Diagnosis Resources

This list is provided as a
reference source for interested parents and educators.

The UURC has identified the following insititutions as potentially helpful in diagnosing children with reading difficulties and/or other related difficulties. This list is not exhaustive, but merely a "starting place" for locating services.

Please note that the UURC does not guarantee results deriving from use of these providers, nor is the UURC responsible in any way for any effects potentially derived from their use. These are not paid endorsements.

Institute/Provider	Language Testing	Asperger's/ Autism Testing	Dylexia Testing	Comments	Ages served
American Speech-Language-Hearing Assoc. Action Center phone: 1-800-498-2071 www.asha.org	To locate a speech therapist in your area call the ASHA action center, or visit www.asha.org. You will be able to locate a professional in the areas of speech language pathology and audiology according to your zip code. Fax # 240-333-4705
The Children's Center 1855 E. Medical Drive SLC, UT 84112 Phone: 801-582-5534 Psychologist Pamela Wilkinson does testing The Children's Center 5242 So. 4820 W. Kearns, UT 84118 childrenscenterutah.org		✔		Focus: emotional and social preparedness for children with behavior problems.	Birth to 7
Pediatric Rehabilitation Center Orem Community Hospital 331 N. 400 W. Orem, UT 84057 Phone: 801-714-3505 Carin B. Hadley, SLP intermountainhealthcare.org	✔			Autism services available. Free preliminary screening avaliable. Child Saver Program, Call Center for Details.	1 to 21
Primary Children's Medical Center Neuro-psychology Department Dr. Lisa Giles, Pediatric Psychiatry 81 North Mario Caphecchi Dr. SLC, UT 84113 Phone: 801-662-5592 intermountainhealthcare.org	✔	✔		Neuro-psycological testing; conduct analysis of brain development to determine weak and strong areas.	Birth to 19
Primary Children's Medical Center Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic Center for Counseling Dr. Merrill Kingston 5770 So. 1500 W Taylorsville, UT 84123 Phone: 801-265-3000 intermountainhealthcare.org	✔	✔	✔		6 to 18
Primary Children's Medical Center Rehabilitation in Sandy 870 E. 9400 So. Suite 112 Sandy, UT 84094 Phone: 801-571-1223 intermountainhealthcare.org	✔			Does not diagnose autism but does give suggestions to parents. Focus: cognition, motor skills, and language.	Birth to 21
U of U Child and Adolescent Specialty Clinic Autism Specialty Director: Dr. Douglas Gray 421 Wakara Way Suite #143 SLC, UT 84108 Phone: 801-585-1212 healthcare.utah.edu/uni/programs/		✔	✔	Also tests other forms of reading disorders.	2 to Adult
U of U Neuropsychiatric Institue (UNI) 501 Chipeta Way SLC, UT 84108 Executive Director: Ross Van Vranken Phone: 801-583-2500 Special Ed Director: Karina Rasmussen Phone: 801-587-3154 healthcare.utah.edu/uni/				Full day program for children with serious emotional issues. Asperger's, Autism, and Dyslexia Services are available.	Kid's Star: ages 5-12 Teen Scope: ages 13-18
U of U Educational Assessment & Student Support Clinic 1130 Annex SLC, UT 84112 Phone: 801-581-6068 Director: Janiece Pompa, Ph.D http://education.utah.edu/educational-assessment/	✔	✔	✔	Full psychoeducational exam, some neuropsych exams, train parents on interventions, behavioral problems and techniques.	Children, Adolescents, and Families
Serpas Assessments Dr. Dorothee L. Serpas, Ph.D. 4505 South Wasatch Blvd Suite 360 Salt Lake City, UT 84124 Phone: 801-487-4748 DrSerpas.com	✔	✔	✔	Focus: ADHD and learning problems, congnitive skills, processing, attention,memory, problem solving, and emotional functioning.	3 to Adult

UURC News: Assessments will not be conducted Jun-Aug. Will resume early Sept.

Diagnosis Resources

This list is provided as areference source for interested parents and educators.

This list is provided as a
reference source for interested parents and educators.