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Programs that provide training in social interaction skills for young children, youth and/or adults with the objective of helping them overcome shyness or aggressiveness, engage in constructive play or other group activities, develop positive peer relationships and feel comfortable in both business and social situations. (AIRS PH-6200.8300)

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Provo(3)


Salt Lake City(5)


Sandy(1)


Taylorsville(2)


West Jordan(2)


Centerville, UT

Matt's Place
190 South Main Street, Suite B
Bamberger Professional Office Building
Centerville, UT 84014
 Phone: 801-614-8400
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Address:
190 South Main Street, Suite B
Bamberger Professional Office Building
Centerville, UT 84014
Phone: 801-614-8400
Fax: 801-614-8300
Service Categories:
After School Programs
Early Childhood Mental Health Care
Education About Disabilities/Diagnoses
Mental Health Evaluation/Assessment
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Social Skills Training
Email: info@mattsplace.org
URL: https://www.mattsplace.org/
Eligibility: Assists families and individuals ages 3-21. Accepts private pay, insurance, Medicaid. Contact for current information.
Services Provided: Provides treatment for behavioral disorders, including day treatment, intensive outpatient therapy, therapeutic after school programs, group therapy, social skills training, outpatient medication management, outpatient therapy, and occupational therapy. Provides Autism Spectrum Disorder assessments (ADOS).

Social Work assessments are available for ages 5 - 18 yrs old. For older adolescents and young adults social and life skills activities (ages 15-18) are offered on and off-site.

Support group for families raising children with special needs available.
Provider Profiles: Reception hours: M - F 8 - 5 pm
Program hours: T - F 8 - 5 pm

Mary Burris, M.D., Medical Director

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Source: United Way 2-1-1
Last Updated: 5/27/2020
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Logan, UT

Logan Regional Hospital Pediatric Rehabilitation Center, Intermountain Healthcare
1400 North 500 East
Logan, UT 84341
 Phone: 435-716-6440
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Organization Name: Intermountain Healthcare
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Address:
1400 North 500 East
Logan, UT 84341
Phone: 435-716-6440
Fax: 435-716-6441
Service Categories:
Audiology
Medical Equipment/Supplies
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Rehabilitation / Habilitation Services
Social Skills Training
Speech - Language Pathologists
URL: https://intermountainhealthcare.org/services/pediatrics/services/rehabilitation/locations/location-detail/?location=0d236c54-7f1a-4edf-a0a4-7f9d93b67fb8
Eligibility: Children ages 0 - 21 years
Services Provided: Cache Kids Pediatric Rehabilitation Services include: occupational therapy, speech and hearing therapy, and physical therapy.
Provider Profiles: M - F 8 - 6
Therapy appointments are usually 45 minutes to 1 hour in length. Appointment slots are the same every week or bi-weekly for therapy, so that there is consistency in visits.
Bracing and Torticollis will be scheduled on a per needed basis.
Steven R. Jensen, Audiology, Spanish services
Source: Medical Home Portal
Last Updated: 5/23/2017
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Orem, UT

Melisa Nellesen Center for Autism, Utah Valley University (UVU)
1000 West 800 South
Melisa Nellesen Center for Autism
Orem, UT 84057
 Phone: 801-863-7620
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Organization Name: Utah Valley University (UVU)
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Address:
1000 West 800 South
Melisa Nellesen Center for Autism
Orem, UT 84057
Phone: 801-863-7620
Service Categories:
Independent Living Arrangements & Skills
Social Skills Training
Special Education/Schools
Email: autismcenter@uvu.edu
URL: https://www.uvu.edu/autism/
Eligibility: 17-40 year olds who have graduated from high school who are able to academically succeed in college level courses with support.
Services Provided: Provides support for individuals on the Autism Spectrum Disorder to more fully realize their potential and utilize their strengths for enriched lives. Classes offered every semester focus on the skills needed to succeed in college as well as in everyday life.
Provider Profiles: Classes are generally held on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Saturday social activities usually are scheduled every other week. Cost is $300 per semester.
Application and interview process.
Laurie Bowen, M.Ed, BCBA Passages Program Director
Jessica Shepherd, CTRS
Jared Stewart, M.Ed
Source: United Way 2-1-1
Last Updated: 12/9/2019
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Pleasant Grove, UT

