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Autism Schools & Special Education in Fort Myers, Florida

How special education works in Lee County — from IEPs and the School District of Lee County's ESE programs to private options and Florida's FES-UA scholarship.

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School District of Lee County — Exceptional Student Education

Public school district (ESE)

Special education and related services under IDEA through the IEP process for students ages 3 through 21.

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Lee County Schools — Specialized Program Sites (ESE)

Public autism-spectrum programs

Specialized program sites, including Social Emerging, Social Functioning, and Social & Communication programs for autism-spectrum eligibility.

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Family Initiative (Fort Myers)

Private education & support nonprofit

Southwest Florida autism nonprofit offering private education and skill-building alongside therapy and family support.

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USF CARD (Fort Myers satellite)

Free school consultation & navigation

Free consultation for families and schools on autism supports (does not run schools directly).

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