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Autism Schools & Special Education in Charlotte, North Carolina

Choosing where your autistic child goes to school is one of the biggest — and most personal — decisions Charlotte parents face. Some families thrive in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools with an IEP and the right supports; others find a specialized private day school is a better fit. This page lays out both paths honestly, names real Charlotte-area schools that focus on autism and learning differences, and points you toward the process for getting services in the public system.

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The Epiphany School of Charlotte

Non-profit private day school (autism / communication differences)

Non-profit independent day school for grades 3-8 serving children with ASD Level 1 or other communication differences and average-to-above-average intelligence, using small classes and a curriculum tuned to social-communication and sensory needs.

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The Cyzner Institute

Autism day school & ABA clinic

Charlotte day school for neurodiverse children from preschool through middle school, combining individualized education with on-site speech and OT support and ABA services.

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Carolina Collaborative Prep

Private school for learning differences

Charlotte private school offering small classes and a customized curriculum for students with learning disabilities including autism, ADHD, and dyslexia.

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Philips Academy

Private school for complex learning needs

Charlotte school educating students with complex language, learning, or cognitive disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders and Down syndrome.

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