GreenHouse Center for Growth & Learning - Pleasant Grove
135 West Center Street
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
 Phone: 801-785-1169
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Address:
135 West Center Street
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
Phone: 801-785-1169
Fax: 801-785-1154
Service Categories:
Outpatient Mental Health Care
Social Skills Training
Eligibility: Children, teens, and adults. Self-pay. Accepts most insurance, private insurance: Medicaid (DCFS), EMI (Self-pay to clinic first for most, then patient will be reimbursed by insurance)
Services Provided: Our services include traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, Sand Tray, Art Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, and Neurological Biofeedback.

Classes. “Parenting Towards Attachment” and “Child Parent Relationship Training,” are offered to enhance your growth and learning. “Social Skills” classes strengthen children’s abilities to make and keep relationships with their peers and with teachers and leaders.
Source: Medical Home Portal
Last Updated: 1/10/2019
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Provo, UT

Timpanogos Assessment and Psychological Services
1190 North 900 East
245 Taylor Building
Provo, UT 84602
 Phone: 801-810-8378
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Address:
1190 North 900 East
245 Taylor Building
Provo, UT 84602
Phone: 801-810-8378
Fax: 855-559-7568
Service Categories:
Educational Testing/Assessment
Mental Health Evaluation/Assessment
Social Skills Training
Email: office@timptesting.com
URL: https://timptesting.com/
Wheelchair Access: Yes
Eligibility: Individuals from 18 months to adults seeking psychological evaluations.
Services Provided: Offers diagnostic psychological evaluations; skills groups for children and teens with social and emotional difficulties; and consultations with schools or other organizations about difficult behaviors. ADOS testing.
Diagnostic Evaluation - Learning Disorders
Diagnostic Evaluation - Developmental Delays
Outpatient individual mental health therapy
Outpatient group therapy

Issues Treated:
Autism & related disorders
Provider Profiles: Mikle South, Ph.D., child clinical psychologist
Terisa Gabrielsen, Ph.D, social skills groups
Autism Spectrum Disorder assessment -- ADOS
Approaches Used:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Source: Help Me Grow Utah via United Way 2-1-1
Last Updated: 2/7/2020
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Wasatch Behavioral Health STRIDE and XCEL, Wasatch Behavioral Health
1165 East 300 North
Provo, UT 84606
 Phone: 385-539-9239
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Organization Name: Wasatch Behavioral Health
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Address:
1165 East 300 North
Provo, UT 84606
Phone: 385-539-9239
Fax: 801-375-4045
Service Categories:
Social Skills Training
URL: https://www.wasatch.org/
Eligibility: Elementary age children and adolescents experiencing social skill deficiencies. Can be referred by parents, schools, therapists, court, doctors, or other services.
Services Provided:

STRIDE is an after school day treatment program to assist children ages 5-12 experiencing challenges with behavior and social skills due to a mental illness.

XCEL is an afterschool program for adolescents with mental health disorders, behavior problems, and delays in social and daily living skills.  
Source: United Way 2-1-1
Last Updated: 7/6/2020
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Youth Transition Services, Easter Seals-Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountain
1185 East 300 North
Provo, UT 84606
 Phone: 385-290-7685
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Organization Name: Easter Seals-Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountain
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Address:
1185 East 300 North
Provo, UT 84606
Phone: 385-290-7685
Service Categories:
Community Service Opportunities
Disability Related Employment Programs
Social Skills Training
Email: crystale@esgw.org
URL: https://www.esgw.org/youth-transition/
Eligibility: Youth and young adults with disabilities and social communication disorders. Salt Lake County and Utah County
Services Provided:

Expanding Options program. Pre-employment transition services, a set of specific services designed to prepare individuals with disabilities, ages 14 to 21, for higher education, employment, and transition to their desired level of independence.

