Some of these resources focus on Applied Behavior Analysis, Occupational and Speech Therapy, Equestrian Therapy, Dog Therapy, Music Therapy and an Adult Autistic Community that provides housing and daytime therapy. The following organizations have been selected to receive financial support raised from the Kresge’s Krew Foundation as well as several others being considered in the near future.
At Adroit Therapy Services we specialize in supporting clients with autism, apraxia, sensory processing disorder, and other sensory-motor differences. We believe strongly in neurodiversity. This simply means that we view neurological differences in the same way that we view any human variation. We are all wired differently! Our mission is to celebrate the strengths that these differences provide while developing strategies to work through the challenges they present. As practitioners, we want to partner with neurodiverse individuals and their families to address foundational challenges and work toward self-determined goal.
Kelley Howe – Occupational Therapist
Email: [email protected]
Breakthrough is a not-for-profit company founded by parents of children with autism that is changing how services are provided to adults with autism in East Tennessee. We offer: residential services; in-home supports; a Saturday therapeutic recreation program; day activities focusing on lifelong education, job skill development and community integration; and also host a social group for adults with Asperger’s Syndrome.
Autism Ribbon The Autism Society, the nation’s leading grassroots autism organization, exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism. We do this by increasing public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the lifespan, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy.
Going to the dentist can be a cause for anxiety for most of us, but it’s a very different feeling for those with autism. Our dental experts Dr. Greg Grillo and Dr. David Hudnall have spent countless hours helping patients and caregivers prepare for upcoming dental visits as well as helping them with tips and techniques that ensure proper oral health habits in the future.
https://www.emergencydentistsusa.com/autism-and-dental-care/
All children and young adults should have the same opportunity to connect with others, be able to learn and socially connect with new friends and have a sense of belonging. That is what Kids Like Us is all about!
Small Miracles is a nonprofit corporation founded through love to enhance the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth of individuals with special needs through equine-assisted activities.
Wilderwood is an amazing nonprofit organization which trains service dogs for people with neurological diseases. They specialize in diseases ranging from Autism to Alzheimer’s.
BrainCore Therapy provides a unique, drugless, and non-invasive approach to treating Brainwave Dysregulation that may be associated with the symptoms of many neurological based conditions, including autism.
Mountain Empire Aspies was founded by two adult aspies with a goal to do something that has not been attempted in Northeast Tennessee; start a support/social group for adults with Asperger’s Syndrome, PDD-NOS, and High functioning Autism.
