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    The Dan Marino Foundation

    About the Dan Marino Foundation

    Since 1992, working to improve the lives of people with autism and other special needs.

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    Marino Campus

    An exciting post-secondary educational opportunity for young adults with autism and other developmental disabilities, ages 18-28.

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    Vita-DMF

    Software and curriculum using virtual reality to immerse users in a job interview environment.

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      Get involved today and support the mission of DMF.

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    Our Mission

    In 1992, the Dan Marino Foundation (DMF) was created as a 501(c)(3) organization by Dan and Claire Marino, when their second son Michael was diagnosed with autism. Today, 5.3 million Americans meet the criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder, and 1 out of every 7 people in the US is diagnosed with a developmental disability.

    For over 28 years, DMF has led innovation and change with the mission to “empower individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.” With less focus on why someone has autism and more on their hopes and dreams, we provide pathways to independence.

    Respecting and embracing the potential of the young people we work with, the Foundation has raised more than $80 million to create and support unique and impactful initiatives. Among these are the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Dan Marino Outpatient Center, the Marino Autism Research Institute, Marino Adapted Aquatics, and Marino Campus post-secondary schools in Broward and Miami-Dade Counties.

    Working to reduce the over 80% unemployment rate for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities, the Foundation is at the forefront of creating award-winning technologies including the Virtual Interview Training Agent software (vita). In the spring of 2020, Marino Virtual Learning will premiere offering online courses focused on building skills around social competency, independent living, and gainful employment.

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      Last Updated: February 13th, 2012

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      • The Dan Marino Foundation
        The Dan Marino Foundation has answered a question
        On Oct 01, 2019

        What is Asperger's syndrome?

        Asperger syndrome (AS) is considered a pervasive developmental disorder at the higher functioning end of the autism spectrum. It is characterized by sustained impairment in social interaction and t...

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      • The Dan Marino Foundation
        The Dan Marino Foundation has answered a question
        On Jun 17, 2019

        What is autism?

        Autism is a lifelong neurological disability that affects a person’s ability to communicate, understand language, play and socially interact with others. The first signs of autism usually app...

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      • The Dan Marino Foundation
        The Dan Marino Foundation has answered a question
        On Jun 03, 2019

        What is applied behavioral analysis (ABA) therapy?

        Applied behavior analysis refers to the direct application of the principles of behavior modification in natural environments such as home, school, and community. ABA uses behavioral principles to ...

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      • The Dan Marino Foundation
        The Dan Marino Foundation has answered a question
        On Jun 03, 2019

        What is a functional behavior assessment?

        Functional Behavior Assessment refers to a process for identifying the relationship between the behavior and the events that occur before, during and after a behavior. Behaviors are examined in ter...

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      • The Dan Marino Foundation
        The Dan Marino Foundation has answered a question
        On Jun 03, 2019

        How is PDD-NOS treated?

        Treatment and educational needs for individuals with PDDNOS include but are not limited to: An early and accurate diagnosis, which improves a child’s chances of reaching his or her full po...

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      • The Dan Marino Foundation
        The Dan Marino Foundation has answered a question
        On Jun 03, 2019

        How common is PDD-NOS?

        Current estimates are that 3 to 4 per 1,000 individuals may have PDD-NOS. PDD-NOS often occurs with some degree of cognitive impairment. Source: Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (CARD)

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      • The Dan Marino Foundation
        The Dan Marino Foundation has answered a question
        On Jun 03, 2019

        What causes PDD-NOS?

        The causes of PDD-NOS are still unknown. There is a strong belief in the medical community that that the disability’s origin is genetic and/or biological and affects brain function, but speci...

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      • The Dan Marino Foundation
        The Dan Marino Foundation has answered a question
        On Jun 03, 2019

        What are the characteristics of PDD-NOS?

        No two individuals diagnosed with PDD-NOS are exactly alike. However, many individuals with PDD-NOS have some characteristics in common, such as:  Deficits in social behavior Uneven skill ...

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      • The Dan Marino Foundation
        The Dan Marino Foundation has answered a question
        On Jun 03, 2019

        What should a positive behavior support plan include?

        Positive Behavior Support (PBS) is a broad approach for resolving problem behaviors that are displayed by people with disabilities. The behavior support plan should include a number of components:...

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      • The Dan Marino Foundation
        The Dan Marino Foundation has answered a question
        On Jun 03, 2019

        How does a positive behavior support team work?

        The process of Positive Behavior Support (PBS) begins with the identification of a support team, which consists of the most relevant individuals in the person’s life. The team may include fam...

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      • The Dan Marino Foundation
        The Dan Marino Foundation has answered a question
        On Jun 03, 2019

        What is a positive behavior support team?

        The process of positive behavior support (PBS) begins with the identification of a support team, which consists of the most relevant individuals in the person’s life. The team may include fam...

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      • The Dan Marino Foundation
        The Dan Marino Foundation has answered a question
        On Jun 03, 2019

        What is positive behavior support?

        Positive Behavior Support (PBS) is a broad approach for resolving problem behaviors that are displayed by people with disabilities. Problem behaviors may include: (1) self-injury, aggression, and ...

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      • The Dan Marino Foundation
        The Dan Marino Foundation has answered a question
        On Jun 03, 2019

        How is Asperger's syndrome treated?

        No two people with Asperger syndrome are identical. Treatment and educational interventions should be individualized to suit the needs of the person. Supports and interventions may include: Teac...

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      • The Dan Marino Foundation
        The Dan Marino Foundation has answered a question
        On Jun 03, 2019

        How does Asperger syndrome affect social skills?

        Many individuals with AS want to develop friendships and interact with their peers, but lack the ability to understand and use rules governing social behavior. They have difficulty using and interp...

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      • The Dan Marino Foundation
        The Dan Marino Foundation has answered a question
        On Jun 03, 2019

        How does Asperger syndrome affect speech?

        Unlike most people with autism, individuals with Asperger syndrome experience no delay in the onset of speech. In fact, their speech tends to be formal, pedantic and long-winded. Persons with AS of...

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