Peer Connections (Salt Lake City, Utah County) Peer Connections helps students ages 16-24 with significant social communication issues establish and enhance their relational skills, while exploring work and career activities. This program fills an existing service gap for these students by providing opportunities for regular social interactions with a peer of similar age during a structured community service activity.
Overview of Activities:
An in-depth application process will match teens by employment interests and personality.
Teens will be referred to the Vocational Rehabilitation (USOR) for eligibility – a program requirement.
Students will be assigned a host agency to conduct weekly volunteer service based on their interests and needs.
Students are required to perform a total of 3 hours of community service/job training a week for 9 weeks.
Our Peer Connections coordinator will be there each step of the way to provide appropriate feedback and coaching.
Provider Profiles:

Crystal Emery, Program Director
Salt Lake City location--The Leonardo, 209 East 500 South

Peer Connections funding from Voc Rehab for pre-transition services for students who are potentially eligible for Voc Rehab, they have an IEP or have a medical or behavioral health recommendation. Students who are already “in plan” with VR are also eligible.
Source: Medical Home Portal
Last Updated: 7/9/2020
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Salt Lake City, UT

Advanced Behavior Change
352 South Denver Street, Suite 202
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
 Phone: 801-251-6219
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Address:
352 South Denver Street, Suite 202
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Phone: 801-251-6219
Service Categories:
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Social Skills Training
Email: diane@advancedbehaviorchange.com
URL: http://www.advancedbehaviorchange.com
Eligibility: Ages 7 and older. Accepts private pay.
Services Provided: Helps children and teens (and their parents) get the support they need to navigate today’s social and educational landscapes.

Therapies Offered:
Applied Behavior Analysis, Acceptance and Commitment Training, Social Skills Groups, Parent Training
Provider Profiles: Diane K Hudson, Ph.D., BCBA
Licensed Behavior Analyst, Utah
Board Certified Behavior Analyst, national certification
Ph.D., School Psychology, University of Oregon
M.S., Special Education, University of Oregon
Source: Medical Home Portal
Last Updated: 4/15/2020
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Camp Takoda
Salt Lake City, UT
 Phone: 801-808-8947
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Address:
Salt Lake City, UT
Phone: 801-808-8947
Service Categories:
Camps for Children with Special Needs
Recreation Therapy
Social Skills Training
URL: http://www.camptakoda.com/
Eligibility: Children ages 8 to 14 struggling with ADHD, oppositional disorders, aggression, learning problems, or children with mixed behavior and learning problems are eligible to participate. Enrollment is limited, and participants are selected based on an evaluation conducted by program staff.
Services Provided: Salt Lake City-based camp implements Dr. William Pelham's highly acclaimed, evidence-based Summer Treatment Program (STP) for children Camp Takoda, besides being a lot of fun, offers an intensive therapy program. 8 week-long program; participants need to attend all 8 weeks.
Parent Trainings are an integral part of the Camp Takoda experience. Every Wednesday night during the Summer Treatment Program, parents will be trained in evidence based practice in a fun and inviting way!
Provider Profiles: Psychological tests required for admission are performed by program staff, but recent testing from other sources may be acceptable in some cases. Referrals can be made by school personnel, mental health professionals, physicians, or parents.
Source: Medical Home Portal
Last Updated: 4/1/2020
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Just for Kids - Occupational Therapy
2224 East 3205 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
 Phone: 801-231-9207
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Address:
2224 East 3205 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
Phone: 801-231-9207
Service Categories:
Occupational Therapy
Social Skills Training
Email: susan@otjustforkids.com
URL: http://www.otjustforkids.com/
Eligibility: For children up to 18 with developmental delays,hi functioning autism, autism spectrum disorder, and sensory processing disorders. Cigna and Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna, DMBA, University of Utah Health Plans, and Private pay.
Services Provided: Provides occupational therapy for children with developmental delays, high functioning autism, and sensory processing disorders. Social skills classes and camps, writing camps, and field trips for children, as well as parent and teacher education classes.
Simple evaluations will determine whether or not occupational therapy is needed and what level of therapy would be most beneficial.
Provider Profiles: Susan Horn OTR/L, Sensory Integration Certified
Source: Help Me Grow Utah via United Way 2-1-1
Last Updated: 1/6/2020
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Utah Behavior Services - Salt Lake Central, Utah Behavior Services - Salt Lake Central
6013 Redwood Road
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
 Phone: 801-255-5131
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Organization Name: Utah Behavior Services - Salt Lake Central
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Address:
6013 Redwood Road
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
Phone: 801-255-5131
Service Categories:
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Autism Programs
Home-based Mental Health Care
Intensive Outpatient Mental Health Care
Mental Health Evaluation/Assessment
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Social Skills Training
Email: info@utbs.com
URL: http://utahbehaviorservices.com/salt-lake-city/
Eligibility: Children, Adolescent & Adult services. Accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and private pay. Contact for current information.
Services Provided: Provides in-home and clinical-based behavior and mental health services, including autism services, behavior therapy, social skills training, day therapy, mental health therapy, psychological evaluations, neurofeedback testing, and medication management. Day treatment is provided by age in a center-based setting, in an environment that is similar to a classroom. Services are provided by a coordinated, multidisciplinary team.
Provider Profiles: Crossroads Center, Taylorsville also serves Salt Lake County.

