Kansas
List of State Resources - Kansas
| Name | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Accessible Sports in Greater Kansas City | Recreation & Community Life | Accessible Sports in Greater Kansas City addresses the need in bi-state metropolitan areas for a community-based approach to recreation and sports activities for people of all ages and with all types of disabilities. AS-GKC.net is an independent, community-wide, all-inclusive, adapted sports website and calendar that lists adapted/accessible sports activities throughout the metro area. Organizations, businesses, non-profits, communities, groups, etc., that offer accessible sports activities in the KC metro area (Missouri and Kansas) are encouraged to list their events, teams, activities, locations, etc., on the website. |
| ASA of Kansas | Other Resources | 8700 E. 29th Street N. Community Services Building Wichita, KS 67226 |
| Autism Hope for Families, Inc | Support Groups | Autism Hope for Families is a non-profit organization whose mission is to assist families by helping to find services, financial support, fundraising and public awareness for people with autism spectrum disorder. |
| Autism Hope for Families, Inc | Other Resources | Autism Hope for Families is a non-profit organization whose mission is to assist families by helping to find services, financial support, fundraising and public awareness for people with autism spectrum disorder. |
| AUTISM SERVICES OF KANSAS | Therapies & Treatments | Provides a comprehensive program utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis research-based interventions to improve the quality of life for individuals and families affected by autism. Autism Services of Kansas, LLC. provides applied behavior analysis services to children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), ages 18 months to 14 years. Each child's program focuses on the specific individual needs of the child and family. |
| Autism Society – The Heartland (ASH) | Therapies & Treatments | The Autism Society-The Heartland (ASH) is a non-profit, state affiliate of the Autism Society of America for Kansas and Missouri. The entity is financed by private donations, matching donations and donations from events in the community. |
| Autism Speaks | Support Groups | Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout life, to the needs of people with autism and their families. |
| Autism Speaks | Other Resources | Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout life, to the needs of people with autism and their families. |
| Autism Spectrum Disorder of Central Kansas | Other Resources | 1621 Jody Lane McPherson, KS 67460 620-241-8375 |
| Autism Works | Education | Autism Works Inc is a non-profit organization where dedicated parents, volunteers and staff come together to provide support and programs to families whose lives are affected by autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The organization works closely with families and the local community to raise awareness about autism and develop programs for individuals with ASD. Autism Works has Social Skills Programs: elementary, middle and high school. |
| Blue Sprig | Therapies & Treatments | They are leading ABA therapy providers nationwide. The team includes highly-skilled board-certified behavior analysts and registered behavior technicians dedicated to offering personalized care. Services include home and center services, family counseling assistance, and ABA therapy. Accept most major insurance policies |
| Blue Sprig | Training | They are leading ABA therapy providers nationwide. The team includes highly-skilled board-certified behavior analysts and registered behavior technicians dedicated to offering personalized care. Services include home and center services, family counseling assistance, and ABA therapy. Accept most major insurance policies |
| CAP 4 Kids. The children´s Advocacy Project of Kansas City. | Other Resources | The website provides a complete list of information resources in which you can find a complete description of the entities described there, as well as their contact details and direct links to their websites. |
| CAP 4 Kids. The children´s Advocacy Project of Kansas City. | Support Groups | The website provides a complete list of information resources in which you can find a complete description of the entities described there, as well as their contact details and direct links to their websites. |
| Children’s Mercy. Kansas City | Evaluation & Diagnosis | Children’s Mercy is one of six Missouri state-designated autism centers. They provide comprehensive diagnostic services for children whose families suspect they may have autism or a related disorder. |
| Early autism services | Therapies & Treatments | They provide ABA therapy services to diverse communities around the world, their services include home and center-based ABA therapy, occupational, speech and language therapy, telehealth services, social skills groups, teens, and free apprenticeships. They have a highly qualified and certified staff. |
| Easterseals | Employment | Provides essential services and support, from early childhood programs for the first five years to autism services, medical rehabilitation, and employment programs. |
| Easterseals | Other Resources | Provides essential services and support, from early childhood programs for the first five years to autism services, medical rehabilitation, and employment programs. |
| Family First Center | Therapies & Treatments | Family First Center for Autism and Child Development offers a variety of therapeutic services and training opportunities to support your child and family. The main objective is to provide continuous individual and family support based on applied behavior analysis therapy, which turns out to be very beneficial in teaching and generalizing new skills, maintaining old ones and reducing inappropriate behaviors. |
| Family First Center | Training | Family First Center for Autism and Child Development offers a variety of therapeutic services and training opportunities to support your child and family. The main objective is to provide continuous individual and family support based on applied behavior analysis therapy, which turns out to be very beneficial in teaching and generalizing new skills, maintaining old ones and reducing inappropriate behaviors. |
| Family First Center | Other Resources | Family First Center for Autism and Child Development offers a variety of therapeutic services and training opportunities to support your child and family. The main objective is to provide continuous individual and family support based on applied behavior analysis therapy, which turns out to be very beneficial in teaching and generalizing new skills, maintaining old ones and reducing inappropriate behaviors. |
| Heartspring | Therapies & Treatments | Heartspring, located in Wichita, Kansas, is a leading provider of services and therapies for children with special needs and developmental disabilities. They offer a residential and day school, pediatric services, and autism services. |
