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ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Center for Autism, Delta Gamma sorority team up to create sensory-friendly experience for Halloween event
The annual event, held at the ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Greek Village Courtyard offers a fun, family-friendly evening with games, music, and candy for children and their families.
October 21, 2025Child and Family Studies, College News

Training initiative expands global support for school readiness program serving children with autism
The program provides parents with specialized tools, strategies, and ongoing support to better serve children on the autism spectrum worldwide.
October 17, 2025Child and Family Studies, College News

Marriage and Family Therapy program partners with EFT Tampa Bay for advanced couples therapy training
The three-day training featured therapy demonstrations, case discussions, and skills practice.
October 16, 2025Child and Family Studies, College News

CFS faculty awarded $1.87M in federal grants to explore AI ethics in academia, interdisciplinary training for behavior analysts
Amy Vargo and Catia Cividini-Motta in the Department of Child and Family Studies have secured funding for new research and training initiatives.
October 7, 2025Child and Family Studies, College News

Heather George co-edits second edition of Handbook of Positive Behavior Support
The publication explores the foundations and applications of positive behavior support in educational and community settings.
October 1, 2025Child and Family Studies, College News

Applied Behavior Analysis graduate student wins Best Overall Poster
Amanda Badia's research explores how individuals with developmental disabilities develop preferences for different communication modalities.
September 25, 2025Child and Family Studies, College News

ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ researchers present virtual reality-based job training model for individuals with disabilities
Participants engage in virtual simulations, hands-on learning, apprenticeships, and personalized job coaching to support employment outcomes.
September 24, 2025Child and Family Studies, College News

Rehabilitation Counseling and Disability Sciences program designated as Center of Excellence
The designation was awarded to only five university programs nationwide.
September 19, 2025Child and Family Studies, College News

Rick Weinberg receives Distinguished Psychologist Award
The award recognizes a member of the Florida Psychological Association who has made significant contributions to the association and in the field.
September 18, 2025Child and Family Studies, College News

Applied Behavior Analysis master’s program earns national award for enduring contributions to the field
The award is presented by the Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis.
September 17, 2025Child and Family Studies, College News

Marriage and Family Therapy program hosts impactful couples therapy training
The three-day workshop brought therapists, students, and experts together for hands-on learning, live demonstrations, and community connection.
September 9, 2025Child and Family Studies, College News

Department of Child and Family Studies faculty present research at Florida Behavioral Health Conference
The Florida Behavioral Health Conference was held Aug. 20–22 in Orlando.
August 27, 2025Child and Family Studies, College News