Autism Resources in Oklahoma
A statewide guide to autism services across Oklahoma — for families in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Norman, Lawton, and communities across the state, including the many Native American nations whose lands and citizens are part of Oklahoma.
Oklahoma's autism services system has changed significantly in recent years. SoonerCare — Oklahoma's Medicaid program — added coverage for medically necessary autism treatment, including ABA, in 2019, a major change for the many Oklahoma families who rely on Medicaid. The state's early intervention program, SoonerStart, serves the youngest children. And Oklahoma's developmental disability waiver system, while a real resource, has historically had one of the longest waiting lists in the country.
This page walks through how Oklahoma's autism services fit together and where the gaps are.
We've written this as a starting point. Oklahoma readers who know specifics better than we do — tell us what we got wrong or missed.
Wondering how Oklahoma compares nationally? See our guide to comparing states for autism services — Medicaid waivers, insurance mandates, and waitlists side by side.
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Oklahoma at a glance
Early intervention program
Insurance mandate
Medicaid waivers (4)
- Community Waiver
- Homeward Bound Waiver
- In-Home Supports Waivers (Children and Adults)
- Medically Fragile Waiver
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Support organizations
Statewide autism resource based at the Lee Mitchener Tolbert Center for Developmental Disabilities at OU Health Sciences. Training, resources, and support across Oklahoma.
Oklahoma Parents CenterOklahoma's federally designated Parent Training and Information Center. Free support for families navigating special education, disability services, and transitions.
Oklahoma Disability Law CenterOklahoma's federally designated protection and advocacy organization. Legal advocacy for Oklahomans with disabilities.
Autism OklahomaOklahoma nonprofit providing community events, family support, and connection for autism families across the state.
Oklahoma Human Services Developmental Disabilities ServicesState agency administering Oklahoma's HCBS Medicaid waivers and developmental disability services.
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