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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

Emory Valley Center Oak Ridge TN

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

Camp Koinonia https://krss.utk.edu/undergraduate/recreation-and-sport-management/therapeutic-recreation/camp-information/camp-koinonia/

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

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