Wendy Cox Blair

The Arbor School of Central Florida provides a specialized, sensory-based learning environment designed for students with ADHD, high-functioning autism, learning disabilities, dyslexia, and developmental delays. Serving Kindergarten through 12th grade, the school utilizes a developmental approach that meets each student at their unique level. The curriculum focuses on identifying both strengths and areas for growth, specifically addressing missing developmental milestones while supporting a child's inherent intelligence and talents.

The school integrates therapeutic supports directly into the educational experience, offering sensory-based therapies including occupational therapy, speech therapy, and music therapy. Academic, therapeutic, and social goals are customized for each student, incorporating multi-sensory objectives to foster progress. With an average class size of 8 and a faculty where 85% hold advanced degrees, the school provides a highly structured and supportive setting for students with cognitive delays and language-based learning differences.

The Arbor School is a nonsectarian institution that offers rolling admissions and provides summer programming. Financial accessibility is a priority, with 62% of students receiving financial aid and an average grant of $7,700. Additionally, the school is approved for McKay, Gardiner, FTC, and Family Empowerment Scholarships, making specialized education more accessible to families in the Winter Springs area.