Advocates For Autism raises awareness, educates UTK's campus about autism, and raises funds to support local families and individuals on the spectrum.
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AFA does not use the R-Word. Instead, we choose respect. We choose empathy. We choose to show love and respect through the language we use, and so should you! #AFAChoosesRespect
Advocates for Autism is a nationally registered non-profit organization
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4 votes • Final resultsIn 2020, the CDC reported that ASD has been identified in
0%1 in 75 children
33%1 in 68 children
17%1 in 34 children
50%1 in 54 children
6 votes • Final resultsBoys are four times more likely to be diagnosed with Autism than girls
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5 votes • Final resultsIn what year was Advocates for Autism founded at the University of TN?
33%2017
67%2016
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0%2012
6 votes • Final resultsHey Advocates! Today is Day 1 of our digital R-Word Campaign. Please check out our Instagram post (afautk) to learn more about the history of the R-Word! Be on the lookout today for some poll questions about ASD and AFA!!
AFA UTK wants the black community to know that we support the fight against racial inequality that was sparked by the murder of George Floyd. We are advocates, not only for people on the spectrum, but for black people in this country facing systemic racism and police violence.
Protesting is one of the greatest ways to advocate, and we stand with those risking their safety to make black voices heard. We are encouraging conversations about racial injustice within our chapter and give our support to orgs dismantling systems that oppress black Americans.
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WONDERWORKS SENSORY DAY! meetup.com/East-TN-Autism-So… #Autism
We are back @RipleysAquaGAT on Saturday, April 4 for our 6th Annual Autism Family Day: A Sensory-Friendly Experience! All the sounds will be turned off and the lights dimmed from 7:30 to 10:00 a.m. To register, visit the link in our profile!!
Happy beginning of the Fall semester everyone!! Just a quick announcement: The Student Engagement Fair, originally scheduled for tomorrow, has been moved to Thursday, September 5th from 4-6 pm. AFA will still be there tableing and we hope to see all of you guys there!!
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Thank you @visitknoxville and the entire Knoxville community for a great week last week. Still in a bit of shock but Big Orange Nation will always hold a special place. The road to @MissAmerica begins now!
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At last night's Aloha Oe ceremony, graduating seniors received the Torch of Service, pledging to serve both the university and their communities as responsible @tennalum. Congrats, #utgrad2019! It's time to take over the world. 🍊🎓🌎
Thank you @UTKStudentLife for presenting AFA with this year's award for Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion for an Organization. We are honored!
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Happy Earth Day! Let today be a reminder of how much the Earth gives to us and how we can protect it🌿🌻🌼 How are you planning to celebrate?
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Shelby County holds first beeping Easter egg hunt for visually impaired
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