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THE AUTISM
DISORDERS RESOURCE GUIDE
A G U I D E F O R FA M I L I E S A N D P R O V I D E R S
P R E S E N T S
T H E
CENTER FOR AUTISMSPECTRUM DISORDERS
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Social/emotional/behavior rating scales
Cognitive assessment Academic achievement Speech and language Autism-specific
assessments
The clinic operates ona sliding scale for feedetermination. Assessmentsare generally completedwithin one month, over
several sessions.
The CASD now offers a multidisciplinary assessment
clinic for children and adults ages 18 months through 22
years suspected of having an autism spectrum disorder. Our
comprehensive evaluation includes:
CASD Clinic
Visit ASDCenter.org or call 702.895.5844Contact us to schedule workshops and professional development.
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About UsDr. Shannon Crozier is the Director of the UNLV Center for Autism SpectrumDisorders and a Board Certied Behavior Analyst. She specializes in the learningand behavioral needs of students with ASD.Dr. Jessica Love is the Project Coordinator of the CASD and a Board Certifi edBehavior Analyst. She specializes in non-contextual speech and augmentative/ alternative communication skills for children with ASD.
Allison Gorelick is the diagnostic coord inator of the CASD and has a Masters
degree in Educational Psychology. She is a doctoral student in the UNLVEducational Psychology program and has special interests in diagnosis ofautism spectrum disorder.
Amber Arcia is a student worker at the CASD and is currently earning abachelors degree in Psychology.
Diagnostic Team MembersDr. Mario Gaspar de Alba is a Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician. Heis an Assistant Professor and Chief in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
at the University of Nevada School of Medicine, and also trains residents inDevelopmental Pediatrics.
Dr. Scott Loe is an Associate Professor in the Department of EducationalPsychology and Higher Education at UNLV. Specializing in School Psychology,he coordinates the graduate program, supervises doctoral students, and directsthe research/clinic lab for the School Psychology program.
Dr. Julie Beasley is a Psychologist who specializes in assessment andtreatment of children and adolescents with developmental, behavioral, adaptive,and learning disorders. She is a Clinical Faculty member at the University ofNevada School of Medicine Pediatric Department and also engages in privatepractice.
Dr. Paul Jones is a Psychologist and full professor in the Department ofEducational Psychology & Higher Education at UNLV. He participates on theCASD diagnostic team as a clinical supervisor. He has previous experience asa research psychologist at IBM, engaging in full time private practice, and otherfaculty positions in higher education.
Debra Arin is a Speech and Language Pathologist with over 20 yearsexperience in the eld of Autism and Developmental Disorders. She has alsobeen a research team member with The Autism Research Foundation and the
Autism Genetics Research Team in Boston, Massachusetts.
Dr. Rachel Davis is the Post-Doctoral Fellow in Psychology of the CASD. Shehas over 6 years' experience working with children with developmentaldisorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, Severe Emotional Distrubance,and behavior disorders.
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4 Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Mission Statement
The mission of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders
(UNLV CASD) is to
1. Provide high quality multidisciplinary team assessments
2. Provide training in evidence-based practices to family members and professionals
3. Research best practices in interventions and assessment
4. Actively engage community stakeholders
UNLV CASD is proud to be a member of the southern Nevada autism community.
Purpose of our Resource guide:
This resource guide was designed to help parents identify and select services for their
children with an autism spectrum disorder. We have provided an overview of the ndings
from the NPDC for Autisms 2014 Report as a starting point for making informed treatment
choices based upon scientic evidence.
Disclaimer:
The UNLV Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders Resource Guide was developed to
provide information and does not recommend, endorse, guarantee, or promote the service
providers included in this guide.
Although we made a concerted effort to identify local resources, we recognize that this list
is not exhaustive.
If you would like to be listed in future editions of this resource guide, contact us at (702)
895-5836 or autism1@unlv.nevada.edu
Acknowledgments:We would like to express our gratitude to this years sponsors: Dave Rice Foundation,
Families for Effective Autism Treatment (FEAT), Peoples Autism Foundation, Grant A
Gift Autism Foundation, and Sport Social for supporting this project and believing in the
importance of the resource guide for our community. Additionally, thank you to all of the
community members who provided their information and those individuals who referred
valuable resources to the CASD!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WHAT IS AUTISM? ...................................................................................4
REFERRAL SYSTEM .................................................................................
Referral Pathway for Children 0-3 ...........................................5
Referral Pathway for Children 3 + ...........................................6
SUMMARY OF RELEVANT LEGISLATION .............................................7
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE ............................................................................9
SUMMARY OF THE NATIONAL AUTISM CENTERS NATIONALSTANDARDS PROJECT ........................................................................10
COMMUNITY RESOURCES ......................................................................
Advocacy/Legal .......................................................................11
Adult Services..........................................................................12Behavior Therapy ....................................................................14
Dentistry ...................................................................................17
Diagnostic ................................................................................17
Educational Resources for Children .....................................19
Occupational/Physical Therapy .............................................22
Optometry/Ophthalmology ....................................................24
Parent Education .....................................................................24
Pediatricians ............................................................................28
Psychiatric ...............................................................................28
Recreation/Recreational Therapy .........................................29
Respite .....................................................................................30
Speech & Language Therapy .................................................30
Support Groups .......................................................................32 Additional Therapeutic Services ............................................34
GLOSSARY .............................................................................................36
SPECIAL EDUCATION ACRONYMS .....................................................42
INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES ...........................................................43
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What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a range of developmental disabilities thatcause impairments in multiple areas of development and typically appearwithin the first 3 years of life.
ASD is the result of a complex neurological disorder that affects brainfunction. The core areas of impairment include Social Communication andRestricted, Repetitive Behavior .
Current DSM-5 criteria now merges previously independent diagnoses of Autistic Disorder, Aspergers Disorder, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified, into a single subtype, Autism SpectrumDisorder.
An individuals severity along the autism spectrum is now describedaccording to the amount of required support, as opposed to differentialdiagnoses such as Aspergers Disorder.
Currently, 1 in 68 children will be diagnosed with ASD (CDC, 2014)
No two persons with ASD are alike; each has unique strengths andweaknesses. All individuals with ASD exhibit different levels of social andbehavioral challenges.
Examples of Impairment
Social Communication Restricted, Repetitive Behavior
Lack of social- emotionalreciprocity
Difficulties with initiating orresponding to social interactions
Difficulties using or understandingnonverbal cues such as gestures,facial expressions, body language
Difficulties developing,maintaining, and understandingrelationships
Repetitive or stereotypedmovements and/or speech
Preoccupation with interest thatis abnormally intense or focused
Inflexible adherence to routine Hyper- or Hyporeactivity to
sensory input, or unusualinterests in sensory aspects ofenvironment
Source: American Psychiatric Association, (2013)
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C on t r a c t e d E
ar l yI n t e r v e n t i on
S e r vi c e s ( Ch i l d r e n
0 - 3 )
P u b l i c
F un d i n g O p t i on s f or E ar l yI n t e r v e n t i on
N e v a d aE
ar l y
I n t e r v e n t i on S e r vi c e s
( NEI S
) S o u t h e r nR
e gi on
R e f e r r a l H o t l i n e f or
S o u t h e r n N
V :
( 7 0 2 ) 4 8 6 - 9 2 0 0
L a s V e g a s of f i c e :
( 7 0 2 ) 4 8 6 - 7 6 7 0
Di a gn o s i s : I f
s u s p e c t e d d e l a y c al l
N e v a d aE
ar l yI n t e r v e n t i on
S e r vi c e s
R e f e r r a l H o t l i n e : ( 7 0 2 ) 4 8 6 - 9 2 0 0
R .A . G
.E .
