FSL program helping autism spectrum students succeed at APSU
August 10, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Chloe Sybert didn’t want help. She’d heard about the new Full Spectrum Learning (FSL) pilot program at Austin Peay State University (APSU), which assisted students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, but she hesitated filling out the program’s application.
APSU’s Marea Blake, senior biology and social work major, became a mentor to support students with autism.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library events for June 2018
May 31, 2018
Clarksville Montgomery County Public Library
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library works to champion learning and reading, ignites imaginations, and delivers access to information and ideas. To this end, the library holds several events that are educational, entertaining and fun throughout the month.
In June, some of the events include: Tadpoles & Tagalongs, Teen Programs, Adult Programs, Sensory Story Time and Scholastic Book Fair.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to be held April 5th, 2018
April 2, 2018
Clarksville, TN – Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour spanning a 5-block radius that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville.
With 10+ venues, bars and businesses participating each month, the First Thursday Art Walk in Clarksville is the ultimate opportunity to savor and support local creative talent.
First Thursday Art Walk in downtown Clarksville
Academy for Academic Excellence to hold fifth annual Fall Fundraiser November 2nd
October 31, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Academy for Academic Excellence will be hosting its fifth annual fall fundraiser this Thursday, November 2nd, 2017, a chili supper featuring chili, hot dogs, chips, desserts and drinks, and a live performance by the Music for Mercy band.
The Music for Mercy band will be performing at the Academy for Academic Excellence’s fifth annual Chili Supper fundraiser.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library announces upcoming Sensory Programming
January 30, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library is proud to announce upcoming sensory friendly programming for children on the autism spectrum.
The library holds a Sensory Story time on the first Saturday of every month from 10:30am to 11:30am. Upcoming dates include February 4th, March 4th, April 1st, and May 6th.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library to hold Halloween Sensory Story Time this Sunday, October 30th
October 27, 2016
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library is having a special Halloween Sensory Story Time on Sunday, October 30th at 1:30pm.
Sensory story times are geared towards children who have a hard time in large groups, are on the Autism Spectrum, or are sensitive to sensory overload. We will use pre-school level books, songs and movement during these story times.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library to hold Sensory Friendly showing of Disney’s “Wall-E” this Saturday, July 23rd
July 22, 2016
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library is having a sensory friendly showing of Disney’s “Wall-E” tomorrow, Saturday, July 23rd at 1:30pm
This event is designed for children on the Autism spectrum and their families. Gentle lighting and sound provide a less-intense movie experience.
APSU to launch pilot program focused on improving experience for autistic college students
August 13, 2015
Clarksville, TN – As more attention is given to those diagnosed with autism, young people and their families are receiving the help they need. Social skills like communication, making friends and independence are developed as autistic children go through their formative years.
But what happens to those children when they become young adults? Autism does not end at a certain age, and many of those diagnosed have the same dreams of higher education as their peers.
APSU assistant professor Dr. Gina Grogan
APSU Honors Program students excel at state conference
March 8, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Honors Program recently attended the Tennessee Collegiate Honors Council state conference at Christian Brothers University in Memphis, TN.
The APSU program brought 13 students to the conference and boasted six student presentations.
APSU Honors Program students
Two APSU students earn award for research on Autism Spectrum Disorders
December 5, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Last month, two Austin Peay State University students – Tiffany Anderson and Kelsea Keith – won the Best Poster Presentation award at the Fall Conference of the Tennessee Association of School Psychologists at Montgomery Bell State Park.
Their research compared the recently published definition of Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders: Fifth Edition (DSM-5) with the Tennessee State Department of Education’s definition of Autism. [Read more]
