. A survey helped a Lee County advocacy group develop priorities for them.

The report finds 109 children with autism drowned in Florida between January 2012 and April 2024.