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Missouri Autism Projects

Missouri Advisory Committee on Autism
Central Missouri Autism Project | East Missouri Autism Project| Northwest Missouri Autism Project
Southeast Missouri Autism Projects | Southwest Missouri Autism Project |
9 CSR 45 - 3.060 - Autism Services, Code of State Regulations

The Department of Mental Health’s Division of DD funds five regional autism projects that collectively provide services to approximately 2500 families statewide. Individuals are referred to their autism projects through their regional office.  The programs and services are designed to assist in skill development of individuals with ASD and provide needed training and support for families.

The first project was established in 1991 as a result of families in rural Missouri approaching legislators to ask for autism-specific family support.  They requested needed services so that their family members could remain at home and receive supports close to home. 

The 5 Missouri Autism Projects are overseen by the Missouri Advisory Committee on Autism and by Regional Parent Advisory Councils.

 The Autism Projects serves individuals with ASD in: