New autism therapy clinic opens in Liberty. Here’s what to know
A new Caravel Autism Health clinic has opened in Liberty, offering specialized therapy for young children with autism. The clinic aims to address a shortage of services in the Kansas City metro, where families have faced waitlists of up to 24 months.
FULL STORY: New clinic for children with autism opens to meet growing need in KC’s Northland
Here are key takeaways:
• The clinic at 560 Rush Creek Parkway opened earlier this month, serving children ages 18 months to 6 years with one-on-one, play-based therapy to build developmental skills and prepare for kindergarten.
• According to Caravel, one in 31 children is on the autism spectrum, and families around Kansas City have faced waitlists up to 24 months for evaluations and therapy.
• The clinic uses Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, with every element designed intentionally — from sensory rooms with weighted blankets to “pretend play” rooms with kitchen and grocery store sets.
• Children work one-on-one with registered behavior technicians who implement treatment plans written by board certified behavior analysts.
• Currently one child attends the Liberty clinic, but director Sara Scheible expects about 20 children daily by June based on sign-ups.
• Caravel operates two Kansas City-area clinics, including one in Shawnee, and plans to open locations in Olathe and southern Kansas City this summer.
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