Local Resources for Families with Special Needs

Offers reading therapy for students with dyslexia and those who struggle with language, as well as tutoring in all academic areas and ACT Prep classes. Classes/tutoring provided by Certified Academic Language Therapists (CALT). A 2022 MetroFamily Family Favorites finalist.

Easter Seals Oklahoma offers an Early Learning & Inclusion Academy for children of all abilities, ages two through kindergarten. An onsite Board Certified Behavior Analyst uses Applied Behavior Analysis techniques through one-on-one sessions, social groups, and classroom interactions to ensure…

A collaborative therapy center for ages 5-18 with academic language therapists and speech-language pathologists who are highly trained in dyslexia and related disorders. Therapies utilize research- and evidence-based instruction techniques. A 2022 MetroFamily Family Favorites finalist (Special Needs Therapy Services).

Provides parent workshops, referrals, individual assistance with educational issues and a toll-free parent information line. www.oklahomaparentscenter.org

Provides highly-trained facilitators and mediators to assist school districts and parents in developing effective IEPs for children with disabilities. www.ok.gov/abletech/Special_Education_Resolution_Center

Oklahoma School for the Blind is a fully accredited school that offers a complete educational program, tuition free, for blind and visually impaired students from pre-school through high school. Instruction is provided in traditional academic subjects, as well as orientation…

Works to ensure children that are deaf or hard of hearing have all the same opportunities to be successful in a safe, barrier-free environment. www.osd.k12.ok.us

Provides guidance and support in order to promote excellence in education from infancy to adulthood for children with disabilities as outlined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA). sde.ok.gov/sde/

Provides individualized treatment plans, group psychotherapy, behavior management, medication management and family therapy. www.positivechangesokc.com

Provides year-round, high-quality early childhood education, specialized care and on-site therapeutic services for children with or without special needs. www.specialcareinc.org

Provides 24-hour medical care, comprehensive rehabilitative therapies, respiratory care and special education. Services include: speech therapy, physical therapy and occupational therapy. www.miracleshappenhere.org

Provides services for 3-9 year old children diagnosed with autistic spectrum and similar neurological disorders. www.uco.edu/ceps/gscs/index.asp

Therapy and Beyond provides intensive, 1:1 ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) and speech therapy for individuals with autism in a naturalistic play-based environment. The individualized programs encourage family involvement to focus on major areas of development including behavior, language, social, academic…

Trinity is the only school in the Oklahoma City metro solely dedicated to educating students with diagnosed learning differences such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia. Trinity also serves students with auditory and sensory processing issues, anxiety and developmental…

Provides job training and post-high school educational opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities including Art Production, Health and Wellness, Life Skills, Community Service and Character Training.

Provides information about special education law, education law and advocacy for children with disabilities. www.wrightslaw.com