Consultation, diagnostic, and training services for individuals with an ASD or related disability.

Our mission is to provide Quality Services and Supports to people with diwho, in turn, selects services on his or her needs and desires. Our vision: People with disablilites are good neighbors, valued friends, productive workers, leaders and volunteers in our community.sabilities so they may explore opportunities and make choices. We work to develop options for each person

AUCD formerly UAP(University Affiliated Programs) are authorized by federal legislation to help States and local communities respond to the needs of people with developmental disabilities and their families.(AUCDs) serve as a liaison between the academic world and the developmental disabilities service delivery system. AUCDs network with and provide assistance to State Agencies, their local affiliates, and to various nongovermental consumer-based organizations. Most AUCDs provide direct clinical, educational, and other services to individuals and families, or can assist families in finding services.

Children's Care Hospital & School, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is the state's only children's hospital. It is a private, non-profit facility licensed by the South Dakota Department of Health. Last year, Children's Care Hospital & School served over 2200 children from birth to age 21 in South Dakota and surrounding states.

Children's Care Hospital & School, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, provides educational and residential services to children with medical and/or behavioral needs, as well as outreach and outpatient services. Children's Care is a private, non-profit facility licensed by the South Dakota Departments of Health and Education. Last year, Children's Care served over 2200 children from birth to age 21 in South Dakota and surrounding states.

Therapy, special education, and medical service for children with multiple disabilities, male and female, ages birth-21 years.

Our mission is to help children with special needs realize greater well being, independence, and enjoyment in life. We've met that need for thousands of children in western South Dakota and the surrounding area for the past 20 years.

Children's Special Health Services is funded through the federal Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant and state matching funds, and administered by the South Dakota Department of Health. Its goal is to improve health care services for South Dakota children with special health care needs. Pediatric specialists, the primary care physician, registered nurses, social workers, and dietitians work together to provide diagnostic, consultative, and care coordination services. This team works closely with the child's family to help them meet the child's needs. Financial assistance is also available for specified conditions and procedures on a cost-share basis according to family size and income, utilizing the federal poverty guidelines

Currently Easter Seals South Dakota serves in excess of 10,000 children and adults each year, with the number served climbing each year. Children and adults with disabilities and special needs find highest-quality services designed to meet their individual needs when they come to Easter Seals. Whether through a birth condition, injury or illness, or because of functional limitations experienced in aging, Easter Seals South Dakota, services are the first step toward helping people with disabilities gain greater independence.

NARHA Premier Accredited Center Handi-Riders, Inc. is a therapeutic horsemanship program that reaches and serves individuals with handicaps ranging from severe physical disabilities to mild mental disabilities. Using specially trained horses, therapeutic horsemanship provides psychological, physical, and social stimulation which encourages individuals to test their abilities.

Music Therapy Services of South Dakota provides research-based and developmentally appropriate music therapy to children and young adults with disabilities. Services range from indvidual and groups sessions, consulting to programs, workshops and inservices. Specialized music instruction is also offered. Music Therapy and related strategies are provided by a board-certified music therapist and registered state service provider.

Music Therapy services for children of all abilities and ages

The mission of OAHE, Inc. is to
support people with disabilities in their choices for living and working in the community.

SVS serves citizens with a wide range of disabilities, provides training and employability development services, residential accommodations, and various medical and therapeutic services. A residential and day program for ages 14+.

The state of South Dakota participates in a federal program called the Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities (Part C). In South Dakota we call this program Birth to Three Connections. Parents, teachers and health care providers know that children with developmental delays are healthier and better learners when they receive early intervention services as early in their lives as possible. The state of South Dakota is committed to providing services to young children and their families.

The state of South Dakota participates in a federal program called the Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities (Part C). In South Dakota we call this program Birth to Three Connections. Parents, teachers and health care providers know that children with delays are healthier and better learners when they receive early intervention services as early in their lives as possible. The state of South Dakota is committed to providing services to young children and their families.

Meeting the needs of persons with speech, language, and hearing disorders and enhancing the professional development of audiologists and speech-language pathologists

The horse is a wonderful tool for strengthening the body and calming and enhancing the spirit. Riding enables muscle groups to move in a non-resistant manner consistent with human gaits. Horseback riding improves balance, coordination, strength, and flexibility, and cognitive abilities.

Time 2 Shine Therapy specializes in providing occupational and speech therapy services to children ages 2-5 with autism or who may be struggling with behavioral challenges related to communication and sensory processing abilities. We provide this service in small group settings, with no more than 4 children per session. Your child receives these intensive OT and ST services 3 hours per day, 5 days per week for a minimum of 15 hours per week.
Therapy is provided by Occupational Therapist, Julie Klusmann, OTR/L, and Speech Language Pathologist, Paul Graumann, MS,CCC-SLP. We have a combined 34 years of experience working with children with autism, communication, and sensory needs. We have extensive training in ABA techniques utilizing multifaceted aspects of ABA such as discrete trial teaching, incidental teaching, pivotal response training, and verbal behavior as a foundation for all therapy. We also have a thorough understanding of child development and are able to match therapy to the child's developmental needs.

Intensive occupational and speech therapy early intervention services for ages 2-5 utilizing ABA foundation for all therapy intervention.