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Special Education Advocacy | Easterseals Midwest Kansas City Downtown

- Educational Advocacy In-Services/Presentations: Staff works with professionals to help them understand the nature of autism and the best methods and practices for teaching children with autism. The presentation can be tailored to suit a variety of audiences, industries, and situations. - Educational Advocacy Observation (School, Church, etc.): Staff observes how a child with autism interacts with peers and provides feedback and recommendations to teachers and caregivers. Also, provide a follow up in-service presentation to help caregivers in all parts of a child's life understand how to support them. - Educational Advocacy School/Individualized Education Plan Support: Staff members are on hand to attend Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings with families and caregivers, assist each IEP team in designing an effective plan that prepares each child for a successful school year.

Date of Last Formal Update

04/08/2025

Data provided by

United Way of Greater St Louis 211

Physical Address

1600 Baltimore Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64108

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Application process

Call Or Apply In Person

Fee

Call For Details

Required documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Families and their children with autism

Languages

English

Service area

Clay, Jackson, Lafayette and Platte counties in Missouri

Agency info

EASTERSEALS MIDWEST

Supports individuals of all ages on the autism spectrum through assessments, parent training, community inclusion, and more. Services include Special Education Advocacy, Early Head Start, Head Start, Preschools, Autism Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs, Supported Employment, Attendant Services for People With Disabilities, Live In Companions, Family Support Centers/Outreach, Supported Living Services for Adults With Disabilities, Disability Related Parenting Programs, Home Based Parenting Education, Social Skills Training, Workshops/Symposiums, and Organizational Training Services. ALSO KNOWN AS LIFE SKILLS TOUCHPOINT LIFE SKILLS - TOUCHPOINT AUTISM SERVICES EASTER SEALS MIDWEST