I Am Special Foundation
Our Vision

Educationthatrecognizeseverychild'spotential.

We believe quality education is not a program — it's a practice, shared between schools, families, and communities.

Vision statement

Our Vision is to be the leading private institution in Southeast Florida for high-quality, autism-focused education that blends personalized instruction with evidence-based therapies, and capitalizes on play-based learning. The vision is also to be the innovator for educational strategies and curriculum for students on the spectrum. And most importantly, to give our students access and exposure to extra-curricular clubs and activities that they normally cannot participate in due to stigma and fear of neurodivergent children’s behaviors. We will focus on:

We celebrate ability, not the disability — building around what each child can do.

How we work

Five commitments that guide us.

Quality education

Autistic children thrive when learning environments are designed with them, not around them. We support schools and educators in building classrooms that welcome different ways of thinking, communicating, and learning.

Family–school collaboration

Parents and caregivers are essential partners. We work to strengthen communication, shared planning, and continuity between home and school.

Teacher empowerment

Educators shape children's experience of school every day. We support their access to supportive teaching resources, training pathways, and community.

Community as classroom

Learning happens everywhere. We aim to build community programs, events, and awareness that support belonging beyond the school building.

Long-term direction

We plan to grow responsibly — starting with pilot partnerships, then expanding into scholarships, grants, and larger initiatives as we build capacity.