Welcome to the Tennessee Autism Speaks Community
Autism Speaks is dedicated to:
- Science and Research - leading us to answers and interventions
- Family Services - providing families awith information, tools and resources
- Awareness - increasing public knowledge and understanding of autism
- Advocacy - accelerating national and state autism legislation
In Tennessee, we have funded over $1,238,000 in these areas.
Don't miss the Inaugural Tennessee Walk Now for Autism!
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Nashville Superspeedway - Lebanon, TN
We anticipate over 1,000 walkers will raise over $100,000!
The first ever, Autism Speaks Masquerade Ball in Knoxville, TN - On Friday, October 24, 2008 the Knoxville Community will host a Masquerade Ball at the Marriott hotel downtown. Everyone is invited to attend this special evening.
Awareness weekend in Knoxville: This coming weekend September 5-7 the Knoxville Community Leadership Committee will be hosting an awareness table at the West Town Mall. Be sure to stop by to learn more about autism and Autism Speaks.
Congratulations to our Tennessee Treatment Grant Recipient
- Markers of Oxidative Stress in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Jason Morrow, MD - Vanderbilt University
$200,000 for 2 years
- To read more about the Autism Speaks Treatment Grants and what Dr. Morrow will be doing at Vanderbilt University, please visit the Autism Speaks Science page.
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