Charting the LifeCourse
Charting the LifeCourse Charting the LifeCourse This tool helps individuals with disabilities explore areas of life where they can make choices and decisions. Charting the LifeCourse also helps identify…
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Programs for Infants Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
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 Facts About Autism Awareness Month
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 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…
DIY Guardianship Guide
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…
Disability Awareness Month: Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion
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
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…
Rise in Foster Care Youth with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities
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…
March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
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
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
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
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…