Author: Ashlie Baker

Searching for Answers Many parents worry when their child is not meeting developmental milestones. When you start searching for answers, the process can feel overwhelming and sometimes frustrating. For many […]

You Don’t Have to Do This Alone Parenting a child with autism can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to navigate services and your own mental health all at once. […]

Connections Between Autism and Mental Health April is Autism Awareness Month, and it’s a good time to talk about something often overlooked: mental health in individuals with autism. Even when […]

Is It Dyscalculia? What Parents Should Know What if math struggles aren’t about effort but about how your child’s brain processes numbers? For some kids, numbers don’t just feel hard; […]

What does community inclusion really mean for individuals with disabilities? It goes beyond social skills and includes real opportunities to live, learn, work, and connect with others. Every parent wants […]

How Deployment Impacts Students in School Military families go through many changes before, during, and after deployment. Each stage can feel different and bring its own challenges. While the whole […]

La Importancia de los Grupos de Apoyo Criar a un hijo o una hija con una discapacidad es un camino lleno de amor, retos, preguntas y aprendizajes constantes. Muchas familias […]

Disability Awareness is a time to learn, celebrate, and make sure everyone feels included. It reminds us that every person belongs, especially youth who are learning to use their voice […]

Females and Autism Masking For Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and Women’s History Month, let’s discuss masking in female autism. Autism is a developmental disability that shows up in men and […]

Emily Hill’s Story At the Utah Parent Center, we have the privilege of walking alongside families at many different stages of their journey. Today, we’re honored to share the experience […]

Time to Talk with the Team? As a parent, how can you tell if something isn’t working in your child’s IEP and know when it’s time to ask for a […]

10 Days Old: A Hemophilia Diagnosis March is Hemophilia Awareness Month, a time to increase understanding, build community, and highlight the lived experiences of families impacted by bleeding disorders. At […]