Carter County, Oklahoma

Ardmore

Mercy Hospital Ardmore — Developmental Referrals

Mercy Hospital Ardmore is the primary regional hospital for south-central Oklahoma and the main medical referral hub for Carter County families. Mercy's pediatrics team coordinates developmental screenings and autism evaluation referrals to Oklahoma City or Dallas-area specialists.

Ardmore's oil history gives it a larger economy than most rural Oklahoma counties — more local pediatric capacity than surrounding areas.

Ardmore

SoonerStart — Oklahoma Early Intervention (Carter County)

SoonerStart provides free Part C early intervention for children birth to age 3 with developmental needs in Carter County. Evaluation and service teams serve Ardmore families and surrounding south-central Oklahoma communities.

Ardmore

Centria Autism — ABA Therapy (South-Central Oklahoma)

Centria Autism provides ABA therapy services for Carter County families in Ardmore. Both in-clinic and telehealth options may be available for this south-central Oklahoma city, which serves as a regional hub between Oklahoma City and Dallas.

Ardmore

Autism Oklahoma — Statewide Support Network

Autism Oklahoma serves Carter County families with peer support, resource navigation, and statewide programming. Ardmore's location between OKC and Dallas makes it accessible for regional autism events and community connections.

Ardmore

Oklahoma Parents Center — Statewide PTI

The Oklahoma Parents Center provides free parent advocacy, special education rights education, and IEP support for Carter County families. Ardmore is a regional hub with accessible services for south-central Oklahoma parents.