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Chesterfield, MO 63017
Phone: (636) 898-2060
Fax: (636) 898-2062
Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Chesterfield Autism Center
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a group of related conditions that affect how a child’s brain develops and how they experience the world. It’s called a spectrum because it affects kids differently and has a wide range of symptoms. ASD often impacts a child’s behavior, communication skills, social skills and sensory processing. Kids with ASD may have repetitive behaviors (stimming), speech delays or no spoken language, intense interests and unique ways of interacting with others.
Autism Center Services
Our Autism Center at Mercy Kids Center for Neurodevelopment in Chesterfield, Missouri, provides a child-and-family-centered approach to ASD. Our services include diagnosis, medical and psychological care, family navigation services and treatment programs. We develop a tailor-made care plan for your child in partnership with you.
- ASD diagnosis and assessment – We evaluate your child and make recommendations for care, treatment and additional services as needed.
- Ongoing care – Our care includes medical follow-up, psychological counseling, physical therapy, speech-language therapy and occupational therapy.
- Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) – Our speech therapists help kids discover alternative ways to communicate, such as gestures, sign language, picture boards or augmentative communication devices.
- Feeding dysfunction evaluation – We offer a team for children with concerns about eating, chewing, or swallowing.
- Pediatric nutrition and dietary services – Registered dietitians provide consultations on healthy diets and how to adapt food preferences to improve nutrition for children with ASD.
- On-site genetic counseling – Families who can benefit receive genetic testing and assistance with interpreting results.
Accurate diagnosis of ASD and early intervention are crucial to helping kids reach their full potential.
Autism Symptoms
Symptoms range from mild to severe, and most children with ASD have associated medical and developmental conditions. While diagnosis can sometimes be made as early as 12 months of age, more obvious signs of autism may not be apparent until 24-36 months of age. In some situations, symptoms may not cause concerns until the elementary or middle school years.
Related Services
At Mercy, we offer comprehensive services to diagnose and treat a full range of conditions, including:
At Mercy, we offer compassionate care for a variety of treatment services, including: