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 & Community Outreach center, and various activities recreational therapy offers including yoga, book club, crafts club, and more. Deana has been with Breakthrough for a little over 10 years and we are so grateful to have her! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/autism-breakthrough/support ..read more

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 Street, and new Therapeutic Services being offered at Breakthrough.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/autism-breakthrough/support ..read more

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 about these celebrities and how they believe their diagnosis has contributed to where they are today.  Sources  Famous People with Autism, Elon Musk, Dan Harmon, Temple Grandin, Daryl Hannah, Satoshi Tajiri, Heather Kuzmich, Clay Marzo, Greta Thunberg --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/autism-breakthrough/suppo ..read more

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-breakthrough/support ..read more

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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/autism-breakthrough/support ..read more

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 by emailing Deana Rutherford at drutherford@breakthroughknoxville.org. Also, you can sign up to receive our newsletter by emailing Dylan Slemp at dslemp@breakthroughknoxville.org. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/autism-breakthrough/support ..read more

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 story. A story of a person you know and love with autism whom you want to celebrate, honor, or remember.  A testament to the small victories, and the simple joys.  A celebration of the person who, despite the odds has done some pretty cool and amazing things. A celebration of burgeoning acceptance, access and neurodiver ..read more

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 time for self care and development, the books she has written for parents and advocates, how friendship in any form is essential to success, and more! Stay tuned, -Kendrise Colebrooke Listen live at 9am EST Dial: 312-626-6799    Meeting ID: 853-0939-9259 Click here to Listen on Zoom --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.s ..read more

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

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. Tune in to find out what it's all about! Yours in service, -Kendrise Colebrooke --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/autism-breakthrough/support ..read more