Help is available from the Family Resource and Autism Specialist (FRAS) at the regional office to help build a family’s capacity to provide support to their family member(s) with a developmental disability. Different waivers are available including the Lopez and autism waiver that provide a large array of services. Southwest Missouri Autism Project provides skill development of individuals with ASD and provides needed training and support for families.
- assistive technology
- behavior analysis service (Senior Behavior Consultant, Behavior Intervention Specialist, Functional Behavior Assessment)
- Community Specialist (allows self-direction option)
- crisis intervention
- independentlivingskills development (home skills development, day services, community integration)
- environmental accessibility adaptations/vehicle modifications
- in-home respite
- out-of-home respite
- Personal Assistant (allows self-direction option)
- Personal Assistant-medical/behavioral (allows self-direction option)
- person-centered strategies consultation
- professional assessment and monitoring (Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Dietician)
- specialized medical equipment and supplies (adaptive equipment)
- Support Broker (allows self-direction option)
- transportation
417-895-7400
