Chattanooga has an inclusive early learning centre that has been running for over 70 years and a local autism centre that maintains its own school listings - but the state's education account comes with a catch worth knowing. Taking Tennessee's IEA means waiving your child's rights under IDEA, including the right to an IEP.
Founded 1950; ABA, OT, PT, speech and feeding therapy plus the inclusive Siskin Early Learning Center and autism evaluations for ages 18 months to 5 years.
Visit siteLocal listing of Chattanooga-area schools and educational programs serving autistic students - a better starting point than a general search.
Visit siteABA therapy in Chattanooga, commonly used alongside a school placement rather than instead of one.
Visit siteAveraged roughly $12,788 per student in 2025-26 - but participation requires waiving IDEA rights including the right to an IEP.
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