I n d e p e n d e n t Li vi n g
T o a p pl y c a l l :
( 7 0 2 ) 3 3 3 -1 0 3 8
A gi n g
&Di s a b i l i t y
S e r vi c e s Di vi s i on
( AD
S D )
A u t i s mTr e a t m
e n t A s s i s t an c e P r o gr
am
( ATAP
)
T o a p pl y , c a l l ( 7 7 5 ) 6 8 7 -4 2 1 0
Br o c h
ur e :
h t t p : / / d h h s .n v . g o v / OD
S / d o c s / AT AP _Br
o c h
ur e . p d f
Af t e r d i a gn o s i s ,
c on s i d e r K
a t i e
B e c k e t t / M e d i c ai d . C om pl e t e
p a c k e t c al l e d
M e d i c al A s s i s t an c e f or
t h e A
g e d ,Bl i n d , an d Di s a b l e d
( MAABD
) :
h t t p s : / / d w s s .n v . g o v / d m d o c um e n t s / F or m s _2
9 2 0 -E M
. p d f
M a k e a p p t wi t h l o c a l w
e l f a r e
d i s t r i c t of f i c e t o
a p pl y :
L a s V e g a s -B
e l r o s e
( 7 0 2 ) 4 8 6 -1 6 4 6
L a s V e g a s - N
e l l i s
( 7 0 2 ) 4 8 6 -1 6 4 6
L a s V e g a s -
F l ami n g o
( 7 0 2 ) 4 8 6 -1 6 4 6
L a s V e g a s - O
w e n s
( 7 0 2 ) 4 8 6 -1 6 4 6
L a s V e g a s -
P r of e s s i on al D
e v .
C t r .
( 7 0 2 ) 4 8 6 -1 4 4 3
S e r vi c e s
P r o vi d e s on e - t i m e
f un d i n gf or
a s s i s t i v e
t e c h n ol o g y
d e vi c e s ,P B S
f un d i n g a n d i ni t i a l ABA
w or k s h o p s t a r t u pf un d s .
S e r vi c e s
P r o vi d e s a m
on t h l y a l l o t m e n t t o p a r e n t s a n d
c a r e gi v e r s t o a s s i s t i n p a yi n gf or e vi d e n c
e -
b a s e d
t r e a t m e n t s a n d t h e r a pi e s . Wi l l a s s i s t
wi t h i n
s ur a n c e c o- p a y s t o w a r d ABA
t r e a t m
e n t . S e r v e s c h i l d r e n a g e s 1 8 m
on t h s t o
1 8 y e a r s ol d
wi t h
a d i a gn o s i s of A u t i s m ,
P DD- N
o s ,A s p e r g e r s S yn d r om e .
D e s e r t R
e gi on al
C e n t e r ( A d i vi s i on of
MHD
S )
( 7 0 2 ) 4 8 6 - 6 2 0 0
I n t ak e :
( 7 0 2 ) 4 8 6 - 7 8 5 0
S e r v e s a l l a g e s
S e r vi c e s
S e r vi c e c o or d i n a t i on ,
r e s pi t e c a r e ,i n-h om e
t r a i ni n g , c o un s e l i n g ,
b e h a vi or a l c on s ul t a t i on
a n d c a s h a s s i s t a n c e t o
t h o s e wh o
q u a l i f y
S e r vi c e s
C om pr e h e n s i v e e v a l u a t i on s ,
s e r vi c e c o or d i n a t i on ,i nf a n t
a n d t o d d l e r i n t e r v e n t i on , a n d
s p e c i a l t y c l i ni c s s u c h a s
g e n e t i c s , c r a ni of a c i a l , a n d
m e t a b ol i c c l i ni c s . S c r e e n s f or
A u t i s m a n d
c on d u c t s t h e
AD
O S .
F or pr i v a t e s e r vi c e s , s e e o ur
r e s o ur c e g ui d e d i r e c t or y .
I f s u s p e c t e d d e l a y a n d e nr ol l e d i n
s c h o ol d i s t r i c t , c on t a c t y o ur c h i l d s
t e a c h e r a n d t h e s c h o ol p s y c h ol o gi s t
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R e f e r r al P a t h w a y s f or
Ch i l d r e nA
g e s 3 y e ar s +
Cl ar k
C o un t y
S c h o ol Di s t r i c t
L o wI n c i d e n c e
Di s a b i l i t i e s T
e am
M a i n of f i c e i n
S e i gl e Di a gn o s t i c
C e n t e r
( 7 0 2 ) 7 9 9 - 7 4 3 3
S e r v e s A
g e s 3 -2 1
Di a gn o s i s : I f
s u s p e c t e d d e l a y c al l
Ch i l d F i n d
( 7 0 2 ) 7 9 9 - 7 4 6 3
S e r v e s a g e s 3 t o2 1
wh o
a r e s u s p e c t e d
of h a vi n g a
d i s a b i l i t y or d e l a y a n d n o t
c ur r e n t l y e nr ol l e d i n
t h e
d i s t r i c t
A gi n g &Di s a
b i l i t y S e r vi c e s Di vi s i on
( AD
S D )
A u t i s mTr e a t m
e n t A s s i s t an c e P r o gr am
( ATAP
)
S t a t e wi d e
T o a p pl y c a l l : ( 7 0 2 ) 6 3 5 - 9 9 6 5
or
h t t p : / / d h h s .n v . g o v / OD S _P r o gr a m s _AT AP .h t m
A p pl i c a t i on :
h t t p : / / d h h s .n v . g o v / OD S / d o c s / AT AP A
p pl i c a t i o
nF or m . p d f
Br o c h ur e :
h t t p : / / d h h s .n v . g o v / OD S / d o c s / AT AP _Br o c h ur e .
p d f
Af t e r d i a gn
o s i s , c on s i d e r K
a t i e
B e c k e t t / M e d i c ai d . C om pl e t e p a c k e t c al l e d
M e d i c al A s s i s t an c e f or
t h e A
g e d ,Bl i n d ,
an d Di s a b l e d
( MAABD
) :
h t t p s : / / d w s s .n v . g o v / d m d o c um e n t s / F or m s _2
9 2 0 -E M
. p d f
M a k e a p p t wi t h l o
c a l w e l f a r e d i s t r i c t of f i c e t o
a p pl y :
L a s V e g a s -B
e l r o s e
( 7 0 2 ) 4 8 6 -1 6 4 6
L a s V e g a s - N
e l l i s
( 7 0 2 ) 4 8 6 -1 6 4 6
L a s V e g a s -F l ami n
g o
( 7 0 2 ) 4 8 6 -1 6 4 6
L a s V e g a s - O
w e n s
( 7 0 2 ) 4 8 6 -1 6 4 6
L a s V e g a s -
P r of e s s i on al D
e v . C t r .
( 7 0 2 ) 4 8 6 -1 4 4 3
D e s e r t R
e gi on al
C e n t e r ( A d i vi s i on of
MHD
S )
( 7 0 2 ) 4 8 6 - 6 2 0 0
I n t ak e Of f i c e :
( 7 0 2 ) 4 8 6 - 7 8 5 0
S e r v e s a l l a g e s
S e r vi c e s
S e r vi c e c o or d i n a t i on ,
r e s pi t e c a r e ,i n-h om e
t r a i ni n g , c o un s e l i n g ,
b e h a vi or a l c on s ul t a t i on
a n d c a s h a s s i s t a n c e t o
t h o s e wh o
q u a l i f y
S e r vi c e s
Di r e c t &
c on s ul t a t i v e s e r vi c e s ,
t e c h ni c a l s u p p or t , p a r e n t a n d
t e a c h e r t r a i ni n g , c l a s s r o om
c on s ul t a t i on , pr of e s s i on a l
d e v e l o pm e n t o p p or t uni t i e s ,
s u p pl e m e n t a l
pr o gr a m s , pi l o t
s o c i a l s k i l l s gr o u p s a n d
F o c u s e d A
u t i s m S u p p or t
T r a i ni n g ( F A S T ) .ABAH
om e
pr o gr a m s h o ur s
a n d
s u p e r vi s i on wi t h l o wi n c i d e n c e
t e a mr e c omm
e n d a t i on .
