Last verified: October 2026
Which disability categories do Orlando private schools report serving most often?
Autism spectrum disorder tops the Orange County listing with 71 schools, followed by specific learning disability (58) and speech or language impairment (60).
Another 25 schools name occupational therapy among their services. Our diagnosis pages list the schools behind each figure.
How does a family match a diagnosis to a school?
Open the diagnosis page for your child's category, then phone the school and ask three things: is there an opening in the grade, are therapies delivered on campus or at an outside clinic, and how are services billed to FES-UA.
The state record says what a school reports serving and says nothing of its current capacity, which is why the call matters.
What does FES-UA pay for an Orange County child?
At the base tier the Orange County amounts are $10,584 for ages 3-4 and K-3, $9,995 for grades 4-8 and $9,803 for grades 9-12, and the highest-need levels reach $21,655 and $34,799, all from Step Up's published 2026-27 table.
Money in the account can go to the school and also to licensed therapists, tutors, curriculum and assistive technology.
Is the diagnosis or the IEP what unlocks FES-UA?
Either one can: a diagnosis from a licensed professional in an eligible category, or an existing IEP or matrix of services from a district. Household income plays no role.
Documents that show a child qualifies for FES-UA
The table lays the options side by side.
| Document | What it shows | Accepted? |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosis letter | A licensed professional's finding in an eligible category | Yes |
| IEP | A public school special-education plan | Yes |
| Matrix of services | A district-level service score | Yes |
Related questions
- Which Orlando schools serve autism?
- What does FES-UA pay for?
- What therapies can the account cover?
- What is the FES-UA deadline?
How do I start?
Complete the two-minute funding check and an advisor will call with the amounts and dates that apply to your family.