The Autism Support Services: Education, Research, and Training (ASSERT) provides support to families of children with autism as well as educational professionals on how to implement behavioral interventions for children with autism that are based on principles of applied behavior analysis. ASSERT operates a model preschool classroom and provides consulting services to families and school districts throughout Utah and the surrounding region. For more information, contact the program director, Dr. Thomas S. Higbee, BCBA.

At the Autism Assessment and Treatment Center, we strive to enhance the quality of relationships and quality of life for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders and their families. We understand that the entire family system is impacted by an autism diagnosis, which is why we provide specialized services not only to the individual diagnosed with autism but the family as a whole.

An free online collaboration site dedicated to assisting parent and families affected by autism. By using our site, parents, familes and care providers are able to more efficiently share and communicate on behaviour challenges and treatment effectivness.

The philosophy of the autism program is based on achieving behavior change through the use of shaping and reinforcement. We work on teaching appropriate skills and behaviors to the child to replace any inappropriate behaviors. Teaching methods are based on the discrete trial format with programs taught using the Pingree School’s "5-step" approach, which consists of prompting and fading techniques presented in a systematic approach. Programs are also taught using less structure as the child continues to learn and make progress.

Intervention—to provide the most effective up-to-date treatment for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) at an affordable cost, with access to all who are interested regardless of their ability to pay.
Education—to educate and enlighten other medical practitioners, parents and community members about autism in order to improve understanding of the disorder, improve funding to meet these children’s needs and improve access to early intervention.
Prevention—to research the environmental components of this disorder to gain understanding about how to better treat and eventually prevent this disease.

Clear Horizons Academy is a private, not for profit, school educating children with Austism Spectrum Disorders year round. The academy is a certified by the Utah State Board of Education and qualified to accept students under the Carson Smith school voucher program. Students are currently limited to ages 3 to 8 years of age. The school uses DIR (Floortime) along with other teaching methods. Please see our web site for further details.

Educational Specialist, Infant assessment, RDI, Family
Support, Educational and IEP guidance. Provider for ABT The Listening Program

Kids World Preschool educates children with and without disabilities in a inclusive environment. This unique preschool takes the traditional classroom and customizes learning for every child. Kids World staff works with children of all abilities such as: Autism, PDD, Speech Delays, Down Syndrome, Aspergers, Behavior challenges, Cerebral Palsy, and Developmental Delays. This specialized preschool also has many families enrolling their typical children in the classroom as peer models. Early childhood experts say that educating children with disabilities and without disabilities in the same classroom is highly beneficial. Early childhood educators also agree early intervention is a key to a child's success in education. This preschool highly specializes in Communication strategies and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Kids World Preschool also provides services for children who have or are at increased risk for physical, developmental, and behavioral, disorders.

We are a licensed treatment program with a highly structured environment designed to foster acceptance, teach social skills, resolve behavioral and emotional issues and prepare adolescents for life's challenges.

ScenicView is a not-for-profit post-secondary educational facility for adults ages 21 and older with learning disabilities. The facility and programs are state-of-the-art, designed to provide adults with learning disabilities the opportunity to work toward their individual lifetime goals. ScenicView offers year-round 24-hour structure built around a "Balance of Life" program. This enables students to plan goals in eight areas of life: Creative, Educational, Vocational, Independent Living, Social, Emotional, Physical and Spiritual. Emphasis is placed upon continuing progression and positive involvement. As students reach their goals they can set new ones and move on to greater accomplishments.

US Autism and Asperger Association, Inc., a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organizationis a leading nonprofit organization for Autism and Asperger education, support, and solutions. Our goal is to Provide the Opportunity for individuals with autism spectrum disorders to achieve their fullest potential.
We have assembled a team of world-renowned experts to address the many questions and problems that parents, families, individuals, practitioners, teachers, and caregivers confront daily. USAAA reaches out to people who want resources, guidance and support for autism spectrum disorders. We help you by consolidating and individualizing the overwhelming amount of information and resources.
One way this is achieved is through our conferences. We are also able to help you by providing a complimentary weekly email newsletter that addresses a wide range of topics on autism spectrum disorders. Our web site is another valuable resource to you. There, you can access expert publications and videos. Our autism information center, a virtual library of individualized and extensive information on ASD, will be completed in 2008. By utilizing our team of educators, health care practitioners, parents and individuals with ASD, you will be armed with tools, support and empowerment to help you on your journey.

The mission of the Utah Parent Center (UPC) is to help parents help their children with disabilities to live included, productive lives as members of the community.