P u b l i c
F un d i n g O p t i on s f or S e r vi c e s
* B ol d e d B
ox e s a r e r e c omm
e n d e d t o b e c a l l e d f i r s t *
Of f i c e
of Di s a b i l i t y
S e r vi c e s ( OD
S ) ,
Th r o u gh R
.A . G .E .
T o a p pl yf or s e r vi c e s ,
c a l l
( 7 0 2 ) 3 3 3 -1 0 3 8
S e r v e s 1 8 m
o s t o1 9
yr s
S e r vi c e s
P r o vi d e s a m
on t h l y a l l o t m e n t t o p a r e n t s a n d
c a r e gi v e r s t o a s s i s t i n p a yi n gf or e vi d e n c e -
b a s e d t r e a t m e n t s a n d t h e r a pi e s . Wi l l a s s i s t
wi t h i n s ur a n c e
c o- p a y s t o w a r d ABA
t r e a t m e n t . S e r v e s c h i l d r e n a g e s 1 8 m
on t h s -
1 8 y e a r s ol d wi t h
a d i a gn o s i s of A u t i s m ,
P DD- N
o s ,A s p e r g e r s S yn d r om e
S e r vi c e s
E vi d e n c e - b a s e d ,h om e
a n d c omm
uni t y b a s e d
i n t e r v e n t i on s e r vi c e s ,
i n d e p e n d e n t l i vi n g
s e r vi c e s
I f s u s p e c t e d d e l a y an d
e nr ol l e d i n
s c h o ol
d i s t r i c t , c on t a c t y o ur
c h i l d s t e a c h e r an d t h e
s c h o ol s c h ol oi s t
F or pr i v a t e s e r vi c e s , s e e o ur
r e s o ur c e g ui d e d i r e c t or y
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Summary of Relevant Legislation
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is the federal law that governs specialeducation programs.
Major components of the law are:
Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Appropriate Assessments Individualized Education Program Emphasizes the Role of the Parents Related Services
Autism is 1 of 14 disability categories which qualies students to receive educationalservices.
IDEA is comprised of parts A, B, C, and D. Parts B and C govern the services of childrenwith disabilities. Part B of IDEA outlines the regulations that address the needs of childrenage 3-21 (school age children) who have qualifying disabilities. Part C of IDEA outlines theregulations that address the needs of children age 0-3 who have qualifying disabilities orwho have a diagnostic condition that places them at risk for future or substantial delay.Goals of Part C are to enhance the development of infants and toddlers with disabilitiesthus minimizing potential for delay, and enhance the capacity of families to meet thespecial needs of these children.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is the federal anti-discriminatory law whichgoverns accommodations for students who have a disability but are not eligible foreducational services under IDEA. A child who has trouble learning may not be foundeligible for special education services, but may need accommodations to succeedin the educational setting. This law was designed to implement regulations that willappropriately accommodate studentsneeds and conditions as adequately as the needs of
students without disabilities.Source: OSEP, 2010
Part B Part C
Children Age 3-21
Children may qualify in 14disability categories.
Individual Education Plan(IEP)
Teacher, family, orprofessional referral forevaluation
Educational eligibility isdifferent than medicaldiagnosis.
Disability must impede abilityin the educational setting.
Children Age 0-3
Children who experiencedevelopmental delays
Individual Family Service Plan(IFSP)
Child Find
Risk of Autism SpectrumDisorder usually qualiesstudent as a developmentaldelay
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Medicaid Services for individuals with autism (waiver or Katie Beckett option)Medicaid provides a wide range of services for eligible individuals with disabilities. Theseservices include speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. Eligibilityrequires an individual (a) have mental retardation or related condition prior to age 22, (b)require a level of care typically provided in a hospital, nursing facility, or Intermediate CareFacility for the Mentally Retarded, and (c) meet the nancial eligibility requirements. Manychildren are denied Medicaid based on parental income and resources. Additionally, not
all children with autism require a level of support that make them eligible for institutionalor hospitalized care. However, even severely impaired individuals with autism can havetheir needs met at home in their community. The Katie Beckett Eligibility Option permitschildren to receive services and support at home if a physician validates that it is safeand appropriate. Further, it allows the state to waive the parental income and resourcesfor children who are under 19 but otherwise meets the Medicaid requirements. Eligibilityunder the Katie Beckett waiver option means that Medicaid will cover medically necessaryservices. Note that not all services for individuals with autism are covered. Medicaid doesnot cover applied behavior analysis and behavioral therapies. Applications for Medicaidunder the Katie Beckett Eligibility Option are made through your local Nevada Division ofWelfare and Supportive Services.
Nevada Assembly Bill 162 (A.B. 162)Legislation passed on May 29, 2009 that requires insurance companies to providecoverage of evidence-based, medically necessary autism therapies. Sponsored by
Assemblyman James Ohrenschall (D-12), the law specically requires insurers to coverup to $36,000 a year for behavioral treatments and therapies, including Applied Behavior
Analysis (ABA) therapy for children until age eighteen, or age twenty-one if the individual isenrolled in high school. There cannot be any limit put on the number of visits to an autismservice provider and the maximum per year benet must be adjusted annually for ination.The law applies to small and large group health plans and State worker Health Plan, whichare governed by state law. Individual insurance plans will have to offer an optional riderfor autism coverage. The Nevada State Board of Psychological Examiners is responsiblefor the regulation and licensure for ABA service providers. Covered services include thoseprovided by licensed physicians, psychologists, board certied behavior analysts (BCBAs),and direct providers who are supervised by one of the above. Eligible services will includeapplied behavior analysis (ABA) therapies derived from evidence-based research includingdiscrete trial training, intensive intervention programs, pivotal response training, and verbal
behavior. Insurers will be required to begin coverage starting January 1, 2011.Nevada Assembly Bill 359 (A.B. 359)Nevada Assembly Bill 359 passed in 2009 requires screening of a child with autism atthe ages levels and frequency recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics,or its successor organization. The Health Division to provide early intervention servicesto children with autism and the persons with whom the Health Division contracts toprovide early intervention services to children with autism (a) possess the knowledge andunderstanding of the scientic research and support for the methods and approachesfor serving children with autism and the ability to recognize the difference between anapproach or method that is scientically validated and one that is not; (b) possess theknowledge to accurately describe to parents and guardians the research supporting
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the methods and approaches, including, without limitation, the knowledge necessary toprovide an explanation that a method or approach is experimental if it is not supportedby scientic evidence; (c) immediately notify a parent or legal guardian if a child isidentied as being at risk for a diagnosis of autism and refer parent or legal guardian to theappropriate professionals for further evaluation and simultaneously refer the parent or legalguardian to any appropriate early intervention services and strategies; and (d) provide theparent or legal guardian with information on evidence-based treatments and interventions
that may assist the child in his or her development and advancement.
Affordable Care ActThe Affordable Care Act became a federal law in March of 2010. The purpose of thelaw was to increase availability, affordability, and adequacy of health insurance (AutismSpeaks, 2014).
Highlights: How the Affordable Care Act may Help Families Affected by Autism Coverage cannot be denied because of a pre-existing condition of autism Higher premiums cannot be charged because a person on your plan has autism Autism screening at ages 18 and 24 months is considered mandatory for insurance
coverage (if the service is delivered by a network provider). Out of pocket expenses will be capped when using network providers If your current insurance does not cover certain autism services you need, you can
buy a policy just for your child. Pediatric services, including oral and vision benets must now be covered in policies Adults can stay on a parents plan until age 26regardless of whether the person is
living with a parent, in school or nancially dependent. Plans affected by the Affordable Care Act must cover essential health benets,
including behavioral health treatment, habilitative services, and prescription drugs. Certain plans in Nevada will include coverage of Applied Behavior Analysis in 2014;
there may be a limit to the number of sessions per year. Note: There are plans that are self-insured or plans that have been grandfathered
in that are not required to cover Applied Behavior Analysis (these are plans that werebought before March 23, 2010.