| Heartspring | Education | Heartspring, located in Wichita, Kansas, is a leading provider of services and therapies for children with special needs and developmental disabilities. They offer a residential and day school, pediatric services, and autism services. |
| Heartspring | Psychology & Psychiatry | Heartspring, located in Wichita, Kansas, is a leading provider of services and therapies for children with special needs and developmental disabilities. They offer a residential and day school, pediatric services, and autism services. |
| Kansas - Applied ABC | Evaluation & Diagnosis | Applied ABC provides ABA and autism therapy services for individuals with autism. Applied Behavioral Counseling provides behavioral therapy in the home. The organization offers evaluations, treatment plan, behavior analyst, parenting trainings and much more. |
| Kansas - Applied ABC | Therapies & Treatments | Applied ABC provides ABA and autism therapy services for individuals with autism. Applied Behavioral Counseling provides behavioral therapy in the home. The organization offers evaluations, treatment plan, behavior analyst, parenting trainings and much more. |
| Kansas - Applied ABC | Training | Applied ABC provides ABA and autism therapy services for individuals with autism. Applied Behavioral Counseling provides behavioral therapy in the home. The organization offers evaluations, treatment plan, behavior analyst, parenting trainings and much more. |
| Kansas Autism Resources | Other Resources | Each state sets ages of eligibility for services for children and youth with disabilities. This platform allows you to obtain updated information on this state and the possible resources that may be of interest to you, whether it is a parent, a professional or a person on the autism spectrum. |
| Kansas Center for Autism Research and Training | Training | The Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Center is a multidisciplinary center that promotes research and training on the causes, nature and management of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). |
| Kansas Chapter- Autism Society of America | Other Resources | 2250 N. Rock Rd, Suite 118-254 Wichita, KS 67226 316-943-1191 Support Group for Families with Special Needs/EFMP Support Group for Families of Children with ASD Heather Huntoon McConnell Air Force Base, Family Support Center aula Wichita, KS heather.huntoon@sbcglobal.net |
| Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services | Other Resources | KDADS's goal is to provide quality services under the Older Americans Act, and to provide Kansas residents in need of behavioral health services with adequate care so they can live productive and fulfilling lives. |
| KS families together/parent-to-parent | Other Resources | 501 Jackson, Suite 400 Topeka, KS 66603 785-233-4777 800-234-6343 (solo KS) 785- 233-4784 (fax) family@inlandnet.net |
| KU Life Span Institute | Other Resources | The institute brings together researchers at the intersections of education, behavioral sciences, and neuroscience to study issues that directly affect the health and well-being of individuals and communities in Kansas, as well as across the country and the world. Work towards interventions and independence for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities |
| Pittsburg State University - The Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders | Evaluation & Diagnosis | The Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is designed to certify that participants have specialized knowledge and skills regarding the characteristics and methods of assessing and teaching individuals with ASD. This graduate certificate includes two areas of focus: Early Childhood (birth to age 5) and School Age (K-12). Through a combination of courses that include sensory and motor issues, assessment, characteristics, curriculum development, and social and behavioral interventions, graduates become outstanding professional educators serving students on the autism spectrum and their families. |
| Pittsburg State University - The Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders | Therapies & Treatments | The Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is designed to certify that participants have specialized knowledge and skills regarding the characteristics and methods of assessing and teaching individuals with ASD. This graduate certificate includes two areas of focus: Early Childhood (birth to age 5) and School Age (K-12). Through a combination of courses that include sensory and motor issues, assessment, characteristics, curriculum development, and social and behavioral interventions, graduates become outstanding professional educators serving students on the autism spectrum and their families. |
| PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITES: AGES 3 THROUGH 5 | Other Resources | Carol Dermyer Student Support Services Kansas State Department of Education Jayne Garcia Infant-Toddler Services State Department of Health & Environment Landon State Office Bldg. 900 S.W. Jackson, 10th Floor Topeka, KS 66612-1290 (785) 296-6135 E-mail: uskank86@ibmmail.com |
| STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: SPECIAL EDUCATION | Other Resources | Michael Remus, Team Leader Student Support Services Kansas State Department of Education 120 East 10th Avenue Topeka, KS 66612 (785) 291-3097 E-mail: mremus@ksbe.state.ks.us |
| STATE DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION | Other Resources | Joyce Cussimanio, Commissioner Rehabilitation Services Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services Topeka, KS 66611 (785) 267-5301 |
| The Arc of Sedgwick County | Support Groups | The Sedgwick County Arch is a non-profit organization that began in 1953. The Sedgwick County Arch makes a difference in the lives of individuals and families living with intellectual and developmental disabilities. For 60 years, The Arc has promoted your general wellness, fostered the development of programs on your behalf, and increased public awareness and acceptance. |
| The Arc of Sedgwick County | Other Resources | The Sedgwick County Arch is a non-profit organization that began in 1953. The Sedgwick County Arch makes a difference in the lives of individuals and families living with intellectual and developmental disabilities. For 60 years, The Arc has promoted your general wellness, fostered the development of programs on your behalf, and increased public awareness and acceptance. |
| The university of Kansas health system | Evaluation & Diagnosis | It is a world-class academic medical center and a destination for complex care and diagnostics. They offer more options for patients with serious conditions due to experience and leadership in medical research and education. Physicians are researchers and educators who push the boundaries of medical knowledge. |
| Topeka Area Asperger's Syndrome Parent Support Group | Other Resources | Brad and Linda Sloan TARC Resource Center 2701 SW Randolph Ave Topeka, KS 66611 785-234-2494 aspieparents@aol.com |