Easterseals Midwest Autism Services

Description

In-Home Individual Support: Assistants provides a respite function to support individuals with autism both in the natural home environment and in the community.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

- Documentation of disability on the autism spectrum - Copy of Social Security Card - Annual completion of registration and medical forms

Eligibility

Once a family finds a qualified candidate, agency will screen and train them to become a professional provider (providers cannot be family members)

Fees

Call For Details

Intake Procedure

For more details call (314) 432-6200 ext. 1390 or email admissions@esmw.org

Languages

English

Service Area

Clay, Jackson, Lafayette and Platte counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Applied Behavior Analysis: Discrete Trail Training: Staff members work closely with the individual with autism and their family to develop a plan and individual goals. These goals usually include reducing challenging behaviors and teaching language, social, adaptive, and education skills. Functional Behavior Assessment: Staff members work closely with each child to identify the root cause of their behavior. Then, staff members can provide recommendations and helpful strategies that address behavioral concerns and encourage positive change. Behavior Consultation: Following an assessment, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst provides individuals and families with strategies to improve child's language, social, adaptive, and education skills.

Hours

Varies and based upon family's schedules - call Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm for details

Required Documents

Documentation of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Eligibility

Children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Fees

- DMH - First Steps - Private Insurance - Private Pay

Intake Procedure

Call to apply or email kcautism@esmw.org for more details

Languages

- American Sign Language - Arabic - English - Spanish - Vietnamese

Service Area

Clay, Jackson, Lafayette and Platte counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Community Connections: Provides training in communication skills, positive behavior, daily living skills, following directions, focusing and completing tasks, small motor skill development, self-advocacy, assistive technology, computer skills, appropriate interactions getting along with supervisors and/or co-workers, social and problem solving skills, community and work safety, mobility, resume and portfolio development, interviewing skills, workplace attire, hygiene and self-care, focus and completion of tasks.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Documentation of disability

Eligibility

Individuals age 18 years and older with disabilities who are not ready for employment

Fees

Call For Details

Intake Procedure

Call Or Apply In Person

Languages

English

Service Area

Buchanan, Cass, Clay, Jackson, Lafayette and Platte counties in Missouri Wyandotte County in Kansas

Geography Served

Description

Parent Education and Training Program In-Home: Offers in-home parent training to parents and caregivers for individuals of all ages with autism. The autism specialists provide issue specific behavior training, utilizing various training workshops and therapy sessions in the natural home environment.

Hours

Varies and based upon family's schedules - call Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm for details

Required Documents

Proof of Autism

Eligibility

Parents and caregivers of individuals with autism

Fees

- DMH - First Steps - Private Insurance - Private Pay

Intake Procedure

Complete a screening through Promise 1000 for a referral to this or another appropriate home visiting program by calling 2-1-1

Languages

- American Sign Language - Arabic - English - Spanish - Vietnamese

Service Area

Clay, Jackson, Lafayette and Platte counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Early Head Start: Offers services to support the mental, social and emotional development of children for success at school.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 7:00am to 5:30pm

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Ages 2-3 years

Fees

Call For Details

Intake Procedure

Call to apply or email info@esmw.org for more details

Languages

English

Service Area

Buchanan, Cass, Clay, Jackson, Lafayette, and Platte counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Family Navigation and Support: Each family receives an individualized plan to help their loved ones reach their maximum potential. Families are assisted with IEP, school consultation, phone support, etc.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Families of loved ones with autism

Fees

Call For Details

Intake Procedure

Contact Intake Department

Languages

English

Service Area

Clay, Jackson, Lafayette and Platte counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Head Start: Offers services to support the mental, social and emotional development of children for success at school. Also, provides support for families by giving parents the opportunity to participate in the Parent Partnership program which helps parents identify and achieve their goals.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 7:00am to 5:30pm

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Ages 3-5 years

Fees

Call For Details

Intake Procedure

Call to apply or email info@esmw.org for more details

Languages

English

Service Area

Buchanan, Cass, Clay, Jackson, Lafayette, and Platte counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Home Visiting Program: Offers home safety checks, developmental screenings, literacy training and free books, parent education, playgroups, resource network in times of need and help for parents to cope with stress.

Hours

Call Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm for program hours

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Developmental screenings: Birth-36 months

Fees

Call For Details

Intake Procedure

Call Or Apply In Person

Languages

English

Service Area

Cass, Clay, Jackson, Johnson, Lafayette, Platte and Ray counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Shared Living: Individuals live with a specifically chosen companion who provides an opportunity to build social skills, independence, and companionship. Companions are a source of guidance and ensure that residents eat healthy meals, take their medication and works to establish a positive home environment in which the program participant can develop skills and become more independent.

Hours

24 Hours

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Call for details

Fees

Call For Details

Intake Procedure

Call Or Apply In Person

Languages

English

Service Area

Buchanan, Cass, Clay, Jackson, Lafayette and Platte counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Occupational Therapy: Focuses on fine motor skills, such as grasp, hand-use and coordination skills, other targeted areas may include oral awareness and self-feeding skills, self-care skills, positioning, range of motion, sensory integration/processing how the body interprets sensory information and visual motor skills.

