Tulsa, Oklahoma’s Free Help & Resource Center for Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Changing the lives of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through therapy, early learning, and elementary school education.

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Understanding ASD starts with early intervention

Navigating the ASD world can feel like a maze. It can be hard to understand the diagnosis in your own children.

According to the CDC, ASD is on the rise in the United States, with one in 44 children being diagnosed in 2022. This makes specialized education a necessity.

A tailored approach early on is crucial in helping children with ASD function and succeed as they continue their education and even enter their future careers. But finding the right program for your child can feel overwhelming.

That’s why we’re in the process of creating Tulsa’s best in class facility for ASD, Ellison Development Center, a local resource center for parents, community and most importantly, children, to assist in the early development and education of those with ASD.

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What services do we provide at EDC?

Your child will receive the following services at EDC from age two to 11. Programs will be tailored to them with diagnosis beginning as early as 18 months. All EDC professionals work daily with members of the ASD community.

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Occupational

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Speech

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Nutrition

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Physical

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Family Support

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Community

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Advocacy

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ABA

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Our Mission

EDC’s mission is to provide the necessary therapy, early learning and elementary school education by experienced professionals for all children that have been diagnosed with ASD – regardless of race, sex or religion.

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Resources

Wanting to know more about how ASD works? See below to learn about ASD symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and progression.

What is Autism?

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Autism is a developmental disorder of varying severity that impacts someone’s ability to perceive and socialize with others and can lead to communication problems. It can also be characterized by restricted or repetitive patterns of thought or behavior.

Early Signs

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Early signs of ASD can vary, but look for indicators like sensory sensitivities, repeated body movements, lack of eye contact and intense interest in certain activities. Please seek the attention of a medical professional for an official diagnosis.

Diagnosis

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Medical professionals typically use a variety of developmental monitoring and screening methods and behavioral examinations to make a diagnosis of ASD. A diagnosis can be made as early as 18 months.

Treatment

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Treatment for ASD varies on a case-by-case basis. There is no singular treatment for this disorder, though many professionals agree that early intervention with ABA, occupational, speech and physical therapies can be helpful for most individuals.

Progression

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Symptoms of ASD can change, but the underlying disorder is not one that worsens over time. With proper therapy and treatment, symptoms can improve with age, especially if started early in life.

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Be a part of the community

Feeling alone on your family’s ASD journey can feel scary, overwhelming and sometimes hopeless. EDC can help you get involved in the ASD community in a number of ways – by participating in events, volunteering, connecting with other families and more!

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