Ozark Center for Autism
Ozark Center for Autism offers child-centered diagnostic, treatment, and education services. Autism, a developmental disability, affects a child’s ability to communicate with loved ones and interact in the world.
Prior to opening Ozark Center for Autism in fall 2007, families seeking treatment for children with autism had two choices—travel great distances to receive services or go without. Today, thanks to many generous supporters, Ozark Center for Autism offers hope and continues to expand services to children and families dealing with autism. The center is experiencing excellent outcomes and the children are progressing in communication, learning, and social development.
Developed in consultation with the Cleveland Clinic Autism Consulting Group, Ozark Center for Autism is one of only a few treatment centers of its caliber. The highly educated and trained staff at Ozark Center for Autism uses an evidenced-based practice proven to be effective in the treatment of autism, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Children receive year-round treatment to maximize opportunities for growth and development in language, emotion, social skills, and interests.
Ozark Center for Autism services include:
- Comprehensive evaluations and guidance on available resources from our Autism Diagnostic Team
- Preschool program, with 1-to-1 intensive early behavior intervention for infants and children through 6 years of age
- Special Education Center, with treatment and education for students ages 3-21, accredited by Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
- Applied Behavior Analysis consultation
- Behavioral consultation
- Intensive in-home Applied Behavior Analysis
- Occupational, physical, and speech and language therapy
- Daily living skills and prevocational 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
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
- High teacher-to-student ratios
- Staff trained to use the latest evidence-based treatment proven effective for children, adolescents, and young adults with autism
- Ongoing training provided to staff to keep current with new research available in the field
- Every student has specific, developmentally appropriate individualized goals
- Data collection and analysis occur daily to support goals
- Curriculum contains 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 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 or 417.347.7600.
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 S. Wisconsin
Joplin, MO 64804
417.347.7850
Mailing address:
PO Box 2526
Joplin, MO 64803