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Tickets On Sale Now - "The Diamond in the Rough" Run for the Roses 2026 Gala

​We Promote
Strength 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.

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THE TAILOR INSTITUTE INVITES YOU TO THE
"DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH"

Run for the
Roses Gala

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2026

Tickets On Sale Now

Since 2003

Built on strengths. Built for independence.

Promoting strengths & independence in individuals with autism.

Ages 16+

Serving Cape Girardeau, St. Louis & beyond.

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FOUNDED

Empowering individuals with autism since 2003.

​Founded 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

Live, work, and thrive — independently.

A community where individuals with autism live, work, and thrive independently while leading productive and fulfilling lives.

MISSION

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.

Social Communication

Our programs help our participants to
develop skills to communicate effectively, build relationships, understand social cues,
and participate appropriately in social settings.

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Independent Living

Our programs work on skills and activities of daily living helping our participants become more independent.

Employment

Our programs help our participants to find and maintain competitive employment.

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Strengths · Independence · Belonging

FEATURED PROGRAM · JUNE 2027

Project Life Experience.

An immersive program for high school students and young adults with autism — career exploration, life skills, and the confidence to step into what's next.

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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.

Sep

10

Social Circle & Life Group

528 Helena Ave, Cape Girardeau

5:00-6:00 PM

Sep

10

Social Circle & Life Group (Sikeston)

First United Methodist Church, Sikeston

5:00-6:00 PM

TBD

TBD

Social Circle & Life Group (St. Louis)

TBD

TBD

Sep

11

Kick-Off to Fall Social

528 Helena Ave, Cape Girardeau

4:30-6:00 PM

Sep

14 & 28

PEERS for Young Adults

528 Helena Ave, Cape Girardeau

4:30–5:45 PM

Sep

15

Family & Caregiver Support Group 

528 Helena Ave, Cape Girardeau

5:15–6:15 PM

Sep

26

Saturday Clubhouse

528 Helena Ave, Cape Girardeau

1:00-3:00 PM

RSVP via the event page or call (573) 339-9552.

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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

GET INVOLVED

Help us empower more independent lives.

Whether you're a family seeking support, a community member ready to volunteer, or a donor whose gift fuels everything we do — there's a place for you here.

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STAY CONNECTED

News, events & family resources — once a month.

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