Autism Friendly Business Program

Involvement, Community, Opportunities

Autism Friendly Business Program

What is the Autism Friendly Business Program?

Florida Atlantic CARD’s Autism Friendly Business objectives are to increase autism awareness and support community involvement by creating safe spaces and no judgment zones for people with autism and their families. To achieve these goals, Florida Atlantic CARD provides businesses with the training and support needed to increase understanding and sensitivity about autism and related disabilities. Upon completion of the training, the business will receive a decal, which they can proudly display to identify their business as “Autism Friendly”. Businesses will also be acknowledged on the Florida Atlantic CARD website. Support community involvement and become part of the Autism Friendly Business initiative!

For more information, contact:

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Caitlin O'Brien Fielding

Clinical Support Specialist cobrien2013@fau.edu
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What do people with autism have to do with my business?

It is estimated that 1 in 68 people are diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Individuals and families want to be a consumer of your products, visit your business, or be employed by you.

Goals for Autism Friendly Businesses:

  • Improve Autism Awareness
  • Expand Community Involvement
  • Increase Opportunies

Strategies:

  • Create Visual Supports
    • Predict events
    • Anticipate change
    • Understand expectations
    • Make sense of environment
  • Use Social Stories
  • Sensory friendly time of day or event
  • Identify quiet space
  • Welcome kits

Modeled after the AFB program developed by USF CARD

For more information contact:

Caitlin O'Brien Fielding Clinical Support Specialist 561-990-9518

Modeled after the AFB program developed by USF CARD. Florida Atlantic CARD makes no representations, guarantees or promises on behalf of or for those listed, and assumes no liability nor responsibility for any service or product provided. Florida Atlantic CARD does not certify practitioners or guarantee competence, skill, knowledge, or experience.

Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD)

This website was developed by the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at Florida Atlantic University. Florida Atlantic CARD is a Center in the College of Education, Department of Special Education, and is funded by the State of Florida, through the Department of Education, Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services (BEESS).

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