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                                                                  ASA-ETC List of Professionals                     
                                           updated April 4, 2008

(ASA-ETC compiled this directory for informational purposes only and does not endorse one agency over another)

  1. Kim Moats
    Helen Ross McNabb – Developmental Disabilities Office
    424 Clark Street
    Knoxville, TN  37921
    (865) 541-6647

  2. Lynne Harmon   (Speech and Occupational Therapist,  etc)
    Parent-Child Services     
    Weisgarber Road or Parkside Drive near Campbell Station Rd
    Knoxville, TN
    (865) 584-5558

  3. KIDS Rehab  (Speech therapists, feeding issues)
    9047 Executive Park Dr 
    Suite 115 
    Knoxville, TN 
    (865) 539-1928

  4. UT Developmental & Genetics
    Ann Mobley  (evaluations for Autism Spectrum Disorders)
    They also offer 1 day workshops on Autism for parents/teachers
    (865) 544-9030

  5. Dr. Larry Rodgers
    Pediatric Consultants
    (865) 681-2000 North Office
    (865) 544-6655 Alcoa Highway

  6. Breakthrough Corporation
    Improving the Lives of Adults with Autism
    1805 Maryville Pike
    Knoxville, TN  37920
    www.breakthroughknoxville.com  email address: info@breakthroughknoxville.com
    (865) 247-0065

  7.   Dr. Bill Allen – psychologist 
    Cherokee Health Systems
    Talbot, TN     Office
    (423) 581-3673  or (423) 587-7337

  8. ETTAC – East Tennessee Technology Access Center  
    A non-profit organization that is dedicated to helping
    People with disabilities reach their potential   
    (865) 219-0130

  9.   T.E.I.S.  (Tennessee Early Intervention Services)
    (800) 852-7157  or  (865) 579-3099

  10. LRE for Life Project
    Has provided Professional development and ongoing technical
    assistance and supports for teachers and school systems across
    the state to meet the diverse needs of ALL students within
    inclusive schools  (per Joseph Fisher-Division of Spec. Ed.)
    (865) 974-2760  or (877) 239-5433

  11. STEP  (Support & Training for the Exceptional Parent)  
    Special Education Rights
    (800) 280-STEP

  12. Prom of the Stars  /  TopSoccer   - for individuals with special needs 
    Jim Riner e-mail:  Riner7@charter.net
    www.promofthestars.com

  13.  Developmental Disabilities Council
    www.state.tn.us/cdd/
    e-mail tnddc@state.tn.us
    (615) 532–6615

  14.    Headstart  - Administrative offices  (865) 522-2193

  15.    Be Smart Kids
    Corporate office – Greenville, TN
    (866) 423–KIDS
    www.besmartkids.com/benefits/autistic/html

  16.    TN Disability Coalition
    480 Craighead Street, Suite 200
    Nashville, TN  37204
    (615) 383-9442
    www.tndisability.org

  17.    TN Disability Resource Center
    Center for Independent living providing information and referral regarding disability resources and services
    (865) 637-3666
    www.drctn.org

  18.   LRE for Life  -  Professional development and ongoing technical assistance to meet the diverse needs of ALL students within the inclusive schools Website:  http://web.utk.edu/~lre4life
    Jennifer Butterworth - Project Director  -
    UT Conference Center, Suite 312
    (865) 974-2760      Toll Free (877) 239-5433

  19. Dr. David Adams  (DAN protocol)
    Birmingham Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, LLC
    http://www.birminghamhbot.com/
    (205) 999-4508
     
  20. Knox County Child Find  - (865) 594-1530

  21. STAR – horseback riding
    www.rideatstar.org
    11800 Highway 11E
    Lenoir City, TN
    (865) 988-4711

  22. Autism Solutions Center
    Laura Corby
    Cordova, TN (Memphis area) 
    (901) 758-8288

  23. Siskin School
    Chattanooga, TN
    (423) 634-1760

  24. Dr. Brian Bonfardine -  Psychiatrist
    Asst. Director, Helen Ross McNabb
    Part time / Parent Child Services – can prescribe medications
    (865) 584-5558

25.   Joni and Friends
Serving people and families affected by any
Type of disability
865- 540-3860
www.joniandfriends.org

26.TRIAD – Treatment and Research Institute
For Autism Spectrum Disorders
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center - Nashville
Provides specialized services for children
With autism spectrum disorders and their
Families.  For educators,  includes school  
Consultations, Program consultation,
TRIAD Teacher training, and child
Focused Consultations
(615) 936-1705
www.TRIAD@vanderbilt.com

27. Autism Society of America - National
1-800-3AUTISM

28. Tennessee Voices for Children
(800) 670-8914
East Tennessee (865) 609-2490
www.tnvoices.org/main.htm

29. Appalachian Behavior Support Services LLC
Johnson City, TN 
(423) 676-4324
www.abssbehavior.com

30. The ARC of Tennessee
(800) 835-7077
www.thearctn.org/

31. Tennessee Department of Education
Office of Special Education
Nashville, TN 
(615) 741-2851   or   (888) 212-3162
www.state.tn.us/education/speced/index.htm

32. East Tennessee Regional Resource Center
Knoxville Martha Murray or Debbie Cate
(865) 594-5691

33. Knox County Schools Special Education Parent
Advisory Council
(865) 594–1507   (voicemail)

34. Disability Law and Advocacy Center
(formerly TN Protection and Advocacy)
(800) 287–9636, (800) 342–1660 or (865) 689–9020
www.dlactn.org
Legal and advocacy services for individuals with disabilities in
Tennessee 

