Our Resources
Internet Resources
Autism Society
Autism-Society.org
Autism Society is a grassroots organization that has information on the basics of autism, living with someone with autism, statistics and news related to autism. Additional resources can be found through the local chapter (see Autism Society Missouri Chapter) or through the search tool for other related local services (see Autism Source).
Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. [CARD]
CenterForAutism.com
The parent resources section of the CARD website provides videos and information on autism and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) as well as other resources.
Families Fighting Autism
FamiliesFightingAutism.org
Families Fighting Autism is a non-profit organization that raises funds to promote research, public awareness and education as well as fund local programs for children and families living with autism.
Mayo Clinic
Mayoclinic.com/health/autism/DS00348
Mayo Clinic provides information on the symptoms, causes, risk factors, treatments, alternative medicine, coping and support for those with Autism.
National Institute of Health
Health.NIH.gov/topic/Autism
National Institutes of Health includes links to government organization sites that have information on autism spectrum disorders.
Missouri Based Resources
Missouri-Families for Effective Autism Treatment
MO-Feat.org/index.htm
Missouri resources for family supports, crisis care, adult and sibling issues, funding for services, educational workshops and summer camp opportunities. MO-FEAT also provides information about Missouri law and advocacy.
St. Louis Based Resources
Autism Society – Missouri Chapter
9200 Olive Boulevard, Olivette, Missouri, 63132-3261
Contact Phone:
(314) 989-1003
https://www.autismspeaks.org/st-louis-kansas-city“
Autism Society provides information on the local chapter, events, community resources, advocacy, and more.
Autism Speaks
Phone: 888-288-4762
Email: midwestart@autismspeaks.org
AutismSpeaks.org
Autism Speaks provides access to tool kits, resource library, student clubs, videos and local chapters. Autism Response Team (ART) responds to family inquiries and requests.
Developmental Disability Resources
Center for Disease Control
CDC.gov/ncbddd/dd
The Center for Disease Control includes information on autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy, hearing loss, intellectual disability, and vision impairment. Additional information on monitoring, research, and education on developmental disabilities is available.
Missouri Based Resources
Missouri Department of Mental Health
Department of Developmental Disabilities:
DMH.MO.gov/dd
All St. Louis County residents contact:
St. Louis County Regional Office
9900 Page Avenue, Suite 106
St. Louis, MO 63132
Phone: 314-877-2711
Toll Free: 800-374-6458
Fax: 314-877-5606
All Jefferson County, St. Charles County, and St. Louis City residents contact:
St. Louis Regional Tri-County Office
111 N. 7th Street, 6th Floor
Wainwright Building, St. Louis, MO 63101
Phone: 314-244-8800
Toll Free: 800-358-7665
Fax: 314-244-8804
DMH provides coordination services and case management for individuals with developmental disabilities. The Missouri Department of Developmental Disabilities website has information on state programs and services for diagnosed individuals and families. Contact the office in your region for information on local service availability.
St. Louis Area Resources
Association on Aging with Developmental Disabilities
2385 Hampton Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63139
Phone: 314-647-8100
Fax: 314-647-8105
AgingWithDD.org
This agency provides a number of services to adults with developmental disabilities including education, retirement planning, in-home support and social groups.
St. Louis Office for Developmental Disability Resources
2121 Hampton Avenue
St. Louis, MO, 63139
314.-421.-0090
MRDD.org
This agency provides services to those in St. Louis City that have been diagnosed with a developmental disability before the age of 18. The agency links people with case management, educational and homelessness services.