On today's episode, we talked about all things recreational therapy with Breakthrough's in-house recreational therapist: Deana Rutherford. We talked about Respite & Recreation, how recreational therapy and R&R will be impacted by the new Autism

June 2022 Audio Newsletter

Jun 13th, 2022 16m 13s

For today's episode we discussed the June 2022 newsletter. We talked about our upcoming fundraiser with Panda Express, which is Wednesday, June 15th. Additionally, we talked about our annual Take Home the Cellar Event, new hires, 1700 Liberty S

Celebrities with Autism

Feb 25th, 2022 13m 24s

In this month's episode, we discuss a list of celebrities who have been diagnosed with autism. There are a wide range of celebrities with autism, from actors to singers, to climate change activists, to entrepreneurs. In this episode, we talk ab

Parenting & Autism with Jim Srite

Jan 24th, 2022 34m 18s

Jim Srite, member of the Autism Breakthrough of Knoxville Board, joins us as we discuss his son Eric and Jim's experience as a parent of a person with autism. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/autism-breakthr

People with Disabilities in the Workplace - Kezia Cox & Danny Matthews

Dec 15th, 2021 26m 30s

I (Dylan Slemp) am joined by Kezia Cox and Danny Matthews as we discuss Kezia’s experiences in the workplace, Project SEARCH and why it is important for people with disabilities to have a presence in the workforce.--- Support this podcast:

Introduction to Breakthrough

Nov 15th, 2021 5m 55s

A short description of how this podcast will operate. Please donate to us during The Big Give on November 30 at https://www.biggiveknox.org/organizations/autism-breakthrough. Early donations begin November 23. You can RSVP to our holiday party

DAY-21- The FINALE! CELEBRATION TIME!

Nov 26th, 2020 45m 6s

Hey Friends!WE did it! YOU did it! You walked with us, you learned with us, and you helped raise awareness for Breakthrough and more importantly adults on the autism spectrum.Today's walk and talk is a celebration. The story will be your

DAY 20-Friendship is Essential w/ Mary Donnet Johnson

Nov 24th, 2020 31m

Happy Tuesday Friends,You are in for a treat today! We will be chatting with none other than Mary Donnet Johnson as she shares her stories of raising her son, Pace. We discuss being open to different therapies at any age, working, taking ti

Day-19- Follow the MONEY!

Nov 24th, 2020 32m 6s

Good Monday Morning Friends,Have you ever wondered how one affords all the services that Breakthrough and agencies similar to ours provides? Is it all state funded? Is there private funding? What about Social Security? How much will I have

Day 18- Weekend Re-PLAY

Nov 23rd, 2020 28m 29s

Previous recording of Spelling to Communicate Episode.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/autism-breakthrough/support

DAY-16- Alternatives to Conservatorship

Nov 20th, 2020 27m 20s

Happy Friday Friends,Conservatorship?! Are you sure about that?Today we are challenging the framework of traditional conservatorship by offering some worthy alternatives to consider. My favorite alternative is supported decision making.

Day 15- Enabling Technology- 21 Day Challenge

Nov 19th, 2020 31m 6s

Hi Friends,If you are reading this message (which you are) that means that you are using....you guessed it! TECHNOLOGY!!!! There are thousands of high tech and low tech applications for adults with autism! Today we will hear from Vania Beav

Day 14- Spelling to Communicate with Kelley Howe

Nov 19th, 2020 28m 29s

Hello Breakthrough Friends,HUMP DAY! We are almost in the home stretch! Don't give up now! Remember WHY you are doing this. Remember WHO you are doing this for--you got this!Imagine if we could give the tools to have a meaningful exchange

Day-13- Occupational Therapy with Kelley Howe

Nov 17th, 2020 30m 42s

Good Morning Friends,Yesterday we discussed some of the common medical comorbidities that can occur in adults on the autism spectrum. Today we will further that conversation with "East Tennessee's Occupational Therapy Unicorn", Kell

DAY-12- Comorbidities and Aging- 21 Day Challenge

Nov 16th, 2020 30m 50s

****Static fixed a few minutes into recording****Happy Morning Friends,"Well I've been afraid of changing, 'cause I'd built my life around you. But time makes you BOLDER, children get older, I'm getting older... too." You may recognize th

DAY 11- Replay of Episode 3

Nov 16th, 2020 31m 32s

Autism Breakthroughwww.breakthroughknoxville.org--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/autism-breakthrough/support

DAY 10-RECAP and RUN

Nov 14th, 2020 34m 22s

Hi Friends,The weekend is finally here! Hooray for weekends!Today at 10AM we will have a small gathering with a few friends on the approved Turkey Creek course! Social distancing and mask guidelines are strongly encouraged. If you are feel

DAY 9- Pre-Employment Programs and Training Resources

Nov 14th, 2020 31m 47s

It's FUN FRIDAY!!! To celebrate, we will be doing a Part 2 discussion on pre-employment and training resources on the morning call today. This time, with my friend and colleague Owen Tharp! He's the East Tennessee Training Coordinator for

DAY 8- Transition Planning- #21for21 #AutismBreakthrough

Nov 12th, 2020 35m 37s

Hello Friends,"One true constant in life is change, if you keep living, things are always going to change so you have to be ready for them." -Grandma Words of the wise. :) Transitions throughout life are expected at certain points, but that

Day 7- Recreation and Community Engagement

Nov 11th, 2020 30m 18s

Hi Friends,"Have some fun!" I say this often as a departing salutation, and sometimes in return I get some rather perplexed looks from the recipients. It's odd to consider having fun sometimes when people are not having a great day or goin

DAY 6-Social Relationships- 21 Day Challenge

Nov 10th, 2020 36m 8s

Greetings Friends,Adults with autism are stereotypically mischaracterized as being disconnected and not interested in social relationships. I think that perception could not be further from the reality of the people that I ha

Day 5-Autism At Work-21 Day Challenge

Nov 9th, 2020 32m 21s

Greetings Friends,I hope you had the chance this weekend to catch up on your runs and walk and talk challenge recordings. It's Monday....back to the grind and back to WORK!WORK is the topic of today's talk. Today I will

DAY-4- Catch Up-21 Day Challenge

Nov 8th, 2020 24m 36s

This is a replay of day 1. Catch up on the episodes you may have missed this week!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/autism-breakthrough/support

DAY 3- Parenting and Caregiver Stress-21 Day Challenge

Nov 7th, 2020 30m 12s

Hey Friends, Congratulations on making it to Day 3! It has been my pleasure sharing with you the challenges adults and families of adults on the autism spectrum face every day. Over the last couple of days we have talked about the history a

DAY 2-Independent Living--21 Day Challenge

Nov 6th, 2020 34m 23s

Hi Friends,Yesterday's kickoff has me so pumped and energized for the rest of this challenge! I hope it has been and will be as rewarding for you as it is for me. If you missed the kickoff yesterday, don't worry, you can catch up before t