Oklahoma State Department of Education – SoonerStart

Address: 2500 N Lincoln Boulevard, Suite 510
Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4599
Phone: (405) 521-4880 Website: http://sde.ok.gov/sde/soonerstart

 

"SoonerStart is Oklahoma’s early intervention program designed to meet the needs of infants and toddlers with disabilities and developmental delays. The program is a joint effort of the Oklahoma Departments of Education, Health, Human Services, Mental Health Services, the Commission on Children and Youth, and the Oklahoma Health Care Authority.
 
Who's Eligible
 
Infants and toddlers through 36 months of age who have developmental delays or have a physical or mental condition (such as Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy, etc.) which will most likely cause a developmental delay.
 
Cost
 
There is no direct cost to families for these services, regardless of their income. This program is mandated by federal and state law and is funded through various state and federal sources.
 
Services
 
SoonerStart services may include:
 
diagnostic and evaluation services
case management
family training, counseling and home visits
certain health services
nursing services
nutrition services
occupational, physical and speech-language therapy
special instruction
Natural Environments
 
SoonerStart services are provided in the child and family’s natural environment. This may include the child’s home or daycare, and could extend to a relative’s home, the grocery store, park, a restaurant, library, church or synagogue, etc."

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