My World ABA - 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.

Easterseals Midwest's Joplin ABA clinic is at 3115 Arizona Avenue, Joplin, MO 64804. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 11:30 AM and 12:30 to 3:30 PM, with Friday afternoons ending at 2:30 PM. The clinic serves children ages 2 through 6, through the first kindergarten-eligible year. Programming includes 1:1 RBT instruction, BCBA supervision, natural environment teaching, peer interaction, group circle time, monthly parent education, and on-site video observation. Accepted funding includes Medicaid (MO HealthNet or KanCare), some commercial plans, and private pay.

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.