Divergent Behavioral Services LLC

Happening this week, starting today!

Join Missouri Parents Act for our May Webinar Series designed to help families prepare for important stages in their child's education, including transition to adulthood and key school milestones.

🗓 May 11–15, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
💻 Virtual Trainings (link sent after registration)

📅 Session Schedule
May 11 — IDEA Part C to B
May 12 — ECSE to Elementary
May 13 — Elementary to Middle School
May 14 — Middle School to High School
May 15 — McKinney-Vento Overview

These sessions will help families:
✔ Prepare for upcoming school changes
✔ Understand IEP components
✔ Learn about eligibility changes
✔ Build skills for transition to adulthood
✔ Gain tools to support their child's success

Join one session or attend the full week!

👉 Free Register here:
🔗 missouriparentsact.org/training

📧 [email protected]

📞 800-743-7634

April is Autism Acceptance Month 💙

Families navigating autism in Missouri often need clear, trusted information about services, supports, and next steps. Below are some key resources available across the state:

🧩 Early Intervention (Birth–Age 3)
First Steps Program
📍 https://health.mo.gov/living/families/firststeps/

🏫 Special Education & School Supports
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
📍 https://dese.mo.gov/special-education

🧭 Parent Training & Support
Missouri Parents Act
📍 https://missouriparentsact.org/training

💼 Transition to Employment & Adulthood
Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation
📍 https://dese.mo.gov/adult-learning-rehabilitation-services/vocational-rehabilitation

🧠 Developmental Disability Services
Missouri Department of Mental Health
📍 https://dmh.mo.gov/developmental-disabilities

Includes support coordination, waiver services, and community-based supports.
🏢 Regional Offices (Local Support Access Points)
Missouri Department of Mental Health Regional Offices
📍 https://dmh.mo.gov/developmental-disabilities/services/support-coordination/regional-offices
These regional offices help families connect to:
• Case management
• Waiver eligibility
• Local disability services
• Community providers

🏫 School-Based Adaptive & Support Programs
Most Missouri school districts offer:
• Special Education services under IDEA
• Autism-specific programming or classrooms (varies by district)
• Related services (speech, OT, behavior supports)
• Assistive technology support
Start by contacting your local school district special education department or visit:
📍 https://dese.mo.gov/special-education/local-contact-information

It’s a big week for us! Stay tuned for details on our open house!

Perfect weather for a Play Day!

A great step for safer interactions in our communities 💙

💙 NEW: The Blue Envelope Program is now live across the Ozarks!

This simple tool helps make interactions with police officers for people with disabilities or communications challenges safer and more supportive.

We're leading the way along with area agencies including Ozark Police Department, Nixa Police Department, Hollister Police Department, Kimberling City Police Department, and Indian Point Police Department. All are supporting a program that strengthens understanding across the Ozarks.

If you or someone you know would like to pick up a Blue Envelope, we have them in both lobbies or from any uniformed officer.

Learn more about the program 👉 https://www.springfieldmo.gov/6169/Blue-Envelope-Program

Unfortunately we will not be able to attend the Autism Blast today due unforseen circumstances. If you’re interested in learning more about our services please check out our website divergentbehavior.com or email us at [email protected]

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We’re incredibly proud of our team for all their hard work as we prepare for our biggest move yet! Stay tuned for more exciting announcements throughout April.