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Autism Inspired Academy is a relationship-centered K–12 school in Clearwater, Florida designed specifically for students with autism.

Through individualized learning, life-skills development, and hands-on programs, we help students grow in confidence, com

10/14/2026

April 23, 2027. 🎯

See you at Tampa Bay Sporting Clays!

The AIA Clay Shoot is one of our favorite days of the year and we would love to have you there.

Register or learn more at autisminspired.org/support/clayshoot-fundraiser

10/12/2026

One of the most direct ways to support our students this AAC Awareness Month is through our Amazon wishlist.

The items on our list support communication tools and resources used across the school every single day. If you have been looking for a simple, meaningful way to give back to AIA, this is it.

☀️ Shop our wishlist here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1D9QUH3CVQJOJ?ref_=wl_fv_le

10/09/2026

Art class at AIA has been busy... and colorful! 🎨

Students recently used pool noodles, pipe cleaners, googly eyes, and a whole lot of imagination to bring their own characters to life. Working with different textures and materials is more than a creative exercise for many of our students. It is a meaningful sensory experience that supports regulation, engagement, and self-expression in ways that go beyond the classroom.

The results were genuinely adorable, and the pride on their faces said everything. ☀️

Mrs. Westenberg has done a wonderful job bringing new sensory experiences into the art room this year, making it all about fun, creativity, and color!

10/07/2026

AAC devices. Sensory tools. Specialized training. The resources that make a real difference for our students are not one-time purchases. They require consistent funding from people who are in it for the long haul.

Monthly giving is one way that we sustain our mission. Learn more about how to support our academic and transitional programming here: autisminspired.org/donate

Or visit our AAC Amazon Wishlist here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1D9QUH3CVQJOJ?ref_=wl_fv_le

Thank you for reading, supporting, and sharing! 💙

10/05/2026

High tech is not the only option! ☀️

Picture boards, symbol systems, and visual communication tools are meaningful and effective for many of our students.

The form matters less than the function: every student at AIA deserves a reliable, accessible way to communicate throughout their day.

Learn more about AIA and how we support every student: https://autisminspired.org

10/02/2026

AAC works best when it is available everywhere, not just during therapy or structured activities.

At AIA, students who use communication devices have them throughout the entire school day and campus! Staff model AAC use alongside students in real time, in every setting, in every conversation. That consistency is what helps students build confidence with their tools and use them more independently over time.

Read more about how we support communication at AIA: https://autisminspired.org/aac-communication-supports-school-day-aia/

10/01/2026

October is AAC Awareness Month, and at AIA it is one of our favorite times of year to celebrate something we believe in every single day.

Many of our students use Augmentative and Alternative Communication to express themselves, connect with others, and engage with the world around them. For some that means a speech-generating device. For others it means picture-based systems, visual supports, or letterboarding through Spelling to Communicate, a method where students point to letters on a board to spell out their thoughts, ideas, and feelings.

Nonspeaking does not mean nonthinking. Every student at AIA deserves to be heard, and we are committed to making sure they have the tools and the support to make that happen every single day, not just in October.

This month we are also sharing a new blog post breaking down what AAC is, who it is for, and why it matters. Link below.

https://autisminspired.org/what-is-aac-augmentative-alternative-communication-autism/

09/29/2026

PE at AIA! ☀️

Students got outside, moved their bodies, and had a great time doing it. Physical activity and outdoor time are a regular part of the school week here, and a big part of that is thanks to Coach Beth, who puts together a PE program our students genuinely look forward to. Thank you also to Coach Derek for being out there with them. 🛴

09/28/2026

Parent Connect is one of our favorite things we do at AIA.

This week families from four of our classes came together, connected with one another, and spent time inside the school alongside their child's team. The turnout was wonderful and the conversations were even better.

At AIA, we are always looking for opportunities for our families to connect with each other and build community. More Parent Connect dates are already scheduled for the remaining classes, and we cannot wait to keep it going.

09/25/2026

The school year just started and our students are already doing remarkable things. Monthly giving is what keeps AIA resourced to meet them where they are, every single day, all year long.

If you have been thinking about giving, this is the place to start: autisminspired.org/donate

Address

11225 US Highway 19 N
Clearwater, FL
33764

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17274747711

Website

http://autisminspired.org/

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