Our philosophy
The foundational philosophy of Ozark Center for Autism is the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), imbedded in the principles of child development. We apply the teaching methodology prescribed by ABA to all areas of child development and behavior management. A licensed and board-certified behavior analyst closely supervises all programs and services. Learn more about
Ozark Center for Autism.
Our services include:
- Outpatient or in-home treatment
- Comprehensive evaluations from our Autism Diagnostic Team
- Guidance on available resources
- Preschool program, with 1-to-1 intensive early behavior intervention for children birth to age 6
- Special Education Center, with treatment and education for students ages 3-21,
- Applied Behavior Analysis consultation
- Occupational, physical, and speech and language therapy
- Daily living skills and prevocational outpatient classes for adolescents and adults
- Parent/caregiver education
- Individualized training and ongoing consultation with local schools
- Monthly Autism Support Group
- Psychiatric evaluation/assessment
- Case management and advocacy
- Personal assistance
- In-home respite care
- Social skills group for school-age children
Why Ozark Center for Autism works:
- Highly-educated and skilled staff including behavior analysts; special education teachers; occupational, physical, and speech and language therapists; and implementers, or aides, with autism training and experience
- Ongoing training provided to staff to keep current with new research available in the field
- Specific, developmentally appropriate individualized goals for each student
- Daily data collection and analysis to support goals
- Curriculum with activities to build self-help, daily living, and prevocational skills
- Targeted learning opportunities to develop social skills in everyday community settings, such as grocery stores and playgrounds
- Year-round treatment, preventing regression associated with extended time without treatment
- Parent participation encouraged in orientation sessions and regular conferences to maintain involvement and help continue teaching techniques in the home
For further information about Ozark Center for Autism services, the application process, or current fees, please call 417.347.7850.
To
learn more about how you can help support children with autism and their families, contact
Ozark Center for Autism, 417.347.7697, or
Freeman Foundation, 417.347.6557.
3230 Wisconsin Avenue
Joplin, MO 64804
417.347.7850
Mailing address:
PO Box 2526
Joplin, MO 64803