Your insurance plan materials will say whether you plan is grandfathered in or not.
Need more Information about Nevada Insurance or buying a new plan?
For questions about the new Health Insurance Marketplaces or how coverage will work inyour state, visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 (24 hr access)
Nevada Division of Insurance Webpage: http://doi.nv.gov/
Find more information about insurance and autism at:http://www.autismspeaks.org/advocacy/insurance
Source: Autism Speaks, (2014)
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Summary of the National Professional Development Center for Autisms (2014)Evidence-Based Practices Report
The UNLV Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders is committed to the delivery ofevidence-based services for children with an Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Assuch, we encourage you to examine the ndings of the 2014 Evidence-Based Practices(EBP) Report in the table below. This report was created by the National ProfessionalDevelopment Center for Autism.
The complete report can be downloaded for free at http://autismpdc.fpg.unc.edu/content/ ebp-update.
The purpose of this report was to review the level of research support for educational andbehavioral interventions for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, to help integrateevidence-based practice into the treatment decisions for individuals with ASD, and toidentify the limitations of the current treatment literature.
The review of literature (1990 to 2011) yielded 456 intervention studies and identied 27interventions as evidence-based. Evidence-based means that the treatment repeatedlyproduced benecial results across a certain number of studies that met or exceededspecic standards of research quality. See below for the names of each intervention.
A brief description of each intervention is available in this guides glossary.
More detailed fact sheets about each intervention are located at http://autismpdc.fpg.unc.edu/node/727
Antecedent-Based Interventions (ABI)
Prompting
Cognitive Behavioral Intervention
Reinforcement
Differential Reinforcement
Response Interruption/Redirection
Discrete Trial Training
ScriptingExercise
Self-Management
Extinction
Social Narratives
Functional Behavior Assessment
Social Skills Training
Functional Communication Training
Structured Play Groups
Modeling Task Analysis
Naturalistic Intervention
Technology-Aided Instruction andIntervention
Parent-Implemented Instruction &Intervention
Time Delay
Peer-Mediated Instruction and Intervention
Video Modeling
Picture Exchange Communication System(PECS)
Visual Supports
Pivotal Response Training
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EVERYONE DESERVES THE OPPORTUNITYTO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL!
Grant a Gift Autism Foundation is a non-prot 501(c)(3) charity helpingchildren 0-18 on the Autism Spectrum and their families ght Autism through
the Diagnostic, Support Service, and Community Outreach Connection.
Programs Community Outreach Annual Events
Contact us at 702.564.2453 or info@grantagiftautismfoundation.org or for more information visit www.GrantaGiftAutismFoundation.org
Community Care ServiceProgramBUDS Social/Life Skills &Peer Development Program(6-15 yrs)TeenWorks vocationalinternship work program(13-18 yrs)Sibling Support Group
Autism Family CommunityInclusion OutingsParent and communityawareness trainings
Annual Autism 5k Race forHope and Family ResourceFair to Support Local Familiesand Celebrate Autism
Awareness Month every April
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TODOS MERECEN LA OPORTUNIDAD DE
ALCANZAR TODO SU POTENCIAL
La Fundacin de Autismo Conceder un Regalo (Grant a Gift AutismFoundation) es una caridad no lucrativa 501 (c)(3) que ayuda a los nios de0-18 en el Espectro Autista y a sus familia a luchar contra el Autismo a travs
de diagnstico, servicio de apoyo y enlaces en la comunidad.
Programas Alcance Comunitario Eventos AnualesPrograma de Servicio de Cuido en la ComunidadHabilidades BUDS Sociales/Vida & Programa de Desarrollo conCompaeros (edades 6-15)Programa de Prcticas de Trabajo Vocacional TeenWorks(edades 13-18)Comunidad de Familias Autistas Excursiones de InclusinCapacitaciones de concientizacin para Padres y laComunidadMaratn Anual de 5K para el Recurso Esperanza Y FamiliaFeria cada abril para apoyar a las familias locales y celebrar el
mes de concienciacin del Autismo
Contact us at 702.564.2453 or info@grantagiftautismfoundation.org or for more information visit www.GrantaGiftAutismFoundation.org
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Advocacy/Legal
Advocate 4 Kids LLC (Cheryl Jung,Special Education Advocate) main: (702) 433-7563 cell: (702) 203-5316
Advocating for children with specialneeds to develop IEPs, behavior plans &
mediation/resolution meetings. Specializingin ASD
Autism Coalition of Nevada (775) 329-2268 www.aconv.org 1790 Vassar St., Reno, NV 89502Ensure services are available andkeep public informed of progress.Unite all affected by Autism, advocacyorganizations, political afliates/Legislators,
and service s across the country.Carpe Diem (702) 485-67054525 W. Spring Mountain Rd., Suite 110,Las Vegas, NV 89102Provide ABA services for individuals withdevelopmental disabilities and challengingbehaviors. Extensive experiences withchildren with autism as well as language
based programs.FEAT of Southern Nevada (Families forEffective Autism Treatment) (702) 368-3328 www.featsonv.org 7055 Windy St., Suite B, Las Vegas, NV89119To provide information on treatmentresources. We provide support,encouragement, and guidance andnetworking opportunities.Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada (702) 386-1070 ext.170 (Leslie StrasserMurdock)www.lacsn800 South Eight St., Las Vegas, NV 89101Special education advocate, educationalsurrogate and parent program coordinator.Free legal classes offered.
Marianne Lanuti, Esq. (702) 501-1147 www.lanutilegal.com 194 Inveraray Court, Henderson, NV 89074Represents clients pursuant to IDEIA(Special Education)
Nevada Disability Advocacy & LawCenter (702) 257-8150www.ndalc.org6039 Eldora Ave, Suite C, Las Vegas, NV89146NDALC provides services statewide topromote and advocate for the humanand legal rights, interests and welfare of
Nevadans with disabilities.Opportunity Village (702) 259-3700www.opportunityvillage.org6300 W. Oakey Blvd, 89146
Vocational training, employment, andsocial recreation for people with intellectualdisabilities.
Campbell Center for Autism (formerlyP.A.L.S.) Jessica Campbell, M.S., BCBA, Founder(702) 260-2360
jcampbell@campbellcenterforautism.comwww.campbellcenterforautism.com7530 W. Sahara Ave, Suite 104, Las Vegas,NV 89117Provide 1:1 ABA intervention, social skillsprograms, parent training, school/IEPconsultation, and typical sibling supportgroups.
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Rebuilding All Goals Efciently, Inc.(R.A.G.E.) (702) 333-1038www.bteamrage.org2901 El Camino Ave, Suite 102, Las Vegas,NV 89102
Agent and disability resource center offering
services for individuals with disabilities andseniors to maintain or increase their level ofindependent living.
Asperger Awareness Foundation ofSouthern Nevada (Tarra Wilson) (702) 301-9858www.aspergeraware.com4980 E. Owens Ave, #10C, Las Vegas, NV89110Educating employers and having them
adjust their application and interviewprocess so people with Aspergers are nolonger discriminated against during theemployment process.
Carpe Diem (702) 485-67054525 W. Spring Mountain Rd, Suite 110,Las Vegas, NV 89102Provide ABA services for individuals withdevelopmental disabilities and challengingbehaviors. Extensive experiences withchildren with autism as well as languagebased programs.
Dr. Mary C. Carroll (702) 369-0225www.visionsofhealth.org3085 E. Flamingo Road, Suite C, Las
Vegas, NV 89121Developmental vision assessmentand treatment for adults and childrenincluding individualized vision therapy andspecialized lenses.
