ANE (Asperger/Autism Network)

• Provides live and on‑demand webinars, moderated online communities, one‑to‑one parent coaching, and a free helpline that specializes in “autism in everyday life” — from school accommodations to adult dating.
  https://aane.org

• Autism Society of Florida
  Parent‑run statewide chapter that offers safety‑skills trainings, virtual and in‑person support groups, legislative advocacy alerts, and an online map of local resource meet‑ups across Florida’s 67 counties.
  https://autismfl.org

• Autism Speaks: Autism Response Team (ART)
  24/7 toll‑free hotline, multilingual toolkits (diagnosis, IEPs, sensory‑friendly haircuts, wandering safety), and a searchable national service guide to find grants, camps, and respite options.
  https://autismspeaks.org

• US Autism Association
  Publishes free guidebooks on diet, anxiety, and transition to adulthood; hosts an annual virtual conference with recorded sessions for parents, educators, and autistic self‑advocates.
  https://usautism.org

• Family Network on Disabilities (FND)
  Federally funded Parent Training & Information Center for Florida. Delivers no‑cost workshops on IEP/504 rights, one‑to‑one peer mentoring, Spanish‑language advocacy materials, and weekly Q&A “office hours.”
  https://fndusa.org

• Disability Rights Florida
  Florida’s Protection & Advocacy agency: answers phone / online intakes about school discipline, Medicaid services, employment discrimination, and voting access; attorneys intervene at no cost when cases meet criteria.
  https://disabilityrightsflorida.org

• FDLRS (Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System)
  Nineteen regional centers that partner with public‑school districts to offer free child‑find screenings, educational evaluations, and family workshops on literacy, assistive tech, and behavior supports.
  http://www.fdlrs.org

• Gardiner Scholarship Program (Family Empowerment–ESA)
  Gives eligible K‑12 students with autism a personal education account to pay for therapists, private tutors, curricula, and technology—currently up to ~$10k per year, renewed annually.
  https://www.fldoe.org/schools/school-choice/k-12-scholarships/

• Wrightslaw
  Comprehensive online library of special‑education case law, sample letters, and step‑by‑step IEP negotiation strategies authored by attorneys Pete & Pam Wright.
  https://wrightslaw.com

• Florida Early Steps (Birth–3)
  Early‑intervention program that brings multidisciplinary therapy teams into the home; evaluations and services are free regardless of income or insurance.
  https://www.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/childrens-health/early-steps/index.html

• Florida Inclusion Network (FIN)
  DOE‑funded technical‑assistance network helping schools adopt inclusive practices; publishes family‑friendly guides on co‑teaching, Universal Design for Learning, and peer‑mediated social skills.
  https://www.floridainclusionnetwork.com

• Florida Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)
  Pre‑employment transition services, post‑secondary training, job‑coaching, and small‑business grants for autistic youth and adults navigating the workforce.
  https://www.rehabworks.org

• FAAST (Florida Alliance for Assistive Services & Technology)
  Statewide device‑loan library and reuse program; families can borrow AAC devices, sensory‑friendly tech, or adaptive toys before committing to a purchase.
  https://faast.org

arent to Parent of Miami

• Bilingual nonprofit matching new families with trained mentor‑parents, lending educational materials, and running monthly workshops on behavior, communication, and self‑care.
  https://www.ptopmiami.org

• Dan Marino Foundation
  Runs the Marino Campus post‑secondary program, “Face the Future” employment boot camps, and technology hack‑athons that connect autistic young adults with industry mentors.
  https://danmarinofoundation.org

• Miami‑Dade 211
  24/7 phone/text/online directory that can send a custom list of therapy funding, respite vouchers, summer camps, or parent support groups within minutes of your ZIP code query.
  https://www.switchboardmiami.org/2-1-1-services

• Autism Project of Palm Beach County (APPBC)
  Parent‑founded nonprofit funding after‑school clubs, Saturday respite, inclusive summer camps, and scholarship aid for adults who need lifelong support services.
  https://appbc.org

• Palm Beach School for Autism – Family Services
  Public charter school with wrap‑around support: IEP clinics, transition planning nights, and quarterly parent trainings on communication and daily‑living skills.
  https://pbsfa.org

• Dan Marino Foundation
  Hosts Broward‑based autism job‑fairs, virtual reality workplace‑training labs, and free safety‑awareness days in partnership with local first responders.
  https://danmarinofoundation.org

• 211 Broward
  Single‑call entry‑point for disability respite grants, emergency financial aid, guardianship assistance, and local social/recreational programs.
  https://211-broward.org

Autism Society of Greater Tampa Bay
Facilitates peer‑led parent meetups, adult social clubs, sensory‑friendly bowling leagues, and advocacy workshops on navigating Medicaid waivers.
https://autismfl.org/find-help/

My Autism Connection (MAC)
Member‑run organization for autistic adults (18–50) offering life‑skills boot camps, social clubs (gaming, hiking, cooking), and parent forums on supporting adult independence.
https://myautismconnection.net