St. Louis Autism Testing Center, LLC

02/06/2026

💼 Workplace Accommodations & Disability Rights in Missouri 💙

Whether you’re an adult on the autism spectrum, a parent supporting a young adult, or an employer wanting to do better—knowing your rights and options around workplace accommodations can make a big difference. Here are trusted resources to help Missourians navigate accommodations, disclosure, and advocacy at work:

🔹 Understanding Your Rights
• Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
Free, confidential guidance on workplace accommodations, disclosure decisions, and the ADA.
https://askjan.org

• U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Explains employee rights under the ADA and how to request reasonable accommodations.
https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination

🔹 Missouri-Specific Advocacy & Support
• Missouri Protection & Advocacy Services
Legal advocacy and rights protection for individuals with disabilities across Missouri.
https://www.moadvocacy.org

• Vocational Rehabilitation Missouri
Employment support, job coaching, assistive technology, and accommodation planning.
https://dese.mo.gov/adult-learning-rehabilitation-services/vocational-rehabilitation

• Missouri Office of Autism Services
Statewide coordination of autism-related supports across the lifespan, including employment.
https://dmh.mo.gov/dev-disabilities/autism

🔹 Autism-Specific Employment Resources
• Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)
Autism-affirming resources on self-advocacy, employment rights, and accommodations.
https://autisticadvocacy.org

• Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Practical tools and examples of neurodiversity-affirming workplace supports.
https://neurodiversityworkplace.com

🌟 Helpful Reminder:
Workplace accommodations might include flexible scheduling, written instructions, reduced sensory input, clear expectations, modified communication styles, or remote/hybrid options. You do not need to disclose a diagnosis to ask about accommodations—only the functional needs related to your job.

02/06/2026

📘 Navigating School Accommodations & Support in Missouri: Helpful Resources for Families 💙

Supporting your child’s educational journey can feel overwhelming — especially when navigating IEPs, 504 plans, early intervention, and special education services. Here are trusted, Missouri-specific resources to help you feel empowered and informed:

📍 State Education Resources
🔗 Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education – Special Education – Official state page with information about special education requirements, IEPs, forms, and parent rights. Learn More about Missouri Special Education Resources⛓️
🔗 Missouri Special Education Parent Information – A parent-focused guide on IEPs, procedural safeguards, dispute resolution, and more. Parent Information & IEP Guidance⛓️
🔗 MPACT – Missouri Parents Act – A statewide parent training and information center that offers support and advocacy coaching at no cost. Empower Your Advocacy with MPACT⛓️

📍 Advocacy & Legal Support
🔗 Missouri Protection & Advocacy Services (Mo P&A) – Helps families understand rights under IDEA and works to ensure students receive appropriate services. Disability Rights & Advocacy Support⛓️
🔗 Missouri Lay Educational Advocacy Program (LEAP) – Offers training on IEPs, 504 plans, rights, and special education law for parents and community members. LEAP Advocacy Training Info⛓️
🔗 FACT Educational Advocates – Trained advocates who help families understand the special education process and support them through meetings and planning. Educational Advocacy with FACT⛓️

📍 Additional Support & Community Resources
🔗 Missouri Office of Autism Services – State office focused on improving services, supports, and autism-related program coordination. Office of Autism Services (Missouri)⛓️
🔗 Project ACCESS / MO-FEAT Directory – A statewide directory of autism resources, clinics, services, and support groups. Missouri Autism Support Resources⛓️

🌟 Tip: Start by reviewing your child’s current IEP or 504 plan and reach out to your local school’s Special Education Coordinator with questions. These resources can help you understand your rights and connect with advocacy help if needed. 💪

💬 Have questions about specific school processes or need help with talking to your child’s school team? Drop a comment or send us a message — we’re here to support your family every step of the way! ❤️

12/13/2025

Work with our pediatric sleep psychologist to get your child’s sleep back on track.

12/13/2025

❄️ Winter Break & Unstructured Time: A Hidden Stressor for Kids with Autism & ADHD ❄️

While winter break can be relaxing for adults, too much unstructured time can be overwhelming for many children with autism or ADHD.

Without predictable routines, kids may experience:
• Increased anxiety or irritability
• More meltdowns or emotional outbursts
• Trouble sleeping
• Increased screen dependence
• Difficulty transitioning back to school

✨ What helps? Structure + flexibility. ✨

Simple strategies parents can try:
✅ Create a loose daily schedule (wake time, meals, activities, downtime)
✅ Use visual schedules or checklists
✅ Balance movement, creativity, and rest
✅ Plan one predictable anchor activity each day
✅ Keep bedtime and wake time as consistent as possible

You don’t need a perfect plan—just enough predictability to help your child feel safe and regulated.

💙 If winter break feels harder than expected, you’re not doing anything wrong. Your child’s brain simply thrives on routine.

📞 Questions or concerns?
St. Louis Autism Testing Center, LLC
🌐 stlautismtestingcenter.com
📱 314-557-9797

10/23/2025

🌟 Understanding Anxiety in Autism 🌟

Did you know that anxiety is one of the most common co-occurring conditions in children and teens with autism?

For many autistic individuals, anxiety can show up in unique ways — not always as “worry” or “fear,” but through changes in behavior, sleep, appetite, or even increased rigidity in routines. Common signs might include:
💭 Repetitive questioning or seeking reassurance
💭 Avoiding new or social situations
💭 Meltdowns or shutdowns during transitions
💭 Physical complaints (stomachaches, headaches)

The good news? Anxiety can be treated effectively through tailored supports — such as cognitive-behavioral strategies, parent coaching, structured routines, and sensory regulation techniques.

09/21/2025

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09/06/2025

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08/13/2025

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07/22/2025

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