County resource guide
Cass County, Missouri
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Cass County. Missouri statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
7 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Kansas City · multi-county
Children's Mercy — Autism Center
Comprehensive autism evaluations at Children's Mercy Kansas City, one of the region's leading pediatric hospitals. Multi-disciplinary team serving Jackson County and the Kansas City metro. An Autism Treatment Network site.
Autism Treatment Network site. The dominant pediatric program for the Kansas City region.
Harrisonville
Children's Mercy — Cass County Referral Pathway
Cass County families access the Children's Mercy Autism Center via the Kansas City main campus, about 30 minutes north of Harrisonville. Children's Mercy is one of the nation's top pediatric autism programs and an Autism Treatment Network site. Ask your pediatrician for a referral.
Main campus in Kansas City (~30 min north). Referral required.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Harrisonville
Missouri First Steps — Cass County Early Intervention
Free early intervention for Cass County children under 3 with developmental delays or disabilities. County-administered through the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services under IDEA Part C. Entry point: ask your pediatrician or call the county health department.
Free under IDEA Part C.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Harrisonville
Centria Autism — Cass County / South KC
In-home ABA therapy serving Cass County including Harrisonville, Belton, and Raymore. BCBA-supervised programs with Missouri Medicaid and most commercial insurance accepted under Missouri's ABA mandate.
Kansas City · multi-county
Centria Autism — Kansas City
In-home and center-based ABA therapy in Jackson County and the Kansas City metro. BCBA-supervised. Accepts most commercial insurance and Missouri Medicaid.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Harrisonville
Autism Society of the Heartland — South KC/Cass County
Support groups and family events for Cass County families through the Autism Society of the Heartland's Kansas City metro chapter. Connects Harrisonville, Belton, and Raymore families to the broader autism community.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Harrisonville
MPACT — Missouri Parents Act (Cass County)
Missouri's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center serving Cass County. Free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support. Essential before any IEP meeting or dispute with Harrisonville, Belton, or Raymore school districts.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
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