Desert Regional Center (702) 486-6200http://mhds.nv.gov1391 S. Jones Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89146-1200Our mission is supporting individualsin achieving a life of meaning, equality,dignity, opportunity and inclusion in thecommunity.
Family Ties (702) 740-4200www.familytiesnv.com6130 Elton Ave, #100, Las Vegas, NV89107Provides no cost support, information andreferral services for individuals with specialhealth care needs and/or disabilities,through one-to-one assistance to helpthem navigate complex health care andinsurance systems.
Goodfriends (702) 635-7564 (Marilee Greene)http://www.meetup.com/LasVegas-Goodfriends/To provide friendship, support and fun tohigh functioning adults in the Las Vegas/ Henderson area who are on the autismspectrum, have ADD or other learningdisabilities.
Adult Services
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Henderson Speech, Hearing & LanguageCenter (702) 733-8255www.hendersonspeech.com8540 S. Eastern Ave, Suite 180 Las Vegas,NV 89123We are committed to helping each
individual client reach their maximumpotential through a full range of high-qualityservices; speech, occupational therapy, andreading.
Mojave Las Vegas Adult Clinic (702) 968-5000www.mojave.org4000 E. Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV89104
Serves adults having psychiatric disabilities,including those diagnosed with ASD and/ or severe mental illness, and having seriousemotional disturbances. Fee for servicesMedicaid or cash accepted.
Mojave Las Vegas Youth Clinic (702) 253-0818www.mojave.org6375 W. Charleston Blvd, Suite A-100, Las
Vegas, NV 89146Serves youth ages six and older havingpsychiatric disabilities, including thosediagnosed with ASD and having seriousemotional disabilities. Fee for servicesMedicaid or cash accepted.
Opportunity Village (702) 259-3707www.opportunityvillage.org6300 W. Oakey Blvd, 89146
Vocational training, employment, andsocial recreation for people with intellectualdisabilities.
Campbell Center for Autism (formerlyP.A.L.S.) Jessica Campbell, M.S., BCBA, Founder(702) 260-2360campbell@campbellcenterforautism.comwww.campbellcenterforautism.com7530 W. Sahara Ave, Suite 104, Las Vegas,
NV 89117Provide 1:1 ABA intervention, social skillsprograms, parent training, school/IEPconsultation, and typical sibling supportgroups.
Dodge Slagle, DO (702) 454-02011090 Wigwam Parkway #100, Henderson,NV 89074
Psychiatric evaluation and treatment ofmood and behavioral issues.
Tandem Therapy Services/ChrisHolcomb M.Ed., CCC-SCP, BCBA (702) 396-0101http://tandemtherapyservices.com7391 W. Charleston Blvd. Suite 150, Las
Vegas, NV 89117Improving the lives of children and theirfamilies. Specializing in treatment of familieswith children who have been diagnosedwith Autism and other related disabilities.Clinic and in-home services provided.
Autism Care West, LLC (702)326-5996www.autismcarewest.com9916 Calabasas Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89117Improving lives by helping make today andtomorrow better for you and your familythrough the provision of evidence-basedbehavior and language treatments forautism.
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Crescent Academy (702) 202-2567info@CrescentAcademyNV.comwww.CrescentAcademyNV.com3105 Coleman Street, Suite B, North Las
Vegas, NV 89032 A behavioral health agency specializing inserving individuals with ASD, ADD, ADHDand other behavioral disorders.
Campbell Center for Autism (formerlyP.A.L.S.) Jessica Campbell, M.S., BCBA, Founder
(702) 260-2360 www.campbellcenterforautism.com7530 W. Sahara Ave, Suite 104, Las Vegas,NV 89117Provide 1:1 ABA intervention, social skillsprograms, parent training, school/IEPconsultation, and typical sibling supportgroups.
Carpe Diem (702) 485-67054525 W. Spring Mountain Rd, Suite 110,Las Vegas, NV 89102Provide ABA services for individuals withdevelopmental disabilities and challengingbehaviors. Extensive experiences withchildren with autism as well as languagebased programs.
Child Neuropsychologist, Julie F.Beasley, Ph.D., (702) 386-2780http://drjuliebeasley.com7341 Charleston Blvd, Suite 170, Las
Vegas, NV 89117Provides assessment and treatment toinfants, children, and adolescents withneurodevelopmental disorders includingautism spectrum disorders, geneticdisorders, learning disorders, ADHD, andother behavior disorders.
C. Philip Colosimo, Ph.D. (702) 384-7433Services provided: 501 S. Rancho, Las
Vegas, NV 89106Provides diagnostic, recommendations, and
treatment for ASD, parental education, andeducational resources.
Dr. Karen L. Cruey M.D. (702) 247-17032340 Paseo Del Prado, Suite D-303, Las
Vegas, NV 89102Psychiatric services for adults and children.Diagnostic and medication treatment forchildren, adolescents, and adults. No
insurance accepted.Encompass Intervention/Renee Losey--Owner (702) 285-7013http://encompassintervention.vpweb.comencompassintervention@gmail.comTo provide individualized intervention tochildren with developmental delays andto ensure proper parent education using a
team based approach.Henderson Speech, Hearing & LanguageCenter (702) 733-8255www.hendersonspeech.com8540 S. Eastern Ave, Suite 180 Las Vegas,NV 89123We are committed to helping eachindividual client reach their maximumpotential through a full range of high-qualityservices; speech, occupational therapy, andreading.
Behavior Therapy
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The Lovaas Center for Autism (702) 877-2520www.lovaascenter.org331 North Buffalo, Suite B, Las Vegas, NV89145Consultants from the LOVAAS centerdesign and implement a home based
treatment plan for children on the autismspectrum using techniques of appliedbehavior analysis.
Life Bridge Kids 702-765-4965www.lifebridgekids.com/contactTivoli Village, 410 S Rampart Blvd Suite390, Las Vegas, NV 89145Life Bridge Kids is a direct care psychiatric
practice dedicated to helping children,adolescents and their families managemental, emotional and behavioral disorders.Our holistic approach to treatment isevidence-based, yet conservative regardingmedication management.
Nevada Early Intervention Services (702) 486-9200 (referral line) (702) 486-7670(main line)http://health.nv.gov/beis.htm1161 South Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas,NV 89102Provide support and services to familieswith children who have been identied withdevelopmental delays (birth-3 years old).
Nevada Childrens Center (702) 736-8100http://www.nccenter.org5615 S. Pecos Rd. Las Vegas, NV 89120Provide social services for children whohave been abused, neglected, or havedisabilities. Services include aqua therapyand group therapy.
Our Little World Treatment Center (702) 376-2838ourlittleworldtxcenter.webs.com170 S. Green Valley Pkwy. #305 Henderson,NV 89012We specialize in ASD and related disorders.We provide behavioral, speech, and
occupational therapy, psychosocialrehabilitation and basic skills training forchildren 18 months to 17years.
Positive Behavior Support of Nevada (775) 682-9049www.pbsnv.org1664 North Virginia Street, MS 285, Reno,NV 89557PBS-NV is a statewide program that trains
and assists families, agencies and schoolsto support individuals with disabilities and/ or challenging behaviors.
Positively Kids Early Intervention (702) 262-0037www.positivelykids.org3555 W. Reno Ave, Suite F, Las Vegas, NV89118Making a difference in your childslife! Services for children, birth-3years including: speech, occupationaland physical therapy, with access tonutritionists, pediatricians, and behaviorspecialists.
Positive Support 4 Children (702) 367-0306shapingyoungchildren.com6701 W. Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV89146 (Inside New Horizons Academy)We provide all or partial day individualizedprograms for young children includingspecic interventions to promoteappropriate social, emotional andbehavioral functioning.
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Sport-Social (702) 485-5515www.lasvegasautism.com7055 Windy St., Las Vegas, NV 89119
Adaptive sports and appropriate social/ emotional interaction. Sports = skateboard,bike, scooter, basketball, soccer, and more!
