Cape Coral Free Autism Screenings by appointment
2026-02-07 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-07 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-04 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Family Initiative, Inc., 734 SW 4th St, Cape Coral, FL, 33991, United States
In the early years of life, there are milestones your child should reach in terms of how they play, learn, speak and act. A delay in any of these areas could be sign of a developmental issue, including autism. The good news is the earlier it is recognized, the more you can do to help your child reach their potential. Family Initiative’s autism screenings are free by appointment only and available to all in our community. Screenings are designed for children 1-3 years old and do not provide a diagnosis.

Register for this free opportunity by emailing us at info@fi-florida.org.

Autism Social Skills Playgroup
2026-02-07 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-14 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-21 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-07 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-14 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-21 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Christ Community Church, 4050 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL, 33966, United States
As a parent of a child with ASD, your desires for them are not extreme nor unrealistic. You want what all parents want for their kids – an opportunity for them to fit in, progress, make friends and be happy.
Unfortunately, this area – the socialization of your children – is the area least addressed by the government and their funding streams.
Fortunately, at Family Initiative, we recognize and appreciate these hopes and wishes and have made social skills a priority. This inspired the creation of one of our most innovative programs – the Autism Spectrum Playgroup – where social skills development receives our utmost attention.
Social Skills Playgroups happen each Saturday from 1-4 p.m. Fee per group is $20. Registration at check-in.

Babcock Ranch Free Autism Screenings by appointment
2026-02-21 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Family Initiative, Inc., 734 SW 4th St, Cape Coral, FL, 33991, United States

Fort Myers Teen Hangout Group: Cycle Starting February 25th
2026-02-25 16:30 - 2026-04-01 18:30 | Golisano Autism Community Hub, 3221 Chiquita Blvd S, Cape Coral, FL, 33914, United States
Join us for our new cycle of Fort Myers Teen Hangout Group, Ages 14-19. Space is limited so please sign up today! This group is open to teenagers. If you have not participated previously, please contact us prior at 239-910-0712 to registration so we can provide additional information for this cycle.
If you require accommodations, please contact us at info@fi-florida.org.
Wednesdays February 25th-April 1st 4:30 PM –6:30 p.m.
Christ Community Church 4050 Colonial Blvd Fort Myers Fl 33966
Cost $120 is for the entire 6 week session
Ages 14-19 Only

Cape Coral Teen Hangout Group Starts on February 25th
2026-02-25 16:30 - 2026-04-01 18:30 | FL
Join us for our next cycle of Cape Coral Teen Hangout Group, Ages 14-19. Space is limited so please sign up today! This group is open to teenagers. If you have not participated previously, please contact us prior at to registration so we can provide additional information for this cycle.
If you require accommodations, please contact us at info@fi-florida.org.
Wednesdays February 25th-April 1st 4:30 PM –6:30 p.m.
Family Initiative Campus 3221 Chiquita Blvd., Cape Coral, FL
Cost $120 is for the entire 6 week session
Ages 14-19 Only

Young Adult Hangout Group New Cycle Starting on February 26th
2026-02-26 16:30 - 2026-04-02 18:30 | FL
Join us for our next cycle of Young Adult Hangout Group, Ages 20-30. Space is limited so please sign up today! This group is open to young adults. If you have not participated previously, please contact us prior to registration so we can provide additional information for this cycle.
If you require accommodations please contact us at info@fi-florida.org.
Thursdays February 26th-April 2nd 4:30 PM –6:30 p.m.
Family Initiative Campus 3221 Chiquita Blvd., Cape Coral, FL
Cost $120 is for the entire 6 week session
Ages 20-30 Only

Naples Free Autism Screenings by appointment
2026-02-28 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Family Initiative, Inc., 734 SW 4th St, Cape Coral, FL, 33991, United States

FI Champs: Cycle Starting March 2nd 4:00pm-5:00pm
2026-03-02 16:00 - 2026-03-23 17:00 | FL
Join us for our program, FI Champs, open to ages 8-18. This program aims to inspire a passion for sports and movement activities. Space is limited so please sign up today! If you have not participated previously, please contact us prior to registration so we can provide additional information for this cycle.
It is encouraged to bring a water bottle!
If you require accommodations, please contact us at info@fi-florida.org.
Mondays March 2nd-23rd 4:00 PM –5:00 p.m.
3301 Chiquita Blvd S, Cape Coral FL 33991
Cost $40 per cycle
Ages 8-18 Only

Video Game Club: March 2nd-23rd 5:00pm-6:00pm
2026-03-02 17:00 - 2026-03-23 18:00 | FL
BREAKING
NEW PROGRAM ALERT
Family Initiative’s Video Game program brings our teens ages 13-18 years old both a place to hang out and have a blast but also learn valuable social skills in the process including collaboration, effective teamwork, advocacy, and acceptance. Throughout the cycle participants will engage in the activities they love while building life-long memories and strategies that can be applied to social skills and relationships. We aim to provide both a fun, entertaining space while modeling these skills.
Location: 3221 Chiquita Blvd S, Cape Coral, FL 33914
Day: 4-week cycle on Mondays
Time: 5:00-6:00pm
Cost: $40 per session
Ages: 13-18 years old

