There are many ways to address challenging behaviors. If those behaviors are occurring in the school setting or if your child is very young, his early intervention or early childhood education team can include this on the IFSP (Individual Family Service Plan) or the IEP (Individual Education Plan). Most school districts have an autism/behavior specialist who can work directly with your child and/or as a consultant to your child’s education team. If those behaviors are occurring at home, you may want to work with a behavior therapist covered by your insurance plan, Medicaid (if your child is eligible), or self-pay. Each state has a variety of providers that you can contact.
The following clinic is provided through the CCHD at KU Med Center: CCHD Developmental Disabilities Pediatric Problem Behavior Clinic Information can be found on our website at ww.kumc.edu/cchd or call 913-588-5900.
Kansas
Kansas Institute of Positive Behavior Supports (KIPBS) - 785 864-4096 www.kipbs.org. Services covered by Medicaid or private pay.
Early Childhood Autism Project (ECAP) 785 865-5520 ext. 320 Services covered by Medicaid or private pay.
Community Developmental Disability Organization (see Kansas Community Developmental Disability Organization) - Child must be 5 years or older, meet eligibility criteria and be on the waiting list for a Medicaid Waiver.
Missouri
Regional Center for the Missouri Department of Mental Health, Division of Developmental Disabilities (see Missouri Department of Mental Health Regional Centers)
People who have Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) often have an impaired ability to develop social skills. They may not naturally understand such things as…
Direct instruction, peer modeling, and practice in a variety of settings can be a very helpful part of a treatment plan. Teach appropriate social skills while participating in normal daily activities. Typically developing children may serve as peer models.
Center for Child Health and Development (CCHD) at KUMC: SOCIAL SKILLS TRAINING GIRLS NIGHT OUT – Adolescent and young women with developmental disabilities
Social Skills Groups – Frequency of groups and age range will be based on current demand for services. Groups will run 8-12 weeks. Information can be found on our website at ww.kumc.edu/cchd or call 913-588-5900.
Kansas Autism Center for Research and Training offers training for service providers and school district personnel for implementation of social skills for ASD. Information can be found at http://kcart.ku.edu/autism_training/
