Resources for Caregivers of Neurodivergent Children
Erin Lawrence April 12, 2024
Summary
Are you looking for support for your neurodivergent child? Here is a list of organizations/agencies in Douglas County and its surrounding area that may be able to answer questions or meet your needs.
Caregiver Support
Online and Applied System of Intervention Skills
Community Children's Center Group Peer Support
Parent Support Group (held at Sound Speech Therapy)
Speech Language Services
Lawrence Memorial Hospital Pediatric Therapy
GO CCHAT (Growth of Communication in Children with Autism)
Occupational Therapy
Lawrence Memorial Hospital Pediatric Therapy
Evaluation/Diagnosis
University of Kansas Health System
Children's Mercy Autism Clinic
Heartland Community Health Center and Panda Pediatrics: (limited availability with increased access starting summer 2024)
Infant Toddler (birth to 3 years)
Infant Toddler Developmental Services (self referral form CLICK HERE)
Preschool (3-5 years)
USD497 Early Childhood Special Education
Therapy Services
Sunflower Music (music therapy)
Positive Bright Start (play therapy; occupational therapy)
Connections (play therapy; family therapy; occupational therapy)
Heartland Community Health Center (Family & Individual therapy, LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Therapy, Clinical Psychology, Adolescent Psychiatry)
Panda Pediatrics (Play Therapy, Family & Individual Therapy, Psychiatry)