Media Coverage | CARD | University of Miami

First responders join forces to raise autism awareness

Miami Community News, April 2025

https://communitynewspapers.com/kendallgazette/first-responders-join-forces-to-raise-autism-awareness/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR6x9kzJUEG_fMppGDLEgtEyh_4G-tAn560tFutVVLRrnVNlK_mLelr5XRH_Vg_aem_QpGd2BqBaxFZyvzVOrJ3OA

Miami Autism Dad Talks to UM-CARD Executive Director Dr. Michael Alessandri on Autism, Dads & Support in Miami

Miami Autism Dad Talks to UM-CARD Executive Director Dr. Michael Alessandri on Autism, Dads & Support in Miami - Podcast with Victor Antunez

Miami Community News, April 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JjAlMI1CkI

Children with autism show off surfing skills on Miami Beach as part of 17th annual Surf Camp

WSVN, March 2025

https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/children-with-autism-show-off-surfing-skills-on-miami-beach-as-part-of-17th-annual-surf-camp/

How life’s defining moments shape our role in the community | Opinion | Cristian LaCapra

South Florida Sun Sentinel, March 2025

https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/03/30/how-lifes-defining-moments-shape-our-role-in-the-community-opinion/?share=ylhpetisuo0ioeho5nnm

Psychology department acquires cutting-edge autism diagnostic technology

The EarliPoint Evaluation tool could help diagnose children at a younger age, enabling earlier intervention.

UM News & Events, College of Arts and Sciences, February 2025

https://news.miami.edu/as/stories/2025/02/psychology-department-acquires-cutting-edge-autism-diagnostic-technology.html

The benefits of speaking multiple languages

New psychology research indicates that multilingual children may have enhanced executive function and perspective taking skills.

News@TheU, January 2025

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/01/the-benefits-of-speaking-multiple-languages.html

A father’s plea: Support South Florida’s autism community | Opinion

Miami Herald, Opinion, November, 2024

https://www.miamiherald.com/opinion/article296103399.html

https://www.card.miami.edu/_assets/pdf/miami-herald-a-fathers-plea_-support-south-floridas-autism-community-_-opinion-media-clip-11.26.24.pdf

Conversations about CARD Featuring Diane Adreon, Ed.D.

Beyond the Spectrum Podcast, November 2024

https://open.spotify.com/episode/59Uf8ZeMkLExxT9oBBymW6?si=G6r9uGVTRcOYGisp-f3jvg&nd=1&dlsi=25f4b932072e4ba3

Empowering adults with autism to find fulfilling jobs

News & Events, University of Miami College of Arts & Sciences, August 2024

https://news.miami.edu/as/stories/2024/08/empowering-adults-with-autism-to-find-fulfilling-jobs.html

Autism Decal Program Brings Compassionate Policing to Residents

Miami's Community News, April 2024

https://communitynewspapers.com/featured/autism-decal-program-brings-compassionate-policing-to-residents/

Autism Awareness Month: Support to families, community agencies

CBS Miami News, April 2024

https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/autism-awareness-month-support-to-families-community-agencies-1/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0BMQABHcqTj1WD3LLxExXW5k2DoH-dwS5uFb_rGhcIQpBEYSgxef9Bs316KKDJyQ_aem_AaZnLrbzdKUV93GoniCBfADSQNgQjky13Iv8--6c5Q2gxo47MOu9Q92zi35Q6E-ZuAg

Celebrating 30 Years of Impact: UM's CARD Center

WSFTV-Inside South Florida, April 2024

https://www.wsfltv.com/inside-south-florida/celebrating-30-years-of-impact-unms-card-center

Children with autism sharpen swimming skills, surf during Spring Surf Camp

WSVN News Miami, March 2024

https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/children-with-autism-sharpen-swimming-skills-surf-during-spring-surf-camp/

Nurturing Miami-Dade’s Innovative Growth and Sustainability Focused on Children and Families

Miami's Community News, February 2024

https://communitynewspapers.com/coral-gables-news/nurturing-miami-dades-innovative-growth-and-sustainability-focused-on-children-and-families/

Miami-Dade rolls out decals for people with autism: ‘May not respond to verbal commands'

NBC 6 South Florida, January 2024

https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/miami-dade-rolls-out-decals-for-people-with-autism-may-not-respond-to-verbal-commands/3213075/

305 Vox Populi Podcast with Mayor of Miami Lakes Manny Cid - Season 6 Ep. 12 FINALE - Dr. Michael Alessandri

305 Vox Populi Podcast, December 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cuJ55VqRJU&t=758s

Moving with a child who has autism spectrum disorder (ASD) comes with unique challenges.

