County resource guide
Autism Resources in Broward County, Florida
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Broward County. Florida statewide resources also apply.
Broward County (Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines) is served by CARD at Florida Atlantic University. Broward County Public Schools operates autism programs across the district. Families in Broward have access to both Miami-Dade and Palm Beach resources. Family Network on Disabilities (FL PTI) provides free statewide IEP advocacy. Florida's iBudget waiver applies — contact APD's Southeast Region office for enrollment.
School evaluation
Request a School Evaluation
Under IDEA, your school district must evaluate your child for free if you request it in writing. Here’s who to contact in Broward County:
Broward County Public Schools — Exceptional Student Education
Contact Broward ESE to begin a Child Find evaluation. A written request triggers the 60-day evaluation window under Florida law.
Contacts verified May 2026 — call to confirm current numbers
Learn how to write your evaluation request →Provider directory
Local Providers7 providers in Broward County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Fort Lauderdale
Bayview Therapy
Comprehensive neurodiversity-affirming autism evaluations for children, teens, and adults in Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, and Plantation.
Source: https://www.bayviewtherapy.com/autism-evaluations
Fort Lauderdale
Broward Health — Developmental Pediatrics
Developmental pediatric services through Broward Health's network of pediatric specialists. Autism evaluations coordinated with school and community services.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Miami · multi-county
ABA of South Florida
In-home and center-based ABA therapy throughout Miami-Dade County. BCBA-supervised. Bilingual Spanish-English staff available.
Bilingual services available. Accepts Florida Medicaid and commercial insurance.
Fort Lauderdale
InBloom Autism Services — Broward County
ABA therapy and gold-standard autism diagnostic evaluations (ADOS-2) for children 18 months to 3 years in Broward County.
Source: https://inbloomautism.com/aba-therapy-learning-centers/aba-therapy-in-florida/broward-county/
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Davie
Breakthrough Therapy Services
Speech therapy, occupational therapy, and ASD services serving Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Plantation, and Broward County. Free initial consultations.
Source: https://www.breakthroughtherapyservices.com
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Boca Raton · multi-county
CARD at Florida Atlantic University
Free state-funded autism resource center serving Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties. Family consultation, school support, and provider training at no cost.
FREE. State-funded. The first resource call for Broward and Palm Beach families.
Vero Beach · multi-county
CARD at Florida Atlantic University — Indian River County Services
Free state-funded autism resource center serving Indian River County through the FAU CARD Treasure Coast region. Family consultation, IEP advocacy, school support, and community resources at no cost to families.
FREE. State-funded. FAU CARD serves the entire Treasure Coast — request an Indian River County consultant.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Broward County.
School & special education
Services & benefits
- APD Southeast Region — Broward
Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities; DD waiver enrollment.
Adult services
- APD Southeast Region — Broward
Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities; DD waiver enrollment.
Respite & support
- APD Southeast Region — Broward
Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities; DD waiver enrollment.
Helpful guides
Guides for Broward County families
Step-by-step help on the topics that matter most.
School & IEP
Navigating the IEP process
Your rights under IDEA, how evaluations work, and what every IEP section means.
Finding help
ABA, OT, speech and waitlists
How to find qualified providers, navigate insurance, and get off waitlists faster.
Getting started
Where to start after diagnosis
A week-by-week checklist for the first 90 days — from evaluation to early intervention.
Benefits & money
SSI, Medicaid waivers, ABLE accounts
Federal benefits your child may qualify for and how to apply without losing your spot.
Mental health
Co-occurring conditions and support
Managing anxiety, ADHD, and depression alongside an autism diagnosis.
Daily life
Sensory processing and OT
Understanding sensory needs, sensory diets, and how occupational therapy helps.
Adulthood
Employment, housing, legal planning
Supported employment, housing options, guardianship alternatives, and ABLE accounts.
Communities served
Cities in Broward County
Serving families across Broward County including Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Davie, Sunrise, Plantation and Deerfield Beach and more.
See all Florida resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Florida.
Florida state guide →Nearby counties in Florida
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