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The mission of the ASMT is to improve the lives of all Middle Tennesseans affected by autism.
Click Here for a downloadable copy of our Mission, Vision, Guiding Principles,
and the ASMT Options Policy.  ASMT Board of Directors is made up of parents and professionals who care for persons with autism in the counties that ASMT serves.
Middle Tennessee Counties Served: The Autism Society of Middle Tennessee currently serves families, educators, and other professionals in the following counties in the Middle Tennessee area: Bedford, Benton, Cannon, Cheatham, Coffee, Davidson, Dickson, Franklin, Giles, Hardin, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Lawrence, Lewis, Lincoln, Macon, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Moore, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Stewart, Sumner, Trousdale, Warren, Wayne, Williamson, and Wilson.
The Autism Information and Resource Center was created by the Autism Society of Middle Tennessee in 1996 to improve access to autism information and community resources, parent- professional collaboration, and social support for families of persons with autism. Parents, family members, educators, physicians, psychologists, therapists, and all other interested community members are encouraged to use the Center. Services include:
Autism Orientation: This two-hour orientation, conducted by an autism specialist and a parent, includes an overview of the characteristics of autism spectrum disorders, how autism affects behavior, implications for learning and interventions, and a parent's perspective on intervention and family support services.
Orientations are held bi-monthly on the third Thursday of the month for families of newly and previously diagnosed children, grandparents, professionals, and other interested community members. The orientation is free to all, though reservations are requested; child care is available upon request.
Autism Education Workshops: Training opportunities are available for persons caring for, educating, and serving persons with autism.
Support Groups: ASMT seeks to strengthen and expand support networks throughout Middle Tennessee. We can put parents in touch with other parents and support networks in their area.
Newsletter: ASMT produces a quarterly newsletter highlighting the latest autism information, support groups, autism-related services, education and training opportunities, and upcoming events in the Middle Tennessee area.
Community Library: ASMT offers a lending library with a variety of autism-related books, videos, and articles at no charge.
Office Hours: M, T, W, F (9-2); Th (9-5:30)
Location:955 Woodland St., Nashville, TN 37206.
For more information on these and other programs, contact:
Autism Society of Middle Tennessee
955 Woodland St.
Nashville,TN 37206
PH: (615)-385-2077
FAX: (615) 383-1176
email:
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ASMT Options Policy
The Autism Society of Middle TN promotes the active and informed involvement of family members and the individual with autism in the planning of individualized, appropriate services and supports. The Board of the Autism Society of Middle Tennessee believes that each person with autism is a unique individual. Each family and individual with autism should have the right to learn about and then select the options that they feel are most appropriate for the individual with autism. To the maximum extent possible, we believe that the decisions should be made by both the parents and the individual with autism.
Services should enhance and strengthen natural family and community supports for the individual with autism and the family whenever possible. The service option designed for an individual with autism should result in improved quality of life. Abusive treatment of any kind is not an option.
We firmly believe that no single type of program or service will fill the needs of every individual with autism and that each person should have access to support services. Selection of a program, service or method of treatment should be on the basis of a full assessment of each person's abilities, needs and interests. We believe that services should be outcome based to insure that they meet the individualized needs of a person with autism.
With appropriate education, vocational training and community living options and support systems, individuals with autism can lead dignified, productive lives in their communities and strive to reach their fullest potential.
The ASMT believes that all individuals with autism have the right to access appropriate services and supports based on their needs and desires.
(Reaffirmed by the ASMT Board of Directors 2/19/2007)
For a copy of ASMT's Bylaws, contact the ASMT office.
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