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Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders

University of Missouri

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Family Resource Service

Susan Austin, RN, MSN, M Ed, nurse clinician

Children with special needs often require more medical, mental health, educational and family support services than other children their age. Many parents report that it is hard to find and coordinate adequate services for their children.

In the Family Resource Service, a registered nurse works with parents to identify family needs and develop a plan to get those needs met. The nurse helps families get information on resources in their communities, such as doctors, speech therapists or daycares. Follow-up and care coordination is also provided.

Typical services provided

  • Partner with families to identify family social, educational and health care needs.
  • Partner with families to develop an individualized plan of care.
  • Assist families in navigating systems of care to meet these needs.
  • Link families to the information and resources to address the issues and goals they have identified as most important.
  • Follow up to monitor progress towards family and child goals.

Contact

To schedule an appointment or for additional information call the Thompson Center at 573-882-6081.

Download a Screening and Referral Form.

Published by Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, University of Missouri
300 Portland Street, Suite 110, Columbia, Mo. 65211 | Phone: 573-882-6081 | E-mail: thompsoncenter@missouri.edu

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Last updated: October 29, 2009