Utah Autism Academy

04/18/2020

We've had such a great reception to this! We'd like to get a kit out to all our friends with autism in Utah! We are offering delivery of these kits to designated areas in Utah. We love our autism families! We are all in this together!!

As we all work through this pandemic in different ways, I want to highlight the incredible measures that are being taken by individuals with autism and their families. Having routines broken, therapies interrupted, options limited, family living dynamics changed…etc, can be incredibly challenging for those who struggle with autism. But, they are doing it!

Our team at Utah Autism Academy wants to help and support these changes for families with autism throughout Utah. So, we’ve created “L.I.F.T. Kits” (Living in Isolation – Feeling Togetherness - Kits). These kits are simply gift bags with small trinket toys fun and things to do. We also include options for visual schedules, social stories, reinforcement boards, educational materials, etc (based on specific need). These kits are designed for individuals with autism and their siblings and are FREE to the autism community, no strings attached (thanks to the generosity of many)!

We will be distributing these LIFT Kits starting tomorrow (4/11 - Saturday – times listed below) for those who register through this link. We will have staff standing by as you “drive by” to pick up your kit and feel some encouragement from those who are distributing them. You will stay in your car and staff will be wearing gloves and masks as they bring you your kit. Social distancing will be in full effect.

The only thing we ask of you, is that you write a note of encouragement to another family who is impacted by autism and drop it off as you pick up your kit. This will help us feel united and together, regardless of the separation that we feel.

Lets give each other a LIFT!
Together, though separated, we can do this!

Feel free to share this post!

Fill out the form HERE:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSea3PnMQw4sTTgPe8vkxtKr3jAjYymndVcZI_lETCwLT9xBYA/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1

**Updated: Thank you for all of those who picked up LIFT Kits today! It was great to see all of you!

Fill out the form so that we can contact you for our next pickup!

If you have any questions, contact Tricia [email protected]

04/10/2020

As we all work through this pandemic in different ways, I want to highlight the incredible measures that are being taken by individuals with autism and their families. Having routines broken, therapies interrupted, options limited, family living dynamics changed…etc, can be incredibly challenging for those who struggle with autism. But, they are doing it!

Our team at Utah Autism Academy wants to help and support these changes for families with autism throughout Utah. So, we’ve created “L.I.F.T. Kits” (Living in Isolation – Feeling Togetherness - Kits). These kits are simply gift bags with small trinket toys fun and things to do. We also include options for visual schedules, social stories, reinforcement boards, educational materials, etc (based on specific need). These kits are designed for individuals with autism and their siblings and are FREE to the autism community, no strings attached (thanks to the generosity of many)!

We will be distributing these LIFT Kits starting tomorrow (4/11 - Saturday – times listed below) for those who register through this link. We will have staff standing by as you “drive by” to pick up your kit and feel some encouragement from those who are distributing them. You will stay in your car and staff will be wearing gloves and masks as they bring you your kit. Social distancing will be in full effect.

The only thing we ask of you, is that you write a note of encouragement to another family who is impacted by autism and drop it off as you pick up your kit. This will help us feel united and together, regardless of the separation that we feel.

Lets give each other a LIFT!
Together, though separated, we can do this!

Feel free to share this post!

Fill out the form HERE:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSea3PnMQw4sTTgPe8vkxtKr3jAjYymndVcZI_lETCwLT9xBYA/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1

**Updated: Thank you for all of those who picked up LIFT Kits today! It was great to see all of you!

Fill out the form so that we can contact you for our next pickup!

If you have any questions, contact Tricia [email protected]

06/15/2019

Come on down to our Orem location to get your car washed today until 3pm. Tyler Blevins is completing his Eagle Scout project and chose to do a fundraising event for UAA to help purchase and build some more gym equipment! Car wash is FREE...donations accepted! 1875 S. Geneva Road Orem, UT

05/22/2019

Utah Autism Academy and the entire autism community has lost a tremendous advocate. Brent Wood, you will be greatly missed! We send our sincere condolences to his family and thank them for all they have done for autism services in Utah.

Obituary for J. Brent Wood | Joseph Brent Wood, 79 years old, completed his mission here on earth and joined his wife in heaven on May 20, 2019.  Brent grew up in Layton, Utah, the son of Clifford and Gertrude Wood, he was the youngest of 9 children.  He grew up spending time at his father’s ser...

02/11/2019

If you are in Salt Lake County and would like to know more about how to help with legislation to support individuals on the autism spectrum, join us for this meeting today / tonight! We will be discussing movement for the legislative session that is going on right now!

2/11 - 1:00pm & 7:00pm
780 Guardsman Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108

02/04/2019

We need your help! In order to strengthen services for individuals with Autism, we all need to come together and figure this out! Join us at this Wednesday at UAA in Orem, or next week (Feb. 11th) at the Pingree Center in SLC. Email us for more information [email protected]

It’s a funny thing about advocacy and speaking up for a cause. Many times we see something on the news or even on Facebook that we quickly form an opinion

06/09/2018

Watch for Utah Autism Academy in the Orem Summerfest parade this evening as we spread awareness, promote advocacy and remind the community of the importance of acceptance and inclusion! If you are interested in walking with us tonight, send us a private message and we will pass along the details!

04/19/2018

Utah Autism Academy would like to put on a conference for anyone interested. What topics are of most interest to you? What would you like to see presented? We would love to hear from you!

11/28/2017

Many of you have heard of and commented about the "Quiet Santa" experience at University Place in Orem. Our organization has been working closely with them on this project and I asked if we could open up some more time slots for our autism families. As of right now, they have agreed to do that. Let me know if you are interested in participating in this amazing experience. They are 15 minute time slots for your family with Santa and there is no cost to you. **Note: these slots are for 10:00am - 11:00am on specific days. PM me for more details or to register. These will go quickly.. I hope some of you are able to take advantage of it. :)

11/26/2017

Utah Autism Academy is excited to be able to participate in this event going on at the University Mall! There may still be some spots left for those who are interested.

His face is adorned with a long white beard, rosy cheeks, expressive eyes, and his laugh is a soft ho,ho,ho. For Tre Galbraith, 5, of Provo, he is the perfect

11/25/2017

Looking for some way to contribute this holiday season? Donations to Utah Autism Academy are tax deductible and are used for communication devices, community outings, additional programming and so much more! Also, donate your new or gently used toys to UAA! For more information on how to help, contact Tricia ([email protected]).