Day Services: M-F 9:00am-4:00pm
After-school services: M-F 4:00pm-7:00pm
Additional services and hours available by appointment.

Sarah Sanders, M.Ed. B.C.B.A., Co-CEO
Natalie Whatcott, MS, BCBA, SSW, Co-CEO

Brett D. Pearce, Psy.D.
Approaches Used:
Attachment-oriented psychotherapy, parenting support, consultational psychotherapy for children and adolescents.

See website or contact for additional provider names and specialties. All providers may not provide all services.
Source: Help Me Grow Utah via United Way 2-1-1
Last Updated: 5/21/2020
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YouthWorks Salt Lake, NeighborWorks Salt Lake
622 West 500 North
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
 Phone: 801-539-1590
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Organization Name: NeighborWorks Salt Lake
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Address:
622 West 500 North
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Phone: 801-539-1590
TDD: --711
Fax: 801-539-1593
Service Categories:
Employment Assistance
Financial Education & Counseling
Social Skills Training
Vocational Education
URL: https://www.nwsaltlake.org/
Wheelchair Access: Complete
Eligibility: Youth ages 14-18, potential stipend. Must live in target neighborhood zip codes 84116, 84104.
Services Provided: Assists youth in a pre-employment training and life skills building environment. Within this environment, the youth have a wide array of experiences in which to practice the skills they learn - everything from drug and alcohol prevention to healthy family life styles, and from resume writing to community service. While youth learn these skills and give back to the community, they earn a bi-monthly stipend of $200 when required amount of hours is complete.
YouthWorks provides skill development in two areas:
Life skills development - resistance strategies, problem solving, conflict resolution, decision making, communication, goal setting, planning and implementation, team building, positive peer.
Employment skills development - project assessment, planning, development and implementation, cost breakdowns, budgeting, time management and organizing training.
Source: United Way 2-1-1
Last Updated: 6/27/2019
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Sandy, UT

WholeKids Emotional Wellness
9339 S 1300 E
Sandy, UT 89094
 Phone: 801-918-6896
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Address:
9339 S 1300 E
Sandy, UT 89094
Phone: 801-918-6896
Service Categories:
Adolescent Mental Health Care
Child Mental Health Care
Social Skills Training
Email: wholekidsutah@gmail.com
URL: http://wholekidsutah.com
Eligibility: Ages 3 to young adults
Services Provided: WholeKids Emotional Wellness offers individual & family counseling to kids, teens, and their families. They also provide fun, interactive workshops to create and inspire powerful, confident young people through a variety of practical life skills. A private organization; some scholarships for groups; some insurances accepted & sliding scale offered for self pay counseling clients.
Provider Profiles: Haylee Bladen, LCSW
Makenzie Combe, LCSW
Alison Watts, CMHC
Kari Yurth, CMHC
Kristin Johanson, CSW
Jocelyn Cortez, CSW
Sarah Knight, CSW
Erika Sheriff, CSW
Source: Medical Home Portal
Last Updated: 2/26/2020
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Taylorsville, UT

