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Autism specialist to make presentation in Oak Ridge on Saturday

Posted at 11:35 am June 19, 2015
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Phil Axtell

Phil Axtell

Dr. Phil Axtell, a Knoxville psychologist specializing in Autism Spectrum Disorders, will discuss Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome diagnoses and interventions for both children and adults on Saturday, June 20, at Grace Lutheran Church in Oak Ridge. The church is located at 131 West Gettysburg Avenue.

The presentation will begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the church fellowship hall.  The event is free and open to the public, and child care will be provided.

Children are increasingly being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), including Asperger’s Syndrome according to recent research. In 2010, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network reported that 1 in 68 children were identified with ASD in their study covering 8-year-olds in 11 U.S communities over the years 2000-2010, a press release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Churches, Community, Front Page News, Health, Meetings and Events Tagged With: ASD, Asperger's Syndrome, autism, Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, autism spectrum disorder, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Grace Lutheran church, Phil Axtell, Stacey Garrick

Breakthrough 5K supports programs for adults with autism

Posted at 10:48 pm April 1, 2015
By Kay Brookshire Leave a Comment

Breakthrough Run Start

Organizers of the ninth annual Breakthrough 5K Run/Walk for Autism on April 18 invite youths and adults who have disabilities to join in the race.

Those with autism and any other disabilities are invited to join more than 400 runners and walkers in the 5K run and walk and one-mile Fun Walk that supports the not-for-profit Breakthrough of Knoxville, which provides a range of services to help adults with autism to live as independently as possible.

The Breakthrough Run/Walk for Autism begins at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 18, at the Regal Cinemas Pinnacle Stadium 18 at Turkey Creek, in Farragut. The run, on a USATF-certified course, will have chip timing for the 5K. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Front Page News, Meetings and Events, Nonprofits, Recreation, Sports, Top Stories Tagged With: 5K Run/Walk, autism, Autism Awareness Month, autism spectrum disorder, Breakthrough 5K Run/Walk for Autism, Breakthrough of Knoxville, Breakthrough Run, Centers for Disease Control, Fun Walk, Judi Brookshire, Knoxville Track Club, Lori Tucker, Run for the Deaf, Spring Fling Series, Susan Lee, Tennessee Grand Prix Series, Tennessee School for the Deaf

Wildcat Pride Club raising awareness of autism this week

Posted at 11:39 pm January 29, 2015
By Dawn Huotari Leave a Comment

Oak Ridge Wildcats LogoThe Wildcat Pride Club of Oak Ridge High School hopes to raise awareness for autism this week as they promote “Hoops for Autism.”

This cause hits home with Lady Wildcats Coach David Scott because his son Daniel was diagnosed with autism at an early age, a press release said.

The club is holding fundraisers this week at the High School with all proceeds from the fundraisers going to the research of autism. Activities have been planned that will culminate on Friday night as the Wildcats host the Central Bobcats in basketball. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Education, Health, High School, K-12, Sports, Top Stories Tagged With: autism, Central Bobcats, David Scott, fundraiser, Hoops for Autism, Oak Ridge High School, Wildcat Pride Club

Letter: Autism insurance coverage possible thanks to Yager, Powers, Ragan

Posted at 1:07 pm February 27, 2013
By Oak Ridge Today Letters 2 Comments

To the Editor:

Much gratitude and admiration goes to local area state lawmakers Sen. Ken Yager, Rep. Dennis Powers, and Rep. John Ragan for their vision and dedication to the people in our Tennessee autism community. By signing on to the widely-supported state autism insurance reform bill SB 1286/HB 1265, these legislators join 20 of their colleagues across the state as co-sponsors of this legislation.

Countless studies show that providing vital, medically necessary treatments to people on the autism spectrum greatly improves their chances of becoming self-sufficient, income-earning members of our society. Yet health insurance plans very rarely cover these therapies, and families are left to incur enormous debt to provide these treatments for their loved ones, or worse, are unable to provide these treatments at all due to the high cost of this non-covered crucial care, greatly reducing their children’s potential for success as an independent adult.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Letters Tagged With: autism, autism insurance reform, Dennis Powers, HB 1265, John Ragan, Ken Yager, legislation, Robin Biloski, SB 1286

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