During this difficult and confusing time the health and safety of children, families and staff is our first priority. We will be available by phone to respond to questions, provide resource information or just to listen.
Over the next couple of weeks we will be providing updates and additional resource information as it becomes available, both here and on our social media.
We are sending you our best wishes for your health and well-being.
Oklahoma Autism Center Team
405-842-9995
PARENT RESOURCES
Developmental Disabilities Council of Oklahoma
The Developmental Disabilities council has released a Coronavirus Scams and Fraud Alert. They have also compiled additional resources on their Covid-19 Resources page.
UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute Autism Team
Supporting Individuals with Autism through Uncertain Times (PDF)
“What is the Coronavirus” a Social Story by Amanda McGinness at The Autism Educator:
Talking to Children About Covid-19
(Coronavirus): A Parent Resource
- Available in other languages at link
Hand Washing and Hand Sanitizing Fact Sheet (includes visuals
for children with disabilities)
https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/pdf/hand-sanitizer-factsheet.pdf
INFANTS/BABY NEEDS
Infant Crisis Services OKC Crisis Nursery
4224 N Lincoln Blvd 2728 NW 14th St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Oklahoma City, OK 73107
405.528.3663 405.979.0706
www.infantcrisis.org www.crisisnurseryokc.com
FOOD
Regional Food Bank
3355 S Perdue St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73137
405.972.1111
DIAL 211 For help
with food, rent, utilities and more: Text 211OK to 898211.
Sooner SUCCESS *serves families raising a child with disability
405.271.2710
TEMPORARY CARE IN CRISIS
OKC Crisis Nursery
2728 NW 14th St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
405.979.0706
Safe Families Oklahoma *temporary childcare when sibling is
hospitalized
3 E. Main St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
405.418.3825
SPECIAL EDUCATION
RESOURCES
Oklahoma State Department of Education
Guidance
Office Special Education and
Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) Guidance
ADDITIONAL TIPS
- Private services providers (ABA, Speech Services, etc.) may modify or suspend services. Make sure to contact providers to determine your course of action.
https://youtu.be/qJG72sycQB8
For more information on handwashing and other Covid-19 related tips and info, visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/ .
- Mask Wearing 101: Teaching Tips for Home and School