Special Needs Schools in Tampa, Florida
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Special Needs Education in Tampa, Florida
Tampa and Hillsborough County offer comprehensive special education services with a strong emphasis on community integration and behavioral health support. The presence of USF adds significant academic and therapeutic resources to the region.
Behavioral Health Integration
Strong collaboration between schools and local behavioral health providers for holistic student support.
Sensory-Friendly Culture
Tampa embraces neurodiversity with regular sensory-friendly events at major attractions like the Glazer Children's Museum and ZooTampa.
Gifted & 2e Education
Growing options for "twice-exceptional" students who are gifted but also have learning differences like ADHD or autism.
Local Resources & Support
- Hillsborough County ESE
Special education department for the school district.
- USF CARD
University of South Florida Center for Autism & Related Disabilities.
- The Arc Tampa Bay
Providing broad support, day programs, and employment training for intellectual/developmental disabilities.
- Glazer Children's Museum
Hosts "Sunshine Sunday," a monthly sensory-friendly event for children with special needs.
- ZooTampa "Day of Discovery"
Periodic low-sensory mornings with specialized animal encounters.