Local

Center of Excellence in Early Childhood Learning and Development - Providing support, research, and training for children, aged birth through three years, their families, and those who work with them. Located at ETSU. http://child.etsu.edu/ 423-439-7555

ETSU Speech and Hearing Clinic/ The Language Circle – A program for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and related disorders. Located at ETSU. http://www.etsu.edu/cpah/commdis/S&HClinic.asp 423-439-4272

ETSU Make a Difference- Providing services to 14 northeast Tennessee city and county schools that promote and maintain services to students in the least restrictive environment possible. Located at ETSU. http://makeadifference.etsu.edu/about_the.htm 423-439-7555

The Michal Child Development Center (Dr. Mary Michal) – Providing services related to developmental pediatrics. Located in Johnson City, TN. 423-928-9007 (Tuesdays/Thursdays: 8AM- 5PM)

Support and Training for Exceptional Parents, Inc. (STEP) – Providing services, support, advocacy, and workshops for parents of children aged birth through 22 years who are eligible to receive special education in the schools. Located in Greeneville, TN. www.tnstep.org 423-639-2464: East Tennessee Regional Office

Tennessee Early Intervention Services (TEIS) – Statewide program providing services to families of children with special needs in the most natural environments, close to home, and with children of all abilities aged birth though three years. Located throughout Tennessee. http://child.etsu.edu/programs/teiscab/index.htm District office (ETSU) 423-434-4401 http://www.state.tn.us/education/speced/TEIS/ State office (Cookeville, TN.) 1-800-852-75157 1-800-852-7157

Communicative Disorders
East Tennessee State University
Lamb Hall
Box 70643
Johnson City, TN 37614
Phone: (423) 439-4272