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April is World Autism Month. Autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication, according to AutismSpeaks.org.
April is World Autism Month. Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby, in conjunction with the Autism Foundation of Oklahoma, first declared April Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month within the Chickasaw Nation
In 2014, the Chickasaw Nation began taking a new approach to mental health services that enables far more patients to access needed care.
In 2014, the Chickasaw Nation began taking a new approach to mental health services that enables far more patients to access needed care.
The emotional support given over the phone is confidential. Callers can talk about any emotional crisis, struggle with addiction or suicidal ideation. The crisis workers use active listening skills to assess the risk of the situation and determine if the person is in danger.