
Beyond the Spectrum, Inc.
Our mission at Beyond the Spectrum revolves around serving individuals and families in our community affected by autism, Down syndrome, and related cognitive exceptionalities. By providing specialized therapeutic and educational services, our goal is for every individual to achieve their greatest potential in a safe, inclusive environment.
Contact Information
Address: 7333 International Place, Sarasota, FL 34240 Phone: (941)-907-3443 Fax: (941)-527-0526 Email: info@beyondthespectrum.org
ABA Clinic - Amy Labrie, BCBA and Director of Behavioral Services
Phone: (941)-907-3500 Email: amy.labrie@beyondthespectrum.org
News & Events
February 2023
Character Trait of the Month: Patience
Patience - Being able to stay calm when things are happening slower or different than expected.
“Patience is not simply the ability to wait - it's how we behave while we're waiting.”
― Joyce Meyer
As a grantee of the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund, we are so thankful to be featured in their promotional video. You can watch it here!
Our students are so excited to be dancing with Dynasty Dance Clubs LWR and Face Autism, Inc.! We are incredibly thankful to have such an amazing partnership with a talented group of people. Here is a clip from our 2022 End-of-Year Recital!
Lessons for Life 2020
Thank you to Lakewood National and the USPTA for hosting this amazing fundraiser for Beyond the Spectrum, and thanks to Ray Collins for creating this video snippet of the event!
Save the Dates!
Monday, February 20
No School - President's Day
We are incredibly grateful for all of the players, sponsors, luncheon attendees, and staff members that came together to make Tee Up Fore Autism such a successful event! Check out the video above to take a look at all the exciting things that happened!
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Thank you to Jon Buice from our Board of Directors for putting together a phenomenal video about our school, featuring Lora Carpenter, our Executive Director!
Beyond the Spectrum has been accepted by the Louis and Gloria Flanzer Philanthropic Trust to have donations matched from $5-$500 through the end of 2023! Visit the link here to make a donation. Thank you!

We are so honored to have received $30,000 toward a new van for our students thanks to the James and Toni Turner Foundation of the Manatee Community Foundation and Liberty Port! Your support will help our students “Go Beyond” in our community through field trips, vocational opportunities, and many more exciting activities to come. We appreciate your generosity!
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.
© 2023 Beyond the Spectrum, Inc.