County resource guide
Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Pottawatomie County. Oklahoma statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
6 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Shawnee · multi-county
Citizen Potawatomi Nation — Family Health Center
The Citizen Potawatomi Nation Family Health Center in Shawnee serves tribal members with comprehensive health and behavioral services, including developmental screenings and mental health support. Pottawatomie County has a significant Native American population.
Serves CPN tribal members and eligible community residents. Ask about behavioral health and developmental referrals.
Shawnee · multi-county
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital — Shawnee Pediatric Services
SSM Health St. Anthony Shawnee provides pediatric and developmental health services to Pottawatomie County and central Oklahoma. The primary hospital access point for autism-related evaluations and referrals in the Shawnee area.
Ask for a developmental pediatrics referral. Expect referral to OU Health Oklahoma City for full multidisciplinary evaluation.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Shawnee · multi-county
SoonerStart Early Intervention — Pottawatomie County
Oklahoma's Part C early intervention program for Pottawatomie County. Free developmental therapies and support services for children birth to age 3 with developmental delays, delivered in the home or community settings in Shawnee and surrounding areas.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Contact immediately after any developmental concern — do not wait for a formal diagnosis.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Shawnee · multi-county
Autism Society of Oklahoma — Central Oklahoma Chapter
Support network for autism families in Pottawatomie County and central Oklahoma through the Autism Society of Oklahoma. Family events, peer support, and resource navigation for the Shawnee area.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Bethany · multi-county
Oklahoma Parents Center
Oklahoma's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support for Oklahoma families statewide. Knows Oklahoma's special education regulations and IEP procedures.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Call before any IEP meeting or dispute in Oklahoma.
Bethany · multi-county
Oklahoma Parents Center — Pottawatomie County Outreach
Free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support for Pottawatomie County families through Oklahoma's federally funded PTI. Supports families navigating Shawnee Public Schools and other county districts.
FREE federally funded PTI. Especially useful for families navigating both tribal and public school IEP processes.
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