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At the Oklahoma Autism Center, we understand that the journey of supporting children with autism is a shared effort. Our mission is to empower professionals like you with the resources, training, and collaborative opportunities needed to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children with autism. Together, we create an environment where each child's potential can be fully realized.
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We believe in the power of knowledge and hands-on experience. That’s why our approach is all about continuing education, internships, coaching, mentoring, and good old-fashioned scientific inquiry. Together, these efforts spark big changes—not just in our communities, but across the entire state.
Our Strategic Process: Learning, Growing, Changing
OUR VALUES
- Community-Based Inclusive Services: We're all about making sure every child and family can access the services they need, right where they are.
- Family-Professional Partnerships: It takes a village! We believe in strong, supportive partnerships between families and professionals.
- Teamwork and Interdisciplinary Practice: When great minds come together, amazing things happen. We value collaboration and interdisciplinary teamwork.
- Acceptance and Respect for Individual Differences: Every child is unique, and we celebrate those differences with open arms.
- Scientifically Validated Strategies: We love science! Our strategies are rooted in research, insuring we're always on the cutting edge of autism care.
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But wait, there’s more! Our team has the incredible advantage of collaborating with the wider crew at the Child Study Center (CSC). That means we can tap into the expertise of developmental and behavioral pediatricians, clinical child psychologists, and other health superheroes whenever we need a little extra brainpower.
At the Oklahoma Autism Center, we’ve assembled an all-star lineup of experts to support children with autism. Our interdisciplinary team includes everyone from special and general educators to speech-language pathologists, school psychologists, occupational therapists, and even a family support coordinator. We’ve also got board-certified behavior analysts and top-notch research pros on our squad.
Meet the Dream Team
Professional Learning Facilitator
Tara Warwick
School Consultation Services Coordinator
Marisa Singletary
School Psychologist
Kathryn Moore
Director of Programs
Bonnie McBride
Professional Learning Facilitator
Kelli Marshall
Multimedia & Evaluation Specialist
Seth Kastner
Early Foundations Coordinator
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Family Support Specialist
Jeanne Buchanan
Sponsored Program Coordinator
Gina Bryant
Evaluation Specialist
Margaret Bergant
Professional Learning Facilitator
Kasey Armour
Kacey Armour provides consultation to public school professionals as part of the Oklahoma Autism Center team.
She is a licensed speech language pathologist and has worked with children and youth with autism for over 7 years in a variety of settings including, hospitals, public schools, in-home therapy, and outpatient clinics.
Kacey’s areas of expertise, related to ASD, includes teaching and implementing functional communication systems and positive behavior supports to reduce challenging behavior.
Professional Learning Facilitator
Kasey Armour
Margaret Bergant consults with the OAC on program development and evaluation goals. She is a retired special educator with experience in providing leadership in improving programs for children with disabilities in Oklahoma. She has been a classroom teacher and administrator in the public schools and held a leadership position at the Oklahoma State Department of Education, overseeing the implementation of Early Intervention services in the state. In addition, Ms. Bergant has written and implemented large federal grants, collected and analyzed data to improve service delivery, assisted in developing state performance plans based on outcomes, and developed a strategic plan for professional development.
Evaluation Specialist
Margaret Bergant
Gina Bryant provides accounting support for all projects of the OAC. She has broad business management and human resource experience from working in the non-profit sector. Ms. Bryan also has over 15 years of experience as a social worker and working specifically with families of young children with developmental disabilities.
Sponsored Program Coordinator
Gina Bryant
Jeanne Buchanan is a family support specialist and co-leads the Early Access Autism Project as part of the Oklahoma Autism Center. She has assisted with the development of the OAC projects and programs and has served as a resource for the community for over 11 years as part of the OAC. Ms. Buchanan helps promote family/school partnerships and has expertise in local autism resources, and making referrals for families, educators and other professionals. In addition Ms. Buchanan has personal experience raising a child on the autism spectrum and serves to assure that the family perspective and culture are considered and integrated into all services provided.
Family Support Specialist
Jeanne Buchanan
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Program Coordinator
Kim
Seth Kastner co-leads the Early Access autism screening project and also serves as technology support specialist. Mr. Kastner has worked collaboratively with OAC team to develop projects and programs. His work includes data collection, assessment and program support and evaluation. Mr. Kastner is trained to administer a variety of evidence-based screening and assessment instruments and conducts screening implementation training. Additionally, he assists in writing grant proposals and reports and provides technical assistance for various projects, including technology support and multimedia.
Multimedia & Evaluation Specialist
Seth Kastner
Kelli Marshall is an affiliate of the Oklahoma Autism Center. She provides consultative services for children and youth on the autism spectrum, conducts trainings and workshops and oversees projects of the OAC. Kelli is currently a licensed speech-language pathologist and has over 15 years of experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Ms. Marshall’s areas of expertise, related to ASD, include developing and expanding functional communication systems and social skills instruction. In addition to her role with the OAC she also is the co-owner of Today’s Therapy Solutions.
Professional Learning Facilitator
Kelli Marshall
Bonnie McBride is the Director of Programs and co-founder of the Oklahoma Autism Center, as well as an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. With over 25 years of experience in autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities, she is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and certified teacher. Dr. McBride’s work focuses on early ASD treatment, program development, and implementing evidence-based practices. She collaborates with the CDC on the "Learn the Signs. Act Early." campaign and has numerous peer-reviewed publications. She also serves on national journal editorial boards and is a co-investigator on several nationally funded research grants.
Director of Programs
Bonnie McBride
Kathryn Moore is a licensed psychologist and assistant professor of pediatrics in the Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics section at the OU Health Sciences Center. Dr. Moore supports training and research activities at the OAC, and she provides specialized services for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and autism at the OU Child Study Center.
School Psychologist
Kathryn Moore
Marisa Singletary coordinates on-site consultations as well as conducting consultative services as part of the MESA Project. She has more than 20 years of experience working with children with mild, moderate, and severe/profound disabilities in the classroom and as a consultant. Ms. Singletary holds a B.S. in Elementary Education with a specialization in Special Education and a M.Ed. in Educational Psychology from Texas A&M University. Marisa has served as an Autism Spectrum Disorder Specialist in three public school districts and as a consultant with various agencies.
Coordinator of School Consultation Services
Marisa Singletary
Tara Warwick leads the consultative team for OAC. She provides on-site consultation services for public school professionals, conducts workshops and on-site trainings. Ms. Warwick is a licensed occupational therapist and has over 20 years of experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Ms. Warwick’s areas of expertise, includes classroom based interventions for children with ASD and addressing challenging behavior through environmental adaptations. In addition to her work with OAC she is co-owner of Today’s Therapy Solutions.
Professional Learning Facilitator
Tara Warwick
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At the Oklahoma Autism Center, our mission is to empower families, educators, and professionals by providing evidence-based resources and support for individuals with autism. We believe that through collaboration, education, and hands-on training, we can foster meaningful progress in the lives of those affected by autism. Our expert team is dedicated to sharing the latest research and techniques to help you make a lasting impact in your community.
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Introducing the Autism Handbook—your essential guide to understanding and supporting individuals with autism. Created by trusted experts at the Oklahoma Autism Center, this comprehensive resource offers practical strategies, insights, and tools to help families, educators, and professionals navigate the challenges of autism with confidence. Whether you're new to autism or looking to expand your knowledge, the Autism Handbook is here to empower you every step of the way.
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