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| RESOURCES IN YOUR REGION Clinical and Assessment Services Chattanooga Autism Center
Currently serving the underserved individuals with autism. Current services: behavior therapy for adults, family therapy, and social skills training (group and individual). Staff: Licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with people of all ages who have Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families. Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience who specializes in counseling and therapy for kids and adults with autism spectrum disorders. Contact 423-260-1115 for appointments Location: 3097 Broad Street, Chattanooga, TN 37408 Psych Assess - Provides psychological assessments, evaluations, & diagnostics for developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADD/ADHD, learning disorders, OCD, and more. Phone: 423-800-0483 - Please leave a message. Location: 3097 Broad Street, Chattanooga, TN 37408 Siskin Children's Institute
Education: Two early learning centers for young children with and without disabilities ages 6 weeks to pre-K. Outreach: One-on-one guidance and workshops to support to parents, community organizations, educators, healthcare professionals and college students. Healthcare: Partner with T.C. Thompson Children’s Hospital: assessment, diagnosis, treatment and support for children with or at risk for developmental delays and disorders. Research: Three doctoral-level researchers conducting applied research.
ABA service providers Autism & Behavior Services - Board Certified Behavior Analysts.
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy. 501(c)3 company that accepts TennCare Select, TennCare BlueCare, and are approved providers for the Tricare Autism Demonstration Project.
Location: 1000 E. Third St. Suite 100 Chattanooga, TN 37403
Website: www.autismbehaviorservices.org Office: (423) 664-0901 Jenni Hampton 423-664-0902 Laura Forkum-Berryhill
Puzzle Peace Autism and Children's Behavioral Services - Board Certified Behavior Analysts.
A Chattanooga-based children's behavioral consulting company specializing in children and families affected by Autism and other special needs issues, that embraces the proven strategies and methods of (ABA) Applied Behavior Analysis. Location: 7919 Diamondhead Drive, Ooltewah, TN, 37363 Website: TBA Office: (423) 280-4472 Change for Children with Autism- behavior analysis
Kristy Lewis, B.S. --"Our mission is to change the lives of both the children and the families affected by autism by teaching the children to play, communicate, and ultimately learn through their natural environment. We achieve success by using scientifically researched behavioral techniques which are proven to be effective in children with autism." Website: http://change-autism.com/Mission_Statement.html Parent support providers Branching Into Balance: Life Coaching for Parents with Special Needs Children-life coaching
"Life is more complex and demanding when you have a child with special needs. Life coaching can help you create the balance you need to be your best for both your child and yourself." Jennifer Reda 423-994-0157 Website: www.branchingintobalance.com or info@brancingintobalance.com Chattanooga Area Resource & Education (CARE) Center - a project of LifeLine, Inc., funded through the IDEA by the US Dept of Education.
SERVICES: education on IDEA, one on one meetings with parents to mentor them on navigating through special education system, attend IEP meetings to support parents in their advocacy efforts, outreach through newsletter and other community activities.
website: www.lifelinefamilies.org Contact: Lisa Mattheiss Lifelineministry@juno.com Location:1609 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404 Office: 423-622-4007 Cell: 423-991-4525 Fax: 423-622-4074 LifeLine Inc - provides support to parents of children with disabilities.
SERVICES: monthly support group, training classes for churches on how to develop a special needs ministry, ParentLink project, Community Parent Resource Center.
Respite/Childcare BrightStar
Provices childcare for children with special needs, including those suffering from all mental, physical, and developmental disabilities, as well as respiratory, neurological, and cardiovascular conditions. Contact: Amy Collett - amy.collett@brightstarcare.com Phone: 423-296-6640 (office) 423-509-7476 (mobile) www.brightstarcare.com/chattanooga Location: 6025 Lee Highway, Suite 449 Chattanooga, TN. 37421
Proudly serving Apison, Charleston, Chattanooga, Cleveland, Collegedale, East Brainerd, East Ridge, Georgetown, Harrison, Hixson, Lookout Mountain, Ooltewah, Sale Creek, Signal Mountain, Soddy Daisy, Walden and surrounding areas within Cleveland and Hamilton Counties.
Support groups
Autism Society of America - East Tennessee Chapter - non-profit organization comprised mostly of parents and professional volunteers.
