Supporting Families in Fort Myers
Family Initiative is proud to bring high‑quality autism supports and early‑development services to the growing Babcock Ranch community. This location offers a welcoming, accessible space where children, teens, young adults, and caregivers can connect with clinical services, developmental programs, and community‑based supports.
Clinical Services
Families in Babcock Ranch and the surrounding area have access to evidence‑based clinical supports, including:
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Occupational Therapy (OT)
We provide clinical services on‑site, in schools, in homes, and throughout the community, ensuring children receive consistent, individualized care wherever they learn, play, and grow.
Free Autism Screenings
Families can receive free autism screenings for children up to 8 years old, offering early identification, guidance, and next steps with confidence and support.
Social Skills Programs
Babcock Ranch offers a variety of social skills programs designed to help children, teens, and young adults build communication, peer interaction, emotional regulation, and confidence through structured, clinician‑led activities.
Thrive Academy Micro‑School — Coming Soon
A private, autism specialty school, Thrive Academy’s micro‑school is coming soon to Babcock Ranch. This innovative learning environment will offer an autism‑informed, relationship‑centered educational experience designed to support each child’s strengths, regulation, and academic growth.
Services Available in Babcock Ranch
ASD support
Clinical Services
Autism Screenings
Social Skills Programs
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