These local programs provide adapted sports for various ability levels. Contact the organizations for specific information.
Northern Utah Autism Program
"Northern Utah Autism Program (NUAP) is a early intervention program for children diagnosed with Autism or Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD). This website is created and operated by the parents of students. Our goal is to provide upcoming dates, fundraising, and events to our audience."
801.394.5936
Spectrum Academy
Autism charter school in North Salt Lake.
575 N Cutler Dr.
North Salt Lake, UT 84054
801.936.0318
Wasatch Adaptive Sports
"Wasatch Adaptive Sports believes in the development of ability, independence and active living through recreation. We provide entry-level through advanced instruction of winter and summer recreational pursuits for individuals with adaptive needs and their families."
National Ability Center
"The National Ability Center empowers individuals of all abilities by building self-esteem, confidence and lifetime skills through sport, recreation and educational programs."
www.discovernac.org
For girls ages 3-16
Children may have an accompanying adult or parent as a "shadow" if needed.
Wednesdays @ 5:00-5:45
Free
5600 S 5900 W, Hooper (across from elementary school)
Children may have an accompanying adult or parent as a "shadow" if needed.
Wednesdays @ 5:00-5:45
Free
5600 S 5900 W, Hooper (across from elementary school)
801.721.1596
Kai Shi - Martial Arts and Character Building
Empowers children ages 3-18 to build character, set goals, boost confidence, and improve behavior.
Ogden area
Contact: Chandler Copenhaver
801.663.0050
Kai Shi - Martial Arts and Character Building
Empowers children ages 3-18 to build character, set goals, boost confidence, and improve behavior.
Ogden area
Contact: Chandler Copenhaver
801.663.0050
MP USA
1710 Wall Ave., Ogden, UT 84404
866.66.MPUSA
Hoofbeats to Healing provides therapeutic horseback riding, using an effective natural approach to horseback riding therapy. Various ability levels.
www.hoofbeats.us
(801) 836-4325 – Main office Location: Universal Equestrian Center - 1450 West 400 North Bountiful, UT
(800) 468-1160
-resource from Utah Parent Center
Clearfield Aquatic Center
Adapted Swimming Lessons for individuals with special needs.
801.525.4640
http://www.reconline.org/Activities/Activities.asp?sectionId=2
Splore
"Splore has been providing outdoor adventures for people of any age and ability since 1977. We build the best possible experience for each of our guests. Our activities are led by specially trained wilderness guides and designed by managers with years of experience working with people of all ability levels, ages, and backgrounds."
www.splore.org
The Children's Center
"The Children's Center provides comprehensive mental health care to enhance the emotional well-being of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families." Inquire about "play therapy."
350 South 400 East
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
Phone: 801-582-5534
https://childrenscenterutah.org/
TSA for Children with Special Needs
Families need to call 855-787-2227 to set up the service. They will need to provide flight information and all medical equipment and supplies that they are taking on the trip. Once they get to Salt Lake City to check in for their flight, they need to call 801-606-9030 to have a special TSA agent help them check in and pass the security check point.
