Autism resources in
Reno 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.

Hutchinson's community mental health center offers comprehensive diagnostic testing for children and adults, including evaluations for autism and other developmental concerns. Referrals are accepted from physicians, schools, and families.

Free early intervention for Reno County babies and toddlers birth to age 3 who show signs of a developmental delay, including evaluation, therapy, and family support right in your community. A service coordinator walks families through the evaluation and eligibility process.

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.

This state agency keeps a plain-language list of Kansas special education resources gathered in one place for parents. It's a helpful starting point when you're trying to understand your rights and figure out who to call next.

The Kansas State Department of Education gathers parent-friendly guides on special education, IEPs, and your procedural safeguards (parent rights) all in one place. It is a plain-language starting point for understanding what your child is entitled to under state and federal law.

This is the local special education agency that serves students across the Reno County school districts, including the Early Education Center and Transitional Learning Center. If your child has (or you think might need) an IEP in a Reno County public school, this is the team you can call with questions about evaluations, services, and your rights.

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.

Reno County's community mental health center offers screening, assessment, and diagnostic testing plus therapy for children, teens, and families. No one is turned away for inability to pay, and 24-hour crisis help is always available.

The local hospital's rehab team includes licensed pediatric physical, occupational, and speech therapists who build a custom plan around your child. Care requires a referral from your child's doctor, and you can call to get started.

TECH is the county's official front door for intellectual and developmental disability services, helping families understand what supports they qualify for and connecting them to local providers. One phone call gets you pointed in the right direction.

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.

KanCare is Kansas Medicaid, and it can cover your child's medical care plus the home and community-based waiver services that support kids with autism and developmental disabilities. You can apply online or by phone, and the Clearinghouse can answer eligibility questions.

This local legal aid office in the Reno County Courthouse helps lower-income families with civil legal matters, including guardianship, estate planning, and benefits issues. Serving Reno, Kingman, Rice, and Stafford counties, they can be a lifeline when paperwork feels overwhelming.

This is the local front door for Kansas disability waivers in Reno County. Their team checks your child's eligibility and helps you get connected to the HCBS Intellectual/Developmental Disability waiver and Medicaid-funded services close to home.

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 statewide, university-based program that gives Kansas caregivers free training, education, and one-on-one help with things like finding evaluations, therapy, and insurance navigation. A trustworthy source of guidance no matter where in Reno County you live.

OCCK is an established regional nonprofit whose autism services support children and youth from birth to age 21 in Reno County, including facilitating support groups and helping families manage symptoms, build skills, and navigate the system. A good option when you want ongoing guidance alongside other families.

A Hutchinson nonprofit serving Reno County since 1973 with day programs, life-skills and art programs, supported homes, and service coordination for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. A warm, long-standing place for community and connection close to home.

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.

A longtime Hutchinson nonprofit offering adult day services, a work center, life skills programs, and residential support for adults with disabilities. Their service coordinators walk families through the transition after high school and help navigate the waiver system.