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Disclaimer: this article was submitted by a guest author. Daily News Network is not responsible for the content or accuracy of this press release. <\/em><\/p>\n

Sound Connections\u00ae Music Therapy, an outreach program of FCCC, reaches nearly 300 students a week in four St. Johns County Schools. \u201cSCMT supports students with autism and related disabilities by providing no-cost therapeutic interventions within the school setting,\u201d according to Candice Sirak, Senior Music Therapist and SCMT Manager.<\/p>\n

Sirak says SCMT sessions are engaging and accessible, and are grounded in measurable outcomes and continuous progress monitoring. \u201cWe apply clinically validated techniques to target individualized goals across communication, language, academic readiness, and social-emotional functioning.\u201d<\/p>\n

There are nearly 15,000 Florida \u201cSupport Autism Programs\u201d specialty license plates on the road, demonstrating strong statewide support for funding programs that serve individuals with autism and related disabilities.<\/p>\n

\u201cFlorida\u2019s nonprofit organizations are working tirelessly to increase access to programs and resources aimed at improving the lives of children and adults with autism and their families,\u201d says Arc Broward Vice President Jennifer Stewart, chair of the Autism Services Grants Council in Florida. \u201cFunding from every purchase or renewal of a Florida autism license plate makes it possible to reach even more people, opening doors, fostering inclusion, and making a real difference in people\u2019s lives.\u201d<\/p>\n

Additional information about autism services and programs in Florida:<\/p>\n

– The Autism License Plate Fund and the Autism Services Grant Council are administered by Arc Broward, a nationally accredited, Florida, non-profit, Section 501(c)(3) exempt organization. Grantees are 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations providing services to individuals with autism and related disabilities in Florida and are registered as a charitable organization with the State of Florida.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit autismlicenseplate.com\/grants\/, call (954) 746-9400, or contact info@autismlicenseplate.com.<\/p>\n

Submitted by: Anna Allen<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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