Welcome to Burrell Autism Center

The staff at the Burrell Autism Center is committed to:
  • Recognizing and helping further develop the strengths in each individual child.
  • Identifying the barriers that may prevent the child from reaching their highest potential.
  • Bringing together the necessary resources to assist the child, family and community in moving beyond those barriers.
Interesting Facts
  • Autism costs us 90 Billion dollars annually;
    90% of those costs are to care for adults with Autism.
  • 1 in 88 children is diagnosed with Autism.
  • More children will be diagnosed with autism this year than
    with AIDS, diabetes & cancer combined.
  • Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the U.S.
News and Events
Upcoming training available at the Burrell Autism Center.


2nd Annual Burrell Autism Center Conference
Mission Possible: Successful Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders
August 16-17, 2013
University Plaza Hotel in Springfield MO

Please contact Melissa Davenport at 417-761-5333 or melissa.davenport@burrellcenter.com to receive information on speakers, schedule and registration, as it becomes available.

CARF Accreditation October 2010 - Burrell received our fourth consecutive Three-Year Accreditation, the highest accreditation awarded. Three-Year Accreditation is recognition that Burrell satisfies each of the CARF Accreditation conditions and demonstrates substantial conformance to the standards. Seeking accreditation demonstrates Burrell’s commitment to meeting and exceeding the needs of persons-served as well as our community.
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