Individuals with autism (including adults), biological siblings, and parents. Must live in the US; read/understand English and/or Spanish; have a “professional” diagnosis, but no ICD-10 code required.

Autism research which provides free DNA testing to participants. The study aims to understand autism, including the DNA, environment and lifestyle of individuals and their family. Participation is online and takes 30 minutes to complete. Incentives provided.

The University of Utah is an IRB-approved clinical site, May 2019.

SPARK stands for Simons Foundation Powering Autism Research. More than 30 of the nation’s leading medical schools and autism research centers have joined SPARK to help recruit individuals and families affected by autism. 

Accepts private pay, and several insurance plans including: Aetna, American Health Plans, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Deseret Mutual Benefit Administration (DMBA), Health Choice, Imperial Insurance Medicare Advantage, Molina, PEHP, Tricare, United HealthCare, and University of Utah Health Plan.

Insurance information changes frequently, contact for current information.

Children older than 12 months (no infant testing) with speech, language, and/or hearing impairment. Fees significantly lower than private sector, will bill insurance.

Provides evaluation and treatment of adults and children with speech, language, and/or hearing impairment.

Provides voice therapy to help patients change the way they speak to closely match their gender expression. 

COVID-19 UPDATE: Many services are now available through virtual care. Please call or visit website for additional information.

• Audiological Evaluations
• Hearing Aids
• Speech and Language Evaluations
• Speech Therapy

Pamela Mathy, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic Director
Susan Naidu, Ph.D., CCC-A, Audiology Clinic Coordinator and AuD Program Director

The professional clinic also serves as a training program for graduate students in speech-language pathology and audiology.

Provides diagnostic and treatment services for people whose illnesses or injuries require that they occupy a bed for at least one night. Connected with various community clinics. Level III NICU.

Adults

For the treatment of adults with congenital and developmental orthopaedic conditions, neuromuscular disease, hip disorders, deformity of the feet and lower extremities, and the acute management of fractures and injuries.

Dr. Alan K. Stotts, MD, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

Dr. Kristen L. Carroll, Chief of Medical Staff, Shriner's Hospital of Salt Lake City

Annie Young, LAT, ATC

Requires referral from clinician. Accepts a wide variety of insurance plans. Only with the following Medicaid plans:

• Healthy U Medicaid
• Healthy Choice Medicaid
• Molina Medicaid

Provides care to people experiencing chronic pain. Services include comprehensive evaluation and individualized treatment plan.

• Literacy Volunteer Opportunities
• Professional Continuing Education
• Tutoring Services

Evaluates children with or at risk for developmental delays throughout Utah. Provides developmental assessments and management recommendations for all ages of children and assists families in coordinating child needs. UDAC locations are in Provo and Salt Lake. Programs include Child Development Program (CDP), Heart Center Neurodevelopmental Program (HCNP), and Neonatal Follow-up Program (NFP).

Services Include:

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Neonatal Care
• Developmental Assessment
• Speech and Language Evaluations
• Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
• Developmental Pediatrics
• Family Support Services.
• Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment

Laurie Lesher, Operations Director
Sarah Winter, MD Medical Director, Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics
Paul Carbone,MD
Allison Ellzey, MD
Kendra Lystad, MD
Quan-Tuyen Nguyen, MD
Sean Cunningham, PhD, Psychologist
Ashley Stuart, Psychologist
Kelly Stout, Psychologist
Katherine Street, Occupational Therapist
Andrianna Comas, Occupational Therapist
Lauren Ayala, Physical Therapist
Katrina Wheeler, Speech Therapist
Jori Harris, Speech Therapist

Children age 1 year and up. Many insurance plans are accepted, and discounts are offered for cash payments.

• Dental Hygiene
• Pediatric Dentistry
• General Dentistry

Craig R. Proctor, DDS (Dental Care Level 3), Director General Practice Residency program (GPR)

Residents also participate in rotations at the Community Health Centers of Salt Lake City and Montezuma Creek Dental Clinic.

Free permits are provided to residents of the State of Utah and University of Utah Alumni. Patrons not formally affiliated with the University of Utah can purchase an expanded permit or request free 24 hour pass.

• Public Libraries

Callers of any age and with any mental health issue may reach out for help. Multi-lingual services are available.

Provides 24/7 free and confidential crisis help and support.

Services Include:

• compassionate and non-judgmental emotional support.
• suicide prevention, information, and referrals.
• follow-up Services.
• psycho-education about mental health issues.
• education on how to support loved ones with mental health issues.
• therapeutic assistance to individuals in emotional distress or psychiatric crisis.
• coordination and dispatch response to individuals in the community as needed via the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) and/or first responders in coordination with other local mental health authorities.