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.
FAMILIES
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
Meet The Booker Family –
AutismETC’s October Family of the Month
The Booker’s first learned about AutismETC in 2010 when they became one of the center’s first families. The family includes mom (Rena), dad (Barry), and sons Clay and Bryan. Clay (age 16) and Bryan (age 14) have always been close, both in age and friendship. Clay was diagnosed with autism
Meet The Tillmans –
AutismETC’s September Family of the Month
Meet the Tillmans: David (dad), Lauren (mom), Nina (daughter), and Austin (son). Austin was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) at 19 months of age. Lauren said, “At 19 months, Austin had no words and it seemed he did not understand what we were saying. He was non-responsive to his
Pam Reynolds and her grandson Nash:
Our August Family of the Month
Autism ETC’s August family of the month story is about a grandmother’s love and the impact it has made on her grandson. Meet Pam Reynolds and her grandson, Nash Reynolds. Nash’s mom and dad have an active role in his life; however, Pam took over the responsibility of raising Nash
The Bingham Family: Our July Family of the Month
Like many families with a child on the autism spectrum, the Binghams recognized there was something different with their child. The Bingham family includes mom and dad, Jeremy and Shannon Bingham, 5-year old Link, and now 3-month old brother Roake. At 18 months, Link was diagnosed with a
The Reed Family: Our June Family of the Month
It is said autism affects the entire family, not just the child that is diagnosed. This is true with the Reed family. The Reed family includes Russell and Shanell Reed and their two sons, Preston and Peyton. Preston was diagnosed with Autism when he turned four. Preston’s behaviors