Other Groups
There are many other parent-led organizations in the state that focus on specific geographies, treatments or issues that affect families. These groups can provide parent-to-parent support and resources to help families in their journey. If your parent group would like to be listed on this website, complete the Parent-Led Organization form.
Ada
- Circle Time of Ada
Contact: Lori Gray at (580)-320-4061 or (580)-436-4060
Meets every first and third Tuesday of the month from 6-8 P.M. at the Glenwood Early Childhood Center on west main in Ada.
Open to all SE Oklahoma families. We welcome anyone wanting to learn more about autism spectrum disorders or have special needs children.
*Childcare provided.
Alva
- Alva Autism and Special Needs Support Group
Contact: Grace Scribner at (580)-327-0000
(580)-748-1410
Email: jamesmom92@yahoo.com
Meets every third Monday of the month from 7-9 P.M. at the Alva Public Library.
Ardmore
- Parents of Ardmore Caring Together
Ardmore, OK
EnidContact: Shannon (580)-223-9284 or Debbie Hayes at Carter County Health Department
- Supporting the Pieces
Enid, OK
Meets the third Thursday of every month from 6:30-7:30 pm at Christ United Methodist Church 2418 W. Randolf, Enid, OK (The Pumpkin Patch Church). Check out our Website at supportingthepieces.comContacts:
Theresa Sharp
(580)997-7479
Email: p2support@gmail.com
Helen Lazcano
(580)370-5081
Email: supportingthepieces@gmail.com
Norman
Contact: Kathy Rand at kathy-rand@swbell.net
Meetings are usually held on the 4th Tuesday of the month (except if there's a need to reschedule) in Norman, Oklahoma, from 7:00 - 9:00 PM.
- Parents Fighting Autism
Contact: parentsfightingautism@gmail.com for details.
A group to provide encouragement and support for parents considering or doing biomedical treatments for their children on the autism spectrum. We discuss special diets, supplements, interventions and therapies.
Meetings are typically held the 3rd Monday of the month at 7pm at the Olive Garden in Norman.
Oklahoma City
Focus on biomedical treatments. Formerly The Geary Foundation
- OKC / Edmond's Biomedical Intervention Group (BIG)
For families interested in or currently providing biomedical and dietary interventions for their child on the spectrum including but not limited to DAN! and Yasko protocols. In an informal setting families can share stories and provide support to one another. In the future with your input, we aim to focus on the topics that will provide the most beneficial information and support for all of our individual journeys.
Contacts:
Bridgett Miller
405-330-3506
rodnbridge@sbcglobal.net
Anne-Marie Liles
405-306-9184
anne-marie@cox.net
Liza Greve
405-488-7609
llgreve@yahoo.com
- Task force focusing on private insurance coverage for autism.
Contact: Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy, Wayne Rohde, or Dee Blose.
Letter to parents / grandparents explains what each advocate should be prepared to provide to their senator and representative.
The private insurance coverage handout provides brief overview of the issues facing families.
The state bill list identifies those bills that are currently active in the 2008 legislative session.
Nick's Law, Autism Equity Act Bill introducted by Senator Gumm.
Tulsa
- Green County Autism Chapter
Contact: Angela Lowry (918)-231-5326
Meetings are held on the first Thursday each month from 7-9 P.M.
A group made for moms of children with Asperger's Syndrome to network with each other and to mentor with ideas as well as find help in the Tulsa area. A topic-oriented group (each month brings a new topic) with occasional speakers/professionals to tlak to the group.
Contact: Jonni Segnar at (918) 798-2379
Vinita
- Vinita Autism Support Network
Helping Hands Daycare
570 South Fifth Street
This group is open to any person needing support regarding special needs.
Contact: Barbara Buckallew at (918) 323-6254 or (918) 256-2038 or email at buckallewfam@aol.com