Shaping Positive Behaviors

08/25/2025

Feeling stuck in the IEP process?
We offer free support for Tennessee families navigating special education services.

✅ Help understanding next steps
✅ Supportive conversations
✅ Guidance that works with schools

➡️ Make a referral today to connect with a Family Engagement Specialist:
https://secure.everyaction.com/7wH5d3yBuUym8GloDZTHkg2

08/25/2025

RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS NEEDED!

The SENSE Lab is currently recruiting both children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and typical development to be a part of a study that examines stress, social interactions, pubertal development, mental health, and gender in children and adolescents with ASD. This study will take place over a four-year period with up to two visits in the first year, and then one visit annually until the completion of the study.

We invite 8-16 year-old boys and girls with autism or typical development to be part of our research.

Participation in this study includes:
1. Psychological testing and physical exam, 2-3 hours
2. Social interaction, physiological data collection and, EEG tasks, 2 hours
3. Follow-up assessments once per year for a total time commitment of up to 4 years.

Participants are compensated for their time. In addition, a research letter with test results from psychological testing is provided annually.

This is a great way to learn about science and help other kids!

If interested, contact SENSELab@vumc.org, (615) 513-9562, or (615) 322-4132.

07/17/2025

Transition Planning Workshop

05/27/2025

05/27/2025

Come and Join us for Bowling for Autism!!

05/03/2025

kicks off June 4!

⭐️ 🎟 on sale 1 week before each date @ malco.com
⭐️ Sensory Cinema (lights ↑, sound ↓ ) @ all participating locations

See you soon!

04/28/2025

04/28/2025

If you are 3 years of age or older, have a qualifying mental health diagnosis, and have no behavioral health insurance, you may qualify for the Behavioral Health Safety Net (BHSN) of TN program. Services provided by this program include assessment, evaluation, diagnostic, therapeutic intervention, c...

04/28/2025

This April, in honor of Autism Awareness Month, the LEAD (Leadership, Excellence, and Advocacy for Disabilities) Student Leadership Club invites you to stop by their Information & Photo Booth!

📍 Learn more about autism and the support services available for students at Southwest.
📸 Take a photo and share your story or experiences related to life on the spectrum.
💙 Wear blue to show your support—they'll have treats, giveaways, and good vibes!

Let’s come together, raise awareness, and support one another. Join the conversation and be part of the change.

04/05/2025

April is Autism Awareness Month!
Join the panel discussion on 4/12/25 from 12pm-2pm before the Autism Awareness fair at Bert Ferguson.