Eastern Florida Autism Center & Great Leaps Academy

06/19/2026

🌟 Small class sizes = BIG results! Our low student-to-teacher ratios mean every child gets the one-on-one attention they deserve. Our little learners stay engaged, ask questions, and truly thrive! 📚✨

05/06/2026

This week we celebrate the heart of Great Leaps Academy 💙🍎💚

We may be little, but we are MIGHTY.
Our team shows up every single day with patience, compassion, creativity, and dedication for our incredible students. From celebrating the smallest victories to navigating the biggest challenges with love, this team truly knows how to do small things with great love. ✨

Thank you for the countless hugs, lesson plans, sensory breaks, encouragement, teamwork, flexibility, and unwavering support you give our kiddos each and every day. The impact you make reaches far beyond the classroom walls, and we are so grateful for each one of you.

Our students are thriving because of the love and commitment you pour into them daily. 💙

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to our amazing GLA family! 🍎✨

04/28/2026

Our first 5K with Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism and Running Zone. We raised over $30,000 for our school!
Huge thank you to everyone involved by especially those who sponsored, donated, or volunteered to make this event a huge success!

04/26/2026

04/21/2026

Thanks to In Motion ABA and Prestige Title of Brevard for sponsoring our 5K!

Happening Saturday! Don't miss out on a morning of fun!

The 2026 Flutie 5K for Autism: Palm Bay, FL is on Saturday April 25, 2026. It includes the following events: 5K Run or Walk, 5K Roll (Wheelchairs, Handcycles, and Duo Teams), Kids' Fun Run, 5K Run (Chirichella Adaptive Division), and 5K Your Way!.

04/21/2026

🎉 Hey Parents! We're giving you full permission to say YES this Saturday! 🎉

Your kids want to run. Like, REALLY want to run. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Imagine their faces when they show up and see their best friends already at the starting line. When they spot their favorite teacher cheering them on. When their therapist is right there beside them, running every step of the way. THAT is what this Saturday morning is all about.

https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/PalmBay/Flutie5KforAutismPalmBay

04/17/2026

🎉 Our Silent Auction is NOW LIVE! 🎉

Running alongside our 5K event, every bid goes straight to the students at Great Leaps Academy! Amazing items are up for grabs and every dollar makes a real difference!

Share this and help us make this our biggest fundraiser yet!

*Must be able to pick up winnings in Palm Bay, Fl*

Welcome to our online fundraising auction. 📣Each item up for bid has been generously donated by our supporters, partners, and sponsors, with all proceeds directly benefiting Great Leaps Academy. By participating in our auction, you're not just acquiring remarkable items; you're also making a mean...

04/15/2026

We’re getting so excited for our upcoming Flutie 5K for Autism on April 25th at Fred Poppe Park—and we need YOUR help to make it an incredible day for our community! 💙🏃‍♀️

This event supports Great Leaps Academy, helping us continue to provide specialized education and services for children with autism right here in Brevard County.

✨ We are currently looking for volunteers! ✨
Whether you can help with:
• Race day setup & breakdown
• Check-in & registration
• Water stations
• Course guidance
• Cheer squad (very important! 🎉)

…we would love to have you be part of this meaningful event!

⚠️ Important: All volunteers must be officially signed up and registered in advance so you can receive important event emails, assignments, and day-of instructions.

Volunteering is a great way to give back, earn service hours, and be part of something truly special for our kids and families.

📅 Date: April 25, 2026
📍 Location: Fred Poppe Park

Join us on Saturday, April 25th at 8:00AM as the 2026 Flutie 5K for Autism: Palm Bay, FL comes to Fred Poppe Community Park! Together with our event partners, all contributions will make a difference in the Florida Autism Community through the work o...

04/13/2026

🏃 12 days until our Flutie 5k for Autism!
Whether you are a seasoned runner, want to walk for a great cause, or have little ones who want to join the Fun Run... there is a spot for everyone! Volunteers are needed too! 🙌
Come be part of something special. No matter your role, sign up today!

The 2026 Flutie 5K for Autism: Palm Bay, FL is on Saturday April 25, 2026 to Thursday April 30, 2026. It includes the following events: 5K Run or Walk, 5K Roll (Wheelchairs, Handcycles, and Duo Teams), Kids' Fun Run, 5K Run (Chirichella Adaptive Division), and 5K Your Way!.