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August 2023 by Alyssa Crable
My son is autistic and got an autism evaluation and he was diagnosed with autism 5 years ago. His insurance wanted him to take another autism evaluation and I couldn't get my son into the clinic because he is scared of office buildings right now, Torrie Moreton went above and beyond for my son and family. She did his evaluation in the car and bonded with him like I have never seen before. She was so patient and calm she made my son feel at ease. Thank you from my whole heart for showing me/Syler the compassion more of the world needs towards children with disabilities. I highly recommend this clinic for autism evaluations or even speech /occupational therapies sessions. They have an amazing staff who is just as understanding. Thank you again for everything you did for us I will never forget and I will come back of I ever need you all again. You were the blessing in disguise.
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June 2023 by Stroll Forest Ridge
The therapists at The Griffin Promise are truly amazing. Their patience, compassion, and expertise create a nurturing environment where progress is celebrated. The program is patient focused but improves the overall quality of family life.
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March 2023 by Heather McKnight
We have absolutely loved the support and care we have received. Office staff is always helpful and Torrie is just beyond amazing. She is so passionate about helping your kids and making sure you are always supported and have the available resources needed.
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January 2023 by bethany Ross
My son has been going to the griffins promise several months and in the short amount of time he's been going we seen a change quickly. He loves his therapists and staff, they make us feel like family. I definitely recommend the griffins promise
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December 2022 by Stephanie Koehne
I brought my 13 year old son to his appointment. He was extremely escalated when we arrived and he was attacking me. Someone came out to lock the front door to keep him from running, which was helpful. However, my son continued to attack me by pinching me and trying to bite me. I was trying to get to my purse so I could get him contained but it was difficult as he continued to attack me. I am bruised all over my left arm from his attacks. I am sure that me trying to contain him may have looked like I was being rough with him, but it is absolutely necessary to contain him. Not one single person in the autism clinic came to try to help deescalate the situation. Not a single person tried to help in any way. By the time I got him contained, I was in tears. We left and managed to get home safely. After I got home, DHS came by with a report that I had punched my son in his head. I explained to the worker what had happened and he asked why no one at the clinic tried to stop the situation or help. He checked my son and saw no bruising, all of the bruises are on me. I feel completely betrayed. it's not that they called dhs, that's really just par for the course. it is that they, an autism clinic, did not try to help myself or my son in our worst moment that was happening in their waiting area.They watched my son attack me in their waiting area and did nothing to try to help either one of us. I certainly would expect for a clinic that specializes in autism to have a plan in place to help deescalate patients during a meltdown. I don't think they really care about their patients much honestly, it's been a week and I didn't cancel his appt for today and no one has called or texted to check on him. I also want to add that the dhs worker who came said that they made it seem as if I was just really beating my son, which isn't true at all. He even stated that they should have tried to help especially since they are an autism clinic. I don't think anyone can really understand severe autism unless they live with it everyday, but they could have tried to help. I was really excited about my son doing S2C and he was progressing up until this incident. Update: It's been 2 months and no one has even called to check on him. I really thought this was a great place but they just dropped my son like he never even mattered.
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December 2022 by Marci Watts
My son is a non-speaker with Autism and Apraxia. I had heard about spelling to communicate through a podcast and was so glad to find practitioners here in Oklahoma. We started coming here a little over a year ago. Torrie and Stephanie are so unwavering in their commitment to making sure access to communication is available for individuals like my son. Presuming competence is the key and they are the key-masters! There is no doubt they believe in their clients and that is everything. GPAC is such a safe environment and the staff is so open to supporting these guys! Lori, the director, is just fabulous and helpful, always advocating for the clients. Lori, Torrie, and Stephanie really have worked so hard and have created the best space for my son and others like him. We need a 10 star category because that's they where they belong!
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November 2022 by Shannon McGee
We have been going for over 3 years and absolutely love this clinic! The girls that work up front are always smiling, friendly, and helpful with any needs you may have. The therapists are all so caring, friendly, knowledgeable, and will always answers questions. Their executive staff is just as friendly and caring. My daughter would hang out with them all day in their offices if she had the choice. My kids have been to their Summer camps as well and each year they have so much fun they never want to leave. My son has made so much progress with his therapy sessions and we can’t wait to watch him to continue to grow. We consider this whole group a part of our extended family and would recommend them in a heartbeat. We love Griffin Promise Autism Clinic!
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November 2021 by Desiree Potter
Griffin's promises an awesome place my two children love it there the courteous they worked with the children vigorously and constant our autistic son is really started to turn around and he takes to the lady that helps him very well
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June 2021 by Sydney Frost
My son has been going here for a year now and it has been life changing for us. He has made so much progress. I love their approach. There is no trying to change him. They love him for who he is. They encourage communication in a way that is comfortable for HIM. We can't drive by the area if it isn't appointment day because my kiddo will get so upset that he doesn't get to go in. He can barely wait his turn to go back to the play room. ? they have helped our family so much and you can tell that they really love what they do. We love them so much!!