FI Creates Fort Myers -STEM- Cycle Starting March 3rd-24th 4:30pm-6:00pm
2026-03-03 16:30 - 2026-03-24 18:00 | Christ Community Church, 4050 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL, 33966, United States
Join us for our next cycle of FI Creates Fort Myers! Our next cycle will be STEM Space is limited so please sign up today! This group is open to ages 5-15. If you have not participated previously, please contact us prior at to registration so we can provide additional information for this cycle.
If you require accommodations, please contact us at info@fi-florida.org.
Tuesdays March 3rd-24th 4:30 PM –6:30 p.m.
Christ Community Church 4050 Colonial Blvd Fort Myers FL 33996
Cost $40 per cycle.
Ages 5-15

FI Creates Cape Coral - PHOTOGRAPHY- Cycle Starting March 3rd-24th 4:30pm-6:00pm
2026-03-03 16:30 - 2026-03-24 18:00 | Family Initiative Campus, 3221 Chiquita Blvd, Cape Coral, 33914
Join us for our next cycle of FI Creates Cape Coral! Our next cycle will be PHOTOGRAPHY! Space is limited so please sign up today! This group is open to ages 5-15. If you have not participated previously, please contact us prior at to registration so we can provide additional information for this cycle.
If you require accommodations, please contact us at info@fi-florida.org.
Tuesdays March 3rd-24th 4:30 PM –6:30 p.m.
Golisano Autism Community Hub 3221 Chiquita Blvd., Cape Coral, FL
Cost $40 per cycle.
Ages 5-15

Speaker Series - Lee County Sheriff’s Office Autism Awareness Initiative
2026-03-14 13:30 - 15:00 | Golisano Autism Community Hub, 3221 Chiquita Blvd S, Cape Coral, FL, 33914, United States
Join us as we continue our monthly speaker series focused on building understanding, access, and belonging for individuals with different abilities! This presentation will discuss the new partnership between Family Initiative and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. This collaboration is designed to improve law enforcement interactions for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities by providing real-time support. Representatives from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, including deputies and professional staff, will be onsite to assist families with registering for the voluntary Special Persons Registry Database. This helps ensure deputies have important information to better support their loved ones in the event of an emergency.
This session will also be livestreamed on Facebook.

Parent Yoga Classes
2026-03-28 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-04 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Golisano Autism Community Hub, 3221 Chiquita Blvd S, Cape Coral, FL, 33914, United States

Autism Social Skills Playgroup: Easter Egg Hunt
2026-04-04 15:15 - 16:00 | Christ Community Church, 4050 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL, 33966, United States
Join us for our 10th annual Easter celebration at our social skills playgroup on April 4th! The Easter bunny will be making a special guest appearance for photos and we will end the afternoon with our easter egg hunt.

FI Champs: Cycle Starting April 6th 4:00pm-5:00pm
2026-04-06 16:00 - 2026-04-27 17:00 | FL
Join us for our program, FI Champs, open to ages 8-18. This program aims to inspire a passion for sports and movement activities. Space is limited so please sign up today! If you have not participated previously, please contact us prior to registration so we can provide additional information for this cycle.
It is encouraged to bring a water bottle!
If you require accommodations, please contact us at info@fi-florida.org.
Mondays April 6th-27th 4:00 PM –5:00 p.m.
3301 Chiquita Blvd S, Cape Coral FL 33991
Cost $40 per cycle
Ages 8-18 Only

Video Game Club: April 6th-27th 5:00pm-6:00pm
2026-04-06 17:00 - 2026-04-27 18:00 | FL
BREAKING
NEW PROGRAM ALERT
Family Initiative’s Video Game program brings our teens ages 13-18 years old both a place to hang out and have a blast but also learn valuable social skills in the process including collaboration, effective teamwork, advocacy, and acceptance. Throughout the cycle participants will engage in the activities they love while building life-long memories and strategies that can be applied to social skills and relationships. We aim to provide both a fun, entertaining space while modeling these skills.
Location: 3301 Chiquita Blvd S, Cape Coral, FL 33914
Day: 4-week cycle on Mondays
Time: 5:00-6:00pm
Cost: $40 per session
Ages: 13-18 years old

FI Creates Fort Myers -ART- Cycle Starting April 7th-28th 4:30pm-6:00pm
2026-04-07 16:30 - 2026-04-28 18:00 | Christ Community Church, 4050 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL, 33966, United States
Join us for our next cycle of FI Creates Fort Myers! Our next cycle will be ART Space is limited so please sign up today! This group is open to ages 5-15. If you have not participated previously, please contact us prior at to registration so we can provide additional information for this cycle.
If you require accommodations, please contact us at info@fi-florida.org.
Tuesdays April 7th-28th 4:30 PM –6:30 p.m.
Christ Community Church 4050 Colonial Blvd Fort Myers FL 33996
Cost $40 per cycle.
Ages 5-15

FI Creates Cape Coral - DANCE- Cycle Starting April 7th-28th 4:30pm-6:00pm
2026-04-07 16:30 - 2026-04-28 18:00 | Family Initiative Campus, 3221 Chiquita Blvd, Cape Coral, 33914
Join us for our next cycle of FI Creates Cape Coral! Our next cycle will be DANCE! Space is limited so please sign up today! This group is open to ages 5-15. If you have not participated previously, please contact us prior at to registration so we can provide additional information for this cycle.
If you require accommodations, please contact us at info@fi-florida.org.
Tuesdays April 7th-28th 4:30 PM –6:30 p.m.
Golisano Autism Community Hub 3221 Chiquita Blvd., Cape Coral, FL
Cost $40 per cycle.
Ages 5-15
