Parent Community
Coaching
Parents meet with their BCBAs weekly for coaching meetings. Parents are taught skills and concepts, they are provided with tools to use at home, they review their children's progress, and may even observe a session with their child. These meetings all cover a core curriculum but are tailored to meet the individual needs of each family.
annual Fun run
We participate in the Autism Society of the Heartland’s annual Fun Run during which our children, their parents, siblings, and grandparents as well as our staff and their families are all encouraged to attend. The result is a huge presence for this great cause and a wonderful sense of community. We create custom t-shirst for the occasion and cheer each other on throughout. This fun activity builds fellowship among our families and provides a way to connect our staff to our families in a relaxed and interactive way.
Parent Opportunities
Our group of parents gather regularly for Coffee Meetups at both of our locations. These intimate gatherings are an opportunity for parents to share stories, resources, and tips. Members of the AFTS Administrative team will also join the conversation in order to answer questions, facilitate discussion, and get to know our families even more.
“As a family, we benefited immensely from our parent trainings with our BCBA. She was incredible at listening to us and helping us find solutions to whatever was going on at the time. I never felt like I couldn’t reach out and ask questions or check in to see how things were going. The whole time was always supportive and helpful!”
Autism Diagnostic Resources
University of Kansas Center for Child Health and Development
Autism Diagnostic clinic
The Center for Child Health and Development (CCHD) at KU Medical Center offers clinics and services to children and families who need evaluation, diagnosis, and follow-up for autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), developmental disabilities, Fragile X, and behavioral health problems. CCHD also serves children with special health care needs. Their clinics focus on diagnosing and treating children and educating parents to promote the well-being of the entire family. Love the people at this diagnostic clinic—hard working compassionate individuals.
Children's Mercy Hospital Autism diagnostic Clinic
Children’s Mercy is one of six Autism Centers designated by the state of Missouri. They provide comprehensive diagnostic services for children whose families suspect they may have autism or a related disorder. If you have a child with an autism diagnosis, their family resource nurse can help connect you with treatment and support services, training opportunities, and other specialists who can help you. Such a top-notch program with amazing professionals.