The Compass

Parents of children with autism face unique challenges, which can leave some feeling overwhelmed and alone. Early Autism Services will help you better understand your child’s developmental needs and provide professional guidance to navigate your family’s personal journey. In Nashville, Early Autism Services provides ABA therapy, caregiver and family guidance and a school readiness program… Read more Early Autism Services-Nashville: Autism Therapy to Maximize Potential 

In the state of Tennessee, students receiving special education services have four options for diplomas when graduating from high school. If your child has an Individual Education Program (IEP), it is important to know the differences between these diplomas and what each may mean for your child’s future. These diploma options are: Regular Diploma Alternate… Read more Special Education Diploma Options in Tennessee

Break·through, noun. An important discovery or development. Autism Breakthrough of Knoxville is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide services that enable adults with autism to lead purposeful lives. Founded by parents of children with Autism, Breakthrough Corporation is a non-profit agency that is changing the way Autism services are provided for Tennesseeans. They… Read more Autism Breakthrough

Many Tennessee families, including families living with Autism, rely on TennCare, the state of Tennessee’s Medicaid program, which provides health care for approximately 1.7 million Tennesseans. Beginning April 1, 2023, TennCare members began going through the state and federally-required redetermination process to determine continued eligibility for TennCare. TennCare’s priorities during this time of transition include… Read more Be Aware: New Packet from Tenncare

If you approach your life with a plan and contingencies for the plan, have you thought about the information that may be needed if you had to call 9-1-1? If you had access to a resource that allows you to provide information for a better response, would you use it? As technology evolves and the… Read more Helping 911 Help You – Emergency Health Profile

CALLER:  Our three-year-old son recently got diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.  The doctor gave us a list of resources we might want to check out. My wife has followed up and he is on a waitlist for two therapies the doctor recommended for our son — ABA and speech therapy. We also have found and… Read more Call Pathfinder, April 2023 – ASD Support Groups

April is Autism Acceptance Month and with all that there is to celebrate this month with the extraordinary efforts and supports that are being implemented daily within the Autism community, we could not let this month go by without shining the light on an organization or program that goes above and beyond in their efforts… Read more Spotlight – TRIAD

Disability inclusion means understanding the relationship between how people function and how they participate in society and ensuring everybody has the same opportunities to participate in every aspect of life to the best of their abilities and desires. In an effort to effectively spread awareness and foster inclusion, each month we commemorate and share Disability… Read more Inclusion & Disability Awareness – April 2023

Find what’s happening in your area by visiting our Community Calendar and begin your journey with events that enhance your life experiences.  Also, follow us on social media to stay up to date with events in the disability community.   The Tennessee Disability MegaConference is a statewide gathering made possible through collaborations and partnerships of… Read more Upcoming Events – April 2023