Missouri Advocacy

Autism Speaks advocates to protect the rights, services, and supports of people with autism.

Because of Autism Speaks Advocacy, Missouri…

• Received funding to track autism prevalence and other important data about the characteristics and demographics of autistic children in Missouri through the MO-ADDM project.
• Received funding to train future health professionals at the University of Missouri to provide better health care services for autistic Missourians.
• Research institutions have been awarded nearly $60 million in autism research funding since FY15, including $6 million in FY23 (most recent fiscal year).
• Has an autism insurance law requiring health plan coverage of relevant services, including applied behavior analysis (ABA), in state-regulated private insurance plans and Medicaid.