Entrepreneurship & Young Adults
Finding a Niche with Creative Job Options The first step in thinking about your child’s transition to employment is to consider different employment possibilities. One possibility is entrepreneurship. According to…
Importance of Hobbies and Extracurricular Activies
Importance of Hobbies Hobbies and extracurricular activities can help your tween face new challenges, adapt to transitions from different environments and deal with possible pressures they are experiencing from home…
The Importance of Play
Importance of Play Play is a natural part of child development and can have long-lasting benefits throughout a child’s life. It can offer benefits in many areas of a child’s…
Mother’s Day Memes
Mother’s Day Memes to Laugh About Numerous medical studies have shown the benefits of humor. Humor and laughter can act as a natural mental health remedy, it can trigger the…
2-1-1 Informational Resources
2•1•1 Another Community Resource 211 is an easy-to-remember, three-digit number that connects people to the services they need, such as housing and utility assistance, food resources, legal aid, and more.…
Building New Hopes and Dreams After a Diagnosis
BUILDING NEW HOPES & DREAMS AFTER A DIAGNOSIS My name is Tina Persels, I am the parent of Adam, a 22-year-old young man who is very handsome, loves old rock…
Possibilities Support Abilities
Support The Utah Parent Center Each Time You Shop at Smith’s EVERY TIME YOU SHOP AT SMITH’S WITH YOUR REWARDS CARD, THEY DONATE 0.5% OF YOUR TOTAL TO OUR NONPROFIT!…
Autism and Mental Health
AUTISM & MENTAL HEALTH As Parents, we know that our children with Autism may experience an increase in social isolation and bullying which can lead to more serious concerns of…
From School to Employment
TRANSITIONING FROM SCHOOL TO EMPLOYMENT: IMPLEMENTATION & BEST PRACTICES One Student at a Time Each student’s transition experience will be unique. There is not a checklist to follow. Work with…
Military Child Month
MILITARY CHILD MONTH Military families face many challenges before, during, and after deployment. All three of these stages may have their own unique challenges and the impact of these experiences…
Transition from Preschool to Kindergarten
TRANSITIONING FROM PRESCHOOL TO KINDERGARTEN A new chapter is emerging for your child who is moving on from preschool services to school-age supports and services! This transition process may bring…
High Stakes Testing
HIGH STAKES TESTING The goal of high-stakes testing is to measure and improve student performance while looking for ways to also improve school systems. Federal and State laws mandate the…