Architectural Digest Magazine, November 2023

https://www.architecturaldigest.com/reviews/moving/moving-with-children-with-autism

Dedicated to serve, support, and elevate the autism community

UM College of Arts & Science, September 2023

https://news.miami.edu/as/stories/2023/09/dedicated-to-serve-support-and-elevate-the-autism-community.html

Study explores anxiety, concerns of families with children with neurodevelopmental conditions during COVID-19 pandemic.

Medical Express, July 2023

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-07-explores-anxiety-families-children-neurodevelopmental.html

Frost Alum, Gustavo Padrino, Shines a Light on Broward Center for the Performing Arts, U News and Events, Frost School of Music.

U News and Events, Frost School of Music, July 2023

https://news.miami.edu/frost/stories/2023/07/frost-alum-gustavo-padrino-shines-a-light-on-broward-center-for-the-performing-arts.html?mibextid=Zxz2cZ&fbclid=IwAR1UPv5B2_JE3jACpFCHy5UKbqgoNtIIAYyVakeGKOikszAaIL7TgN6QMOk_aem_AQPlnCkTb4Vl4q7qsuR_2vmiGRrnPEepPYF2_TyluCGqnB2SHGTzxfPzilYG76BEV_4

Enriching the lives of adults with autism

Enriching the lives of adults with autism, April 2023

News & Events, College of Arts and Sciences, April 2023

https://news.miami.edu/as/stories/2023/04/enriching-the-lives-of-adults-with-autism.html

Hiring on the Spectrum

Your South Florida - PBS, April 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EwHTqTXvig

In the Company of Women Awards honors 14 inspiring women. Education and Research Award: Dr. Jennifer Durocher.

In the Company of Women Awards honors 14 inspiring women. Education and Research Award: Dr. Jennifer Durocher.

Miami's Community News, March 2023

https://communitynewspapers.com/featured/2023-in-the-company-of-women-awards-honors-14-inspiring-women/

Enriching the lives of adults with autism

UM - News and Events - College of Arts & Sciences, March 2023

https://news.miami.edu/as/stories/2023/03/enriching-the-lives-of-adults-with-autism.html

Autism rates have tripled. Is it now more common or are we just better at diagnosis?

NBC Health News, January 2023

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/autism-rates-rising-more-prevalent-versus-more-screening-rcna67408

Michael Gavila impacts multiple communities in variety of ways

Miami's Community News, November 2022

https://communitynewspapers.com/featured/michael-gavila-impacts-multiple-communities-in-variety-of-ways/?fbclid=IwAR0owOxxIYAf8TJM00qG9T1Xj_OYliSWWq3pevlm5p576Xvc7L60TMNBNrI

Miami-Dade Public Library System recognized as Outstanding Community Partner by University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities

Miami-Dade County News Release, September 2022

https://www.miamidade.gov/releases/2022-09-15-libraries-community-partner-award.asp

An Interview with Dr. Michael Alessandri

Community Conversations: Andrew Blitman, August 2022

https://andrewblitman.com/2022/08/08/community-conversations-an-interview-with-dr-michael-alessandri-the-executive-director-of-um-nsu-card-university-of-miami-nova-southeastern-university-center-for-autism-and-related-disabilities/?fbclid=IwAR3ucsJRQLQGzs-NhJifLkn2c-6BG6nzv0wnb_RxoHHWa9utXksy3-kWYq8

Early Intervention Helps Children with Autism

UHealth Collective, July 2022

https://news.umiamihealth.org/en/early-intervention-helps-children-with-autism/

First Responders Take Part in 3rd Annual Autism Bike Ride in Miami-Dade

NBC 6, April 2022

https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/first-responders-take-part-in-3rd-annual-autism-bike-ride-in-miami-dade/2727592/

