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Utah Parent Center The Utah Parent Center is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to helping parents help their

During Amazon Prime Day, help us stock up on holiday gifts for kids in need. Because of YOU and our gift drive we did in...
10/07/2026

During Amazon Prime Day, help us stock up on holiday gifts for kids in need. Because of YOU and our gift drive we did in the summer, we are already ahead on our holiday assistance goals. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2QU77BPRQLH1V/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

Mail items to us at:
ATTN: ELF BRIGADE
Utah Parent Center
5296 S Commerce Drive, Suite 302
Murray, UT 84107

We're so proud to congratulate Melissa Teemant, our incredible Youth-In-Care Parent Consultant, who was recognized last ...
10/07/2026

We're so proud to congratulate Melissa Teemant, our incredible Youth-In-Care Parent Consultant, who was recognized last month by the Utah State Board of Education and awarded Education Partner of the Year.

Melissa assists a broad spectrum of caregivers, including kinship placements (grandparents or other relatives), foster parents, and other caregivers committed to raising children with disabilities.

Through her work, Melissa provides practical support and valuable insights to families, such as:

💙Offering recommendations to IEP teams to help students grow and succeed
💙Assisting individuals through the process of seeking a special education evaluation
💙Brainstorming effective accommodations to address unique needs
💙Answering questions about student and parent rights within the IEP process
💙Sharing disability-specific resources and information
💙Connecting families to free or low-cost community resources
💙Supporting families with resources to help children remain in the home when behaviors are challenging
💙Ensuring that the educational rights of students and families are protected

Melissa’s approach exemplifies the comprehensive, compassionate support the Utah Parent Center extends to families and professionals statewide.

Families and professionals can reach Melissa Teemant for support by calling or texting her directly at 385-910-4750, emailing her at [email protected]

We're hiring THREE parent consultant positions across the state. If you're passionate about helping other Special Educat...
10/06/2026

We're hiring THREE parent consultant positions across the state. If you're passionate about helping other Special Education parents navigate their journey through peer support, this might be for you!!

Find all three job postings on our careers page: https://utahparentcenter.org/careers/

Will your loved one be entering adulthood in the next 5-10 years? NOW is the time to start making a game plan, but you d...
10/05/2026

Will your loved one be entering adulthood in the next 5-10 years? NOW is the time to start making a game plan, but you don't have to do it alone. We have so many free workshops ready to help guide you and the first one is just days away.

You can get all the registration links to these events & all the others we host on our website: https://utahparentcenter.org/events/

What actually helps autistic burnout?Usually, it isn’t “trying harder.”Recovery often means reducing the demands that pu...
10/04/2026

What actually helps autistic burnout?

Usually, it isn’t “trying harder.”

Recovery often means reducing the demands that pushed someone beyond their capacity in the first place.

That can look like:

• More rest and recovery time
• Fewer unnecessary demands
• Reduced sensory overload
• More predictable routines
• Permission to stim and self-regulate
• More opportunities to unmask
• Communication supports
• Accommodations at school or work
• Time and space for special interests
• Increased autonomy and choice
• Support with executive functioning
• Safe, accepting relationships

And sometimes it means temporarily doing less than you’re used to doing.

That’s not laziness.
It’s not giving up.
And it isn’t necessarily “losing skills.”

Burnout is often a signal that the current demands are exceeding available capacity.

So instead of only asking:

“How do we get back to functioning again?”

we might also ask:

“What needs to change so we can function sustainably?”

Recovery isn’t just about getting back to the old level of output.

It’s about creating a life that doesn’t require someone to constantly operate beyond their capacity.

Looking for wheelchair-friendly Halloween costumes? Our Alpine Parent Consultant, Kat, and her children on our Youth Adv...
10/04/2026

Looking for wheelchair-friendly Halloween costumes? Our Alpine Parent Consultant, Kat, and her children on our Youth Advisory Board knock it out of the park every year!!

What are some other ideas you have that would be amazing? Drop them in the comments!

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. This effort is to raise awareness and educate communities on stopping chi...
10/03/2026

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. This effort is to raise awareness and educate communities on stopping childhood bullying and cyberbullying.

For families of kids with disabilities, this topic hits close to home; children with disabilities are bullied at significantly higher rates than their peers. If you're concerned your loved one may be getting bullied at school or online, SWIPE ➡️ through these slides for some warning signs.

All month, we're sharing resources, facts, and ways to get involved.
💙 Follow along!

10/02/2026

Think consent is hard to teach? We do it every 6 weeks for teens and young adults with disabilities in our Healthy Relationships + Abuse Prevention classes.

These are a couple tips from our Project Coordinator Ally, that you can use today in your home to teach your children or young adults with disabilities about consent.

SWIPE ➡️ to see some of the upcoming October events and resources for the Utah disability community!
10/02/2026

SWIPE ➡️ to see some of the upcoming October events and resources for the Utah disability community!

Have you heard about our series for parents with Early Intervention learners? If you're part of EI or simply concerned a...
10/02/2026

Have you heard about our series for parents with Early Intervention learners? If you're part of EI or simply concerned about your child's milestones, come join us once a month for our free Nap Chat series!

Register at: bit.ly/NapChat2627

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5296 Commerce Drive , Ste. 302
Murray, UT
84101

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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