Melisa Nellesen Center for Autism at UVU

05/22/2026

05/01/2026

Today is Inclusive Postsecondary Education Day. This week we celebrated our Wolverines Elevated recent graduates! Did you know that college is an option for students with ? Wolverines Elevated is one of those programs happily serving students, extending opportunities, and removing barriers. https://www.uvu.edu/wolverines-elevated/

04/27/2026

The All In Tournament is an annual youth baseball event hosted by PROLOOK Sports in Utah County. The 2026 tournament is scheduled for April 30th -May2nd with an opening night celebration on April 30th hosted at Utah Valley University!

There will be opportunities at each game throughout the tournament for Inclusion Pitches. More information on locations coming soon!

04/15/2026

If you’re a parent of a child with exceptional needs, you know this kind of love doesn’t retire. 💚
Planning for your future also means protecting theirs—and you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Join us for a meaningful and practical webinar designed to give you clarity, peace of mind, and real steps forward:

Thoughtful Planning for Lifelong Care and Financial Security for Children with Exceptional Needs

🗓 Wednesday, June 3, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM MT
📍 Online – attend from anywhere

You’ll learn:
✔️ How to plan for two lifetimes at once
✔️ Ways to protect SSI, SSDI, and DAC benefits
✔️ When to use Special Needs Trusts & ABLE accounts
✔️ Essential documents for long-term care planning
✔️ Practical steps you can start right away

💬 PLUS: Live Q&A with the presenter!

Can’t attend live? Register anyway and we’ll send you the recording.

This isn’t just financial planning—it’s peace of mind for your child’s future. 💚

🔗 Reserve your spot today:
https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=3c358b42-140f-4a53-931f-f435a8ce796b&envId=p-15SOd3UsHUO8MRNYFSnBvg&zone=usa

Webinar

04/14/2026

Our annual conference began with a simple but meaningful purpose: to fill gaps in our community and bring people together around better support for individuals with autism and their families. Before the Melisa Nellesen Center for Autism (MNCA) had a home on the UVU campus, this conference served as a starting point for connection, learning, and collaboration.

Over the years, it has continued to grow and evolve alongside the needs of our community and the mission of the MNCA, strengthening professional capacity, expanding access to evidence-based practices, and fostering a true sense of belonging across Utah.

It is now the largest conference in the region. Its impact is rooted in something deeper: meaningful relationships, shared learning, and a collective commitment to doing better for the individuals and families we serve!

04/10/2026

Explore our annual art show and celebrate diverse artistic expressions!

To learn more go to https://www.uvu.edu/autism/events.html

04/08/2026

For the past 8 years the UVU Dental Hygiene program has partnered directly with the Melisa Nellesen Center for Autism.

The Dental Hygiene students receive autism specific training in advance and then plan a field trip for autistic children from local preschool and kindergarten classes. The mutually beneficial partnership provides children that may have more difficulty with dental experiences, to get acquainted with healthy dental practices in a safe and fun environment.

Simultaneously, UVU students are engaged in a hands-on learning opportunity and introduction to many children who may all have autism but have unique characteristics from their diagnosis. Everyone benefits from the field trip!

04/07/2026

Register here for our Open House. https://forms.office.com/r/CLvdp9LN9L See you Tonight!