Education:

Autism Research Institute
The Autism Research Institute (ARI), a non-profit organization, was established in 1967. For more than 40 years, ARI has devoted its work to conducting research, and to disseminating the results of research, on the triggers of autism and on methods of diagnosing and treating autism. We provide research-based information to parents and professionals around the world.


San Diego CA 92116
1-619-281-7165



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Expanding Horizons Preschool
Expanding Horizons Preschool was developed in 1988 to run in conjunction with the autism program at Carmen B. Pingree School. The preschool is for neuro-typical children and it includes children who are enrolled in the Pingree School for autism. This model benefits both sets of children involved by building empathy and understanding differences. It also gives the children with autism a chance to generalize their skills in a typical setting. They have a preschool and private kindergarten. For more in...

780 South Guardsman Way
Salt Lake City UT 84108
801-581-0194



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Family Disability Resource Library
A collection of videos and print materials containing information for families of persons with disabilities. Also includes some software and interactive materials available to try.

6819 Old Main Hill
Logan UT 84322-6820
435-797-7022



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Family Education Plan
A Family Education Plan helps families plan for successful life-long learning.

124 South 400 East , Suite 400
Salt Lake City UT 84111
801-326-4407



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Family Voices of Utah
Family Voices is a national grass-roots network that addresses issues concerning the health care of children with special needs. They provide information and educations, share the expertice and experience of families with state and national policymakers, the media, health professionals and other families. They alsow work collaboratively with state agencies, parent support and advocacy groups as well as with health care providers and hospitals.


Salt Lake UT
801-584-8236



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Jordan Family Education Center
To provide families in Jordan School District with services such as short term counseling for concerns which affect the school adjustment of children. Provides resources such as parent education classes as well as student education classes and a lending library. People outside of Jordan School District may attend parenting classes.

8449 South 150 West
Midvale UT 84047
801-565-7442



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Kids On The Move
An early intervention program which serves families of infants and toddlers with disabilities, early HeadStart families and childcare. Located in Utah County.

475 West 260 North
Orem UT 84057
801-221-9930



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LDS Church Disability Web Site
This Web section on disabilities has been created to offer support, comfort, and an increased level of acceptance toward those with disabilities, including a section on Autism.





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Medical Home Portal Project
The Medical Home Portal aims to provide ready access to reliable and useful information for professionals and families to help them care and advocate for children and youth with special health care needs.

P.O. Box 581289
Salt Lake City UT 84158



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National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
They serve as a central resource of information on disabilities in infants, toddlers, children and youth. They also have information on IDEA and No Child Left Behind laws. In addition, they have compiled research-based information on effective educational practices.

P.O. Box 1492
Washington DC 20013
1-800-695-0285



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Ready! Set! School!
Ready! Set! School! provides a toolkit of 20 activities that all parents can do with their children.

124 South 400 East , Suite 400
Salt Lake City UT 84111
801-326-4407



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Untangle Autism
They have suggestions and examples regarding IEP goals.





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Utah Autism Research Program

421 Wakara Way #143
Salt Lake City UT 84108
801-585-9098



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Utah State Office of Education
Services for at risk students.

500 South 250 East
Salt Lake City UT 84111
801-538-7708



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