The Utah Parent Center (UPC) joins in grief with the family of Linden Cameron, the 13 year old boy living with autism who was severely injured in an officer-involved shooting over this past weekend. The Utah Parent Center understands all too intimately, the reality...
Jayven is 4 almost 5. He likes characters of all kinds mostly Disney/ Pixar characters. There hasn’t been one Pixar movie he hasn’t loved. I suspect it’s because those movies really know how to make you feel! We suspected he had autism around 18...
I was diagnosed with High-Functioning Autism when I was ten years old. Having Autism has been difficult, to say the least. Learning the nuances of language, social interaction, basic social skills has been a massive challenge and process. I attended numerous groups,...
Maia is finishing up her last year in Post High School with her school district. She works at a local clothing boutique and loves going shopping with her Supported Living Staff and her friends. Her favorite color is blue! Puzzles & socks are her favorite things!...
2022 was certainly a busy and productive year at the Utah Parent Center. We served more families in 2022 than the Utah Parent Center has in any other year. Our staff continue to provide critical support and services to families throughout our beautiful state in the...
