The Office of Autism Services (OAS) was established in 2008 (633.210 RSMo) to provide leadership in program development for children and adults with autism spectrum disorders, to include establishment of program standards and coordination of program capacity. OAS is committed to supporting the independence and self-sufficiency of individuals with autism by leading collaborative efforts to improve system supports for individuals with autism and their families.
- Missouri Autism Projects
- Missouri Autism Centers
- Missouri Commission on Autism
Mission: Produce an “Autism Roadmap for Missouri” encompassing the lifespan of a person living with an autism spectrum disorder.
The autism roadmap shall discuss best practices for care and services within healthcare, education, vocational support, and community resources and highlight opportunities for improvement. The autism roadmap shall include:
A targeted review of existing autism resources, initiatives, and funding;
The identification of unmet needs or gaps; and
Tangible recommendations for system improvements, including specific policy, programmatic, legislative, and funding recommendations.
PhasesTransitioning to adulthood for those living with autism spectrum disorders (2022).
Early identification and intervention for those living with autism spectrum disorders (2023).
Access to care for those living with autism spectrum disorders (2024).
Challenging behavior and crisis care for those living with autism spectrum disorders (2025).- Understanding Autism
- Education and Training
- ECHO Autism
- Rapid Response
- What is Autism?
- Screening, Diagnosis, and Assessment
- Intervention and Evidence-based Practice
- Transition
- National Autism Center's A Parent Guide to Evidence-based Practice and Autism
- Evidence-based Intervention Training Flyer
- Track Your Child's Developmental Milestones
- Spanish version: Siga de Cerca los indicadores del Desarrollo de Su Nino
- Manuals, Publications & Reports
- Blue Ribbon Final Report
- Autism Program and Resource Analysis Report
- National Autism Indicators Report
- Medical Home for Autism Treatment
- Navigating Autism Services: A Community Guide for Missouri
- Could My Child Have Autism?
- Spanish version: Es Posible Que Mi Hijo Tenga Autismo?
- Help for You and Your Child with Autism
- Spanish version: Ayuda para usted y su hijo autista
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- Directives & Regulations
- Resources
- Missouri Autism Guidelines
- Could My Child Have Autism?
- Help for You and Your Child with Autism
- ECHO Autism
- Promoting Employment
- MO Department of Insurance: Autism Insurance FAQs
- Missouri Family to Family Resources
- DESE’s Office of Childhood (birth – 5 Years)
- Department of Elementary & Secondary Education Parent Resources webpage
Organization For Autism Research (OAR) Guidebooks for Families