This page gathers autism and disability resources for families in Weber County, Utah. You'll find 15 local resources listed here, alongside Utah statewide programs and nationwide services, all verified and in one place. For children under three, Utah's starting point is the Baby Watch Early Intervention Program; for school-age children, special education and IEPs run through your local school district. Confirm details directly with each provider.
Diagnosis & Early Intervention
Getting an evaluation and accessing early services.
Free CDC milestone checklists and a Milestone Tracker app help you follow your child's development from 2 months to 5 years, so you know what to watch for and when to act. A gentle first step when you're unsure whether to seek an evaluation.
Utah's free statewide program for babies and toddlers from birth to age 3 with developmental delays or disabilities. They come to your home for a full developmental evaluation and provide services like speech, physical, and occupational therapy at no cost.
The state office that runs Utah's Autism Systems Development Program, which works to lower the age of first diagnosis and connect families to evaluation and services. A good first call when you're not sure where to start with a diagnosis.
A nonprofit run by parents of children with disabilities that helps you understand the diagnosis and evaluation process, early intervention, and your rights. Trained parent consultants offer free one-on-one guidance by phone, email, or in person.
The pediatricians at this Ogden clinic are trained to evaluate autism along with ADHD, anxiety, and other developmental concerns, working alongside speech pathologists and other specialists to understand your child. It's a local option for starting the evaluation conversation close to home.
School & IEP Rights
IEPs, 504 plans, special education, and school advocacy.
Every state has a federally funded Parent Training & Information Center offering free help with IEPs, special-education rights, and early intervention. This hub's directory locates the center that serves your state.
A national nonprofit protecting the rights of students with disabilities. Use their member directory to find a special-education attorney or trained advocate near you when you need help with an IEP or a dispute with a school.
Every state has a federally mandated Protection & Advocacy agency that offers free legal help when a school isn't following your child's IEP or evaluating them as required. This directory connects you to the office serving your area.
Utah's federally designated protection and advocacy agency, offering free legal help statewide regardless of income. Their education team defends the rights of students with disabilities under IDEA, the ADA, and Section 504.
A Utah nonprofit that helps families understand learning disabilities, IEPs, and 504 plans in plain language. Their guides walk you step-by-step through the special education process, from referral to transition planning.
The Utah State Board of Education's office for special education family rights and dispute resolution. If you and your school disagree, they offer free IEP facilitation, mediation, state complaints, and due process, with forms in English and Spanish.
Ogden City School District's special education team serves students ages 3 to 22 who live within the district and handles evaluations, IEPs, and services right here in Weber County. Reach out to the department or your child's school if you think your child may need support.
This is the official source for your Parental Rights (Procedural Safeguards) notice, spelling out what the school must do at every step of your child's evaluation and IEP. The rights notice is available to download in English, Spanish, and many other languages.
Therapy & Treatment
ABA, speech, OT, and finding the right providers.
You matter too. Psychology Today's therapist finder filters for 'caregiver stress' and 'autism family,' and Open Path Collective offers reduced-cost therapy sessions nationwide. You cannot support your child well without also supporting yourself.
Run by Valley Behavioral Health, the Pingree Center provides center-based ABA therapy, social skills groups, and family support and training with board-certified behavior analysts. They also help with benefit checks and case management so the process feels less overwhelming.
This nonprofit in Orem provides in-home and clinic-based ABA therapy plus autism evaluations for young children ages 2 to 6, and an official diagnosis isn't required to get started. It's a warm, accredited place to begin early therapy for little ones.
The ASD Clinic at Huntsman Mental Health Institute offers diagnostic testing, behavioral consultations, and therapy for children, teens, and adults, and many visits can be done virtually. It's a good option if you're seeking an evaluation or specialized autism care from a university hospital.
This is Utah's official state autism program, and it maintains up-to-date lists of ABA treatment providers and diagnostic evaluators, plus links to early intervention and Medicaid autism services. It's a trustworthy first stop when you're trying to find therapy and figure out what your family qualifies for.
A local clinic in Riverdale that provides autism diagnostic evaluations plus center-based and in-home ABA therapy for families throughout Weber County. They can be a direct starting point if your child needs an evaluation or ongoing therapy close to home.
Financial Assistance & Benefits
Medicaid waivers, SSI, ABLE accounts, and legal aid.
ABLE accounts let people with disabilities (onset before age 26) save money tax-free without losing Medicaid or SSI eligibility. This center compares every state's ABLE program so you can pick the best one for your family.
ABLE Utah lets your family save and invest money for disability-related expenses without putting Medicaid or SSI benefits at risk. Parents or guardians of a child who became disabled before age 46 can open an account and watch it grow tax-free.
SSI is a federal monthly payment for children and adults with disabilities in families with limited income, and it often opens the door to Medicaid too. You can call Social Security to check eligibility and start an application by phone.
