County resource guide
Autism Resources in Jackson County, Missouri
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Jackson County. Missouri statewide resources also apply.
Jackson County (Kansas City) is served by Children's Mercy Kansas City — an Autism Treatment Network site and the dominant pediatric hospital in the Missouri-Kansas bi-state metro. MPACT's statewide PTI services are available to Jackson County families for free IEP advocacy. Missouri's ABA insurance mandate applies statewide.
Provider directory
Local Providers6 providers in Jackson County
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Diagnostic 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.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Kansas City
Atlas Autism Health — Kansas City
ABA therapy for children ages 2–6 in the Kansas City region. BHCOE accredited center.
Source: https://www.atlasautismhealth.com/location/kansas-city
Kansas City
Carelinks ABA — Kansas City
In-home ABA therapy for children ages 2–21 across Missouri including Kansas City and St. Louis.
Source: https://www.carelinksaba.com/missouri
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.
St. Louis · multi-county
Easterseals Midwest
Largest provider of autism services in Missouri. Personalized 1:1 play-based ABA coaching for young children with autism across Missouri.
Source: https://midwest.easterseals.com/get-support/areas-of-support/autism-services/applied-behavior-analysis
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Kansas City · multi-county
Autism Society of the Heartland — Kansas City
Kansas City chapter with support groups, family programming, and resource navigation for Jackson County families and the broader KC metro.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Jackson County.
School & special education
Services & benefits
- Missouri DMH — Jackson County DD Services
Contact DMH's Kansas City regional office for DD waiver intake.
Adult services
- Missouri DMH — Jackson County DD Services
Contact DMH's Kansas City regional office for DD waiver intake.
Respite & support
- Missouri DMH — Jackson County DD Services
Contact DMH's Kansas City regional office for DD waiver intake.
Helpful guides
Guides for Jackson 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 Jackson County
Serving families across Jackson County including Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Blue Springs, Raytown, Grandview, Belton, Raymore, Grain Valley and Oak Grove and more.
See all Missouri resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Missouri.
Missouri state guide →Nearby counties in Missouri
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