About Us « Autism Oklahoma

Our BIG DREAM is quality of life, for life, for every individual in Oklahoma who has autism.

AutismOklahoma had grassroots beginnings in 2002 when families began meeting together to help problem solve family challenges.

We create opportunities and engage families to help their own family and a few more. Our programs are FREE or NEARLY FREE and are funded by donations. 95 cents of every dollar donated is used to fund programs in Oklahoma.

AutismOklahoma is a non-profit organization that believes that every person with autism is unique and important. Our organization helps individuals with autism reach their full potential, helps families thrive, and help communities understand and embrace differences.

OUR MISSION

Investing together to grow, learn and serve the families of Oklahoma impacted by autism.

Through a value-centered approach, we create opportunities for families, children, teens and adults to have more happiness, joy and a higher quality of life, for life.

WHAT WE DO

We design an evolving portfolio of opportunities, programs and events that:

Provide ways for families to connect and thrive
Create unique experiences for children, teens and adults with autism to discover and develop their talents, and
Engage with communities throughout the state to understand and embrace differences

WHY IT MATTERS

With 1 in 44 children and 1 in 45 adults diagnosed with autism, the needs are vast and increasing every year.

Meaningful connections with others and quality of life are the goals for all individuals with autism.

AutismOklahoma was founded by parents in Oklahoma to improve quality of life and create opportunities for our loved ones with autism. We strive to encourage parents, providers and the community to think about how they might also create a unique opportunity for someone with autism. That’s our secret for Quality of life, for life!

LIVE LOCAL. LOVE LOCAL. GIVE LOCAL.

AutismOklahoma is not a part of a national organization.

But we partner with other entities and experts to increase our portfolio of opportunities. We are predominantly funded by private donations. All of our programs are free or nearly free to 4,500 participants and their famlies each year so that everyone can be a part.

CORE VALUES

We believe every person with autism has something to offer our community.
With creative interest-based connections, individuals with autism are able to contribute and reach their potentials.
We encourage and invest with parents (and partners) to develop innovative ideas that have a big impact on their own child and few others.
All of our programs are grounded in kindness and provide a safe place to share experiences, challenges, and dreams.
We seize opportunities to reach the community and state with a positive autism message.