ASA-ETC serves 35 counties. Mission: provide support, services, advocacy, education, and public awareness activities for all individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families, educators and other programs. Website: www.asaetc.org Contact: Brook Dickerson email: asaetc@gmail.com
Office: (865) 247-5082
Awesome Autism - Autism support group
A local support group for families or individuals affected by Autism Spectrum issues. A meeting for sharing resources and ideas. Childcare available with RSVP Phone: (423)322-5765 - Sue Lowery
Cleveland - CAC - part support group and part resource development -- a satelite group of the CAC. Phone: 423-529-0120 - Please leave a message Mothers Moving Mountains - Autism support group
A flocal amily support group for families facing autism spectrum issues and other special needs. We exist to educate, equip, and encourage families. Some months we have special speakers. Other months we simply share joys and concerns and seek to find positive solutions for our children and families.Children are always welcome at all meetings. Meeting/parking are free. Contact: Lisa A. Dupree, M.Ed., MMM Facilitator Phone: (423) 847-3730 autismhope4you@yahoo.comWhen: 2nd Saturday of the month from 1pm - 3pm Location: educational and yoga classroom behind Nutrition World. It is located at 6201 Lee Highway, Chattanooga TN 37421. Vocation and Employment Assitance Caring, Inc. - Assists people with disabilities in preparing for, seeking, securing, and maintaining employment.
SERVICES: Vocational evaluation, situational work assessment, work adjustment training, job readiness skills instruction, life skills instruction, job placement services and follow-up employment services. Employers are provided information about tax incentives, job analysis and job accommodations.
Website: http://caringinc.net/ Contact: caringinc@bellsouth.net - June Grimes, director
Jasper Office: (423) 942-1800 Dayton Office: (423) 775-4043
Legal
Pierce & Harris - Attorneys at Law.
Martin Pierce and Jodi Harris's practice areas include, among others, estate planning (wills and trusts), probate, elder law, Medicaid planning, incorporations and LLCs, business matters, nonprofits/501(c)(3), asset protection planning, special needs trusts, family law and retirement plans. Location: 4513 Hixson Pike, Suite 109, Hixson (Chattanooga), Tennessee 37343 Website: http://pierce-schaffer-law.vpweb.com/ Office: (423) 648-4304 Tennessee Justice Center
The Tennessee Justice Center works to help children access health insurance via TennCare or CoverKids with the knowledge that access to health care can have a big impact on health, as well as school, outcomes. The center can also help children get the health care services they need once they are enrolled in TennCare. TJC has helped children get dental, physical and mental and behavioral health care services denied by TennCare, and get care when there is no doctor or specialist in the area.
TJC is connected to a large network of social service agencies throughout Tennessee and refer clients as necessary to other agencies. Currently, they serve clients up to age 21. Interpreting service is available as needed. Referrals are accepted but not necessary. Parents and providers regularly call our office with questions about health care for a child. TJC can be reached at 1-877-608-1009. Contact: Susanne Bennett
Equine Assisted Therapy providers Hozho Therapeutic Equestrian Services
Located on 175 acres, HTES offers a variety of services, including therapeutic riding both group and private sessions, Summer Camps, and programs that serve to develop self esteem, fine motor skills, socialization and much more! Amenities at the ranch include 175 Acres of trail, a handicap accessible dock, fishing pond, wild west villiage, authentic native american teepee, program horses, swimming pool and much more! HTES has a sister program at Mystery Dog Ranch allowing for siblings of participants to also partake in equestrian camps and activities. Contact: Sarah Haase - Director of Equine Assisted Therapies 706-935-5559 (Office) 423-991-4103 (Cell) Location: Mystery Dog Ranch 975 Wooten Road, Ringgold, GA 30736 Website: mysterydogranch.com
Spirit Horse Therapeutic Riding - Eagles Rest Ranch
Private faith-based facility, nestled at the foot of Lookout Mountain in Flintstone, GA, with over four hundred acres of beautiful woodsand mountainside trails which are rich in history! ERR has SpiritHorse Certified Equine-Assisted Healthcare Instructors and is a licensed SpiritHorse Therapeutic Riding facility, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Our Therapeutic Horseback Riding philosophy is “To Assist Each Individual with Special Needs in Reaching Their Full Potential through Interaction with Horses". Our motto is “First Words, First Steps”.
ERR provides services for any age individual with mental and physical developmental disabilities, social disorders or youth at risk. We adhere to the SpiritHorse 70 step curriculum which was developed by our founder, Charles Fletcher, through research with the University of North Texas and the Autism Treatment Center in the Dallas area, along with his many years of working in the industry.
Ginger Brown, 423-421-3205 ginger@eaglesrestranch.com
Other Resources Autism Speaks - Parent Guide to IEPs
Parent Guide for Individual Education Program (IEP): Summary, process, and practical tips.
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