Autism resources in
Butler County.

Free CDC milestone checklists and a Milestone Tracker app help you follow your child's development from 2 months to 5 years, so you know what to watch for and when to act. A gentle first step when you're unsure whether to seek an evaluation.

Kansas's statewide early intervention program offering free developmental evaluations and in-home services for children birth to age 3 with delays or disabilities. Enter your county or zip on their site to connect with your local program, or reach out to get started.

The state agency that oversees Kansas's Part C early intervention system for infants and toddlers with disabilities. Call if you want to understand your child's rights or how the birth-to-3 evaluation and services process works.

The University of Kansas center that runs the state's primary autism diagnostic facility and connects families to evaluations, resources, and parent training. A good first call if you're wondering whether your child should be evaluated for autism.

The University of Kansas Health System offers comprehensive, gold-standard autism evaluations for children through a multidisciplinary team. Early diagnosis here opens the door to therapies and a personalized treatment plan.

KU Medical Center's pediatrics program provides clinical autism diagnoses, including a telemedicine clinic that cuts wait times for families in rural and underserved parts of Kansas. It works alongside school autism teams so children can be evaluated closer to home.

This public school cooperative provides free special education evaluations for children across Butler County's nine school districts, including Andover, Augusta, and El Dorado. If you think your child may need extra support at school, you can request testing directly through them.

The CDDO is your local starting point for intellectual and developmental disability services in Butler County, and they help determine eligibility and connect your family to the right supports. Reach out here first if you are trying to find your way into services and are not sure where to begin.

This KU Wichita clinic has developmental-behavioral pediatric providers who evaluate children for autism, developmental delays, and behavioral concerns. It's a good option when you want a physician-led developmental assessment close to home.

Based at Wichita State University, this team provides autism diagnostic evaluations for young children and families across south central Kansas, which includes Butler County. Because they run clinics a limited number of times each semester, it is best to reach out by email to ask about availability.

Every state has a federally funded Parent Training & Information Center offering free help with IEPs, special-education rights, and early intervention. This hub's directory locates the center that serves your state.

A national nonprofit protecting the rights of students with disabilities. Use their member directory to find a special-education attorney or trained advocate near you when you need help with an IEP or a dispute with a school.

Every state has a federally mandated Protection & Advocacy agency that offers free legal help when a school isn't following your child's IEP or evaluating them as required. This directory connects you to the office serving your area.

As the official protection and advocacy agency for Kansas, this center provides free legal advocacy to protect the civil rights of children and adults with disabilities, including special education and IEP disputes. Their resource center has plain-language guides on your special education rights.

This is Kansas's federally designated Parent Training and Information Center, offering free one-on-one help, training, and support to families navigating IEPs, special education, and disability services. Their Education Advocate program can walk you through your child's rights step by step.

This Kansas statewide family organization offers free information, training, support, and advocacy for parents of children with emotional, behavioral, or educational disabilities, including help with school and IEP concerns. They connect you with peer support from other Kansas parents who have been there.

A statewide nonprofit legal-aid organization serving all 105 Kansas counties, including Johnson County, with free and low-cost help for lower-income families facing special education and IEP disputes. Call the intake line to see if you qualify for assistance.

Kansas's statewide parent center, funded through the state special education office, with free guides and one-on-one help so you can understand your child's IEP and be a confident partner on their school team. A good first call when you feel lost in the special education process.

You matter too. Psychology Today's therapist finder filters for 'caregiver stress' and 'autism family,' and Open Path Collective offers reduced-cost therapy sessions nationwide. You cannot support your child well without also supporting yourself.

After an autism diagnosis, the Bridge Clinic provides short-term ABA and behavioral intervention from Board Certified Behavior Analysts while you line up a longer-term provider. It includes weekly parent training so the skills carry over at home.

A local nonprofit that provides free early-intervention therapy for infants and toddlers with developmental delays in Butler County, including speech, occupational, and physical therapy. No referral is needed, and you can call to request a free developmental evaluation for your child.

The community hospital in El Dorado offers speech-language therapy and occupational therapy close to home, so families do not have to drive to Wichita for every appointment. It is a helpful local option for children and adults working on communication and daily-living skills.

ABLE accounts let people with disabilities (onset before age 26) save money tax-free without losing Medicaid or SSI eligibility. This center compares every state's ABLE program so you can pick the best one for your family.

Run by the Kansas State Treasurer, an ABLE account lets your child or family save money for disability-related expenses without risking their SSI or Medicaid eligibility. Earnings grow tax-free when used for qualified costs like education, housing, therapy, and assistive technology.

Kansas offers Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waivers through KanCare Medicaid, including an Autism waiver for young children and an Intellectual/Developmental Disability waiver, that pay for respite, in-home support, and other services so your child can stay at home with family. This plain-language guide from the Disability Rights Center of Kansas walks you through which waiver fits and how to start.

A tax-advantaged savings account that lets your child put money aside for disability-related expenses without risking their SSI or Medicaid eligibility. It is run by the Kansas State Treasurer's office and can be opened online.

The state Medicaid waiver that can pay for in-home supports, respite care, and other services for Kansans with intellectual or developmental disabilities. You apply for KanCare coverage first, and your local CDDO handles the disability eligibility side.

SSI provides monthly cash payments to help with food, housing, and basic needs for children and adults with disabilities and limited income. This official government guide explains who qualifies and how to apply online, by phone, or in person.

The nation's oldest grassroots autism organization. Their National Helpline connects families to information and referrals, and their affiliate finder points you to a local chapter in your area for in-person support and events.

The largest national community-based organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Local chapters offer advocacy, family support, and lifelong services. Use the chapter finder to locate the office nearest you.

Dial 2-1-1 (or visit 211.org) to reach a free, confidential referral line for local health and human services in almost every US community — including disability services, respite, food, housing, and financial assistance.

The Autism Society of America's affiliate serving Kansas families, offering caregiver support meetings, sensory-friendly events, and social groups for teens and adults on the spectrum. It's a welcoming place to connect with other local families who get it.

A free program that pairs you one-on-one with a trained Kansas parent who has raised a child with a similar diagnosis or situation, so you have someone to lean on. They also host twice-monthly online Topic Talks for parents to connect and share.

The state's single call point for caregivers seeking respite, in-home help, and disability services anywhere in Kansas. Staff can connect you to your local Community Developmental Disability Organization and respite options for a much-needed break.

A longtime Butler County nonprofit offering recreation and community for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Butler Blazers Special Olympics and social events like Adult Fun Nights. It is a friendly way for your child to build friendships, skills, and confidence close to home.

Rainbows United serves Butler County families with young children who have special needs, offering early intervention, case management, respite, and supported family living. Much of their support happens right in your own home and on your schedule.

This state council supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, work, and belong in their communities, with resources on employment, transition, ABLE accounts, and self-advocacy. It's a good starting point for understanding the bigger picture of adult services in Kansas.

This statewide program recruits and supports trained volunteer guardians and conservators for adults with disabilities who need someone to help protect their rights and make decisions. It's a helpful resource for families thinking through guardianship or alternatives for the long term.

Kansas's state agency for adult disability services runs the I/DD Medicaid waiver that funds adult day programs, supported employment, and residential support once your child ages out of school. Their statewide resource center can walk you through eligibility and connect you to your local point of entry.

This state program helps teens and adults with disabilities prepare for, find, and keep a job, including pre-employment transition services for students still in high school. Counselors offer job training, placement, and ongoing supported-employment help at no cost.