Intermountain Primary Children鈥檚 Hospital Opens New Autism Clinic
Intermountain Primary Children鈥檚 Hospital has opened a new Applied Behavior Analysis Clinic in Riverton, Utah, that aims to address the growing need for autism services in the community. The clinic offers early intensive services such as behavioral assessments, individual therapy, and group therapy for children aged 2-6 years old and is part of the Primary Promise campaign to build a model health system for children, ensuring that families have access to essential autism care.
鈥淲e want children with autism and their families to know that we鈥檙e with you on this journey,鈥 said Katy Welkie, chief executive officer of Intermountain Primary Children鈥檚 Hospital and vice president of Intermountain Children鈥檚 Health. 鈥淲ith expanded autism services, we can help children thrive.鈥
Made possible with a substantial donation from a Utah philanthropist and her family, the new clinic represents a significant step in closing the care gap for autism services in Utah and surrounding states, where there has historically been a shortage of programs and providers. Intermountain Primary Children鈥檚 Hospital is committed to supporting children with autism and their families, helping them connect to the necessary treatments and services.