Special Needs/Autism

The Family Support Center
Provides autism respite care for children ages 0–11, fee based on ability to pay.
2020 South Lake St. (740 East)
801-487-7778
- www.familysupportcenter.org/autismrespite.php
Access Utah
Information, referrals, and services for people with disabilities.
1-800-333-8824
- accessut.org
Disability Support Center for Families
Helps community members with disabilities and/or their families learn more about available resources and community groups, including information, referral assistance, help with paperwork, training, support groups, and more.
801-973-0129
- www.disabilitysupportcenter.org
Foundations for Independence (Cerebral Palsy of Utah)
Family support, parent networking, respite services for families with children of all types of disabilities.
801-266-1805
- www.ffiutah.org
Special Olympics Utah
Sports training and competitions for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
801-363-1111
- www.sout.org
Utah Children with Special Health Care Needs
This office provides and promotes family-centered, coordinated care and facilitates the development of community-based systems for children with special needs and their families. Activities focus on reduction of preventable death, disability and illness in children due to chronic and disabling conditions. It also provides evaluation, diagnosis, prescriptions, and case management.
801-584-8284
1-800-829-8200
44 N. Mario Capecchi Dr.
- www.health.utah.gov/cshcn
Utah Parent Center and Autism Information Resource
Provides information, training, advocacy, support groups, parent workshops, and referrals for parents of disabled or autistic children.
801-272-1051 (English)
801-272-1067 (Spanish)
1-800-468-1160 (Toll-free)
- www.utahparentcenter.org