Category: Blog

  Programs for Infants Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing Communication and language development starts at birth – long before a child’s first words. Upon diagnosis of any type […]

  5 Autism Awareness Facts The Utah Parent Center is excited to announce the release of an invaluable web-based resource with information and resources for people with autism at all […]

  Academic Regression Academic regression is a term used to describe when students experience a loss of skills they had previously mastered. Our students with diverse abilities, such as learning […]

  Pro Se Checklist & Guide At the age of 18, the state of Utah deems an individual a legal adult, even if that person is impaired, either by a […]

  Celebrating Disability & Inclusion Every March, we come together to celebrate Disability Awareness Month, a time to recognize and honor the diverse abilities and contributions of people with disabilities. […]

  Infant & Pediatric Hearing Assessments After a child has failed the hearing screening process and completed cytomegalovirus (CMV) testing*, a caregiver may have many questions. The next step is […]

  Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Foster Care The rate of youth with developmental and intellectual disabilities in foster care has increased substantially since 2016. These youth face […]

  Raising Awareness of Developmental Disabilities Every year in March, we celebrate National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. This month is a time to learn more about developmental disabilities. It is […]

  Newborn Screening & Congenital Cytomegalovirus Language and communication development starts at birth. In order for language and communication access to be provided, hearing loss must be identified early in […]

  Disability Resource Directory Having a family member with a disability can often feel lonely and overwhelming.  Finding the right resources can be a game-changer! The UPC’s  Disability Resource Directory […]

  Understanding Anxiety Disorders in Children Anxiety disorders can bring about extreme feelings of fear and worry, affecting not only the mood and sleep patterns of children, but also influencing […]

  Disability Advocacy: Give a Voice Disability advocacy gives a voice for those advocating for inclusivity and equality for ourselves and our loved ones with a disability. In Utah, advocacy […]