Autism Tennessee

Address

955 Woodland Street
Nashville, TN 37206

(615) 270-2077

www.autismtn.org

AKA:

ASMT, Inc; Autism Society of Middle TN; Austim TN

Description:

Autism TN tries to bridge the gaps between support, resources, and programs, so Autistic individuals are empowered to recognize their potential and discover the meaningful connections needed to realize their goals. Programs offered include: Building Bridges (a training program for inclusive childcare and preschool designed to provide parents/guardians with the tools and knowledge to create an inclusive environment for the child); Education: ACE'ing the Spectrum and Spectrum chats are monthly, in-depth presentations on a variety of topics of interest to the autism community; EmployMe, a Job Seeker program designed specifically to empower and support persons with Autistim find meaningful employment; the Helpline, an information and referral database with autism related resources; Captain Spectrum's Be Kind Scholarship for post-secondary education for autistic teens or adults; social networking opportunities for persons with autism of all ages; social networking and support groups for family/caretakers of persons with autism and annual expos that feature area organizations that offer inclusive programs.

Although Membership is not required to receive services, membership benefits include free attendance to all educational workshops and panel discussions, free or reduced fee for expos and other community events, and the right to vote for selection of Autism Tennessee Board of Directors.

Hours:

Mon - Fri 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

*Additional hours available by appointment

Intake Process:

Call, email support@autismtn.org, or check the website for information. View agency's event calendar and register for events online at https://autismtn.org/Calendar; scholarship applications are usually accepted from the beginning of December till April.

Program Fees:

HELPline referrals: Free
Education Events: Free for AutismTN members; $5 for non-members

EmployME: $75.00 for AutismTN members; $100 for non-members
Self-Advocate Programs & Family Groups: Free

Spectrum Socials: Free for AutismTN members; $0-$5 for non-members

Eligibility:

Autistic people, their families, and community members; the Be Kind Scholarship is for autistic teens or adults living in TN who plan to attend university, community college or vocational school

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

March 25, 2024

Wishlist:

Agency Amazon Wishlist: https://a.co/16zw5wS
Accepts monetary donations: https://autismtn.org/Donate

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

955 Woodland Street
Nashville, TN 37206

Contacts

Jessica Moore

Primary Contact

Executive Director

jessica@autismtn.org

Agency Email Contact

Amy Correia

Communications Director

amy@autismtn.org

Casey Davis

Adult Program Director

casey@autismtn.org

Leah Quazi

Operations Manager

admin@autismtn.org

Phone Numbers

Main Number

(615) 270-2077

Legal Status:

Nonprofit (Incorporated)

Description

Largest autism-specific lending library in the state. Clients can borrow books, DVDs, and recordings of educational workshops.

Hours

Mon - Fri 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Required Documents

No documents required

Eligibility

Open to all

Fees

No fee if picking up materials from office. If asking to have materials mailed, client will need to pay for postage.

Intake Procedure

Walk into office. If client is in need of educational materials, but cannot drive to office location, call Parent Representative at (615) - 385 - 2077 ext. 1. Agency will send materials to client for the cost of postage.

Service Area

Middle TN

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Tennessee
    • Bedford County
      • Cannon County
        • Cheatham County
          • Clay County
            • Coffee County
              • Davidson County
                • Dekalb County
                  • Dickson County
                    • Franklin County
                      • Giles County
                        • Grundy County
                          • Hardin County
                            • Houston County
                              • Jackson County
                                • Lawrence County
                                  • Lewis County
                                    • Lincoln County
                                      • Macon County
                                        • Marshall County
                                          • Montgomery County
                                            • Moore County
                                              • Overton County
                                                • Putnam County
                                                  • Robertson County
                                                    • Rutherford County
                                                      • Smith County
                                                        • Stewart County
                                                          • Sumner County
                                                            • Trousdale County
                                                              • Van Buren County
                                                                • Warren County
                                                                  • Wayne County
                                                                    • White County
                                                                      • Williamson County
                                                                        • Wilson County
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                                                                        Description

                                                                        Provides a wide range of referrals to various resources and programs for people on the autism spectrum (e.g referrals to support groups, employment programs, therapy, etc.).

