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.
Services
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
Voice
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