Coming Soon - Enrollment for Project Life Experience June 2027
We Promote
Strength and Independence in Individuals with Autism
Promoting strengths and independence in individuals with autism. Through assessment, programs, and shared experiences, we help participants build the tools to live and work more fully in the world.
Since 2003
Built on strengths. Built for independence.
Promoting strengths & independence in individuals with autism.
16+
Programs serving Cape Girardeau, St. Louis & beyond.
FOUNDED
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Empowering individuals with autism since 2003.
Founded in 2003 by Dr. David Crowe, The Tailor Institute was created to help individuals with autism live, work, and build meaningful lives. That vision continues to guide us today
VISION
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Live, work, and thrive — independently.
A community where individuals with autism live, work, and thrive independently while leading productive and fulfilling lives.
MISSION
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Empowering independence. Creating possibilities.
To empower individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to learn the necessary tools needed to work and live more independently.
Three pillars,
one purpose.
Every person is created with purpose. Our assessment and programs focus on that purpose — helping participants believe in themselves and step into greater independence.
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Strengths · Independence · Belonging
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UPCOMING EVENTS
What's happening
this month.
Recurring programs, signature events, and seasonal celebrations — there's always something happening at TTI.
RSVP via the event page or call (573) 339-9552.
OUR FOUNDING VOICE
We are an organization committed to greater living independence for these remarkable people with autism — and to helping them achieve greater belief in themselves and the world around them.
Dr. David Crowe
Founding Visionary, The Tailor Institute · 2003
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