Social/Emotional= peer connections, beingcool, working together, independence,motivation and more!
Southwest Autism & Behavioral Solutions (702) 270-3219www.swbehavior.com2700 E. Sunset Road, Suite #3, Las Vegas,NV 89120We are dedicated to promoting positive
outcomes for individuals and their familiesthrough applied behavior analysis (ABA).We provide comprehensive consultativeand direct intervention services.
Summit Autism Services (866) 610-2517www.summitautism.com848 N. Rainbow Blvd, #2717, Las Vegas,NV 89107We are a behavioral consulting companydedicated to providing professionalevidence-based behavior analytic services(ABA) to children with autism and otherdevelopmental disabilities.
Touro University Nevada: Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities (702) 777-4808www.tun.touro.edu874 American Pacic Dr., Henderson, NV89014Comprehensive multidisciplinary centeroffering neuropsychological evaluations,occupational therapy, applied behavioranalysis, speech and language therapy, andgroup social skills training programs.
Nicole Williams, Ph.D. (702) 508-9181http://www.advancedpsychologicalcare.com8540 S. Eastern Ave, Suite 220, Las Vegas,NV 89123Provides evidence-based psychologicalservices, including diagnosis, testing, and
therapeutic interventions for those with ASDand their families.
Tandem Therapy Services/ ChrisHolcomb M.Ed, CCC-SCP, BCBA (702) 396-0101http://tandemtherapyservices.com7391 W. Charleston Blvd. Suite 150, Las
Vegas, NV 89117Improving the lives of children and their
families. Specializing in treatment of familieswith children who have been diagnosedwith Autism and other related disabilities.Clinic and in-home services provided.
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Anthem Pediatric Dentistry (702) 531-5437http://apdkids.com2843 Saint Rose Pkwy #100, Henderson,NV 89052
Quality dental care in a safe and caringenvironment.
Jeff Kinner, DDS (702) 233-3338autismdentist.com653 N. Town Center Drive, Suite 104, Las
Vegas, NV 89144Treating pediatric dental patients withautism, using a modied ABA therapy
technique.
Las Vegas Special Needs Dentistry (702) 749-4850http://lasvegasspecialneedsdentistry.com2585 S. Jones Blvd., Suite 1A, Las Vegas,NV 89146
Full service dental ofce, designed andaccredited to facilitate patients with specialneeds. Whether you or your loved onehas developmental, cognitive, or physicaldisabilities, Las Vegas Special NeedsDentistry can help.
Dentistry
Diagnostic
Ann C. Childress, M.D. (702) 838-0742drannchildress.com7351 Prairie Falcon Rd, Suite 160, Las
Vegas, NV 89128
Board certied in child, adolescent andadult psychiatry.
Autism & Neurosciences Program atPositively Kids (Dr. Rooman Ahad) (702) 262-0037www.positivelykids.orgChild neurologist specializing in a widearray of neurological disorders including:
Autism, ADHD/ADD, cerebral palsy, speech
and motor delays, seizures and epilepsy,tics and Tourette syndromes, headachesand migraines, and learning delays.
Dudley G. Luke, Ph.D., Licensed ClinicalPsychologist (702) 423-4102www.docluke.com366 S. California Ave, Suite 7, Palo Alto, CAEvaluations, social skills training, and
psychotherapy services for clinicalsymptoms related to ASD, OCD, Social Anxiety, GAD, Depression, and ADHD
Julie F. Beasley, Ph.D., ChildNeuropsychologist (702) 386-2780http://drjuliebeasley.com7341 Charleston Blvd, Suite 170, Las
Vegas, NV 89117Provides assessment and treatment toinfants, children, and adolescents withneurodevelopmental disorders includingautism spectrum disorders, geneticdisorders, learning disorders, ADHD, andother behavior disorders.
Child Find: Clark County School District (702) 799-7463
http://sssd.ccsd.net/childnd.html3626 Pecod McLeod, Las Vegas, NV 89121 Assess children 3-21 that are not currentlyenrolled in the school district. Must besuspicion of delay or disability and parentsmust give written consent.
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C. Philip Colosimo, Ph.D. (702) 384-7433Services provided: 501 S. Rancho, SuiteC-14, Las Vegas, NV 89106Provides diagnostic, recommendations,and treatment for children and adults with
ASD, parental education, and educational
resources.Healthy Minds 1-866-518-0781www.healthymindslv.comServices provided: 5516 S. Fort Apache Rd,#100, Las Vegas, NV 89148Provides a focus on treatment by employingboard-certied psychiatrists and graduate-trained psychologists, clinical social
workers, and marriage and family therapistswith diverse areas of expertise.
Lewis M. Etcoff, Ph.D. and Associates (702) 876-1977www.dretcoff.com8475 S. Eastern Ave, Suite 205, Las Vegas,NV 89123Provides a wide range of psychologicalassessment services for children thruadults, specializing in ADHD, LearningDisorders, Speech Language Disorders,PDD, and anxiety and mood disorders.
Henderson Speech, Hearing & LanguageCenter (702) 733-8255www.hendersonspeech.com8540 S. Eastern Ave, Suite 180 Las Vegas,NV 89123We are committed to helping eachindividual client reach their maximumpotential through a full range of high-qualityservices; speech, occupational therapy, andreading.
Dr. Johanna Fricke, Board CertiedDevelopmental Behavioral Pediatrician (702) 992-68683006 S. Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV89109Diagnostic services for children with
Autism, ADHD, mental retardation and
developmental delays.Dr. J. A. McCosh, Ph.D. (702) 256-8900www.drmccosh.com223 N. Pecos Rd. Suite 110, Henderson,NV 89074Psychological assessment and treatmentfor children with developmental delays,autism, and other psychological disorders.
Mojave Las Vegas Adult Clinic (702) 968-5000www.mojave.org4000 E. Charleston Blvd, Suite 130, Las
Vegas, NV 89104Serves adults having psychiatric disabilities,including those diagnosed with ASD and/orintellectual disabilities, and having seriousemotional disturbances. Fee for serviceMedicaid or cash accepted.Mojave Las Vegas Youth Clinic (702) 253-0818www.mojave.org6375 W. Charleston Blvd, Suite A-100, Las
Vegas, NV 89146Serves youth ages six and older havingpsychiatric disabilities, including thosediagnosed with ASD and/or intellectualdisabilities, and having serious emotionaldisturbances. Individuals must have fee orservices Medicaid.
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Peoples Autism Foundation is a Las Vegasbased agency dedicated to developing services forNevadas children with Autism Spectrum Disordersand other developmental disabilities.
BE A SPONSOR Help us build brighter futures for our childrenwith special needs! Make a clothing donation at our DonationStations located all across the valley!
www.PeoplesAutism.org
9510 W Sahara Ave, Suite #200, Las Vegas, NV 89117 P 702.478.2899 F 702.478.2898
Non-Prot 501(c)3 Licensed by the State of Nevada
Pediatric Respite Program
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Dodge Slagle, DO (702) 454-02011090 Wigwam Parkway, Henderson, NV89074Psychiatric evaluation and treatment ofmood and behavioral issues.
The Therapy Place (Janice Aranas, M.S.,CCC-SLP) (702) 877-0808www.TheTherapyPlaceLV.com2820 W. Charleston Blvd, Suite D38, Las
Vegas, NV 89102The Therapy Place strives to providethe highest quality Speech & LanguageTherapy services to adults and children.Comprehensive diagnostic & therapeutic
services are available.Touro University Nevada: Center for
Autism and Developmental Disabilities (702) 777-4808www.tun.touro.edu874 American Pacic Dr., Henderson, NV89014Comprehensive multidisciplinary centeroffering neuropsychological evaluations,occupational therapy, applied behavioranalysis, speech and language therapy, and
group social skills training programs.
