The Arbor School of Central Florida offers sensory-based classroom settings for students with ADHD, high-functioning autism, learning disabilities, developmental delays, and other disabilities
Let us be your child's specialized education school and see them grow
At our school, you can be confident our teachers will recognize the inherent intelligence of your child, we teach the individual to the best of their abilities.
Our school uses sensory-based therapies such as occupational therapy, speech therapy, and music therapy tailored to bring out the best in your child.
You can count on extensive experience in this field to help provide the best learning experience for your child. At The Arbor School, we follow a developmental approach and meet each student at his or her level.
Academic, therapeutic, and social goals are written based on the child`s developmental level and include specific multi-sensory goals to help them progress.
Children with autism tend to develop socially and academically with scattered skills, unlike children with other disabilities.
It is our approach to look at each child and find those delayed or missing skills and those that have developed.
Goals are based on helping the child fill in those missing developmental milestones while encouraging and supporting their strengths and talents.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked FL School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Yearly Tuition: $20,000
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Wendy Cox Blair ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Language-based, Dyslexia, Cognitive Delays
Year Founded
2002
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
Student Body
Total Students
81 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
Average Class Size
8 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,000
Tuition Notes
McKay, Gardiner, FTC, and Family Empowerment Scholarship approved school.
Summer Program Cost
$2,000
% on Financial Aid
62%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,700
School Notes
Arbor School students have diagnoses such as ADHD, High-Functioning
Autism, learning disabilities, Down syndrome, and other unique
abilities. Our school was created to meet our students' needs
through the Greenspan Floortime approach to achieve sensory and
emotional integration through therapies such as occupational,
speech, language, music, and an art class with
multi-intelligence-based academic learning. The late Dr. Stanley
Greenspan developed the Greenspan Floortime Approach. Floortime
meets children where they are and builds upon their strengths and
abilities through interacting and creating warm relationships.
Therapeutic, academic, and social goals are written based on the
child`s development level and include specific multi-sensory goals
to help them progress. The Arbor School team is deeply dedicated to
children and young adults with autism and other unique
abilities.
All classrooms at Arbor School are sensory-based. Each class is set up to meet the needs of the students with bean bags, low tables for floor sitting, space to stand, quiet spaces, and natural lighting. Our therapists collaborate with our teachers, ensuring that all aspects of the child`s needs are met.
All classrooms at Arbor School are sensory-based. Each class is set up to meet the needs of the students with bean bags, low tables for floor sitting, space to stand, quiet spaces, and natural lighting. Our therapists collaborate with our teachers, ensuring that all aspects of the child`s needs are met.
- Greenspan Floortime Approach
- Socratic Method of Questioning
- Specific Individual Multi-Sensory Goals
- Multi-Diagnoses Learning Methods
- Therapeutic Services
- Humane Compassionate Approach
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Wendy Cox Blair cost?
Wendy Cox Blair's tuition is approximately $20,000 for private students and $2,000 for summer students.
Does Wendy Cox Blair offer a summer program?
Yes, Wendy Cox Blair offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What is Wendy Cox Blair's ranking?
Wendy Cox Blair ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Wendy Cox Blair?
The application deadline for Wendy Cox Blair is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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