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Autism Schools & Special Education in Tampa, Florida

How to navigate school for your autistic child in Tampa Bay — public special education, autism-specific schools, and the Florida scholarships that can pay for private options.

There's no single right setting. This page lays out the public-school process, the specialized schools, and the funding that connects them.

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LiFT (Learning Independence for Tomorrow)

Private autism school

Clearwater school for neurodiverse learners from kindergarten through adult transition, with small class sizes around 6:1.

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Autism Inspired Academy (AIA)

Private autism school

Nonprofit K-12 autism school in Clearwater serving Pinellas and surrounding areas; accepts Florida school-choice scholarships.

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Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence (FACE)

Public charter · autism

Tuition-free public charter school in the Tampa area designed specifically for students with autism.

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