Beyond the Spectrum, Inc.
Education Center and Therapy Clinic
Our Intent to Impact
Our mission at Beyond the Spectrum is to serve individuals 4 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities through comprehensive education and varying therapeutic approaches. By providing specialized care in a safe, accepting environment, our goal is for every learner to feel safe and empowered for meaningful futures.
Contact Information
Address: 7333 International Place, Lakewood Ranch FL 34240
​Phone: (941)-907-3443 Fax: (941)-527-0526 Email: info@beyondthespectrum.org
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ABA Clinic - Amy Labrie, BCBA and Director of Behavioral Services
Email: amy.labrie@beyondthespectrum.org
Port Charlotte ABA Clinic (therapy only): (941) 883-2526
Bradenton ABA Clinic (therapy only): (941) 907-3500
"Bee" in the Know
News & Events
September 2025
Character Trait of the Month: Responsibility
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Responsibility: Making appropriate decisions for what is considered your duty.
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​"Accept responsibility for your life. Know that it is you who will get you where you want to go, no one else." - Les Brown
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Beyond the Spectrum's podcast series "Helping Families Go Beyond" features honest, uplifting conversations with inclusive business owners, parents, professionals, and changemakers who are making a difference in the special needs community. Our host, Loryn Carpenter's goal is simple: to empower, inform, and connect families as they navigate their unique journeys—together. Stay tuned for monthly episodes, and visit our podcast page or any streaming platform to listen!
Your personal donation of $5-$500 may be eligible for matching funds through the Louis and Gloria Flanzer Philanthropic Trust to support our exceptional students! Restrictions apply – please review the Trust’s terms and conditions to see if your contribution qualifies. Help our individuals Go Beyond by clicking here!
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NEW Staggered Pick-Up Times:
ELC - 2:15pm
ALC, H.I.V.E., Peabody Academy - 2:45pm
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Wednesday, October 1
12:30 Dismissal - No Aftercare
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Monday, October 13
No School - Teacher In-Service
Students can now enjoy fresh, nutritious meals through our new lunch delivery partnership with Fresh Flamingo! 6-7 affordable meal options are available each week and are dropped off daily to our campus by Chef Patrik. Register an account by clicking the image below to order your learner's delicious lunches!
*Orders must be finalized by 4pm the day before delivery.*​
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Check out our learners on ABC7 Sarasota - WWSB! Two of our young adults from the H.I.V.E. were featured on-air for an interactive cooking segment. We had a fantastic time showing off our H.I.V.E. participants’ awesome abilities!
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We are so appreciative for our 2025 Water Day Sponsors for helping us facilitate an exciting last week of school for our learners!​
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We are excited to announce that FatStraps has selected Beyond the Spectrum as the recipient of all proceeds from their "Rip for Autism" FPV goggle straps! Visit the link to donate in support of our programs and receive a FREE pair! Thank you, FatStraps!
Beyond the Spectrum does not discriminate on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, or disability in the administration of its admissions or educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, other School-administered programs, or in employment. The school complies with the amended Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
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