Resources – Self-Advocates and Civic Stakeholders
The Basics
Seeking a Diagnosis
Understanding the Spectrum
New to Neurodiversity
The Language of Neurodiversity
High Support Needs Autism
National Council on Severe Autism
Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services
Kennedy Krieger
Mental Health and Neurodiversity
Teen Support Group
College Mental Health Guide
Depression and Employment
Housing Resources
Neuro-Inclusive Housing Solutions
Terwilliger Center for Housing
First Place
Safety
Autism Justice Center
Interacting with Law Enforcement
Virtual Autism Simulator for Law Enforcement
Be Safe The Movie
Autism and Law
Women with Autism
We know that the female presentation and experience of autism varies, in some ways, from the male presentation and experience. Visit this page for all the information we could find on this topic.
Minorities and Neurodiversity
Stephanie Keeney Parks conducts research on the everyday lives of African American parents who have children with autism. The impetus for her research is her lived experience and mother of an autistic child.
Vanderbilt Autism Resource Line
The Vanderbilt Autism Resource Line is a single helpline to make it easier for families and professionals to find information about autism-related clinical, research, and outreach services at Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The helpline serves families, caregivers, clinicians, educators, and others in need of autism-related resources at Vanderbilt and in the Nashville Community.
You speak directly to the TRIAD Family Services Coordinator, Nina Harris, an experienced professional knowledgeable about autism resources including diagnostic evaluation services, school consultation, parent workshops, and professional training.
Local: (615) 322-7565
Toll-free: (877) ASD-VUMC (273-8862)
Email: autismresources@vumc.org
Frist Center Webinars
The Frist Center for Autism & Innovation’s YouTube channel hosts recordings of all of our past webinars!