Support Groups
Address:
10250 NW 53rd St, Sunrise, Florida
33351
33351
Business Categories: Information, Job Placement and Training, Services, South Florida Region, Support Groups, Treatment and Therapy
Short Business Description: Since 1956, ARC Broward has worked hand- in-hand with the community to provide the encouragement and opportunities that create life- changing outcomes so that people with disabilities and other life challenges can live, learn, work and play in their communities.
ARC Broward operates at 10 locations and provides 21 programs throughout Broward County, Florida. These include ARC Broward’s “mission-based” enterprises that provide training and employment opportunities for individuals served while generating revenue to help fund services.
ARC Broward operates at 10 locations and provides 21 programs throughout Broward County, Florida. These include ARC Broward’s “mission-based” enterprises that provide training and employment opportunities for individuals served while generating revenue to help fund services.
Address:
1201 Australian Ave., Riviera Beach
33404
33404
Business Categories: General, Information, Job Placement and Training, Services, South Florida Region, Support Groups, Treatment and Therapy
Short Business Description: The Arc works with people with all levels of developmental disabilities, from autism to severe cognitive and physical restrictions. The nonprofit works to ensure clients are progressing and developing by offering after-school programs and fitness trails to tutoring and adult employment training opportunities.
Address:
10250 NW 53rd St, Sunrise, Florida
33351
33351
Business Categories: Information, South Florida Region, Support Groups
Short Business Description: The Autism Society of Broward is a volunteer organization of parents who have children and adults with autism spectrum disorders. Though not a service provider, our fundraisers provide us with monies that enable us to assist families with support groups as well as social, recreational and educational opportunities. All of the funds we raise go right into our community-based programs.
Address:
10250 NW 53rd St., Sunrise
33351
33351
Business Categories: Information, South Florida Region, Support Groups
Short Business Description: Our organization is well aware of the special needs of your child and we are available to help you help your child. Our goal is simple, to enhance the lives of individuals with Down syndrome by helping them reach their full potential by providing family support, education and social activities.
Address:
Miami-Dade: University of Miami, 5665 Ponce De Leon Blvd., P.O. Box 248768, Coral Gables
Broward: Nova Southeastern University, 6100 Griffin Road, Davie
Broward: Nova Southeastern University, 6100 Griffin Road, Davie
Business Categories: General, Information, Services, South Florida Region, Support Groups
Short Business Description: Programs provide support, information, and training for families with children who have autism spectrum disorder and related disabilities.
Address:
400 North Andrews Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
33301
33301
Business Categories: Job Placement and Training, Services, South Florida Region, Support Groups, Treatment and Therapy
Short Business Description: The Dan Marino Foundation, Inc., a 501(c) 3 organization was established by Dan and Claire Marino, motivated by their experiences in raising their son, Michael, who is diagnosed with autism. For over 24 years, the Foundation has been a leader in innovation and change, “empowering individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.” The Foundation has raised more than $53 million to create unique and impactful initiatives in the community. Among these first-of-their-kind initiatives are the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Dan Marino Outpatient Center, the Marino Autism Research Institute, Marino Adapted Aquatics, Summer STEPS Employment Programs, Virtual Interactive Training Agent Program (VITA-DMF), and now Marino Campus.
Address:
3223 NW 10th Terrace, Suite 602, Fort Lauderdale
33309
33309
Business Categories: South Florida Region, Support Groups
Short Business Description: Deliver the Dream provides free structured, therapeutic, fun activities for families experiencing a serious illness or crisis. The organization does this through a three-day, two-night retreat geared toward a specific illness/crisis such as autism, death of a loved one or cancer.
Address:
1475 NW 14th Ave., Miami
33125
33125
Business Categories: General, Information, Job Placement and Training, Services, South Florida Region, Support Groups, Treatment and Therapy
Short Business Description: Easter Seals provides services, education, outreach, and advocacy so people with autism and other disabilities can live, learn, work and play in our communities.
Address:
21301 Powerline Road Suite #103
Boca Raton, FL
33433
Boca Raton, FL
33433
Business Categories: General, Services, South Florida Region, Support Groups
Long Business Description:
Enrichment center for children ages 6-22 with various disabilities
Activities include structured games, social games, arts and crafts, music time, support groups, special speakers and more. The goal is to have as many activities so many can choose and participate.
Business Categories: Support Groups, Websites and Forums
Short Business Description: myEdGPS is a White House featured innovation developed by EnCompass Education Solutions, Inc. It is the culmination of several decades of expertise provided by an extended team of the nation’s leading special education advisors, advocates, attorneys, evaluators, practitioners and policy contributors who have come together with Founder & CEO Adam Goldberg, M.Ed. to democratize access to critical education advising for those who need it most.
Address:
2900 S. Commerce Parkway, Weston
33331
33331
Business Categories: Doctors and Therapists (Individuals), South Florida Region, Support Groups, Treatment and Therapy
Short Business Description: Comprehensive evaluation and treatment of children with special needs, including autism, speech/language, behavior, as well as support groups, sports medicine and neurosurgery consultations.
Address:
Sunset Campus: 7530 Sunset Dr., Miami, FL 33143
South Dade Campus: 16905 SW 100th Ave., Miami, FL 33157
South Dade Campus: 16905 SW 100th Ave., Miami, FL 33157
Business Categories: South Florida Region, Support Groups, Treatment and Therapy
Short Business Description: Individualized programs to meet specific educational, developmental and emotional needs for the child and family. Services include full-day therapy programs, behavior modification, speech, language, occupational and physical therapy, psychotherapy, support groups, diet and nutrition, summer school, field trips, and music, dance and massage therapy.
Address:
5665 Ponce De Leon Blvd.
P.O. Box 248768
Coral Gables, FL
33124
P.O. Box 248768
Coral Gables, FL
33124
Business Categories: Support Groups
Short Business Description: CARD stands for the Center for Autism & Related Disabilities. Our center, based at the University of Miami and Nova Southeastern University, is one of seven state-funded, university-based outreach and support centers in Florida dedicated to optimizing the potential of people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), dual sensory impairment, sensory impairments with other disabling conditions, and related disabilities. In addition to ASD, CARD also serves a variety of related disabilities including deaf-blindness, sensory impairments with other disabling conditions, developmental delays in children under 5 who also present with autistic-like behaviors, and genetic disorders that may co-exist with autism symptoms (e.g., Fragile X Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, Tuberous Sclerosis, Angelman Syndrome, among others).