SoonerStart/Early Intervention

Oklahoma's early intervention program is designed to meet the needs of infants and toddlers with disabilities and developmental delays.

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

Who is 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.

Is there a cost?

There is no direct cost to families for these services, regardless of the their income. This program is mandated by federal and state law and is funded through various state and federal sources. 

Natural Environment

SoonerStart services may be provided in the child's home or daycare, and could extend to other settings within the community.

For more information about SoonerStart/Early Intervention in Carter, Love, or Jefferson Counties, please contact Carol Johnson or call us at (580)223-9705.

If you need SoonerStart information for other Oklahoma Counties please contact Oasis at (800) 426-2747 or the following regional offices.

Oklahoma County
405/271-9477
Chickasha
405/224-1050
Norman
405/321-4048
Durant
580/332-2011
Tulsa
918/835-8691
Tahlequah
918/458-6577
Muskogee
918/683-0321
McAlester
918/423-1267
Clinton
580/323-2100