Autism resources in
Sedgwick 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 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.

Rainbows United is the Sedgwick County provider for Kansas Infant Toddler Services, offering free developmental evaluations and in-home early intervention for children birth to age 3. If you have concerns about your child's development, they can help you find out whether your child qualifies, at no cost to your family.

Wichita State University's Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic runs an Autism Interdisciplinary Diagnostic Team, partnering with KU School of Medicine-Wichita to provide individualized autism assessments. Their team approach means your child is seen by several specialists together during the evaluation.

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 is the state's official source for your child's special education rights, the IEP process, and free ways to work things out with the school, like mediation, when you disagree. It spells out what every Kansas school must do for students with disabilities.

Keys for Networking is a Kansas family-run nonprofit that helps parents speak up at school for children with emotional or behavioral needs, including IEP meetings. They offer free peer support, training, and one-on-one guidance.

Wichita Public Schools supports students ages 3 to 21 with IEPs, 504 plans, early childhood services, and transition planning. Call the district office and ask to be connected to special education for your child's school.

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 long-established Wichita nonprofit offering speech, occupational, and physical therapy, ABA, feeding therapy, and audiology for children from birth through age 21. They accept most major insurance plus Medicaid and offer financial assistance for families who qualify.

This is the county's single front door for developmental disability services in Sedgwick County, where a Service Access specialist helps you figure out what your child qualifies for and connects you to local providers. Call to start an intake and get walked through the application process.

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.

A statewide nonprofit offering free or low-cost civil legal help to eligible families, including public and disability benefits, guardianship, and special needs matters. Their Wichita office serves Sedgwick County residents.

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 volunteer-run Wichita program offering year-round sports and recreation for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, most at no cost to athletes. It's a welcoming way for your child to move, compete, and make friends.

Based in Wichita, Heartspring serves children with autism and complex needs through its school and pediatric therapy clinic, and also hosts community and social clubs plus family weekend events. It's a place families can turn to for both services and connection.

A longtime Wichita nonprofit that supports children with disabilities and their families, including respite care, early intervention, and case management across Sedgwick County. They help families find a breather and a plan when caregiving feels like a lot.

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.

Based right in Wichita, CPRF helps adults with disabilities find and keep meaningful jobs through career counseling, job readiness, and placement support. Their employment program partners with Kansas Vocational Rehabilitation and is offered at no cost to eligible clients.