Autism Inspired Academy

08/25/2026

Supporting autistic students can have many different meanings. Here is what we mean at Autism Inspired Academy when we say we support autistic students.

We mean the environment was built for them, not adapted for them. We mean behavioral support is woven into the academic day, not separated from it. We mean families are partners, not recipients.

We mean a school that started with autistic students in mind and built everything else from there.

Visit our website to learn more about our mission and our programs: autisminspired.org

08/24/2026

Communication at AIA is not just about speech at Autism Inspired Academy.

We support students who use AAC devices, picture communication systems, sign language, and other augmentative tools alongside or instead of spoken language. Staff are trained to model these systems in real time.

Every student deserves a way to communicate, and we take that seriously. 📚

Learn more about how AIA supports our students throughout our pathways and programs: autisminspired.org

08/21/2026

Week one is in the books! 🦈

The students are already finding their rhythm, reconnecting with friends, and settling back into routines. There have been new friendships and a lot of excitement across campus.

We are so glad to be back, and we cannot wait to share more of what this year brings!

If you are curious about what the first few weeks of school may look like for autistic students and how we support the transition back into routine, we wrote about it on the blog. Worth reading, and worth passing along to any family navigating this time of year.

🔗 Read: What the First Weeks of School Look Like for an Autistic Student
https://autisminspired.org/first-weeks-of-school-autistic-student/

08/20/2026

The 2026-2027 school year is underway. If your family has been considering AIA for next year, now is not too early to start the conversation.

Tours are available now. The enrollment process takes time and we want families to have enough of it to make a confident decision.

Reach out through our website to learn more and get started: autisminspired.org/enrollment-tuition

08/18/2026

One of the simplest things you can do to support your autistic child at the start of the school year is to use a visual schedule at home. 🖼️

It doesn't have to be elaborate. A printed list of morning routine steps, a calendar that shows weekly schedules and tasks, a first-then board for the after-school transition.

The goal for autistic students is to reduce the unknown and using predictability as a condition for regulation.

How does your family incorporate visuals into your routine? 🙂

08/17/2026

Welcome back, Sharks. 🦈

Today is the first day of school and there is truly nothing like it. Whether your morning was smooth or a little bumpy getting here, you made it. We are excited to be back!

We are looking forward to an incredible year with our students and look forward to sharing milestones, wins, and updates. Be sure to join our Community Newsletter to receive resources and updates right to your inbox: https://autisminspired.org/newsletter/

08/11/2026

To our returning families and students: we look forward to welcoming you back for the 2026-2027 school year. 🦈

To the families who are just finding us or joining us as new AIA families: we are glad you are here. Before the school year gets underway, we put together a full introduction to who we are, how we think about education for autistic students, and what life at AIA actually looks like.

If you are new, it is a good place to start.

We cannot wait to see everyone back on campus next week.

🔗 Read: Welcome to Autism Inspired Academy:
https://autisminspired.org/welcome-to-autism-inspired-academy/

07/23/2026

07/23/2026

Hello, Sharks! 🦈

We are just about three weeks away from the start of the 2026-2027 school year. We understand the anticipation that comes along with transitioning back to a school day structure and how challenging that may seem.

We put together a short article with a few ideas on how to help your child transition back into a school routine after summer, along with a downloadable resource that you can read along with your child.

We look forward to seeing our students and families back on campus soon! ☀️

Read the full article: https://autisminspired.org/help-autistic-students-transition-back-school-routine-after-summer/

07/17/2026

Summer Camp Highlights! ☀️

We are all about getting outside and letting students move, explore, and just be kids, especially in our new STEM playground.