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Transitioning from Middle to High School
The Move From Middle to High School Moving from middle school to high school can be challenging and exciting for both the…
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Americans with Disabilities Act Celebrating 31 Years
ADA Celebrating 31 Years The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) celebrates 31 years of progress promoting access and inclusion. ADA was passed…
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Special Education Goals Measuring up?
Special Education Goals Measuring Up? Is your child getting the most out of their special education? Summer is a great time to…
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Maia’s Story – Autism Awareness Month
Maia is finishing up her last year in Post High School with her school district. She works at a local clothing boutique…
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Chandler’s Story – Autism Awareness Month
I was diagnosed with High-Functioning Autism when I was ten years old. Having Autism has been difficult, to say the least. Learning…
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Jayven’s Story
Jayven is 4 almost 5. He likes characters of all kinds mostly Disney/ Pixar characters. There hasn’t been one Pixar movie he…
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UPC’s Response to Shooting
The Utah Parent Center (UPC) joins in grief with the family of Linden Cameron, the 13 year old boy living with autism…
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Are you interested in participating in research surveys and opportunities?
The Utah Parent Center receives many requests to distribute or advertise research and research surveys to our constituency through our email list. …
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What are the needs of your family in raising a child, youth or young adult with special needs?
Please help the Utah Department of Health better understand what the needs of your family are in raising a child, youth or…
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What if Your Child Is the Bully?
“Children who bully suffer as much as those they target. They are significantly more likely than others to lead lives marked by…
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Telling Classmates about Your Child’s Disability May Foster Acceptance Parents often become experts on their child’s disability. Through their own learning process,…
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Steps to Take if Your Child is Being Bullied at School
It is important that parents approach this situation in a calm manner and that parents keep records of facts in the situation.…
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