Utah's DSPD runs the state Medicaid home- and community-based waivers that can pay for respite, day services, behavior supports, and in-home help so your child can be cared for at home instead of a facility. Call to apply or ask where you are on the waiting list.
A tax-advantaged savings and investment account that lets a person with a disability set money aside for everyday and future needs without losing SSI or Medicaid eligibility. Open to Utah residents whose disability began before age 46.
A nonprofit law office offering free civil legal help to lower-income Utahns, including problems with SSI, SSDI, and Medicaid benefits. Their Ogden office serves Weber County families directly.
Support Groups & Community
Find your people, in person and online.
The nation's oldest grassroots autism organization. Their National Helpline connects families to information and referrals, and their affiliate finder points you to a local chapter in your area for in-person support and events.
The largest national community-based organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Local chapters offer advocacy, family support, and lifelong services. Use the chapter finder to locate the office nearest you.
Dial 2-1-1 (or visit 211.org) to reach a free, confidential referral line for local health and human services in almost every US community, including disability services, respite, food, housing, and financial assistance.
A parent-founded 501(c)(3) nonprofit that brings Utah families and autism agencies together through resources, trainings, and community events. It's a welcoming statewide network for connecting with others who understand.
An Orem-based Utah nonprofit offering supervised one-on-one respite care so you can rest, run errands, or have a date night while your child plays in a safe setting. They also run an autism center and early-intervention programs.
A county-run program with inclusive, adaptive sports, aquatics, camps, dances, and social events for kids and adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities. Participation is open to everyone regardless of where you live.
Utah's Division of Services for People with Disabilities offers respite care so parents and caregivers can get a needed break, plus caregiver compensation and other family supports. This is the state's main door to disability services.
A local Ogden nonprofit that removes barriers to the outdoors for people with disabilities through year-round adaptive skiing, cycling, climbing, and water sports. Great for families who want their child to get out, move, and belong in the community.
Provides respite care, family support, and host home programs for children and adults with developmental disabilities right here in the Ogden area. A helpful option when your family needs an extra layer of support at home.
Started in 1973 by parents of children with disabilities, TURN offers day programs, a summer camp for ages 6 to 22, and family respite care so caregivers can catch their breath. They serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Utah, including families in the Davis County area.
Utah's largest support community for families touched by Down syndrome, offering new-parent mentoring, care packages, and quarterly group activities that families across Utah County take part in. Trained parent mentors return calls, so you're always talking to someone who gets it.
Adult Transition & Long-Term Planning
Aging out of school, adult services, and long-term planning.
A neurodivergent employment agency offering job support nationwide over Zoom: resume building, mock interviews, and career guidance, plus direct outreach to employers to help secure placements. Supports neurodivergent individuals roughly ages 16 to 50, and has been in business over 15 years.
A Utah nonprofit that steps in as guardian or conservator and manages special needs trusts when a family member cannot, and helps families navigate the guardianship process for a child, sibling, or spouse. A trusted option for long-term care and future planning.
A Medicaid program that lets adults with disabilities work and earn income while keeping their health coverage, so a job doesn't mean losing benefits. Helpful for young adults moving into employment during the transition to adulthood.
A free, parent-friendly program that walks Utah families through everything adulthood brings, from transition IEPs and employment to guardianship, housing, and financial planning. Includes plain-language guides and weekly 'TU Tuesday' workshops.
The state office that helps teens and adults with disabilities find and keep meaningful jobs, with career counseling, job coaching, and transition services for students leaving high school. A free, statewide first step toward employment and independence.
A longtime Ogden nonprofit (since 1968) that provides paid job training, supported community-based employment, and an enrichment day program for adults with disabilities right here in Weber County. A warm place to help your adult child build skills and find meaningful work close to home.
This nonprofit-run special needs pooled trust lets families set aside money for a loved one without risking their Medicaid or SSI eligibility. Funds can cover extras like therapy, equipment, and recreation that public benefits do not.
The official state courts guide walks families through options for protecting an adult with diminished capacity, including full and limited guardianship, and offers free self-help information and forms. A trustworthy starting point before you decide what legal step, if any, is right.
When your child ages out of school services, DSPD is the state agency that coordinates long-term support like day programs, supported employment, and community living for adults with developmental disabilities. Their support coordinators help you find providers and build a person-centered plan.
A state office that provides guardianship and conservatorship services for adults with intellectual disabilities or other conditions who cannot make basic life decisions and have no other suitable guardian. A helpful resource when you are thinking through decision-making support for your adult child.
A note on these listings. This directory is informational and not an
endorsement. Programs, phone numbers, and eligibility change, so always confirm details
directly with the provider before relying on them. Nothing here is medical or legal advice.
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