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Autism and Developmental Disabilities

Helping families access services to diagnose and care for children with autism and developmental disabilities.

Autism and developmental disability services

One in 36 children has autism spectrum disorder, and thousands of families have a child with a developmental disability. Primary Children’s aims to be a leader in developmental care in the Intermountain West through prioritizing the establishment and growth of services. These services include: 

  • Expanded access to diagnostic evaluations and developmental follow-up
  • Applied behavior analysis (ABA) services
  • Supports such as the Adaptive Care Program and care coordination to help families access the care their children need
 
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Adaptive Care Program

The Adaptive Care Program helps individuals with developmental disabilities in the medical setting. The Adaptive Care team works together with parents and caregivers to find out how best to support each patient. This information is shared with the patient’s medical team to make hospital or clinic visits more positive and more productive. This program is available at no additional cost.

Referral criteria: We support families who have a child that is 3 years or older and has

  • A developmental disability
  • Difficulty coping and cooperating in the hospital beyond what is age appropriate

This service is available at all Primary Children's locations. To learn more, please call 385-531-4168 or email AdaptiveCare@imail.org.

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Developmental Assessment Clinics

Operated with the University of Utah, Developmental Assessment Clinics (DAC) evaluate children with developmental disabilities or children with developmental concerns. For infants, children, and youth, our services include:

  • Developmental assessments
  • Therapy
  • Ongoing care

Referral criteria: Children with a developmental need or concern. Referral by pediatrician or primary care provider. 

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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) clinic

Opened in early 2025, the Primary Children's Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Clinic provides services including:

  • Behavior assessment
  • Individual therapy
  • Group therapy services

Referral criteria: We are now accepting patients ages 2-10 years. Patients must have a diagnosis of autism or developmental disability from a qualified provider, as indicated by patient insurance. 

Contact 801-285-1300 for more information. 

Featured locations

University Developmental Assessment Clinic - Primary Children's Hospital - Eccles Outpatient Service

(801) 587-2255
81 North Mario Capecchi Drive,Slc UT84113,Salt Lake City,UT,84113
(801) 587-2255
2250 North Miller Campus Drive,Lehi,UT,84043
(801) 587-2255
3960 South Main Street,Salt Lake City,UT,84107
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