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April 2021 by Dreama Hastings
My two year old son has been going here for almost five months actively. The diagnosis process was long, but that was to be expected. Griffins Promise has beyond met my expectations. My son typically doesn’t like any form of office setting, but instantly he felt comfortable which speaks volumes to me. Highly recommend Griffins Promise for a variety of reasons: the staff is amazing, the assist you in anyway they can with questions or concerns, they are very flexible!
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March 2021 by Kristin Chambers
My daughter has been going here for over two years and she still bounces with excitement all the way in. She’s come a loooong ways in the last couple years and I know this place had a big part in that. The therapists and staff are all amazing! (Especially Mina and April☺️)
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January 2021 by Jason B.
Very helpful staff always professional and they love the kidsAlways punctual and they give wonderful advice on working with your kid at home
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January 2021 by Catherine Yamanaka
Hard to believe this place “specializes” in autism. First let me say it took months to get my daughter scheduled. They tried to say it was the insurance but given that I got a letter every time they submitted the wrong paperwork I know otherwise. Over and over and over. Finally I had enough of my daughter missing services and asked for a referral elsewhere. Finally they obtained approval and I decided to take my daughter until she could be changed to the new clinic of my choosing. We came to our first appointment and it felt a lot like the McDonald’s of speech therapy. Your just a number. The waiting room was crowded with no social distancing yet masks were required. Our new therapist came to get us and did not even introduce herself. She rushed my daughter to the room she was to be in with little regard to the warnings and time adjustments autistic individuals often need. Rush rush rush. Upon entry my daughter was already displeased. The room was barren except a large ball and a mirror. High above on a shelf close to the ceiling were toys I was told my daughter needed to ask for. She didn’t even know they were there to reach for them or gesture that she would like one. Right away I asked our therapist why she was wearing a mask. She said it was for our safety. But how is my daughter supposed to learn language and social skills if she can not see your face I replied. Why is are their not face shields instead if you feel a barrier is necessary? The therapist replied that my daughter was too young to learn articulation. Babies learn to talk by watching our mouths and coping the movements and sounds we make so I disagree. If you feel masks are needed go ahead but use a face shield Masks in speech therapy is by far one of the dumbest things I’ve ever seen. After I pressed the therapist (sorry don’t know her name as she failed to introduce herself) further she said that nobody thought the Covid pandemic would go on this long so they had not gotten face shields. Given that it’s been 10 months and not two weeks I have to wonder at what point they would feel it is a priority to get these children in therapy that will actually make a difference by obtaining face shields. Throughout our session our therapist that felt masks were so important left her mask under her nose for half of the session.... It seemed she had no knowledge of my daughter and had read no information on her from evaluations or otherwise. When I tried to discuss sounds and words she had been trying to say the therapist shrugged me off as if it was unimportant... again at. speech therapy. Finally though my daughter had gotten minimal interaction due to the rushed Abrupt entry to our session it was time to leave. I had decided I would require a face shield as well as a new therapist before we returned. But as we left she again rushed my daughter down the hall with no empathy for the adjustments needed for a non verbal 2 year old person with autism. My daughter proceeded to have a meltdown and screamed the whole way home. Before we even got to the car I had decided we would never go back again. These people do not “specialize” in autism. They don’t even understand the basic concepts and common challenges. Thankfully we already had the new referral in the works. They could’ve potentially changed my mind about going elsewhere even with the inability to do proper paperwork but they definitely did not. My daughter has missed months of therapy due to their incompetence. Our first appointment will be our last. Bad experience all around.
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January 2021 by Cheri Hall Wilson
I first remember years ago I was introduced to Griffin Promise at one of the Tulsa Drillers games.. I was so impressed with what I heard! I thought WOW that could be a place for my nieces son Noah.. So I went home and shared that! The rest is history.. He has been involved with that organization since and has thrived in so many ways!
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November 2020 by Destiney Montgomery
I really can’t say enough good things about these people. First off my daughter LOVES her speech therapist. She has so much fun with her every time. I so enjoy watching while she lets her lead the way and manages to teach her at the same time. We have been ignored and pushed off at every turn, I have had to push for everything and had I not my daughter wouldn’t be getting what she needs. But as soon as we got here we were cared for, educated, and they partnered with us to get everything we needed. The tefra process was long and hard, but I can’t imagine how much more difficult things would have been without them helping us along. The ladies at the front are always so sweet and kind, and so is the rest of the staff. I have yet to run into one of them that doesn’t genuinely care for the kids in the clinic. I will be forever grateful that I found them and prompted the referral. Thank you guys so much!
