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Putting a Price on Autism in Oklahoma
Oklahoma lacks enough therapists and behavioral specialists to take care of the state's autistic children, according to the preliminary findings of a pilot program....
Read MoreUCO Prepares Future Behavioral Specialists
More behavioral specialists to help tutor autistic children in public schools could be ready to provide services in the state in a couple years... Read More
From the Edmond Public School Task Force
If you are looking for a "gift" for your child's teacher that will equip them... Read More
Going to College
If you have a teen or young adult who is interested in college...
Read MoreThe 1st Oklahoma Statewide Conference on Autism Spectrum Disorder
We are excited to announce that planning began this month for the first statewide conference on autism in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Autism Network convened a committee to begin planning for a conference to be held in the fall of 2009. The committee includes state agencies, parent-led organizations, and other groups involved in providing services for individuals with autism in Oklahoma. Read More
2008 Oklahoma Walk Now for Autism
Congratulations!
Thank you for joining Autism Speaks' Walk Now For Autism as we continue to aggressively fight autism! On Saturday, June 7th, approximately 4,800 people experienced the power of unity and celebrated the wonderful people in our lives affected by autism. The Oklahoma Walk for Autism was a HUGE success. Parents, grandparents, aunts & uncles, cousins, friends, children, clinicians, teachers, celebrities and dignitaries came together to raise over $170,000 so far. But we're not done yet! Read More
Thank you for joining Autism Speaks' Walk Now For Autism as we continue to aggressively fight autism! On Saturday, June 7th, approximately 4,800 people experienced the power of unity and celebrated the wonderful people in our lives affected by autism. The Oklahoma Walk for Autism was a HUGE success. Parents, grandparents, aunts & uncles, cousins, friends, children, clinicians, teachers, celebrities and dignitaries came together to raise over $170,000 so far. But we're not done yet! Read More
Interim Studies Sanctioned by the Speaker of the House
Legislative News by Dee Blose
Several interim studies will be taking place about autism. Three studies were sanctioned by the Speaker of the House, and the following is their description per the press release. Read More
Several interim studies will be taking place about autism. Three studies were sanctioned by the Speaker of the House, and the following is their description per the press release. Read More
For autistic twins in Cashion, it's a learning battle
The Oklahoman
By Dawn Marks
Staff Writer
CASHION - Martin Barry wants his daughters and others with autism to get a good education.
Todd Garrison wants to pay the bills and keep good teachers in the rural district where he is superintendent.
Read MoreOklahoma Public Health Update - March 2008
You may be aware of the recent media coverage regarding the settlement of a federal vaccine injury case.... Read More
Senator Gumm Earns “Ten Best” Honor
Lawmaker's Performance Among "Top Five" in Senate
OKLAHOMA CITY - Senator Jay Paul Gumm's work during the 2008 session of the Oklahoma Legislature earned a place among the "Ten Best" legislative performances as rated by "The Oklahoma Observer."
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