Resources beyond the local area.

The inclusion of a service or organization on this site does not indicate our stamp of approval of the resource, but is provided merely for information dissemination to the local community.

Other Tennessee Resources

A comprehensive searchable database of available resources in Tennessee for individuals with Autism.
http://tennessee.gov/mental/DIandR/Autism_resources.html

» TEAM Centers, Bartlett, TN

» Autism Society of Middle Tennessee

» TRIAD (Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders) at Vanderbilt

» Kings Daughter's School & Residential Program

» Autism Solution Center (Memphis)

» Tennessee Disability Pathfinder

» T*O*T*S* (Teaching Others To Succeed) (615) 804-0018
   ready2learn@comcast.net

Public School Resources
» West TN RISE (Restructuring for Inclusive School Environments) Project

National Resources
» Autism Society of America

Materials
» Merry Pace Press
» Snazzaroo Toys
» Free Adapted Books (Boardmaker software required)

Software Resources

     There are several pieces of software that have been developed to provide help to families and professionals who work with individuals on the spectrum. Here are some links to promising software that might be of help to you. Some are more expensive than others, but all on this list are relatively affordable. All listed use some form of evidence-based methods (methods that have been shown with research to be effective for many people with autism). Software is absolutely no replacement for professional therapy/intervention, but they can help fill in the gap when resources run low and/or supplement already occurring intervention.

     Discrete Trial Trainer (DTT), Activity Trainer and Storymovies
     The DTT software teaches some of the same content that is taught in typical discrete trial/ABA type programs. The Activity Trainer uses the technique of video modeling to teach skills. The Storymovies software is based on Carol Gray's work on the widely used technique of social stories. The DTT and Activity Trainer have a one time fee (with free technological support and updates for one year afterward). The Storymovies DVD is a one-time purchase.
     We have a few free trial CDs of the DTT/Activity Trainer software available for checkout at the Autism Institute.
www.dttrainer.com

     TeachTown
     This online interactive software also teaches some of the content that is taught in typical discrete trial/ABA type programs. This tool was created by a psychologist who is also a BCBA.
     There is a monthly user fee and a 30 day free trial offered as well.
www.teachtown.com

     AutismPro
     This online tool allows you to set up a program for your child, especially very young children. The tool provides learning objectives, activities, videos, and case studies.
     There is a monthly user fee and a 30 day free trial offered as well.
www.autismpro.com