Early Childhood Services
The first three years of a child’s life can have a decisive, long-lasting impact. Easterseals Midwest’s Early Childhood Services create nurturing environments that educate and include children of all abilities. Our goal is to partner with families and communities to promote a bright future for each child — as a team, we work together to develop a custom plan to meet your family’s needs.
Applied Behavior Analysis Services
Our ABA Services throughout the state are based on the most up-to-date research in the field of autism. Our Board Certified Behavior Analysts will help you understand your child's development while designing goals and interventions that embrace your child's unique interests. Through ongoing assessments and input, we'll develop an individualized plan that aims to help your child develop the skills necessary to live their happiest, healthiest life.
Therapies and Assessments
Easterseals provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), occupational, and music therapies. Early intervention therapists work with families to assist each child’s development and offer education and support for parents. Families choose the setting that works best: home, our Early Childhood Center, or a mutually agreed upon location.
Autism Services
Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder that affects communication, social behavior, and development. Autism affects one in 36 children in the United States, but with early diagnosis, intervention, and behavioral techniques, children with autism can live full, rewarding lives in the community. At Easterseals, we customize our services to meet each individual’s and family’s need for support.
Home Visiting
Home Visiting Services offer a range of resources for families, including certified parent educators who visit homes to provide additional support. Home Visiting Services also include developmental screenings for children, service recommendations, and free support for families with children with and without disabilities, from birth to 36 months old or three to 19 years. Families also have the opportunity to meet other families and children through playgroups and events.
What regions offer Early Childhood Services and Autism Services?
We have programs throughout the regions we serve that offer support for families impacted by autism. These programs are available in the following regions:
• Eastern Missouri
• Northwest Missouri
• Southeast Missouri
• Central Missouri
• Southwest Missouri
Please note that not all autism programs are available at each location. Please contact your regional office for a complete list of services offered in your region. For a full list of our offices, please visit our Locations page.
Our Early Childhood Academy is available in St. Louis and Columbia, Missouri.
