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.

Phases

• Transitioning 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).

• Phase 1 - Transition to Adulthood Report
• Phase 2 - Screening, Diagnosis and Early Interventions
• Phase 3 - Access to Care
• Phase 4 - Complex Behaviors and Crisis Care Report
• House Bill 432

Meeting Information

• January 29, 2026
• April 30, 2026