Autism
Programs & Services
Project ACCESS - Created in 1985, Project Access was (one of) the first state resource centers for autism in the nation. Project ACCESS at Missouri State University provides autism resource information to public schools across Missouri serving students with autism and other pervasive developmental disorders (PDD) in the form of on-site and telephone consultations, as well as support via the internet. In addition, Project ACCESS designs autism specific professional development opportunities and trains professional credentialed individuals to present these courses through Missouri's Regional Professional Development Centers (RPDCs). These trainings are offered to Missouri school district staff and educators who work with youngsters ages 0-21 years, who experience Autism Spectrum Disorders and related disabilities. On-site child specific consultations can be arranged through the use of Missouri Autism Consultants and district staff can be trained to be In-District Autism Consultants. (Project ACCESS Services Brochure)
The PDA Center - Professional Development in Autism - The Professional Development in Autism Center (PDA) provides training and support for school districts, families and communities to ensure that students with Autism Spectrum Disorders have access to high quality, evidence-based educational services in their local school district.
Judevine Center for Autism - For more than thirty years, Judevine Center for Autism has been a pioneer in the treatment and training of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families. Its programs rooted in principles of applied behavior analysis within a social exchange framework, the Judevine Center has provided effective training and treatment to thousands of families across the world. Judevine Center for Autism offers a full range of services and supports to children and adults with autism and their families, including
• Evaluations and Assessments
• Specialized Parent Training
• Specialized Training for Professionals
• Training and Consultation
• Workshops and Seminars
• Family Support
• Clinical Therapies
• Transitional Treatment
• Adult Programs and Support, including Supported Employment
• Residential Services
• Autism Projects in Out-State Missouri
Missouri Department of Mental Health Division of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities - The Missouri Department of Mental Health Division of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities established Missouri’s autism program in 1991. The program provides support services to families and persons with autism residing in their own home.
National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (NECTAC)
University of Missouri-Columbia Thompson Center - The Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders at the University of Missouri-Columbia was established on April 29, 2005 to promote research, teaching and service innovations designed to improve the lives of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other neurological conditions. The purpose of the center is to serve as a resource for families and professionals, providing help today through clinical services and hope for tomorrow through research and professional training. (Thompson Center Brochure)
Behavioral Analyst Certification
Behavior Analyst Certification - This site provides National certification standards, how to become certified and maintaining certification as well as lists of approved BACB coursework and contact information. The certificant registry lists certified individuals in Missouri, the United States and outside of the US.
Blue Ribbon Panel on Autism
Blue Ribbon Panel on Autism Dec 2007 (pdf)