PRIVATE

ASSERT – Autism Support Services: Education Research & Training

Dr. Higbee

Email: tom.higbee@usu.edu (435) 797-1933

Website: http://sped.usu.edu/ASSERT/

The ASSERT program at Utah State University is a state-of-the-art preschool program that uses research-based instructional techniques to address the individual needs of children with autism.

· Serves children with autism ages 3 - 5

· Operates 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 12:00pm

· Located in the Center for Persons with Disabilities (CPD) at Utah State University

· Individualized educational and behavioral programs for each student

· Specific, measurable outcomes in each need area

ASSERT will also provide private consultative services for children older than preschool age.

Copper Hills Youth Center – Private Residential

5899 West Rivendell Drive (800) 776-7116

West Jordan, Utah 84088 (801) 561-3377

Website: http://www.copperhillsyouthcenter.com/Arches.htm

Ages: 12 – 17

Purpose: Copper Hills Youth Center is designed for treatment-resistive adolescents needing increased structured care and 24-hour supervision, including those who have failed outpatient care or who no longer require acute care. They offer gender-specific programming for boys and girls ages 12 – 17. They have a specialized program called ARCHES for adolescents diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome. The goal of the Arches program is to prepare the youth to return home and integrate into their home communities successfully.  Treatment, learning and skills development will be taught in individual and small group (2-4 teens) settings.  Each teen will be placed in a group to match their current level of social understanding and their ability to maintain appropriate behavior. 

Carmen Pingree School for Children with Autism - Private

780 South Guardsman Way (801) 581-0194
Salt Lake City UT 84108
Website: http://www.carmenbpingree.com/

Ages: Pre-school – 10 Grades

Possible 1 Year Waiting List

Purpose: The Carmen B. Pingree School for Children with Autism provides comprehensive treatment, education and related services for children with autism and their families. We use and develop best practices, validated by research, while treating students and their families with dignity and respect. We partner with families, universities, service agencies, the government and our community to assist those affected by autism. We undertake and support research to better understand autism, its causes and eventual cure. Accepts applications in November for the following school year and decides by January. New program for children in Pre-School through Kindergarten for children who want to attend their school district pre-school and then attend 3 partial days at Carmen Pingree School for the hours they are not in their district program. Contact Anna. Applications taken in Fall and Spring.

Clear Horizons Academy - Private
5455 North River Run Drive (801) 437-0490
Provo UT 84604
Website: http://www.clearhorizonsacademy.org/

Ages: 3-8

Purpose: They are a nonprofit school striving to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. We are the only private school in Utah County that specializes in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders above a preschool age. They are also the only private school in Utah that uses the DIR Model as its foundation, which encourages a developmentally appropriate, individualized program to your child that is relationship based and includes many other therapies which that child may need to succeed.

Kids World Preschool - Private

Salt Lake City (801)243-4991

Brandon Francis

Email: bfrancis@kidsworldpreschool.org

SEPS - Specialized Educational Programming Services – Private

1924 South 1100 East, Suite D (801) 467-2122
Salt Lake City, UT 84105 (801) 467-2148 (fax)
ava.eva.seps@sepslc.com
Website: http://www.sepslc.com

Ages: School K-12, Tutoring K-College

Purpose: This organization runs a private school and offers after school tutoring for children with learning disabilities and other difficulties. Several High-Functioning children with Autism or Asperser’s have successfully attended their programs.

CHARTER

Spectrum Academy
837 West Foxboro Drive
North Salt Lake UT 84054
Website: info@spectrumcharter.org

Ages: K-8

Purpose: Accepts high-functioning children with autism or Aspergers for grades K-8.

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Phone: (801)272.1051 * Toll Free Utah: (800)468.1160 * Fax: (801)272.8907

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