County resource guide
Autism Resources in Salt Lake County, Utah
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Salt Lake County. Utah statewide resources also apply.
Salt Lake County is home to Utah's two largest autism evaluation centers — the University of Utah ASD Clinic and Primary Children's Hospital — along with the densest concentration of ABA, OT, and speech providers in the state. Granite and Canyons school districts serve most of the county's school-age children; both have dedicated autism programs and specialized classrooms. DSPD's Salt Lake Valley Services office handles Medicaid waiver intake for county residents, and FEAT of Utah runs active parent support groups here year-round.
Immediate resources
Key contacts for Salt Lake County
Phone numbers you can call today — no referral needed for most.
Child Find contact for Salt Lake City School District. Request an evaluation in writing to start the 60-day clock. Multiple districts serve Salt Lake County: Salt Lake City, Granite, Jordan, Canyons, Murray, Nebo.
Free evaluations and services for children under 3 with developmental delays. Call to request an evaluation — no doctor referral required.
Provider directory
Local Providers17 providers in Salt Lake County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Salt Lake City
Neurodiverse Psychological Services
Autism evaluations, neurodiversity consultations, and therapy. Located at 2319 Foothill Dr, Suite 110, Salt Lake City, UT 84109. Therapy currently offered to clients ages 13+.
Source: https://www.ndpservices.com/
Salt Lake City
Primary Children's Hospital — Developmental Medicine
Developmental pediatricians at Primary Children's conduct autism evaluations and coordinate referrals to therapies. Part of Intermountain Health.
Salt Lake City
Spectropolis (formerly The Autism Clinic)
Autism assessments and evaluations for children, teens, and adults, plus therapeutic services for mental-health and behavioral concerns associated with autism. Located at 1537 S Main Street, Salt Lake City. (Site indicates a rebrand to 'Spectropolis.')
Source: https://www.theautismclinicutah.com/
Salt Lake City
University of Utah Autism Spectrum Disorders Clinic
Comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for children and adults at the University of Utah Health Neurobehavior HOME Program. Multi-disciplinary team includes developmental pediatricians and psychologists.
Waitlists can run 6–12 months. Ask to be put on cancellation list.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Murray · multi-county
Able Families
In-home and clinic-based ABA therapy for children and adolescents. Supervised by BCBAs. Serves Salt Lake and Utah counties.
Accepts most major insurance. Ask about telehealth parent training.
Sandy
Centria Autism — Salt Lake
In-home and center-based ABA therapy. National provider with a Salt Lake Valley location. Accepts most commercial insurance and Medicaid.
Accepts Medicaid DSPD waivers.
Salt Lake City
Golden Touch ABA
In-home ABA therapy for children with autism ages 1–21, serving Salt Lake County. Business address listed at 2825 East Cottonwood Parkway, Salt Lake City; service model is primarily home-based rather than center-based.
Source: https://goldentouchaba.com/
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Salt Lake City · multi-county
Utah Speech-Language Hearing Association (USHA)
State association with a provider directory for finding licensed speech-language pathologists in Utah with autism experience.
Use their provider search to find SLPs near you.
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Murray
Children In Motion Pediatric Therapy
Pediatric occupational therapy (sensory integration, feeding therapy, fine-motor, handwriting) and pediatric speech-language pathology, serving Salt Lake County. Located at 5284 Commerce Drive, Suite C-214, Murray, UT 84107.
Source: https://www.children-in-motion.com/
Salt Lake City
OT Just for Kids
Therapist-owned pediatric occupational therapy clinic (founded 2005) specializing in children with sensory processing disorder, autism, and developmental delays. Located in Salt Lake City; full street address not published on site, so address should be confirmed at intake.
Source: https://www.otjustforkids.com/
Salt Lake City
PEAK Therapy — Salt Lake
Pediatric occupational therapy specializing in sensory processing, motor skills, and self-regulation. Sensory gym on site.
Insurance and private pay. Waitlist may apply.
