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
"Bee" in the Know
News & Events
December 2023
Character Traits of the Month: Honesty
Honesty - Being truthful with your thoughts and actions.
"Honesty is often very hard. The truth is often painful. But the freedom it can bring is worth the trying." - Fred Rogers
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!
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 2023 End-of-Year Recital!
Beyond the Spectrum has been accepted by the Louis and Gloria Flanzer Philanthropic Trust to have donations from individuals matched from $5-$500 through the end of 2023! Visit the link here to make a donation. Thank you!
Save the Dates!
Friday, 12/15
12:30 Dismissal - No Aftercare
Thursday, 12/21 - Monday, 1/8
Winter Break
We had a wonderful time representing BTS at the 21st annual Manasota B.U.D.S. Buddy Walk! It was a beautiful day of inclusion and philanthropy for a great cause. A huge thank-you to our families and staff who attended!
Thank You to The Patterson Foundation, No Margin, No Mission, and The Sara Leonard Group for all of their guidance and support leading up to our 2023 FastPitch Presentation. We had an incredible chance to share more information about our H.I.V.E. program with the community for their potential investments! We are so appreciative for everyone who attended, and we look forward to initiating such a meaningful service in our community. Stay tuned for more details!
We were very fortunate to be featured on SNN's Helping Hand Segment for this month, along with receiving a generous donation from Carl Reynolds Law! Take a look at the link below to hear our Executive Director, Lora Carpenter, and Board Member, Jon Buice, talk about our mission in the community. We are so honored!
We had a blast at the Cars & Coffee events at Cocoplum Village and the UTC. We raised over $4,800 for our programs! Thank you to everyone who came out and supported us!
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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 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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