Primary Children's Rehab - Taylorsville, Intermountain Healthcare
3845 West 4700 South
Taylorsville, UT 84118
 Phone: 801-840-4360
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Organization Name: Intermountain Healthcare
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Address:
3845 West 4700 South
Taylorsville, UT 84118
Phone: 801-840-4360
Service Categories:
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Assistive Technology Equipment
Audiology
Medical Equipment/Supplies
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Rehabilitation / Habilitation Services
Social Skills Training
Speech - Language Pathologists
URL: https://intermountainhealthcare.org/locations/primary-childrens-hospital/hospital-information/contact-maps-directions/rehab-locations/
Wheelchair Access: Yes
Eligibility: none, though insurance coverage may depend on contractual participation - consult your member handbook or benefits officer
Services Provided: Offers speech-language, occupational and physical therapy services at 4 outreach therapy sites. Offers comprehensive evaluation services and address each child's individual priorities in many areas including communication, self-care, social skills, sensory integration, eating, play skills, etc. Services for treating children with autism are available at all outpatient rehabilitation sites. Services include treatment for childhood obesity.
Source: Medical Home Portal
Last Updated: 2/21/2018
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Utah Behavior Services – Crossroads Center, Utah Behavior Services - Salt Lake Central
5558 South 1900 West
Taylorsville, UT 84123
 Phone: 801-255-5131
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Organization Name: Utah Behavior Services - Salt Lake Central
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Address:
5558 South 1900 West
Taylorsville, UT 84123
Phone: 801-255-5131
Fax: 801-255-5131
Service Categories:
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Autism Programs
Home-based Mental Health Care
Intensive Outpatient Mental Health Care
Mental Health Evaluation/Assessment
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Social Skills Training
Email: info@utbs.com
URL: http://utahbehaviorservices.com/salt-lake-city/
Eligibility: Children, Adolescent & Adult services. Accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and private pay. Contact for current information.
Services Provided: Provides in-home and clinical-based behavior and mental health services, including autism services, behavior therapy, social skills training, day therapy, mental health therapy, psychological evaluations, neurofeedback testing, and medication management. Day treatment is provided by age in a center-based setting, in an environment that is similar to a classroom. Services are provided by a coordinated, multidisciplinary team.
Provider Profiles: Salt Lake Central location also serves Salt Lake County.

Day Services: M-F 9:00am-4:00pm
After-school services: M-F 4:00pm-7:00pm
Additional services and hours available by appointment.

Sarah Sanders, M.Ed. B.C.B.A., Co-CEO
Natalie Whatcott, MS, BCBA, SSW, Co-CEO

Brett D. Pearce, Psy.D.
Approaches Used:
Attachment-oriented psychotherapy, parenting support, consultational psychotherapy for children and adolescents

See website or contact for additional provider names and specialties. All providers may not provide all services.
Source: Help Me Grow Utah via United Way 2-1-1
Last Updated: 5/21/2020
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West Jordan, UT

Autism Solutions Academy - West Jordan, Autism Solutions Utah
1785 West 7888 South
West Jordan, UT 84088
 Phone: 801-735-3252
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Organization Name: Autism Solutions Utah
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Address:
1785 West 7888 South
West Jordan, UT 84088
Phone: 801-735-3252
Service Categories:
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Autism Programs
Social Skills Training
Email: info@autismsolutionsutah.com
URL: http://autismsolutionsutah.com/services
Eligibility: For children who are diagnosed or suspected to be on the autism spectrum.
Services Provided: Provides ABA therapy, social skills groups, and IEP consultations for children on the autism spectrum.
Provider Profiles: ADOS testing
Source: Help Me Grow Utah via United Way 2-1-1
Last Updated: 7/15/2019
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Autism Solutions Utah - West Jordan, Autism Solutions Utah
1785 West 7888 South
West Jordan, UT 84088
 Phone: 801-987-3592
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Organization Name: Autism Solutions Utah
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Address:
1785 West 7888 South
West Jordan, UT 84088
Phone: 801-987-3592
Service Categories:
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Social Skills Training
Special Education/Schools
Email: solutionsforautism@gmail.com
URL: http://autismsolutionsutah.com
Eligibility: For children who are diagnosed or suspected to be on the autism spectrum.
Services Provided: Provides ABA therapy and IEP consultations for children on the autism spectrum.
Source: Help Me Grow Utah via United Way 2-1-1
Last Updated: 12/10/2019
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