Like most schools, LiFT Academy students start their day with the pledge — hand over heart. But after that, some differences become apparent. Poke your head in almost any room and you’ll notice the small class size and the therapists sitting alongside many of the children. That’s because this private, not-for-profit school caters to kids with neurodiversity. “Students on the autism spectrum, students with learning disabilities, other disabilities,” Executive Director Shawn Naugle said. “It’s a place where students have the opportunity to learn, thrive and succeed.” MORE: https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/education/lift-academy-clearwater-school-neurodiversity/67-124c4c69-509d-4dfc-ad80-2cebc579a0a2 ►Subscribe: https://on.wtsp.com/youtube ►Website: https://www.wtsp.com/ ►Facebook: https://facebook.com/10TampaBay ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/10TampaBay