The following links may be helpful for families that would like to know more about developmental disabilities, or that already have a child with a diagnosis. This list is not a substitute for medical care. Please contact one of our physicians with any questions.

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National Resources

   Autism Speaks 100-Day Toolkit (also available at (888-AUTISM-2)

   Autism Society of America

   First Signs (dedicated to early identification of and intervention for children with autism)

   Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Missouri Resources

   Department of Mental Health - Autism Services

   Missouri First Steps (from birth to 3, for those who have delayed development or diagnosed conditions associated with developmental disabilities) 

   MODDRC: Missouri Developmental Disability Resource Center

   Project Access (Project funded by DESE that provides autism resource info to public schools across Missouri serving students with ASD)

   Recreation Council of Greater St. Louis

   MO Division of Developmental Disabilities, Office of Autism Services

   MO-FEAT (Missouri Families for Effective Autism Treatment): Also available at 877-275-8988 

   St. Louis ARC

   Missouri Protection and Advocacy Services - also available at 800-392-8667 (protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities and providing advocacy and legal services)

   Network of Care

   Medicaid - Some of our patients may qualify for Medicaid or medical assistance

   Gateway Chapter of the Autism Society of America: 777 Bonhomme Avenue, Suite 1501, St. Louis, MO 63105. 314-863-0777

   Developmental Disabilities Resource Board of St. Charles County

   Autism Speaks-St. Louis (also available at 314-989-1003)

   Community Living Inc. (provider of programs and services for people with disabilities in St. Charles County)

   Social Security - Some of our patients may qualify for Social Security and financial assistance

   Missouri Special Olympics

   Team Activities for Special Kids

Illinois Resources

   Illinois Department of Human Resources (state-funded birth to 3 therapy, all ages respite for families of persons with disabilities, PUNS survey must be completed) 

   Illinois Life Span

   STAR NET

   Illinois Special Education

   Illinois Medicaid

   The Autism Program of Illinois

   Chestnut Health Systems

   Autism Support Group

   Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center

   Autism Society of Illinois

   Illinois Special Olympics

   State of Illinois Developmental Disabilities

      -  Prioritization of Urgent Needs survey (the gateway to state resources for children with developmental disabilities)

   Project CHOICES (Children Have Opportunity to Inclusive Communities Environments and Schools)

   Illinois Clearinghouse Library

   Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities

   Arc of Illinois

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