Autism Resources
Autism Resources
List of Resources
As an Autism Family it's seems important to add some resources to our website. Here are some organizations we have found helpful over the years. We will be adding to this page. Please let us know if there is something you think we should add. Email Knox Chalk Car
Autism Defined
DEFINITION
Autism Spectrum and Neurodivergent (In their words. Asking young adults to tell us about Autism.)
RESOURCES FOR KNOX COUNTY TN
Child Diagnosis - Early Intervention
CHILD
Child Find of Knox County https://www.knoxschools.org/domain/3929 https://www.knoxschools.org/cms/lib/TN01917079/Centricity/Domain/3929/FINAL%20WITH%20CORRECTIONS%20pdf.pdf
TEIS Tennessee's Early Intervention System Information for Parents https://www.tn.gov/didd/for-consumers/tennessee-early-intervention-system-teis/information-for-parents.html
Parent Support
PARENT SUPPORT
TNSTEP https://tnstep.org/
DisABILITY Resources Center https://drctn.org/
Autism Society of East Tennessee 865-247-5082 email info@asaetc.org www.asaetc.org
Support Groups for Parents with Young Children
SUPPORT CHILDREN W/AUTISM
Facebook Groups Special Needs Parents of East Tennessee https://www.facebook.com/groups/SNParentsETN
Serendipitydodah - Home of the Mama Bears Support group for parents of LGBTQ+ kids but has subgroups for parents of Special Needs children https://www.facebook.com/groups/Serendipitydodah/
Job Training Programs
ARC Knox County Sunshine Services https://sunshinekcarc.org/
Sertoma Center https://www.sertoma.com/programs/
Vocational Rehab https://www.tn.gov/humanservices/ds/vocational-rehabilitation.html
Programs for Adults with Autism
OUR MISSION To enhance the lives of children, adults and families in an environment that promotes independence, dignity and respect.
Early Intervention program https://www.emoryvalleycenter.org/services/early-intervention
We also partner with Vanderbilt Kennedy Center’s Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorder. https://vkc.vumc.org/vkc/triad/home
OUR VALUES: Compassion – We demonstrate empathy to all people, regardless of their circumstances.
Forward Thinking – We continually adapt to growth and plan for the future.
Inclusion – We respect people, value diversity and are committed to equality.
Quality – We provide quality services while continuously striving to improve.
Value – We believe all people have value and work to help them achieve their goals and dreams.
723 Emory Valley Rd, Oak Rd TN 37830 865-483-4385
SUPPORT ADULTS W/AUTISM
Breakthrough Corp https://breakthroughknoxville.org/
Emory Valley Center https://www.emoryvalleycenter.org/
Continued Education
College Continued Education
University of Tennessee Postsecondary Autism Support Services (Pass) Program https://klass.utk.edu/2019/01/04/postsecondary-autism-support-services-pass-program-2/#:~:text=The%20PASS%20Program%20is%20designed,impairing%20his%20or%20her%20functioning.
Summer Camps
Youtube video "Camp Koinonia 2023" by UTK Theraputic Recreation
Social Media Pages
FACEBOOK PAGES:
(links go to websites outside of this page)
LIFE IN A AUTISM WORLD Page ran by an autistic person. @lifeinanautismworld on Instagram for more content.
THE AUTISTIC TEACHER Autistic and proud! Sharing insight and understanding to help the autistic community. Email Auteach.A@gmail.com
Apps
List of Apps for Neuro Divergent Minds
THE AUTISTIC TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA POST ABOUT APPS.
We will be adding to this later.
Games
List of Fun Online Games
We will be adding to this list. Please let us know if you found some cool gmaes too. We are happy to add more. Email Knoxchalkcar@gmail.com