UNLV Center for Autism SpectrumDisorders Diagnostic Clinic (702) 895-5844casdclinic@unlv.nevada.eduwww.asdcenter.org/diagnosis4505 S Maryland Pkwy, Box 453014, Las
Vegas, NV 89154-3014CASD offers a multidisciplinary assessmentclinic for children and adults ages 18months through 22 years suspected ofhaving an Autism Spectrum Disorder.Comprehensive evaluation includes social/ emotional/behavior rating scales, cognitiveassessment, academic achievement,speech and language, and autism-specic
assessments.Nicole Williams, Ph.D. (702) 508-9181www.advancedpsychologicalcare.com8540 S. Eastern Ave, Suite 220, Las Vegas,NV 89123Provides evidence-based psychologicalservices, including diagnosis, testing, andtherapeutic interventions for those with ASD(ages 6 - 16) and their families.
Educational Resources for Children
Achievement Vocational and Life Skills Academy (702) 421-1356www.achievementacademy-nv.com72 N. Pecos Rd, Suite C, Henderson, NV89074Provides essential employment, living/ self-care and social opportunities designedspecically for individuals age 14 years andover with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Asperger Awareness Foundation ofSouthern Nevada (Tarra Wilson) (702) 301-9858www.aspergeraware.com4980 E. Owens Ave, #10C, Las Vegas, NV89110Educating employers and having themadjust their application and interviewprocess so people with Aspergers are nolonger discriminated against during theemployment process.
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Autism Coalition of Nevada (775) 329-2268www.aconv.org1790 Vassar Street, Reno, NV 89502Ensure services are available, keep publicinformed of progress. Unite all affected by
Autism, advocacy organizations, political
afliates/Legislators, and service s acrossthe country.
Name: Azulblue United by Autism (702) 586-0737www.azulblue.org info@azulblue.org Provide support to families through activitiessuch as workshops, teen groups, soccercamp, circle of drums, Ladies breakfast,Dads support and Guide references.
Camp Make Believe Kids (702) 256-2006www.campmakebelievekids.com6284 S. Rainbow Blvd, Suite 110, Las Vegas,NV 89118Services provided: After School ProgramCamp Make Believe Kids after schoolprogram provides social and emotionallearning for children with high functioningautism ages 5-12. Also provides licensingopportunities for professionals.
Carpe Diem (702) 485-67054525 W. Spring Mountain Rd, Suite 110,Las Vegas, NV 89102Provide ABA services for individuals withdevelopmental disabilities and challengingbehaviors. Extensive experiences withchildren with autism as well as languagebased programs.
Couture Speech, LLC (702) 277-0847http://couturespeech.net1489 W. Warm Springs Rd, Suite 110,Henderson, NV 89014Service all pediatric speech disorders forchildren with a special emphasis in Autism,autism related disorders, and offering ofprimary and intermediate social groups.
Family Ties (702) 740-4200www.familytiesnv.com6130 Elton Ave, #100, Las Vegas, NV 89107Provides no cost support, information andreferral services for individuals with specialhealth care needs and/or disabilities,
through one-to-one assistance to help themnavigate complex health care and insurancesystems.
For Kids Now (702) 617-4652www.forkidsnow.org2248 Alanhurst Dr, Henderson, NV 89052
A 501(c)(3) non-prot volunteer servicecharity dedicated to assisting autistic
children to optimize their independence,well-being and integration within theirhome, school, community.
Grant a Gift Autism Foundation (702) 564-2453www.grantagiftautismfoundation.org
Autism Center of Southern Nevada, 72 N.Pecos, Unit C, Henderson, NV 89074Grant a Gift Autism Foundation is a non-prot 501(c)(3) charity helping children0-18 on the Autism Spectrum and theirfamilies ght Autism through Diagnostic,Support Service, and Community OutreachConnection.
Head Start: Clark County School District (702) 387-0179http://alcc.acelero.net/Preschool program for children 3-5 years,home based services that help preparechildren for school, as well as extended dayservices.
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Henderson Speech, Hearing & LanguageCenter (702) 733-8255www.hendersonspeech.com8540 S. Eastern Ave, Suite 180 Las Vegas,NV 89123We are committed to helping each
individual client reach their maximumpotential through a full range of high-qualityservices; speech, occupational therapy, andreading.
Huntington Learning Center 702-240-3961huntingtonhelps.com7565 W. Washington Ave, #104 Las Vegas,NV 89128
K-12 Tutoring and Learning Center.Individualized programs for students ofmany abilities, including ASD. Provenresults in academic skills, subject tutoring,and test prep (including prociencies andGED). Our mission is to give every child thebest education possible.
Julie F. Beasley, Ph.D., ChildNeuropsychologist (702) 386-2780http://drjuliebeasley.com7341 Charleston Blvd., Suite 170, Las
Vegas, NV 89117Provides assessment and treatment toinfants, children, and adolescents withneurodevelopmental disorders includingautism spectrum disorders, geneticdisorders, learning disorders, ADHD, and
other behavior disorders.Las Vegas Speech and Language Center (702) 736-44532780 S. Jones Blvd, Suite 110, Las Vegas,NV 89146Meeting the needs of speech and languagedisorders and educational issues for pre-school children and young adults.
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes (702) 228-6942www.lindamoodbell.com10655 Park Run Drive, Suite 180, Las
Vegas, NV 89144Services provided: Sensory-cognitiveinstruction
Provides one-on-one and small groupinstruction in programs that develop thesensory-cognitive processes underlyingreading, spelling, math, languagecomprehension, attention, memory andcritical thinking.
Milagros Escondidos (702) 286-2838www.milagrosescondidos.com
6130 Elton Ave, #100, Las Vegas, NV 89107Milagros Escondidos is a nonprot HispanicSupport Group to cover the gap of bilingualservices, information and emotionalsupport for the Latino community ofSouthern Nevadas families for children withspecial health care needs and assist withnavigation in public and private systems.
Nevada Early Intervention Services (702) 486-9200 (referral line) (702) 486-7670(main line)http://health.nv.gov/beis.htm1161 South Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas,NV 89102Provide support and services to familieswith children who have been identied withdevelopmental delays (birth-3 years old).
New Horizons Academy (702) 876-1181www.nhalv.org6701 W. Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV89146Provides an individualized learning programin a small group setting, which enablesstudents to achieve social, emotional andacademic success in a safe, nurturingenvironment
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Nourishing Spectrum Inc. (702) 851-5872 (Carey Edelman CHHC)www.nourishingspectrum.com10161 Park Run Dr., Suite 150, Las Vegas,NV 89145Holistic nutrition and health counselingpractice dedicated to assisting the
autism community. Services include dietmodication and support with GFCF, GAPS,and SCD diets.
SpeechTunes (702) 682-7352speechtunes.com8022 S. Rainbow, Suite 383, Las Vegas, NV89139
A unique teaching resource for parents and
educators to promote expressive, receptivelanguage and social skills using funinteractive music infused with languageslessons.
Tandem Therapy Services (ChrisHolcomb M.Ed, CCC-SCP, BCBA) (702) 396-0101http://tandemtherapyservices.com7391 W. Charleston Blvd. Suite 150, Las
Vegas, NV 89117Improving the lives of children and theirfamilies.
Touro University Nevada: Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities (702) 777-4808www.tun.touro.edu874 American Pacic Dr., Henderson, NV89014Comprehensive multidisciplinary center
offering neuropsychological evaluations,occupational therapy, applied behavioranalysis, speech and language therapy, andgroup social skills training programs.
Trinity Alternative Medical Care (Dr.Geoffrey Radoff) (702) 755-6475www.trinityalternative.org4760 S. Pecos Rd, Suite 103, Las Vegas,
NV 89121We provide the best medical care forchildren affected by autism and neurologicaldevelopmental disorders. Dr. Radoff offersboth traditional and homeopathic medicalcare.
