(OK) Tulsa

Aceing for Autism Tulsa is dedicated to providing a fun, inclusive, and supportive environment where youth on the autism spectrum can experience the joy of tennis. Based at the Lafortune Tennis Center, we’re committed to making tennis accessible to all, regardless of ability or background.

We believe tennis is more than just a sport—it’s a way to unlock confidence, improve health, and have fun. Our program is designed to help young players develop new skills, build self-esteem, and foster friendships, all while enjoying the game of tennis.

Whether it’s their first time picking up a racquet or they’re looking to improve their game, our youth participants are supported every step of the way. At Aceing for Autism Tulsa, we’re here to create a community where every child feels empowered to reach their full potential.

Trained Program Directors and volunteers lead participants through our curriculum. At the very heart, tennis is a social game that furnishes a natural opportunity to develop and reinforce skills that many children on the spectrum find a struggle: turn-taking, focus and attending, motor planning, fine and gross motor skills, and more. Our Program Directors meet athletes where they are at and progress through our curriculum at their own pace.  

We offer weekly tennis clinics for children with autism between the ages of 5 and 18. Our clinics run for one hour, with sessions running for six to eight weeks at a time. Volunteers are paired up with a participant, hopefully for the duration of the session. The children in our program do not need prior tennis knowledge as our curriculum & volunteers support each child’s individual abilities and needs!