It takes a village. Welcome to ours.
Our Special Village is a free, parent-led community for families raising children with autism and other special needs — honest guides, a live calendar of local happenings, and people who truly get it.
Take a breath. Then start here.
The first weeks are a flood of new words, waitlists, and worry. The Start Here guide walks you through the first steps in plain English — written by parents who have sat exactly where you’re sitting.
Read the Start Here guide“A warm, welcoming space to share what you’re carrying, swap ideas, and be reminded that you aren’t doing this alone.”
— what Our Special Village is all about
Answers to the questions every family hits
Start Here
Totally new or totally lost? First steps after a diagnosis, who to call, and what can wait.
Read the guideKatie Beckett Program
TennCare coverage for children with disabilities — even when parents make “too much.” What it is and how to apply.
Read the guideABA: Pros & Cons
The therapy everyone recommends — and some question. A balanced look so you can decide for your child.
Read the guideTeens & Independent Living
Transition planning, life skills, ECF CHOICES, and what adulthood can look like — starting well before 18.
Read the guideVocational Rehab
Tennessee’s free help with job training and employment for teens and adults with disabilities.
Read the guideMore on the way
The library grows as families ask. Tell us what you’re trying to figure out and we’ll dig in.
Happening soon
Come sit with us on a Wednesday.
Every week, parents and caregivers pull up chairs at We Rock the Spectrum in Murfreesboro — no agenda, no judgment, no need to explain the basics. Come late, leave early, bring the kids (discounted supervised open play while we talk).
Wednesdays · 5:00 PM
We Rock the Spectrum
820 N Thompson Ln
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Free for parents & caregivers.
Call or text (615) 900-4420.
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