Burrell's Autism Center provides the latest and most effective diagnostic and autism treatment interventions for children and transitional age youth with an autism spectrum disorder. We also serve the entire family with supportive programs in southwest Missouri.
Burrell Autism Center provides the latest and most effective diagnostic and treatment interventions for children with an autism spectrum disorder. We work with families to identify and build on a child’s strengths and supports. We provide tools that aid families in understanding the unique strengths within their child and the barriers that their child faces when engaging in learning and relationships with others. We partner with parents to enhance their child’s connection to the world around them.
We provide a comprehensive multidisciplinary evaluation for families who suspect their child may have an autism spectrum disorder. This evaluation includes a psychological assessment, an occupational therapy assessment, a speech and language assessment, and a consultation with a developmental pediatrician.
Children may be referred to the Burrell Autism Center by their parents, doctors, educators or other treating professionals. Once a referral is received, the family will be contacted to set up a phone pre-screening. This information will be used to determine whether a team screening is needed and to recommend other services while waiting for your screening.
If a screening is recommended, the family will be asked to come in and complete an intake packet and to schedule the screening. At the 1-hour screening, the diagnostic team will meet with the parent and child, at which time the necessary diagnostic services are determined.If further evaluation is needed, the team may refer for a complete or partial Multidisciplinary Autism Evaluation. This recommendation is determined by the individual needs of the child. If no further evaluation is needed at this time, the team will refer the child back to the original referral source and/or other services, as needed.
After all evaluations are completed, the family will be contacted to set up a feedback session with the psychologist where they will discuss the child’s diagnosis and the team’s recommendations for treatment.
We accept Medicaid, private insurance and self-pay clients.
We provide support through individual and group settings for children as young as age one up until age twelve. For services that expand into the larger needs of the family and for clients in their teen and transitional age youth years, funding is provided by the Southwest Missouri Autism Project.
We accept Medicaid, private insurance and self-pay clients. Speech therapy and Applied Behavioral Analysis have funding available from the Southwest Autism Project if no other funding source is available. To be eligible for these funds, clients must be approved for services through the Springfield Regional Office.
To begin services, call 417-761-5330 or fax a referral to 417-761-5331. Standard intake paperwork and a developmental history will need to completed before any appointments are scheduled. For outside agency or physician referrals, you will need to submit client demographics and pertinent office notes along with the reason for referral.
This focuses on skill development and parent training. Areas of concern could be: self-help; sensory; fine and gross motor; self-regulation. A doctor referral is needed for this service.
This focuses on skill development and parent training. Children who are non-verbal or have limited language benefit from this program. A doctor referral is needed for this service.
ABA Therapy focuses on increasing behavior of social significance. Particular focus is given to development of a functional verbal repertoire, referred to as Verbal Behavior (VB).
We offer an array of services that are funded by the Southwest Missouri Autism Project. Through this funding source we are able to work with children and their families beginning as young as age one all the way through the transition to adulthood at age twenty-two. To be eligible for the following services, you must be connected with the Department of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities Division. Please contact the Springfield Regional Office at 417-895-7400 or 888-549-6635 to establish the appropriate connection for services
A Family Resource Specialist (FRS) is available to start working with families once their child/adolescent receives a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Services through the Family Support Specialist include parent training, accessing needed services, IEP assistance, school consultation, and phone support.
Groups are developed based on the needs presented. Groups are broken in to three levels: Early Learner (K-2nd), Advanced Learner (3rd-5th), Middle School and High School.
The Burrell Autism Center periodically offers a number of parent training opportunities. These trainings focus on parenting a child with Autism.
This program focuses on teaching various independent living skills to adolescents and young adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis. These skills are primarily taught in a clinic setting and sometimes transferred and supported through direct treatment in the individual’s home or community environment. Some possible targeted skills include:
Burrell has been with our family from the beginning. They were there when we first started noticing symptoms and provided testing and they are still there today. As our son has grown and needed different support, Burrell has been a cornerstone to guide us and provide care through each new phase.
Below is information for your family regarding our location. We also have a link to a manual for full of resources. Before coming to your first appointment we ask that you print off and fill out the child and family history form so that we can make your time in the office as efficient as possible.
2020 Autism Resource Manual
Main Campus Building A (Connection Center)
1300 E Bradford Pkwy, Building B
Springfield, MO 65804
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The entrance is located down the hill on the east side of the building.
October 2023: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in the Home
September 2023: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
February 2023: A note from Brooke Moore, Director of ABA
January 2023: A note from Brooke Moore, Director of ABA
December 2022: Generalization & Maintenance
November 2022: Teaching New Skills using a Task Analysis
October 2022: Functional Communication Training
To begin services, call 417-761-5330 or fax a referral to 417-761-5331. Standard intake paperwork and a developmental history will need to completed before any appointments are scheduled. For outside agency or physician referrals, you will need to submit client demographics and pertinent office notes along with the reason for referral.
It is important to note that speech and occupational therapy require a physician’s referral.
If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health or substance-use crisis, please call our toll-free 24-hour telephone line. Our team can help provide immediate assistance.
Southwest Missouri: 1-800-494-7355
Central Missouri: 1-800-395-2132
National Help Line: Call or Text 988
