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. | 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. | ||||
The Children's Center | ✔ | Focus: emotional and social preparedness for children with behavior problems. | Birth to 7 | ||
Pediatric Rehabilitation Center | ✔ | Autism services available. Free preliminary screening avaliable. Child Saver Program, Call Center for Details. | 1 to 21 | ||
Primary Children's Medical Center | ✔ | ✔ | Neuro-psycological testing; conduct analysis of brain development to determine weak and strong areas. | Birth to 19 | |
Primary Children's Medical Center | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | 6 to 18 | |
Primary Children's Medical Center | ✔ | 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 | ✔ | ✔ | Also tests other forms of reading disorders. | 2 to Adult | |
U of U Neuropsychiatric Institue (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 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Full psychoeducational exam, some neuropsych exams, train parents on interventions, behavioral problems and techniques. | Children, Adolescents, and Families |
Serpas Assessments | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Focus: ADHD and learning problems, congnitive skills, processing, attention,memory, problem solving, and emotional functioning. | 3 to Adult |