Hours

Varies and based upon family's schedule - call Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm for details

Required Documents

Proof of Autism

Eligibility

Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Fees

- DMH - First Steps - Private Insurance - Private Pay

Intake Procedure

Call to apply or email kcautism@esmw.org for more details

Languages

- American Sign Language - Arabic - English - Spanish - Vietnamese

Service Area

Clay, Jackson, Lafayette, and Platte counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Professional Training: Staff works with professionals to help them understand the nature of autism and the best methods and practices for teaching children with autism. The presentation can be tailored to suit a variety of audiences, industries, and situations.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Families and children with an autism spectrum disorder

Fees

Call For Details

Intake Procedure

For more details call or email admissions@esmw.org

Languages

English

Service Area

Clay, Jackson, Lafayette and Platte counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Physical Therapy: Motor skills such as sitting, walking, running or jumping can be addressed, as can poor muscle tone, balance and coordination. Physical therapists design a treatment plan to focus on these areas through movement, exercise and orthopedic equipment.

Hours

Varies and based upon family's schedules - call Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Proof of Autism

Eligibility

Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Fees

- DMH - First Steps - Private Insurance - Private Pay

Intake Procedure

Call to apply or email kcautism@esmw.org for more details

Languages

- American Sign Language - Arabic - English - Spanish - Vietnamese

Service Area

Clay, Jackson, Lafayette and Platte counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Center-based preschool program offers a creative curriculum, conscious discipline, sign language, early literacy, science exploration, social emotional development and infant stimulation.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 7:00am to 5:30pm

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Ages 1-5 years with and without disabilities

Fees

Call For Details

Intake Procedure

Call to apply or email info@esmw.org for more details

Languages

English

Service Area

Buchanan, Cass, Clay, Jackson, Lafayette, and Platte counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Social Skills Groups: Specialized groups are offered to provide opportunities for social interactions through activities.

Hours

Varies and based upon family's schedules - call Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm for details

Required Documents

Proof of Autism

Eligibility

Autism related issues

Fees

- DMH - First Steps - Private Insurance - Private Pay

Intake Procedure

Call to apply or email kcautism@esmw.org for more details

Languages

- American Sign Language - Arabic - English - Spanish - Vietnamese

Service Area

Clay, Jackson, Lafayette and Platte counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

- Educational Advocacy In-Services/Presentations: Staff works with professionals to help them understand the nature of autism and the best methods and practices for teaching children with autism. The presentation can be tailored to suit a variety of audiences, industries, and situations. - Educational Advocacy Observation (School, Church, etc.): Staff observes how a child with autism interacts with peers and provides feedback and recommendations to teachers and caregivers. Also, provide a follow up in-service presentation to help caregivers in all parts of a child's life understand how to support them. - Educational Advocacy School/Individualized Education Plan Support: Staff members are on hand to attend Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings with families and caregivers, assist each IEP team in designing an effective plan that prepares each child for a successful school year.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Families and their children with autism

Fees

Call For Details

Intake Procedure

Call Or Apply In Person

Languages

English

Service Area

Clay, Jackson, Lafayette and Platte counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Speech/Language Therapy: Speech-language therapy provides treatment in the following areas, speech delays (expressive language), language delays (receptive language), social communication/pragmatic skills, hearing impairments, articulation/phonological disorders, fluency disorders, augmentative and alternative communication and feeding/swallowing skills. The licensed speech-language pathologist evaluates each individual and assists with treatment programs to achieve targeted goals.

Hours

Varies and based upon family's schedules - call Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm for details

Required Documents

Proof of Autism

Eligibility

Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Fees

- DMH - First Steps - Private Insurance - Private Pay

Intake Procedure

Call to apply or email kcautism@esmw.org

Languages

- American Sign Language - Arabic - English - Spanish - Vietnamese

Service Area

Clay, Jackson, Lafayette and Platte counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Supported Employment: Staff assist participants with career planning, discovery, and exploration, job development, job coaching, and retention services. Easterseals is committed to working with each individual to find a job that meets their expectations and fits their skills, abilities, and interests.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Documentation of disability

Eligibility

Individuals age 18 years and older with disabilities

Fees

Call For Details

Intake Procedure

Call Or Apply In Person

Languages

English

Service Area

Buchanan, Cass, Clay, Jackson, Lafayette and Platte counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Independent Supported Living Arrangement: Offers support and skills training in the following areas locating and securing housing, health and safety, money management, budgeting, and banking, personal hygiene, home maintenance, nutrition, meal planning, shopping, and cooking, transportation, social skills and friendships and developing natural supports.

Hours

- Call Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm for program hours - Staff schedules a once-a-week meeting with the individual in order to determine needs and priorities

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Individuals with disabilities who are living on their own and generally need 10 hours or less of support each week

Fees

Call For Details

Intake Procedure

Call Or Apply In Person

Languages

English

Service Area

Buchanan, Cass, Clay, Jackson, Lafayette, and Platte counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Group Workshops: Offers various workshops throughout the year which cover many topics which can include basic strategies for supporting individuals with autism or other developmental disabilities, client specific in-services and customized workshops also can be created to fit professional development needs. Introduction to Autism an Introductory Workshop: Participants will gain a baisc knowledge of autism and learn helpful strategies that will enable them to best support their family member or friend.

Hours

Varies and based upon family's schedules - call Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm for details

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

- Families - Caregivers - Stakeholders - Autism and developmental disabilities related issues

Fees

Call For Details

Intake Procedure

Call to apply or email kcautism@esmw.org for more details

Languages

- American Sign Language - Arabic - English - Spanish - Vietnamese

Service Area

Clay, Jackson, Lafayette and Platte counties in Missouri

Geography Served