Autism ETC’s August Family of the Month is The Fuller Family: Adam (dad), Danielle (mom) and their son, Elijah. Danielle and other family members became concerned about Elijah between his first and second birthdays. Elijah was non-verbal; he would not make eye contact; he would stare at ceiling fans; and
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Meet the McRee Family – AutismETC’s July Family of the Month
Imagine driving 90 miles one way, 5 days a week, so your child can receive the therapy he desperately needs. This is what the McRee family has done for almost three years to receive services at the AutismETC Nashville location. The McRee family includes Aaron (dad), Kimberly (mom), Liam who
Meet the Fuller Family – AutismETC’s June Family of the Month
Meet the Fullers: AutismETC’s June Family of the Month. The family includes Patrick (dad), Mary (mom), Big Brother Zachary (age 7), Little Brother Zane (18 months) and Zoey, age 4. Patrick and Mary noticed something was different with Zoey when she was very young. She was not developing language
Meet the Waldrup Family – AutismETC’s May Family of the Month
AutismETC’s May family of the month is the Waldrup family: Holly Waldrup (mom), Adam Waldrup (dad), Nash Waldrup, and his step-sister Cara. The family would not be complete without mentioning Holly’s mother (grandma) who assists with Nash’s care. The Waldrup’s journey began a little over a year ago. Out of
Meet the Rhodes Family – AutismETC’s April Family of the Month
“My children having autism has changed my life for the better” said Xochil Rhodes, mom of twin sons Jaxon and Weston. The Rhodes family includes Craig (dad), Xochil (mom), Jaxon and Weston, both four years old. The family is stationed at Fort Campbell where dad is serving in the military.
The Chambers Family – A Family Who Found Hope at AutismETC
AutismETC’s March Family of the Month is the Chambers family: Weston (dad), Kasondra (mom), Logan (age 11), Parker (age 6), and Zachary (age 4). The youngest child, Zachary, started receiving services at AutismETC in July, 2018. Kasondra explains, “Before Zachary was 1 year of age, he was not reaching the
Meet the Vieira’s – AutismETC’s Family of the Month
This month, we would like for you to meet an “amazing” family: the Vieira’s. The Vieira Family includes Anna (mom), John (dad), Jocelynn (older sister) and Noah. When Noah was 18 months old, Anna started noticing he was not making eye contact with her and the other family members.
The Blake Family – AutismETC’s January Family of the Month
This January marks the 11th anniversary of the Autism Foundation of Tennessee (D/B/A AutismETC). In honor of this anniversary, we wanted to share the story of our founders, Karen and Steve Blake. The Blakes founded the organization in 2008 to help families affected by autism. The Blake family consists
Meet The Brays –
AutismETC’s December Family of the Month
The month’s highlighted family is the Bray family: Crystal (mom), Todd (dad), and their 3 ½ year old son, Ryman. Ryman was diagnosed with autism in April, 2017 when he was 2 years old. Immediately upon receiving the diagnosis, Crystal started investigating therapies to help her son. He started receiving
The Pattons – A Family Who is Thankful
This month’s featured family is the Pattons: Dad (Richie), Mom (Amy) and sons Andrew (age 11), Lincoln (age 7), and Oliver (age 3). While Richie was serving in the military in 2013, Lincoln was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at 2 years of age. The family moved to Clarksville and
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