The Owen Academy

01/27/2026

❄️ Weather Closure Update for WEDNESDAY 1/28/2026 ❄️

Due to continued unprecedented winter weather conditions that are uncommon for our area, and with all surrounding school districts also closed, The Owen Academy will remain closed for another day to ensure the safety of our staff, clients, and families.

In preparation for reopening, we hired a professional service to plow our alleyway used for drop-off and pick-up today, in hopes that conditions will allow us to safely reopen tomorrow.

We understand how disruptive these closures can be, and we truly appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate circumstances beyond our control. The safety of our team and the children and families we serve will always come first.

We will continue to monitor road conditions and district closures closely and will communicate updates as soon as decisions are made.

Thank you for your grace, flexibility, and continued support.

Please stay warm and safe. 🤍❄️

01/26/2026

❄️ Weather Closure Notice ❄️

For the safety of our client families and staff, The Owen Academy will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27th due to icy and snowy road conditions. We feel it is in everyone’s best interest to prioritize safety.

We know how important routine is for our kiddos, and this decision was not made lightly. Thank you for your understanding and continued trust as we always put the well-being of our families first.

Please stay safe and warm, and we look forward to seeing everyone back soon.

With care,
The Owen Academy Team

01/26/2026

⭐️ HISTORY IS BEING MADE IN DENISON, TX. ⭐️

For the first time in the City of Denison’s history, Profound Autism will be formally recognized and distinguished through an official City Council Proclamation to The Owen Foundation, along with our community of autism families, by Mayor Robert Crawley.

On Monday, March 2 at 6:00 p.m., the City of Denison will proclaim April as Autism Awareness Month and, for the first time ever, designate March 17 as Profound Autism Day.

Profound autism refers to individuals who need ongoing, substantial support in their daily lives. This can include limited or no spoken language, intellectual and developmental disabilities, medical and sensory needs, and a reliance on caregivers for safety, communication, and daily functioning.

Recognizing profound autism is about ensuring that conversations around autism reflect the full spectrum of lived experiences, including those whose needs are complex and lifelong. It affirms that visibility, dignity, and respect belong to every individual, regardless of how they communicate or move through the world.

This historic proclamation represents a meaningful step toward greater understanding, inclusion, and informed support: not only for individuals with profound autism, but for the families, caregivers, educators, and professionals who walk alongside them every day.

We invite our entire community: families, educators, first responders, business leaders, advocates, and neighbors to join us for this important and historic occasion.

📍 Denison City Hall
🗓 Monday, March 2
🕕 6:00 p.m.

Your presence is a statement of unity.

Your support strengthens our community.

With sincere gratitude to the City of Denison for their leadership, compassion, and commitment to inclusive recognition,

The Owen Foundation
Executive Board of Directors

01/26/2026

We hope everyone is staying safe and warm! ❄️ Here are a few photos and videos sent in of our TOA team members enjoying and snow and some also staying cozy. 💙

01/25/2026

Stay safe and warm! 💙🙌🏻❄️

🚨 Winter Weather Update 🚨

City and road crews have been working around the clock to keep up with the significant amount of winter precipitation that has fallen over the past 24 hours. Despite their efforts, roadways remain slick and hazardous.

⚠️ Travel is not recommended at this time.
Please anticipate closures for businesses and schools tomorrow, as conditions are not expected to improve significantly overnight.

Continue to monitor official city and emergency management channels for updates, and stay home if possible. Your safety is our priority.

01/25/2026

❄️ Thought we would share with our community how beautiful the Magnolia Mile Art Alley looks from our office security cameras. ❄️

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01/24/2026

❄️ Weather Closure Notice ❄️

For the safety of our client families and staff, The Owen Academy will be closed on Monday due to icy and snowy road conditions. All local school districts have also announced closures, and we feel it is in everyone’s best interest to prioritize safety.

We know how important routine is for our kiddos, and this decision was not made lightly. Thank you for your understanding and continued trust as we always put the well-being of our families first.

Please stay safe and warm, and we look forward to seeing everyone back soon.

With care,
The Owen Academy Team

01/20/2026

Becoming a Registered Behavior Technician and taking on a client to provide ABA therapy is a BIG responsibility that requires showing up every day and being compassionate, reliable and consistent.

It can also be one of the most rewarding careers you will ever experience.

If you are a reliable and compassionate individual looking for a rewarding career in ABA therapy, email your resume to our Executive Director of Operations at info@theowenacademy.com

💙 Immediate Career Opportunities Available 💙

💙 No college degree required, but is a plus.

💙 Must be 18 years of age or older.

💙 Must have patience, compassion and the desire to positively impact the lives of our precious clients and their families.

💙 Timeliness, dependability and organizational skills are a must.

💙 We are seeking intentional and mindful individuals who represent The Owen Academy’s Core Values in their personal & professional lives: Compassion, Care & Community.

💙 We offer the training you need to become a Registered Behavior Technician to begin working with our clients under the direction and supervision of our Board Certified Behavior Analysts.

💙 Reach out to our Executive Director of Operations, Jeanna, at info@theowenacademy.com

💙 *Resume and references are required.

01/16/2026

🎉 We’re proud to share some great news! 🎉

The Owen Academy has successfully passed our State of Oklahoma / Oklahoma Health Care Authority site visit with 100% compliance.

This review ensures that our clinic meets the highest standards for quality of care, safety, ethics, and clinical integrity, and we’re honored to serve our families with excellence every single day.

This accomplishment reflects the dedication of our incredible BCBAs, RBTs, and ADMINISTRATIVE team who show up with heart, professionalism, and purpose for our kiddos and families. 💛

Thank you to our families for trusting us with your children. We don’t take that responsibility lightly.

Excellence isn’t an event, it’s our standard at The Owen Academy.

01/14/2026

Our Founder & CEO, Brina Dutton, weighs in with KXII’s, Olivia Thompson, on what the new Barbie with Autism means to our autism community.

Mattel is launching its first Barbie with autism and a Durant mother of an autistic child says it’s a step forward in the toy industry and for community conversations about the spectrum.

01/13/2026

🎉 Today, we are wishing a HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Karla, a L.E.A.D. Tech at TOA who has been with us from the beginning. Karla, we hope you had the most amazing birthday and are honored to celebrate YOU for many more years to come! 🎉

01/13/2026

💙🙌🏻💈 💇 “Time to Create TRUST, Not Trauma”. Such a monumental event.

I’m still in awe of the support our community showed today. We had 81+ barbers, cosmetologists, and students become Sensory Safe certified, and that’s something to be incredibly proud of.

A huge thank you to Kate Tuttle Owens with The Sensory Safe Solution for delivering an incredible seminar and equipping us with the tools to better serve our community. Thank you as well to every single person who showed up ready to learn and grow.

Massive gratitude to Brina Ridgway Dutton, Pam Eaves, and Gabe Ferguson for the countless hours of behind-the-scenes work that made today possible. This event truly would not have happened without you.

Thank you to our sponsors, Ferguson Barber Co., The Owen Foundation, The Owen Academy, Mighty Moms Podcast, and Kiamichi Tech – Durant, for supporting this event and allowing us to offer it at no cost to attendees.

Today was about more than education. It was about changing lives.

Time to create trust, not trauma.