SOUTH FLORIDA AUTISM CENTER INC
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Mission Statement
South Florida Autism Center is committed to serving the entire demographic of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) residing in South Florida with opportunities that address all their needs on one campus offering early intervention, educational, community outreach, respite, recreational, and vocational services. Programs are implemented utilizing science-based methodologies that can be replicated and serve as a model for autism intervention.
About This Cause
South Florida Autism Center provides services for the entire South Florida Community, including educational, therapeutic, and recreational services for individuals on the autism spectrum of all ages, and their families. All activities are implemented with the best practices of B.F. Skinner’s Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and Verbal Behavior (VB). EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES Day-Care services and Pre-Kindergarten Programming for children newly diagnosed with ASD or at-risk or being diagnosed, in need of a daycare and/or therapeutic intervention. Inclusion of neuro-typical children provides peer models for children on the spectrum. THERAPY CLINIC On-site clinical program serving South Florida residents of all ages through speech, occupational, physical and behavioral therapy; in-home therapy available. OUT-OF-SCHOOL SERVICES Programming for individuals with autism who are 3-21 years of age, including Summer Camp, Winter Camp, Spring Break Camp, Teacher Work Day Camps, and After School Care Programming, as well as sports, swimming, dance, yoga, art, and life skills; neuro-typical peers welcome. ADULT PROGRAMMING Recreational and vocational services for adults with autism 22 years and older through curriculum fostering independent living skills in an on-site simulated living environment and the surrounding community, as well as vocational skills training in an on-site business. ADULT EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT Vocational training and job placement for adults with autism who are eligible for employment. FITNESS CENTER State-of-art Fitness center with exercise equipment and fitness classes for individuals diagnosed with autism, and their family members. COMMUNITY OUTREACH Free educational workshops for South Florida residents with topics covering, Autism, Applied Behavioral Analysis and Verbal Behavior, and related issues. PROFESIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES Continuing Education for K-12 educators, caregivers, paraprofessionals and therapists who work within the autism community and who wish to learn about ABA and VB technique. Special workshop series for educators, school district administrators, and other governmental entities who wish to learn more about our comprehensive wrap-around service model - and who may consider replicating it in their respective communities.