Autism Society of Middle Tennessee

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Find a professional speech-language pathologist close to you, who has listed voluntarily with this national online directory.

Association for Science in Autism (ASAT) Supporting all scientifically sound research on the prevention, treatment and cure of autism, as well as all treatments for autism that are shown to be effective through solid scientific research, regardless of discipline or domain.

Autism Biomedical Information Network Providing science-based biomedical information on autism including a list of unproven biomedical treatments.

Autism Independent UK (formerly Society of Autistically Handicapped) Providing information, research, and reference on autism.

Autism Society of America: National website Providing information, research, and reference on autism with nearly 200 chapters nationwide.

Autism Society of America: East Tennessee Chapter, Knoxville, TN  

Autism Society of America: Middle Tennessee Chapter, Nashville, TN

Autism Speaks Online videos that someone can watch concerning: “What is Autism”, “How to Cope”, “How to Grow with it”.

Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies  Providing scientifically validated information about the causes of autism, and the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) approach to treating it.

Center for the Study of Autism Providing information, research, and reference to autism in collaboration with the Autism Research Institute. It includes a website video of interviews with parents of autistic children.

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.

ETSU Speech and Hearing Clinic/ The Language Circle  A program for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and related disorders.  

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.

First Signs - Guest Column: After the Diagnosis, Moving Forward with Confidence  An article by Mitzi Waltz advising parents on what to do next, and some decisions that will need to be made.

First Signs - Guest Column: Putting Together Your Child’s Treatment Team  An article by Mitzi Waltz recommending a list of professionals, and their websites, to assist in meeting the child’s overall special needs.

First Signs – Guest Column: After the Diagnosis, Ten Things Parents Need to do When Facing A  Article by Mitzi Waltz, advising parents on ten steps that will help them get started on the right path, once a diagnosis is made.

The Hanen Centre: Understanding Language Delay  A checklist developed for the Toronto Preschool Speech and Language Services, helps parents/educators identify possible language delays.

National Institute of Mental Health Part of the National Institutes of Health, and a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; providing the definition, diagnosis, and treatment for autism from a medical standpoint.

Parent-Child Services Group, Inc. Providing parents with information to enhance their knowledge of their child's development and assist in maximizing their child's potential.

Steps to Independence: Teaching Everyday Skills to Children with Special Needs  Downloadable forms to use as needed/wanted; includes self-help checklist, play skills checklist, self-care assessment, home-care assessment, behavior chart, progress chart, sight word assessment, and elimination record. Also recommend the book by Baker and Brightman.

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.

Tennessee Disability Pathfinder  Providing statewide information and referral services for all ages.

Tennessee Early Intervention Services (TEIS) : State office (Cookeville, TN)  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.

Tennessee Early Intervention Services (TEIS) : District office (ETSU) 

Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders (TRIAD)  Providing resources for the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of autism in Tennessee.