Illustrative photoAPBS Education
Grades and ages
Ages 5-21
Student-teacher ratio
3:1
Tuition
$16,000 - $24,000/year (Funded through Step Up FES-UA & Health Insurance for ABA)
About APBS Education
APBS Education (Applied Psychological and Behavioral Services) in Orlando, Florida, is a specialized private academy and clinical education center founded in 2015 to serve students in kindergarten through 12th grade (ages 5 to 21) with autism spectrum disorder, severe behavioral challenges, intellectual disabilities, and complex developmental needs. Operating with an intensive 3:1 student-to-staff ratio with available 1:1 behavioral technician support, APBS seamlessly fuses evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles with structured academic learning. Under the continuous oversight of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and certified special educators, students work on individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs), functional communication (AAC), self-help skills, and community vocational readiness in a safe, therapeutic campus.
Student fit
Who this school serves
Grades and ages
- Kindergarten
- 1st
- 2nd
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- 9th
- 10th
- 11th
- 12th
- Transition
- Ages 5-21
Specialties
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Severe & Challenging Behaviors
- Non-Verbal Communication & AAC
- Down Syndrome & Intellectual Disabilities
- Dual Diagnosis & Developmental Delays
Learning and support
Curriculum and therapeutic services
Services and supports
- Board Certified Behavior Analysis (BCBA)
- Individual Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Occupational Therapy Integration
- Sensory Regulation Gym
- Vocational Job Coaching
Programs
Programs at APBS Education
Other programs and supports
- Board Certified Behavior Analysis (BCBA)
- Individual Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Occupational Therapy Integration
- Sensory Regulation Gym
- Vocational Job Coaching
School facts
Practical details for families
Accreditation and licensing
- Florida Department of Education Approved Private School
- BACB Certified Clinical Supervision
Tuition and funding
Tuition: $16,000 - $24,000/year (Funded through Step Up FES-UA & Health Insurance for ABA)
- Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (FES-UA)
- Commercial Health Insurance for Clinical ABA Therapy
- Step Up For Students
- Private Pay
Visit us
Location and directions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about APBS Education
What student profiles are best suited for APBS Education in Orlando?
APBS Education is designed for students with autism spectrum disorder, developmental disabilities, and severe behavioral or communication challenges who need clinical ABA principles embedded into their full academic day.
How are clinical ABA therapies and Florida scholarships coordinated?
Families typically utilize the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (FES-UA) to cover school academic tuition, while medical health insurance can be billed for clinical ABA therapy delivered during the school day.
What is the staff-to-student ratio at APBS Education?
APBS maintains a 3:1 student-to-staff ratio with individual 1:1 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) assigned where clinically necessary.
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