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Local Chapters

Autism Society chapters are your best source of information and support. Most chapters are volunteer-led by parents, care providers and other professionals. The Autism Society has chapters in nearly every state reaching out to individuals with autism and their families with information, support, and encouragement.

Contact a Kansas Autism Society chapter.

Visit Autism Source to find local doctors, service providers and other useful resources in your area.

Advocacy

Disability Rights Center of Kansas

*Please note that in the context of Special Education Law, an "advocate" differs from an attorney in several ways. By definition, an "advocate" is one that supports or promotes the interests of another while an "attorney" is a practitioner in a court of law who is legally qualified to prosecute and defend actions in such court on behalf of his or her clients. Although both may be able to help with your legal situation, under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) only attorney's fees are recoverable to families prevailing in lawsuits. This delineation was the outcome of the Supreme Court's decision in Arlington Central School District Board of Education v. Murphy, 548 U.S. 291 (2006). There is currently legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives that would reverse this outcome (the IDEA Fairness Restoration Act, HR 434).

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2008 State Autism Profiles - Kansas

Kansas Coalition for Autism Legislation

KCAL is an independent group of parents, service providers and other professionals who are dedicated to advocating for legislation to support the autism community in Kansas.

Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities

The mission of KCDD is to ensure the opportunity to make choices regarding participation in society and quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities.

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Autism Waiver

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Education

Department of Education for the State

Kansas Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center

The mission of the Kansas IDDRC is to support high-quality basic and applied research relevant to the causes and prevention of mental retardation and developmental disabilities. We also support research aimed at the prevention and remediation of some of the many secondary conditions associated with mental retardation and developmental disabilities, such as difficulty in language acquisition and behavior problems.

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Community Resources

Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services

Kansas Center for Autism Research and Training

The Kansas Center for Autism Research and Training (K-CART) at the University of Kansas is a new multidisciplinary center that promotes research and training on the causes, nature and management of autism spectrum disorders. Committed to the highest standards of scientific rigor, K-CART will generate new scientific discoveries about ASD; disseminate research-based practices by training professionals, practitioners and families who serve children and adults with autism; and provide clinical services through the Center for Child Health and Development at the University of Kansas Medical Center.

Kansas Early Autism Services

The purpose of this website is to provide Kansans with information about the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Autism Waiver.

Autism Alliance

The Autism Alliance of Greater Kansas City is a community organization committed to the development of a network of resources targeted toward fostering an informed community that facilitates the independence, acceptance and emotional well-being of individuals with autism spectrum disorders throughout their entire lifespan.


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Autism Source

To find more information in your state, please visit www.autismsource.org.

The Autism Society welcomes your comments: If you would like to make a suggestion or share beneficial resources not included in this page, please click here to fill out our contact form.

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Last updated: 22 January 2009