a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization and a parent/advocate-driven center providing lifespan support and services for people with autism spectrum disorders and for their families. The center also serves as an advocacy resource and builds awareness about autism in our region.

The Chattanooga Autism Center is a parent and advocate driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides lifespan support and services for people with Autism Spectrum Disorders and for their families.

Services Offered

Outpatient Clinic - This clinic provides clinical services to individuals with autism and is in network with many insurance carriers.

* Autism Assessments and Diagnosing using the ADOS-2
* Cognitive Behavior Therapy for youth and adults
* ABA Therapy

GCA Centre for Adult Autism - GCA is a social and support program for adults with Aspergers. It was founded by Scott Kramer, and adult with autism. GCA hosts several events every months.

Out N About - Coordinators organize community outings and sensory-friendly events for kids with autism and their families. Events include Sensory-Friendly movies, Lookout Baseball games in skybox, fire station or police station visits, train museum, and more.

STAGES Adult Transition Program - The STAGES program at the Chattanooga Autism Center aims to increase independence among adults (18 years old +) with high functioning autism through individualized training sessions to promote achievement of the participant's independent living goals. The STAGES program believes that increasing independence ultimately increases overall quality of life as participants reach their full potential.

H.O.P.E. - Caregiver Support Group - This program provides a safe place for parents, caregivers, and loved ones to come for positive feedback, socializing, problem-solving, and other forms of support.

REACH Summer Learning - REACH is a parent-driven program that provides a structured, inclusive learning environment during the summer for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and similar special needs and also typical developing children.

Chattanooga Autism Conference - Annual community conference for parents, educators, adults with autism, clinicians, and other professionals. Presentations are geared towards building new skills and increasing knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Autism Workshop Series - Autism-related workshops provided for free at the Chattanooga Autism Center or other venues throughout the year.

Chattanooga Autism Awareness Walk - Huge awareness event at Coolidge Park each year to raise awareness about autism in our community and raise funds to support autism programs at the CAC.

Fees and Payment

We are not in network with GA Medicaid, PeachCare, Amerigroup of Georgia, or Wellcare. However, we can offer a sliding fee scale for GA Medicaid members. We are also nonprofit agency.

Services Offered To:
Adults

Special Groups:
Bilingual
LGBTQ

Payment:
Sliding Scale
Medicare
Medicaid