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Program Information The mission of Autism Tennessee is to bridge the gaps between support, resources, and programs, so autistic individuals are empowered to recognize their potential and discover the meaningful connections needed to realize their goals. The Spectrum Connection (TSC) was developed in 2019 to provide support and resources, and space for open communication between LGBTQIA+ Autistic adults.
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Adult Programs do not require membership Our board of directors fully supports this program as we continue to further the mission of Autism Tennessee. |
Related Research & Resources
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) Proud & Supported Series A Self-Advocate's Guide to Gender Affirming Care by ASAN (Easy Read Edition) Demystifying Autistic Gender, by Bernard Grant, PhD Autism and Gender Identity by Purple Ella Beyond the Gender Binary by Alok Vaid-Menon People Living Under a Double Rainbow Dual Spectrums: More people living with autism identify as LGBTQ than general population |
TSC currently offers 2 virtual meetings and 1 in person meetup a month. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for community building through social networking, education, activities, resource-sharing, and conversation. This group was created by individuals on the spectrum, for LGBTQIA+ autistic adults, and is member-led with the support of a queer AutismTN employee. To learn more or join the group, complete and submit the contact form below or email leah@autismtn.org. If you would like to volunteer to support this progam, please email your facilitator, Leah Quazi, using the address above. More info can be found HERE. Please allow up to 5 business days from the time of your form submission to receive a response.
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