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake Occupational Therapy
Pediatric occupational therapy practice emphasizing sensory integration and DIR/Floortime. Site identifies as Salt Lake City, UT, but did not publish a street address or phone on the loaded page — verify exact address and contact before listing.
Source: https://www.saltlakeoccupationaltherapy.com/
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Salt Lake City
The Children's Center Utah
Early childhood mental health services including therapy for children 0–6 and their families. Trained in autism-informed approaches and trauma.
Sliding scale fees available.
Salt Lake City
Theory and Method Therapy — Salt Lake City
Neurodiversity-affirming counseling for autistic children, addressing anxiety, social challenges, and sensory sensitivities. Salt Lake City office at 275 E South Temple St, Suite 103, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 (also has a Reno, NV office).
Source: https://www.theoryandmethod.co/autism-therapy
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Salt Lake City · multi-county
Families for Effective Autism Treatment (FEAT) of Utah
Parent-led nonprofit providing support groups, social activities, and resource navigation for families of autistic children. Monthly meetups across the Wasatch Front.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Salt Lake City · multi-county
Autism Council of Utah
Statewide coalition connecting families to resources, advocating for autism services, and coordinating provider networks. Hosts annual conferences and publishes the Utah provider directory.
Logan · multi-county
Utah Parent Center
Utah's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center (PTI) under IDEA. Free IEP advocacy, dispute resolution support, and training for families statewide. This is the single most valuable call you can make.
FREE. Federally funded. Know your rights before every IEP meeting.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Salt Lake County.
School & special education
- Granite School District — Special Education
Serves west/central Salt Lake County.
- Canyons School District — Special Education
Serves southeast Salt Lake County.
- Salt Lake City School District — Child Find— (801) 578-8590
Child Find contact for Salt Lake City School District. Request an evaluation in writing to start the 60-day clock. Multiple districts serve Salt Lake County: Salt Lake City, Granite, Jordan, Canyons, Murray, Nebo.
- Utah Baby Watch Early Intervention — Salt Lake County— 1-800-550-4887
Free evaluations and services for children under 3 with developmental delays. Call to request an evaluation — no doctor referral required.
Early intervention & therapy
- Utah Baby Watch Early Intervention — Salt Lake County— 1-800-550-4887
Free evaluations and services for children under 3 with developmental delays. Call to request an evaluation — no doctor referral required.
Services & benefits
- DSPD — Salt Lake Valley Services
Medicaid waiver intake and adult DD services for Salt Lake County.
Adult services
- DSPD — Salt Lake Valley Services
Medicaid waiver intake and adult DD services for Salt Lake County.
Respite & support
- DSPD — Salt Lake Valley Services
Medicaid waiver intake and adult DD services for Salt Lake County.
Helpful guides
Guides for Salt Lake County families
Step-by-step help on the topics that matter most.
School & IEP
Navigating the IEP process
Your rights under IDEA, how evaluations work, and what every IEP section means.
Finding help
ABA, OT, speech and waitlists
How to find qualified providers, navigate insurance, and get off waitlists faster.
Getting started
Where to start after diagnosis
A week-by-week checklist for the first 90 days — from evaluation to early intervention.
Benefits & money
SSI, Medicaid waivers, ABLE accounts
Federal benefits your child may qualify for and how to apply without losing your spot.
Mental health
Co-occurring conditions and support
Managing anxiety, ADHD, and depression alongside an autism diagnosis.
Daily life
Sensory processing and OT
Understanding sensory needs, sensory diets, and how occupational therapy helps.
Adulthood
Employment, housing, legal planning
Supported employment, housing options, guardianship alternatives, and ABLE accounts.
Communities served
Cities in Salt Lake County
Serving families across Salt Lake County including Salt Lake City, West Valley City, Sandy, West Jordan, South Jordan, Taylorsville, Murray, Millcreek, Cottonwood Heights and Riverton and more.
See all Utah resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Utah.
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