                                                                        Hours

                                                                        Mon - Fri 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

                                                                        Eligibility

                                                                        People who are on the autism spectrum and their families

                                                                        Intake Procedure

                                                                        Check website to find resources or call for more information

                                                                        Geography Served

                                                                          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                        • Tennessee
                                                                          • Bedford County
                                                                            • Cannon County
                                                                              • Cheatham County
                                                                                • Clay County
                                                                                  • Coffee County
                                                                                    • Davidson County
                                                                                      • Dekalb County
                                                                                        • Dickson County
                                                                                          • Franklin County
                                                                                            • Giles County
                                                                                              • Grundy County
                                                                                                • Hardin County
                                                                                                  • Houston County
                                                                                                    • Jackson County
                                                                                                      • Lawrence County
                                                                                                        • Lewis County
                                                                                                          • Lincoln County
                                                                                                            • Macon County
                                                                                                              • Marshall County
                                                                                                                • Montgomery County
                                                                                                                  • Moore County
                                                                                                                    • Overton County
                                                                                                                      • Putnam County
                                                                                                                        • Robertson County
                                                                                                                          • Rutherford County
                                                                                                                            • Smith County
                                                                                                                              • Stewart County
                                                                                                                                • Sumner County
                                                                                                                                  • Trousdale County
                                                                                                                                    • Van Buren County
                                                                                                                                      • Warren County
                                                                                                                                        • Wayne County
                                                                                                                                          • White County
                                                                                                                                            • Williamson County
                                                                                                                                              • Wilson County
                                                                                                                                              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LH-2700.1700) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                                                                                              Description

                                                                                                                                              Provides informational sessions and workshops to educate parents, children, family members, educators, and medical professionals about autism spectrum. Topics include characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorders, examples of evidenced-based interventions, how to be a supportive family, and more.

                                                                                                                                              Hours

                                                                                                                                              Dates, locations, and times of sessions vary. Call main number or check website for more information.

                                                                                                                                              Required Documents

                                                                                                                                              No documents required

                                                                                                                                              Eligibility

                                                                                                                                              Open to all

                                                                                                                                              Fees

                                                                                                                                              Orientations - No fee Workshops - No fee for Autism TN members; $5 for non-members

                                                                                                                                              Intake Procedure

                                                                                                                                              Go online to register for an event or call for more information. Registration is required to attend.

                                                                                                                                              Service Area

                                                                                                                                              Middle TN

                                                                                                                                              Geography Served

                                                                                                                                                If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                                                                                              • Tennessee
                                                                                                                                                • Bedford County
                                                                                                                                                  • Cannon County
                                                                                                                                                    • Cheatham County
                                                                                                                                                      • Clay County
                                                                                                                                                        • Coffee County
                                                                                                                                                          • Davidson County
                                                                                                                                                            • Dekalb County
                                                                                                                                                              • Dickson County
                                                                                                                                                                • Franklin County
                                                                                                                                                                  • Giles County
                                                                                                                                                                    • Grundy County
                                                                                                                                                                      • Hardin County
                                                                                                                                                                        • Houston County
                                                                                                                                                                          • Jackson County
                                                                                                                                                                            • Lawrence County
                                                                                                                                                                              • Lewis County
                                                                                                                                                                                • Lincoln County
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Macon County
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Marshall County
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Montgomery County
                                                                                                                                                                                        • Moore County
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Overton County
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Putnam County
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Robertson County
                                                                                                                                                                                                • Rutherford County
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Smith County
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Stewart County
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Sumner County
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Trousdale County
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Van Buren County
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Warren County
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Wayne County
                                                                                                                                                                                                                • White County
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Williamson County
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wilson County
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TJ-6500.9500) and related services within the Service Tree.

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