County resource guide

Crawford County, Kansas

Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Crawford County. Kansas statewide resources also apply.

Local providers

5 listed

Diagnostic clinics

Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.

Pittsburg · multi-county

Pittsburg State University — Psychology and Speech Services

Autism screenings and developmental assessments through Pittsburg State University's psychology and communication sciences programs. Faculty-supervised clinical services for the Crawford County community. Affordable university-clinic rates.

Ages All ages(620) 235-4500

University clinic model — supervised clinicians, sliding-scale or reduced fees.

ABA therapy

Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.

Pittsburg · multi-county

Centria Autism — Southeast Kansas

In-home ABA therapy serving Crawford County and southeast Kansas. BCBA-supervised. In-home model is practical for the rural geography of the Pittsburg area. Accepts commercial insurance under Kansas's ABA mandate and KanCare.

Ages 2–21(877) 755-3227

In-home model serves rural SE Kansas geography well.

Mental health

Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.

Pittsburg · multi-county

Ascension Via Christi — Pittsburg Behavioral Health

Mental health and behavioral health services through Ascension Via Christi in Pittsburg, serving Crawford County. Supports autistic children and teens with co-occurring anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges.

Ages All ages(620) 235-8000

Parent & family support

Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.

Pittsburg · multi-county

Autism Society of Kansas — Four State Area Chapter

Serves the four-state corner of Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Arkansas — based in Crawford County. Parent support groups, resource navigation, and connections to Via Christi/Ascension Health services for autism families in southeast Kansas.

Ages All ages

Four-state geographic area. Also connects families to services in Joplin, MO.

Advocacy & legal

Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.

Pittsburg · multi-county

Families Together — Southeast Kansas

Kansas's federally funded PTI center providing free IEP advocacy and IDEA training for Crawford County families. Supports parents through evaluations, IEP meetings, and dispute resolution with the school district.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(785) 233-4777

FREE. Statewide service from Kansas's federally funded PTI.

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