The Arc of the Ozarks Autism and Neurodevelopmental Center

08/19/2026

We are proud to host Missouri Parents Act for this informative training on understanding the IEP process for children with autism. If this topic affects your family, we encourage you to attend and learn more about the resources available to support your child!

Springfield Families!
Understanding the IEP Process for Families of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

If your child has autism or is being evaluated for autism, understanding the IEP process can help you prepare for school meetings and make informed decisions.

Join Missouri Parents Act for this in-person training covering:
• How children are evaluated for autism
• Types of evaluations that may be used
• Medical diagnosis vs. educational eligibility
• The educational category of autism and eligibility criteria
• Understanding the IEP process

📅 This event has moved to Thursday September 3rd, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

📍 The Arc of the Ozarks Autism and Neurodevelopmental Center
2864 S. Nettleton Avenue
Springfield, MO 65807

Register today:
🔗 missouriparentsact.org/training

We look forward to seeing you there!

08/18/2026

👂New blog alert!
Did you know listening therapies can help support progress outside of therapy sessions? In our newest blog, we break down three listening therapy programs offered at The Arc of the Ozarks Autism & Neurodevelopmental Center and explain how they may help children reinforce skills learned in therapy and carry them over into everyday life. 🎧✨

Read more on our blog: 👇
https://ow.ly/vSu150ZAWJa

08/13/2026

Sometimes a toy giraffe is the perfect therapy partner! 🦒✨
Kaden and SLP Harshy are using play and an AAC device to support communication skills. Meeting children where they are and incorporating their interests helps make learning both meaningful and motivating.

08/11/2026

Meet one of the newest additions to our therapy gym: the HyperVibe! ✨
Tabitha and PTA Isabel are checking out this exciting new tool. The HyperVibe uses gentle whole-body vibration to provide sensory input that can help clients stay engaged, regulated, and ready to participate in therapy activities.

08/05/2026

Speech therapy openings are available at our Kansas City location!
Coastlynn has been working with Maggie, SLP, to strengthen her speech and receptive language skills. During a farm-themed activity, they practiced saying words more clearly, using longer words, and understanding early language concepts through play-based learning.

Our speech therapists support children with a variety of communication needs, including speech articulation, language development, AAC evaluations, stuttering, social skills, feeding/swallowing, and more. We accept Medicaid and most major insurance plans.

To get started, complete our referral form at autismcenteroftheozarks.org or call (417) 605-7100.

08/03/2026

Communication can happen anywhere, even on a swing! 💙
During occupational therapy with Morgan, Seamus uses his AAC device while enjoying movement that helps him stay engaged and regulated. OT sessions are designed to support each child's unique strengths and goals.

08/01/2026

That’s a wrap on Water Week! ☀️🌊😎
Throughout the week, our clients stayed cool while working toward meaningful clinical goals. Water Week combined summer fun with meaningful opportunities to practice communication, motor, sensory, and safety skills.

Thank you to our therapists for making Water Week such a memorable experience!