Referral/Intake
Thank you for visiting the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) online referral site. CARD is a state funded agency whose purpose is to serve individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Related Disabilities, their families, schools, and community. While CARD is able to provide a variety of supports to clients and families, CARD does NOT provide evaluations, diagnoses, therapies, or respite care. For more information about the services CARD can provide, please visit: www.fsucard.com/faqs.
The referral process is as follows:
- Complete the appropriate intake form to the best of your ability. If you cannot finish the form you may create a login and password and return later.
- Complete the permission to observe and/or exchange information form including all agencies or individuals with whom we can exchange information about you or your child. Include your digital signature and the date.
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To comply with the legislative rule under which we function (1004.55), documentation of a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Related Disabilities must be submitted for individuals ages 9 and up or by the completion of 2nd grade, whichever occurs first. Examples of appropriate documentation include:
- Diagnostic evaluation reports
- School evaluations
- Individualized Education Program (IEP) indicating exceptionality Autism/ASD as an exceptionality.
- FSU-CARD does not require a diagnosis of ASD for children who are under 9 years of age or have not completed 2nd grade (whichever occurs first). Eligibility for these children is determined through a screening process using questionnaires. Children determined eligible through the screening process will be required to obtain a formal diagnosis of ASD by age 9 or the completion of 2nd grade (whichever occurs first) to remain a CARD client.
- Click the save and submit button.
- Once your referral is received and eligibility is established, a staff member will contact you.