Our Mission

The Melisa Nellesen Center for Autism at Utah Valley University improves the quality of life for those living and working with Autism Spectrum Disorder by providing education and training to professionals, providing evidence-based services and education, and fostering a community of belonging.

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Exterior of UVU autism building at night

Objectives

  1. The MNCA will support autism trainings for school districts and educators to better serve this unique population and to further support our UVU students who are entering the field.
  2. The MNCA will provide service coordination/case management and resource support for Autism Spectrum Disorder.
  3. The MNCA will provide trainings to UVU, community partners, educators, families with individuals with an ASD, and to individuals with ASD.
  4. The MNCA will provide transition programming for current and potential UVU students with an ASD.
  5. The MNCA will solicit university, community, and parent input to support ongoing effective operations and partnerships.
  6. The MNCA will provide engaged learning activities to promote awareness and action for autism in the community.

Our Team

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Address

1000 West 800 South

Orem, UT 84058

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