35. TRAK – Therapeutic Riding Academy of Knoxville
Two locations:
6810 E. Raccoon Valley Road
Knoxville, TN
(865) 922-8223
4102 Sullivan Road
Knoxville, TN
(865) 386-5970

36. Knox County Schools
Melissa Massie – Director of Pupil Personnel
P.O. Box 2188
Knoxville, TN  37901 
(865) 594-1540                Fax: (865) 594-1531

Autism Task Force Consultant – Diana Gossett  (865) 909-9014
ABA Task Force Consultant – Martha Iroff  (865) 594-5035  or Missy Beltran

37. Family Support Program personnel:  Guy Jones
Family Support Program is funded by state dollars and designed
To assist individuals with severe disabilities & their families to
Remain together in their homes and communities.
(865) 588-0508 ext 235

Knox County   (865) 523-0491
Cerebral Palsy Center  --   Karen O’Reardon Shirk

Arc of Washington County   (423) 928–9362
Counties served:  Carter, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson,
Sullivan, Unicoi and Washington counties

 

Emory Valley Center – (865) 483 – 4385   
Counties served:  Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Cocke,
Jefferson, Loudon, Morgan, Roane, Scott and Sevier

Greene County Skills – (423) 798–7106
Counties served:  Claiborne, Grainger, Greene, Hamblen and
Union

Team Evaluation Center – (423) 622-0500  
Counties served:  Bledsoe, Bradley, Grundy, Hamilton,
Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Monroe, Polk, Rhea, and
Sequatchie

38.  Dr. Katherine Dittmann
Licensed Psychologist specializing in the treatment of Autism
Spectrum Disorders – offers support to patient and their
Families
Ebenezer Counseling Services
(865) 670–0988

39. King’s Daughters Residential School
Columbia, TN  
(931) 388-3810

  1. Dr. Jason Clopton

40.Center for Vision Development   (Vision therapy)
Cookeville, TN
(931) 372–2567     or    (877) 372–2567

41.     Ashley Honeycutt
Conner Point in Powell 
Therapy for kids with autism; speech / OT, etc
Will open on August 6, 2007
(865) 851-6761 (more info to follow)

42.  Dr. Jan Neece
Cherokee Health Systems
Psychologist – can diagnose autism spectrum disorders
(865) 947-6220

43.  Pediatric Language Clinic at UT   (Therapists)
Birth through 3 years old
Director, Pat Webb
Emily Donel – Floortime trained
Suzan Baker – ABA trained
Vicki Barnes – TEACCH, ABA & CERTS Trained
(865) 974–6702  (Knoxville)

44.  Janey Tolliver – Speech Pathologist
Cedar Bluff area
Specializes in autism, auditory processing and praxia
(865) 951-6358

45.  STAR – Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding
(865) 988-4711
www.rideatstar.org 

46.    TN Disability Pathfinder
www.kc.vanderbilt.edu/tnpathfinder.com
(800) 640–INFO

47. Helping Hands Home Assistance
A private non-profit organization that offers supportive
living services in Knox, Anderson, Blount, Loudon, &
Monroe
www.helpinghandshomeassistance.org

48.  Alana Dellatan
Certified Knoxville Music Therapist
(865) 951-6477
Email:  adseaton@knoxvillemusictherapy.com

49.  Megan O’ Connor Taylor
Music Therapist – Music Therapy Network of Tennessee
Chattanooga TN
(931) 808 - 2838

50.  Educational Solutions
Board certified Education therapist for ages 5 ½ - Adult
Patricia provides information and assistance through
Education testing, individual neuroscience based
Interventions and parent education
Patricia Holst  MS, BCCT
687 C Emory Valley Road
Oak Ridge, TN  37930
(865) 482-5635

51.   Kingston Campus & Residential Treatment Center
Treatment and educating adolescent with emotional and
mental illnesses ages 5 – 18
183 Fiddler Lane
Kingston TN  37763
(865) 375–2296  or (800) 896–4754

52.  Wrightslaw   - TN Yellow Pages for Kids with disabilities    www.wrightslaw.com
This website is an excellent resource on special education rights.   So is  www.reedmartin.com

53.  Legal Aid East TN
Johnson City, TN
(423) 928–8311

54. Scenic Land School
Chattanooga, TN
(423) 877-9711

55. Sunshine Early Intervention
Serving Knox, Anderson, Sevier and Union
Home based early intervention for birth – 3 years
3600 N. Central Street
Knoxville, TN  37917

56.   Green’s Karate
www.greenskarate.com
(423) 432–5280

57.  Katherine Budai, MSW, LCSW
She provides solution – focused counseling to children,
Teens and families with extensive experience with
Special needs children, special education and
Behavioral management.  She is a parent of a teen with
ADHD and a child with Down Syndrome.
687 C Emory Valley Road
Oak Ridge, TN  37830
(865) 483 – 3334

58.     Disability Coalition on Education
DCE is a statewide alliance of families, educators, state
& advocacy organization focused on bringing positive
change in education of students with and without
disabilities
(615) 321–5699
Email msloniker@arcdc.org
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59.  Vocational Rehabilitation
531 Henley Street, Suite 520
Knoxville, TN  37920
(865) 594-6060

60. Dr. Daniel Kalb
Cool Springs Family Medicine
Nashville / Franklin
Biomedical doctor
(DAN protocol)

61. CAN-LEARN Program
Children's Advocacy Network-Lawyers Education Advocacy Resource Network, will train and consult with attorneys in Special Educatin Law.
Barbara Dyer
(865) 974-4263