Happy Fall from Autism Tennessee

Spotlight on Carolyn Shindler

Carolyn is our Parent Representative. She answers the phone and provides information and compassion to those seeking resources. We thought it might be nice for you to get to know the voice on the other end of the phone, so we asked her a few questions. Click here to read the entire interview.

Carolyn, describe your experience with Autism Tennessee.

When I was first starting out on the autism journey 20+ years ago, there was no Autism Tennessee (or even ASMT!), so we parents started our own support group called PAC (Parents of Autistic Children). I gained so much knowledge and support from that group that when I was asked to join the newly-revamped Autism Society of Middle Tennessee back in 1998, I jumped at the chance to give back to the community that had helped me so much. Working here has been life-changing and, at times, even life-saving for me! (Click to read more)

EDUCATION

Adult Orientation - Thursday, October 15, 2015

Adult Orientations are two-hour informational sessions about autism spectrum disorders conducted by an autism specialist and an adult with autism. This Orientation is most helpful for adults who have or suspect an autism diagnosis, who are seeking resources and support in order to understand and manage their autism diagnosis as well as those who want to connect to others in the autism community.

Click here for more information. Click here to register.

Second Helping Orientation - Thursday, October 15, 2015

As a follow-up to our bi-monthly Autism Orientation, Autism Tennessee is happy to provide a Second Helping Orientation series. This event goes more in depth about what we do not have time to cover in our Autism Orientation. An autism professional will discuss evidence-based practices for treating autism and review commonly used terminology.

Click here for more information. Click here to register.

Orientation - Thursday November 5, 2015

Autism Orientations are two-hour informational sessions on autism and other pervasive developmental disorders conducted by an autism specialist and a parent of a child with autism.This orientation is for parents of both newly-diagnosed and previously-diagnosed children, grandparents, educators, psychologists, pediatricians and other medical professionals, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, early interventionists, other service providers, and anyone interested in learning more about autism spectrum disorders.

Click here for more information. Click here to register.

WORKSHOPS

October 22

Autism & ADHD with Dr. Brett Shapiro- Click here to register.

Person-Centered Planning for Transition from High School with John Shouse/Sharon Bottorff- Click here to register.

November 12

The Interaction Between Autism and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) with Dr. Shawn Stewart- Click here to register.

Connect. Empower. Change.- Bullying Prevention in Our Schools with Matt Gress, STARS- Click here to register.

LOCAL RESOURCES

We have trained thirty-seven new County Contacts! We have also restructured our regions. Click on the map to find out who your county's contacts are!

CALENDAR

FAMILY FUN EVENT

Gentry's Farm

-Sunday, September 27th 1:00-3:00

Autism Tennessee registration is closed.

You may buy tickets $7/person at the gate if you'd still like to join us.

SAVE THE DATE!

Pieces of Hope 2016

-Saturday, April 23, 2016

Announcing: Sensory Friendly Films at Regal Cinemas Opry Mills & IMAX!!

Select Saturday Mornings at 10:30 am. Tickets are $6.50 – price includes tax

September 26th – Hotel Transylvania 2 –(non 3D)

October 24th – Pan – (non 3D)

November 21st – The Peanuts Movie – (non-3D)

December 12th – The Good Dinosaur – (non 3D)

Donate

WAYS TO SUPPORT

Make a Donation

Online: www.autismtn.org

Mail: Autism Tennessee. 955 Woodland St. Nashville, TN 37206

AmazonSmile

When you shop at AmazonSmile, Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price to Autism Tennessee! At no cost to you! Bookmark this link and support us every time you shop.

Kroger Community Rewards

When you shop at Kroger, Autism Tennessee can earn up to $300 per household quarterly. You have to log on and select Autism Tennessee every year. Click here to learn more!

CONTACT US

P: (615) 385-2077 | F: (615) 383-1176 | T: (866) 508-4987 | E: support@autismtn.org

Office Hours

Mon-Thurs 10 am - 3 pm (Open Late Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm)

Additional hours available by appointment.

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