Ring Theatre play shines a light on a unique protagonist

U News@TheURing Theatre, March 2022

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2022/03/ring-theatre-play-shines-a-light-on-a-unique-protagonist.html

Meet Michael Alessandri | Clinical Professor and Executive Director

Canvas Rebel, March 2022

https://canvasrebel.com/meet-michael-alessandri-clinical-professor-and-executive-director/?fbclid=IwAR25bPt0nu_5H9h580TVunPgjf-lnAd41V1Lb4hjyHGH6fDukzat5mFOpzw

Miami Proud: Trailblazer Celebrated For 25 Years of Service To The South Florida Autism Community

CBS4 Miami, January 2022

https://miami.cbslocal.com/2022/01/20/miami-proud-dr-michael-alessandri-south-florida-autism-community/?fbclid=IwAR2mfLbY-Nz9JAgNfvHquCRsHBR7m-hVRWnLDeXlCBvj9kVcfYonN86dtSM

Autism community celebrates ‘rare gem’ Michael Alessandri

UM College of Arts & Science, December 2021

https://news.miami.edu/as/stories/2022/04/autism-community-celebrates-rare-gem-michael-alessandri.html

New K-12 charter school for children and young adults with autism opens in Miami-Dade County

New K-12 charter school for children and young adults with autism opens in Miami-Dade County (The first tuition-free charter school for students diagnosed with autism in South Florida)

Local 10 News, September 2021

https://www.local10.com/news/local/2021/09/17/new-k-12-charter-school-for-children-and-young-adults-with-autism-opens-in-miami-dade-county/

New Horizons: Broward College Offers First Autism-Friendly Avionics Training

Haape, August 2021

https://www.haape.org/news/new-horizons-broward-college-avionics-ft-haape

Vaccinating our Neurodivergent with Raquel Regalado, Dr. Michael Alessandri, Matthew Love and Dr. Marcos Mestre

YouTube - Vaccinating our Neurodivergent, August 2021

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSkY_SBS8k8

On the frontlines of autism advocacy and action

UM News & Events Alumni Association, July 2021

https://news.miami.edu/alumni/stories/2021/06/on-the-frontlines-of-autism-advocacy-and-action.html?fbclid=IwAR3oqeCGEu071T4cAzn-zIxo6lRytFbRVbGIFAkJXWqC_eSx-rGJBV-9J4g

Addressing autism spectrum disorder

Ibis Insights, Podcast, July 2021

https://anchor.fm/ibisinsights/episodes/Addressing-autism-spectrum-disorder-e14tqed

Extraordinarily Different

UM News & Alumni Association - Alumna Haley Moss, July 2021

https://news.miami.edu/alumni/stories/2021/07/extraordinarily-different.html

Living with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The Whitehurst Family story

YouTube - The Whitehurst Family story, June 2021

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQpwnHUk-uI

Sun@Noon on WPBT2 South Florida PBS for our episode on #AutismAwareness, where we look at how recreational activities have an impact on people with autism!

Sun@Noon on WPBT2 South Florida PBS for our episode on #AutismAwareness, where we look at how recreational activities have an impact on people with autism (Sat@6:30pm on WXEL - South Florida PBS)!

UM-NSU CARD Haley Moss Els for Autism Casa Familia, Inc.

Facebook, Your South Florida, May 2021

https://www.facebook.com/YourSouthFL/videos/835045233753975

Becoming a More Inclusive City

City of Sunny Isles Beach, May 2021

https://www.sibfl.net/inclusive-city/

2021 Issues In Autism Conference

NSU The Current, April 2021

https://nsucurrent.nova.edu/2021/04/06/2021-issues-in-autism-conference/

Autism researchers explore technology’s use in clinical therapy

News @ The U, April 2021

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2021/04/autism-researchers-explore-technologys-use-in-clinical-therapy.html

Resources available for those on the autism spectrum

UM Life @ The U, April 2021

https://news.miami.edu/life/stories/2021/04/autism-resources.html?fbclid=IwAR0ecDwDysHiayPMKfGEy0VrxZDphgd_zpAJzd1diXtpJNI38ulZcd-hys8

Local Resources Officers Take Training Course to Deal With Autistic Students