ScenicView Academy for Young Adults with Autism

Some big changes happening right now on campus. Crews are busy tearing out the cement between the community building and the residential building to create space for a new wheelchair ramp and structural awning. The buildings have always been , this just makes a more direct option available for those with mobility concerns. We'll be sure to share the "after" photos as well.

One of our favorite parts of a new term? Getting to know new people. 💛 Welcome to our newest ScenicView students—we’re so glad you’re here!

Dear Kymberly Mellen,

We love the The Ruth! We attend shows as often as we can and feel fortunate to have such high quality productions so close to our campus. A week or so ago a group of us attended and the show, along with your sweet director’s note, stayed with us long after the performance ended.

Live theater is so beautiful and exciting: no two performances are ever exactly the same. That beauty also exists in people, though our differences aren’t always met with understanding or affection. Your production offered both. You brought warmth to the characters’ particular ways of moving through the world and treated their longing for love and connection with tenderness and respect.

For us, that was deeply personal. Many of us know what it feels like to be misunderstood or to have our differences noticed before anything else about us. Seeing characters whose uniqueness was so openly embraced was a welcome reminder that those parts of us are worthy of affection, too. Whether or not you envisioned any particular character as , we thank you for choosing to represent so warmly those of us who live on the “quirkier” side of life.

Representation matters. It has the power to change how society sees people. It challenges stereotypes, normalizes our presence, and helps others see our . Thank you for bringing such authenticity and heart to Jane Austen’s characters. Your production honored the hopes we carry in our own lives: to be understood, to find connection, and to be loved for exactly who we are.

With heartfelt gratitude,
Your friends at ScenicView Academy for Young Adults with Autism

P.S. Like you, we have a special fondness for the : Emma Miller is a fellow student, and much of her storyline this season was filmed on our campus!

Executive Director, Marty Matheson, is being recognized today by the National Association of Private Special Education Centers for his Adjunct Of The Year Award from BYU.

We know you've been counting down the days to FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention. We also know that the con can be a LOT for those of us who get overwhelmed by loud noises, bright lights, crowds, and other things. That's why we host a every year in **room 253B**. It's a quiet space where you can take a break and reset. Stop by any time for as long as you'd like. All ages welcome.

Guess what time it is? is coming up SOON. Get your cosplay ready to roll and come join us! Learn more at autcon.org

individuals and from across Utah joined us today for a training on led by psychologist Dr. Ingrid Boveda.

Dr. Boveda, who is autistic herself, is the founder of Hive Psychological Services and co-founder of Cogenuity. We truly appreciate that Dr. Boveda and a large audience showed up despite the crazy storm this morning!

A TREE has sprouted on the second floor! 🌳 Our Service Coordinators transformed an ordinary bulletin board into this imaginative display—one of the many thoughtful touches our talented staff bring to ScenicView every day.

training is this week! Don't forget to register. https://www.svacademy.org/trainings