Easterseals Midwest - Joplin

The Bill and Virginia Leffen Center for Autism is at 2808 South Picher Avenue, Joplin, MO 64804. It is part of Freeman Health System and Ozark Center. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Services include outpatient ABA, diagnostic evaluations, a preschool program for ages 2 to 6, a DESE-approved school-age program for ages 5 to 21, feeding clinic support, and nutrition services. Outpatient ABA focuses on social and play skills, communication, and restricted or repetitive behavior. Accepted funding includes Missouri Medicaid, private medical insurance, and self-pay.

My World ABA's Joplin clinic is at 7603 E. 32nd Street, Joplin, MO 64804. The center provides play-based ABA for children and young adults ages 18 months to 21 years. This East 32nd Street site is separate from My World clinics in Springfield and Ozark.

At Beyond Core Therapy, we bring BCBA-led ABA therapy to children and teens ages 2–18 throughout Missouri. Our Missouri clinical team includes BCBAs Jirita Kinsey and Kimberly Dunn, with support from Clinical Director Tracey Walton. We build individual plans around each child’s strengths and family routines, providing in-home sessions, parent coaching, and school-based support where appropriate.