Breakthrough Corporation, a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization located in Knox County, was created by parents and is in its 20th year. The mission of Breakthrough is to provide services that enable adults with autism to lead purposeful lives. We provide a range of tailored services necessary for adults with autism and their families and serve as a resource to the broader community. Located in the Greater Knoxville area, Breakthrough offers a variety of high quality and efficient housing, training programs and work, and leisure opportunities. Breakthrough nurtures individual growth, independence and freedom, thereby enabling the people we support to reach their potential for a lifetime of productiveness and fulfillment. Breakthrough’s vision is a model of excellence for adults with autism and daily strives to improve the lives of adults with autism.