Autism Center Spaces

Lounge

The PASSAGES Lounge offers a cozy, welcoming space for students, mentors, and community members to relax, study, or connect. Equipped with board games, an Xbox, and a Nintendo Switch, it’s a perfect spot to unwind or enjoy social time. Open to all for a quieter, laid-back atmosphere. You may not reserve this space.

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Study Room

Located upstairs, these quiet rooms provide an excellent environment for focused study, small group meetings, or test-taking. Primarily supporting PASSAGES and Wolverines Elevated students, these spaces are open to all. We ask everyone to respect their intended use. You may not reserve this space.

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Training Room

Training Room This multi-purpose room accommodates classes, workshops, and events for PASSAGES and Wolverines Elevated programs. Adjustable lighting ensures a comfortable environment for all users. As a cornerstone for learning and collaboration, the space is actively used and cannot be reserved. You may not reserve this space.

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Resource Library

The Melisa Nellesen Center for Autism offers a Resource Library, a satellite location of UVU’s Fulton Library. The library is open to the public for anyone aged 18 or older with a valid government-issued photo ID. It provides a variety of resources to support education, research, and personal development.

What’s Available

Books
Educational curricula
Toys and games
Kits

Checkout Information

Materials can be borrowed for a two-week duration.
A government-issued photo ID with your full name is required to check out items.
Email us or fill out the contact form to make an appointment and reserve materials.

For questions or to make a donation, reach out to us:

📧 Email: [email protected]

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UVU Resources

Explore resources and services available to UVU students and the broader community, designed to support their success and accessibility needs.

Student Success

Autism Incorporated (UVU Club)

Accessibility Services

Student Health Services

Passages

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Early Intervention

"Early intervention services support young children with developmental delays and their families."

Baby Watch Early Intervention

Help Me Grow Utah Resources

Kids Who Count

Education and Schools

"Education resources and guidelines for students with special needs."

Utah Special Education

LRBI Manual

Autism Classroom Resources

Giant Steps Preschool

Spectrum Academy

Alpine School District

Provo School District

Parent Support

"Support resources and guides for parents of children with autism."

Utah Parent Center

Kids Who Count

RISE

Parent’s Guide to Research

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Diagnostics

Learn about autism diagnostics and where to seek evaluations:

CDC Clinical Testing and Diagnosis for Autism Spectrum Disorder

The Autism Clinic

University of Utah Autism Clinic

Places for Diagnosis:

2025 ASD Diagnostic Services List

UVU Student Health Services (UVU students required)

Scenic View Clinic

Milestone Neurodevelopment Clinic

ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis)

"Resources to help understand and apply Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques. ABA is a research-based approach to improving behaviors like communication, social skills, and daily living through proven principles."

Utah Department of Health and Human Services

AFIRM Modules

Autism Internet Modules

Chrysalis