Our mission

Family Voices aims to achieve family-centered care for all children and youth with special health care needs and/or disabilities. Through our national network, we provide families tools to make informed decisions, advocate for improved public and private policies, build partnerships among professionals and families, and serve as a trusted resource on health care.
Utah Family Voices assists families of children with special health care needs/disabilities and the professionals who work with them. Utah Family Voices is staffed by parents of children with special health care needs who have experience and expertise in navigating the maze of services and programs.

Monday, November 26, 2012

NEW! Online screening tool for Autism.

Check out the new M-CHAT.org!  The online Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers.


M-CHAT is a tool that identifies children who may need a more thorough developmental evaluation. It has 23 yes/ no questions that are designed to access risk for autism and can be completed within minutes.
It is important to note that M-CHAT is NOT a diagnosis but a positive result means that you should contact your child's physician so that your child can more more fully examined.


The online checklist:

  • An AAP recommended developmental screening tool for children between 16 and 48 months of age
  • Access to M-CHAT.org available at no charge
  • M-CHAT takes about 15 minutes to complete
  • Results can be printed and discussed with pediatricians during the the well-child care visits
  • M-CHAT can be used anonymously, or securely saved for later review


Questions?  Call our office at 801-272-1068.
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