County resource guide
Lafayette County, Missouri
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Lafayette County. Missouri statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Lexington
Lafayette Regional Health Center — Pediatric Referral
Lafayette Regional Health Center is the community hospital for Lafayette County. Comprehensive autism evaluations are typically accessed via Children's Mercy in Kansas City (~50 miles west) or the University of Missouri in Columbia (~60 miles east) via the I-70 corridor.
Children's Mercy KC (~50 mi west) or MU Health Care Columbia (~60 mi east) via I-70 for full autism evaluation.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Lexington
Missouri First Steps — Lafayette County Early Intervention
Free early intervention for Lafayette County children under 3 under IDEA Part C. Home-based services available throughout Lexington, Higginsville, and Odessa.
Free under IDEA Part C.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Lexington
Centria Autism — Lafayette County
In-home ABA therapy for Lafayette County families in Lexington and Higginsville. The I-70 corridor makes Kansas City and Columbia resources easily accessible. Accepts Missouri Medicaid.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Lexington
Autism Society of the Heartland — Eastern KC Metro/Lafayette County
Autism Society of the Heartland's Kansas City metro chapter connecting Lafayette County families to regional autism resources, peer support, and community events.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Lexington
MPACT — Missouri Parents Act (Lafayette County)
Missouri's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center serving Lafayette County. Free IEP advocacy — call before any meeting with Lexington, Higginsville, or Odessa school districts.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
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