Free Autism Assessments for Jefferson County Children
Easterseals Midwest has teamed up with Developmental Disability Advocates (DD Advocates) to offer 20 autism assessment scholarships to Jefferson County families. Children ages 16 to 95 months can get assessed at no cost.
Why early diagnosis matters
Early intervention can make the biggest difference. Our autism diagnostic services help families get answers sooner, so children can connect with the support they need as early as possible.
Our trained autism specialists will guide you through every step. From your first call to getting your child’s diagnostic report, we’re here to help.
How the assessment works
We use EarliPoint, an FDA-cleared tool that helps identify key social learning differences in young children. Questions about Earlipoint? Read the FAQs.
Your child watches a series of short, engaging videos while the device tracks their eye movements. It collects 120 data points per second to understand how your child views the world. The tool looks at social disability, verbal ability and nonverbal learning.
What to expect
Step 1: Intake and scheduling
An Easterseals Admissions Specialist will walk you through intake, answer your questions and schedule your child’s assessment.
Step 2: Assessment appointment
Your child sits comfortably and watches short video clips on the EarliPoint device. The appointment takes about two hours.
Step 3: Results and consultation
A Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician from Coralis Health meets with you by telehealth to review the findings, give a formal diagnosis and recommend next steps. A full report will be ready within 72 hours.
Available dates
All appointments take place at DD Advocates, 901 Jeffco Executive Dr., Imperial, MO 63052.
Option 1
Assessment: Thursday, Dec. 10, 2026
Consultation: Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2026
Option 2
Assessment: Thursday, Feb. 4, 2027
Consultation: Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2027
Option 3
Assessment: Thursday, April 8, 2027
Consultation: Wednesday, April 14, 2027
Take the first step
Easterseals Midwest and DD Advocates want to make autism diagnosis faster, easier and more accessible for families. If you have concerns about your child’s development, reach out today. Only 20 scholarships are available.
Call 1-800-200-2119 or email info@esmw.org
