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Title: Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at the University of South Florida: Annual Report 1995-1996. Corporate Author: Center for Autism and Related Disabilities Department of Child and Family Studies Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute University of South Florida 13301 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. Tampa, FL 33612-3899 By: ©Center for Autism and Related Disabilities-USF, Tampa, FL December, 1996 Acknowledgments Report photography by: John P. Lofreddo Health Sciences Media Center University of South Florida Report design by: Cindy Liberton Department of Child & Family Studies Communication The Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida Special thanks to everyone who helps CARD-USF accomplish its mission and goals. Events, activities, programs and facilities of the University of South Florida re Available to all without regard to race, color, marital status, sex religion, national origin, disability, age, Vietnam or disabled veteran status as provided by law and in accordance with the University's respect for personal dignity.

Contents Center For Autism & Related Disabilities Components For Caring Our History Who We Served Who We Are Public Awareness Related Programs Support and Intervention CARD Policy Real Stories: Planning for the Future Support for Learning Collaboration Publications Presentations   Return to Top

Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute University of South Florida The University of South Florida's (USF) Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute is the state's primary university research and training center for public mental health services. Located on the Tampa campus of USF, the de la Parte Institute's multidisciplinary training programs serve thousands of professionals in mental health and related fields throughout Florida every year. The Institute also is an official practicum and intern site for a growing number of university undergraduate and graduate programs. Nationally recognized for its innovative approaches, the Institute's three-fold mission includes training, research and demonstration services conducted by four departments: • Department of Aging and Mental Health • Department of Child and Family Studies • Department of Community Mental Health • Department of Mental Health Law and Policy