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Autism Services

We provide personalized autism services that build communication, social skills, and family support—helping children thrive in their communities.

Overview

Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder that affects communication, social behavior, and development. Autism affects 1 in 31 children in the United States, but, with early diagnosis, intervention, and behavioral techniques, children with autism can live full, engaging lives in the community.

Our Programs

Our team creates individualized plans to develop and improve communication and social skills while troubleshooting problem behaviors. Our services include parent training, family support groups, and community-integration.

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    ABA Clinic in Cape Girardeau

    Easterseals Midwest is the largest provider of autism services in Missouri. Learn more about our autism clinic in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
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    ABA Clinic in Columbia

    Easterseals Midwest is the largest provider of autism services in Missouri. Learn more about our autism clinic in Columbia, Missouri.
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    ABA Clinic in Kansas City

    Easterseals Midwest is the largest provider of autism services in Missouri. Learn more about our autism clinics in Kansas City, Missouri.
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    ABA Clinic in Springfield

    Easterseals Midwest is the largest provider of autism services in Missouri. Learn more about our autism clinic in Springfield, Missouri.
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    ABA Clinic in St. Louis

    Easterseals Midwest is the largest provider of autism services in Missouri. Learn more about our autism clinic in St. Louis, Missouri.

  • Applied Behavior Analysis

    As the largest provider of autism services in Missouri, the ABA program at Easterseals Midwest leads with the most up-to-date research in the field.
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    Caregiver Autism Training and Education

    Caregivers learn how to plan activities, resolve problem behaviors, and how to choose and use appropriate techniques to help their child with autism flourish.
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    Caregiver Skills Training

    Caregiver Skills Training is a program that teaches caregivers practical strategies to support their child with autism in communication, behavior, play, and daily routines.
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    Diagnosis Services

    As the leading expert in autism services, Easterseals is proud to offer the latest diagnostic tools, including EarliPoint, a new, FDA-approved tool to detect autism in children ages 16-30 months.
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    Family Navigation

    Our Family Navigation program empowers families across the Midwest to navigate caring for someone with autism with confidence, connection, and care.
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    LEAD

    Easterseals Midwest’s LEAD group empowers people with disabilities to build life skills, social connections, and independence through hands-on community-based learning.

  • Parent Support Groups

    Our parent support groups offer a safe space for parents to share feelings, ask questions, and connect with others who understand their experiences.
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    Respite and Support

    Respite services provide engaging activities in home, community, or clinic settings to support individuals of all ages and give families a much-needed break.
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    Sibshops

    Sibshop offers siblings of people with disabilities a safe space to share feelings, learn about disabilities, make friends, and enjoy fun activities together.

  • Social Skills Groups

    Activity-based groups help individuals build social skills and friendships through fun, supportive outings like bowling, dining out, and community events.
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    Social Skills Training (PEERS)

    PEERS® teaches social skills to individuals with autism, helping them build meaningful friendships while parents learn how to support lasting social connections.

Our Stories

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    Devenie's Discovery in Real Time

    Devenie came to Easterseals Midwest looking for increased independence. What she gained was much more.

    Quiet beginnings transformed into speaking with ease. It's a story about growth that arrives at the most pertinent of times.
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    Josef's Comeback: Patience Meets Purpose

    A year ago, Josef's path stalled: an injury, an opportunity gone, a long stretch of waiting for the next. What followed was something much stronger than a sudden breakthrough. Practice and the steady work of a young man who never gave up built this comeback story from numerous interviews, extra-long days, and repetitive classroom visits.
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    Kaylee Finds Herself

    She once stayed on the edge, watching and waiting. Now she asks questions. She tries.

    With a lot of hard work, and the proper support, Kaylee is discovering what she can do and who she can become.

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