County resource guide
Autism Resources in Shawnee County, Kansas
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Shawnee County. Kansas statewide resources also apply.
Shawnee County (Topeka) is the state capital county, served by Stormont Vail Health for evaluations. USD 501 Topeka school district provides autism-specific programs. Families Together is the KS PTI headquartered in Topeka. The Kansas Medicaid HCBS waiver covers eligible residents statewide.
Provider directory
Local Providers8 providers in Shawnee County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Oskaloosa · multi-county
Centria Autism — Jefferson County KS / Topeka Area
In-home ABA therapy serving Jefferson County through the Topeka and Kansas City metro service networks. BCBA-supervised. Accepts commercial insurance under Kansas's ABA mandate and KanCare Medicaid.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Topeka · multi-county
Families Together — Northeast Kansas Office
Kansas's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, training workshops, and one-on-one support for Leavenworth County families navigating special education and IDEA rights.
FREE. Federally funded PTI center. Serves all of Kansas.
Wichita · multi-county
TASC — Technical Assistance for Special Children
Kansas's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support for Kansas families statewide. Knows Kansas special education law and IEP procedures.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Call before any IEP meeting or dispute in Kansas.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Shawnee County.
School & special education
- Topeka USD 501 — Special Education
Topeka is the state capital and county seat of Shawnee County.
Services & benefits
- Kansas KDADS — Shawnee County DD Services
Contact KDADS for Shawnee County waiver enrollment and IDD services.
Adult services
- Kansas KDADS — Shawnee County DD Services
Contact KDADS for Shawnee County waiver enrollment and IDD services.
Respite & support
- Kansas KDADS — Shawnee County DD Services
Contact KDADS for Shawnee County waiver enrollment and IDD services.
Helpful guides
Guides for Shawnee County families
Step-by-step help on the topics that matter most.
School & IEP
Navigating the IEP process
Your rights under IDEA, how evaluations work, and what every IEP section means.
Finding help
ABA, OT, speech and waitlists
How to find qualified providers, navigate insurance, and get off waitlists faster.
Getting started
Where to start after diagnosis
A week-by-week checklist for the first 90 days — from evaluation to early intervention.
Benefits & money
SSI, Medicaid waivers, ABLE accounts
Federal benefits your child may qualify for and how to apply without losing your spot.
Mental health
Co-occurring conditions and support
Managing anxiety, ADHD, and depression alongside an autism diagnosis.
Daily life
Sensory processing and OT
Understanding sensory needs, sensory diets, and how occupational therapy helps.
Adulthood
Employment, housing, legal planning
Supported employment, housing options, guardianship alternatives, and ABLE accounts.
Communities served
Cities in Shawnee County
Serving families across Shawnee County including Topeka, Auburn, Silver Lake, Rossville, Willard, Wakarusa, Pauline, Soldier, Burlingame and Dover and more.
See all Kansas resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Kansas.
Kansas state guide →Nearby counties in Kansas
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