Learn the basics of watercolor painting in three Summer Art classes at Autism Site Knoxville.

This three-part series is designed for ages 12-20 with autism spectrum disorders. Neurotypical peers and siblings are welcome to enroll.

Tuition is $50 per student for all three classes. All materials will be provided. Tuition must be pre-paid here online via Eventbrite by June 1.

The class dates are:

July 13, July 20, and July 27. All of these are Thursday mornings at 10am. Classes will last approximately 90 minutes.

Parents must remain on premises during the workshop.

The instructor will be Anne Winsauer of Art for Autism, an experienced art educator who provides private lessons for children and teens with autism spectrum disorders.

Class size is limited.

Summer Science at ASK is designed for children with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disorders, ages 5-12. Length of each weekly session: approximately 1 hour. Parent must remain on premises at all times. Siblings within the age group are welcome to enroll. The program is three weeks in July on Tuesday mornings at 11am. The days for this program are:

• Week 1 Tuesday July 11 11am 
• Week 2 Tuesday July 18 11am 
• Week 3 Tuesday July 25 11am

$35 per student for all three sessions

Instructors are interns from the University of Tennessee majoring in Speech Pathology, Art Education, Therapeutic Recreation, and Child & Family Services.

Join us at Autism Site Knoxville on Papermill for a beginning class in American Sign Language (ASL) for children ages 6 and up. This class is designed for children of all abilities.

Join us at Autism Site Knoxville for ice cream, games and snacks. Bring your favorite to share! This group is parent-led and includes days/nights for social time at the ASK Center as well as fun outings. Girls must be accompanied by a mom, older sister, or other adult guardian. 

This program is designed for teens entering high school Fall 2017. This series of four classes will include the following:

• Social stories to help the student prepare for the change
• Practice using a backpack and locker
• Practice changing classes through simulation at the ASK center
• Identifying important areas: bathroom, homeroom, etc.
• Understanding school rules
• Practice requesting a break
• Staying organized with school work

A questionnaire will be sent out prior to the class seeking information about your child's level of mastery for these self-help topics. Children in this class must have a functional communication method.

This program will include 4 classes on the following dates:

• Thursday June 22, 3pm - 4:30pm
• Thursday June 29, 3pm-4:30pm
• Thursday July 13, 3pm-4:30pm
• Thursday July 20, 3pm-4:30pm

Registration ends June 1st and is nonrefundable after June 5th.

Instruction for this course included background checked teachers from the PEER Academy with certification in special education and ABA.

This program is designed for youth entering middle school Fall 2017. This series of four classes will include the following:

• Social stories to help the student prepare for the change
• Practice using a backpack
• Practice changing classes through simulation at the ASK center
• Identifying important areas: bathroom, homeroom, quiet space, etc.
• Practice using a locker
• Understanding school rules
• Practice requesting a break
• Staying organized with school papers

A questionnaire will be sent out prior to the class seeking information about your child's level of mastery for these self-help topics. Children in this class must have a functional communication method.

This program will include 4 classes on the following dates:

• Thursday June 22, 1pm - 2:30pm
• Thursday June 29, 1pm-2:30pm
• Thursday July 13, 1pm-2:30pm
• Thursday July 20, 1pm-2:30pm

Registration ends June 1st and is nonrefundable after June 5th.

Instruction for this course included background checked teachers from the PEER Academy with certification in special education and ABA.

This program is designed for youth in grades 6-9, and will include instruction on individual dressing and grooming, personal hygiene, and toileting. Children will practice getting dressed by using sweaters over regular clothing, jackets (buttons, zippers, snaps) and backpacks (zips and straps), and shoe tying. Students will practice hair combing/brushing, tooth brushing, using deodorant, and hand washing.

A questionnaire will be sent out prior to the class seeking information about your child's level of mastery for these self-help topics. Children should have some kind of communication method in place prior to entering this class.

This program will include 4 classes on the following dates:

• Wednesday June 21, 3pm - 4:30pm
• Wednesday June 28, 3pm-4:30pm
• Wednesday July 12, 3pm-4:30pm
• Wednesday July 19, 3pm-4:30pm

Registration ends June 5th and is nonrefundable after June 1st.

Instruction for this course included background checked teachers from the PEER Academy with certification in special education and ABA.