Leading The Conversation
Grounded in the lived experience and guided by expertise, ScenicView Academy is shaping the direction of what comes next.
Through media, podcasts, presentations, conferences, trainings, and public conversations, we are leading the way toward a future where autistic adults have greater access to meaningful work, independent living, authentic community, and lives of their own choosing.
Living with Autism
Deseret News (2026): Anybody can find love’: Utah woman challenges autism stereotypes on ‘Love on the Spectrum
The Daily Universe (2025): Nonprofit transitional school assists neurodivergent students learn independent living skills
Celebrating the Spectrum (2024): An Island in Alaska
KSL (2024): Provo nonprofit highlighted for helping adults with autism live independently
Autism Guidance (2021): Autism Success 101 Series
KSL TV (2016): ScenicView Academy featured on Sunday Morning edition
Radio Interview: ScenicView Students discuss "Losing Ground" and autism resources in Utah.
Deseret News (2013): Diagnosis changes, but Aspergers identity endures
Connecting In Our Community
Neurodiversity (2024): A Celebration Across the Lifespan
ABA Speech Podcast (2024): How Can I Support Older Autistic Learners - Strategies w/ Jared Stewart
Doug Smith Auto (2024): Commercial
NATSAP (2022): ScenicView Academy Partners with FANX Comic Convention
Success is Subjective (2021): It’s Okay to Crash Your Way to Success —with Jared Stewart
The Daily Universe (2021): Apartments for Adults with Autism
Deseret News (2021): First-of-its-kind Affordable Apartment Project for Autistic Adults Planned in Provo
KSL News Radio (2021): Provo Planning First-of-its-kind Apartment Project for Adults with Autism
Provo Daily Herald (2021): Provo to get Housing for Low-Income Seniors and Autistic Residents
KSL (2021): First-of-its-kind Affordable Apartment Project for Autistic Adults Planned in Provo
KSL News Radio (2020): Utah Gives Back - ScenicView Academy
Alex Johnson talks with Dr. Gwen Palafox about developing confidence and independence in young adults on the autism spectrum (2020).
Utah Gives Back (2020): Audio Clip & Script
University of Utah (2017): Interview with Jared Stewart
Radio Interview : KBER 101 (2017) with Kari Bushman, Jared Stewart, & Ryan Hawks
KSL 5- TV (2012): Former BYU fullback Fui Vakapuna gives back to his community
Educating With Expertise
Success is Subjective – Crash Your Way to Success (2021)
ABA Speech – Supporting Older Autistic Learners (2022)
Celebrating the Spectrum – An Island in Alaska (2022)
Golden Key for Special Education – The Dignity of Risk (2025)
Hope and Help For Those With Autism and Other Neurodiversities (2025)
In Good Faith – Neurodivergent Spirituality (2025)
In Good Faith podcast with KBYU: How can embracing neurodiversity enhance religious unity? (2025)
A Scenic Look at Scenic View Academy! Life With The Spectrum (2025)
Transition Success at ScenicView Academy! | Life on the Spectrum Interview (2025)
Understanding Autism Podcast: Interview with Jared Stewart and Scott Wood with ScenicView Academy (2025)
Catching up with Emma from Season 4 of Love On The Spectrum! (2026)
We Aren't That Different (2026)
Understanding Autism Podcast - Teaching Financial Literacy at Scenic View Academy (2026)
Empowering Autism
The Salt Lake Tribune (2025): ‘Why not Utah?’: Inside the world’s largest convention for autistic people, where diagnoses are celebrated
KSL (2024): Provo is home to world's largest convention for adults with autism
NATSAP Newsletter (2023): ScenicView Academy Hosts Conference By and For Autistic Adults
Fox 13 TV (2023): Convention organized by autistic adults, for autistic adults held in Provo
Provo Daily Herald (2022): Their Voice: Autism conference is back and packed with helpful tidbits
Radio Interview: The Wasatch Gazette (2019): AutCon
Radio Interview: Wasatch Gazette (2018): AutCon
Benchmarks
Daily Herald (2026): ‘Live, Work, Thrive:’ How ScenicView Academy has evolved throughout 25 years of helping young adults
The Salt Lake Tribune (2014): Utah philanthropist Tye Noorda dies at age 90