Wassell Academy (702) 876-7970www.wassellacademy.com5000 Edna Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89146Private school for children pre-school-8thgrade which focuses on an individualizedcurriculum for each student.
Occupational/Physical Therapy
A Clubhouse for Kids (702) 686-3008leanne@clubhouse4kids.lvcoxmail.com2560 Montessouri St. Suite 113, Las Vegas,Nevada 89117
A Clubhouse for Kids is a pediatric therapyfacility providing Speech and OccupationalTherapy Services to children birth to 18years of age.
Dream Therapies (702) 227-4477www.dreamtherapies.com366 East Mesa Verde Lane, Las Vegas, NV89123Pediatric occupational and physicaltherapy, Including hippotherapy and aquatictherapy (in the summer)
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hope for the futureproven by the past
Lovaas ABA is a research-backed autism program that has been perfected over time, ever since Dr. Ivar Lovaas beganhis work more than 50 years ago. His son, Erik Lovaas, con-tinues that work here at the Lovaas Center. Not only is theeffectiveness of our program proven by research, but also bythe lives of some kids who are accomplishing great things.
www.TheLovaasCenter.org
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Easter Seals of Southern Nevada (702) 870-7050www.sn.easterseals.com6200 W. Oakey Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89146Provides services to help all people withdisabilities or special needs and theirfamilies become self-sufcient through
direct services, education and communitypartnerships.
Henderson Speech, Hearing & LanguageCenter (702) 733-8255www.hendersonspeech.com8540 S. Eastern Ave, Suite 180 Las Vegas,NV 89123We are committed to helping each
individual client reach their maximumpotential through a full range of high-qualityservices; speech, occupational therapy, andreading.
My Left Foot Childrens Therapy (702) 360-1137www.mlfchildrenstherapy.com3030 S. Jones Blvd, Suite105, Las Vegas,NV 89146Its our mission to provide children with thehighest quality of therapy provided by themost knowledgeable pediatric therapists ina fun and nurturing environment.
Nevada Early Intervention Services (702) 486-9200 (referral line) (702) 486-7670(main line)http://health.nv.gov/beis.htm1161 South Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas,NV 89102Provide support and services to familieswith children who have been identied withdevelopmental delays (birth-3 years old).
Our Little World Treatment Center (702) 376-2838ourlittleworldtxcenter.webs.com170 S. Green Valley Pkwy. #305 Henderson,NV 89012We specialize in ASD and related disorders.We provide behavioral, speech, and
occupational therapy, psychosocialrehabilitation and basic skills training.
Play and Learn Pediatric OccupationalTherapy (702) 250-7872www.playandlearnot.com3900 W. Charleston Blvd, Suite 130, Las
Vegas, NV 89102Play and Learn Pediatric Occupational
Therapy is dedicated to providing qualityoccupational therapy in a safe, clean, fun,yet challenging environment.
Positively Kids Early Intervention (702) 262-0037www.positivelykids.org3555 W. Reno Ave, Suite F, Las Vegas, NV89118Making a difference in your childs life!Provides services to children birth-3years old including: speech, occupationaland physical therapy, with access tonutritionists, pediatricians, and behaviorspecialists
Touro University Nevada: Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities (702) 777-4808www.tun.touro.edu874 American Pacic Dr., Henderson, NV89014Comprehensive multidisciplinary centeroffering neuropsychological evaluations,occupational therapy, applied behavioranalysis, speech and language therapy, andgroup social skills training programs.
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Optometry/Ophthalmology
Mary A. Grant, O.D. (702) 836-36002755 E. Desert Inn Rd. Suite 270, Las
Vegas, NV 89121Our practice is dedicated to children and
patients of all ages with special needsincluding autism, Aspergers ADHD, DownSyndrome, CP.
Anita Flores (702) 569-85283640 Asbury Hill Ave., Las Vegas, NV89110-3044I am a social worker and work with families
to provide education and preventionservices. I am a child abuse investigatorand often work with parents of children withspecial needs.
Parent Education
Asperger Awareness Foundation ofSouthern Nevada (Tarra Wilson) (702) 301-9858
www.aspergeraware.com4980 E. Owens Ave, #10C, Las Vegas, NV89110Educating employers and having themadjust their application and interviewprocess so people with Aspergers are nolonger discriminated against during theemployment process.
Autism Coalition of Nevada
(775) 329-2268www.aconv.org1790 Vassar Street, Reno, NV 89502Ensure services are available, keep publicinformed of progress. Unite all affected by
Autism, advocacy organizations, politicalafliates/Legislators, and service s acrossthe country.
Autism Speaks 1-801-834-3171www.autismspeaks.org
Connect family to resources, provide toolskits, educational awareness information.
Azulblue United by Autism (702) 586-0737www.azulblue.orginfo@azulblue.orgProvide support to families throughactivities such as workshops, teen groups,soccer camp, circle of drums, Ladies
breakfast, Dads support and Guidereferences.
Julie F. Beasley, Ph.D., ChildNeuropsychologist (702) 386-2780http://drjuliebeasley.com7341 Charleston Blvd, Suite 170, Las
Vegas, NV 89117Provides assessment and treatment to
infants, children, and adolescents withneurodevelopmental disorders includingautism spectrum disorders, geneticdisorders, learning disorders, ADHD, andother behavior disorders.
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Campbell Center for Autism (formerlyP.A.L.S.) Jessica Campbell, M.S., BCBA, Founder(702) 260-2360, jcampbell@campbellcenterforautism.comwww.campbellcenterforautism.com7530 W. Sahara Ave, Suite 104, Las Vegas,
NV 89117Provide 1:1 ABA intervention, social skillsprograms, parent training, school/IEPconsultation, and typical sibling supportgroups.
Carpe Diem (702) 485-67054525 W. Spring Mountain Rd, Suite 110,Las Vegas, NV 89102
Provide ABA services for individuals withdevelopmental disabilities and challengingbehaviors. Extensive experiences withchildren with autism as well as languagebased programs.
C. Philip Colosimo, Ph.D. (702) 384-7433Services provided: 501 S. Rancho, SuiteC-14, Las Vegas, NV 89106Provides diagnostic, recommendations, andtreatment for ASD, parental education, andeducational resources.
Easter Seals of Southern Nevada (702) 870-7050http://sn.easterseals.com6200 W. Oakey Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89146Provides services to help all people withdisabilities or special needs and theirfamilies become self-sufcient throughdirect services, education and communitypartnerships.
Encompass Intervention/Renee Losey--Owner (702) 285-7013http://encompassintervention.vpweb.comEmail encompassintervention@gmail.com6440 Goody Ct., Las Vegas, Nevada 89118To provide individualized intervention to
children with developmental delays andto ensure proper parent education using ateam based approach.
Family Ties (702) 740-4200www.familytiesnv.com6130 Elton Ave, #100, Las Vegas, NV 89107Provides no cost support, information andreferral services for individuals with special
health care needs and/or disabilities,through one-to-one assistance to help themnavigate complex health care and insurancesystems.
Family to Family Connections Las Vegas (702) 870-9583www.newbabycenter.com6114 W. Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV89146-1127Offers classes, most of which are free, toparents of children up to 4yrs on topicssuch as parenting, communication, earlychildhood development, baby and toddlersafety, nutrition and play groups.
FEAT of Southern Nevada (Families forEffective Autism Treatment) (702)-368-3328www.featsonv.org7055 Windy St., Suite B, Las Vegas, NV89119To provide information on treatmentresources. We provide support,encouragement, and guidance andnetworking opportunities.
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For Kids Now (702) 617-4652www.forkidsnow.org2248 Alanhurst Dr, Henderson, NV 89052
A 501(c)(3) non-prot volunteer servicecharity dedicated to assisting autisticchildren to optimize their independence,
well-being and integration within theirhome, school, community.
Grant a Gift Autism Foundation (702) 564-2453www.grantagiftautismfoundation.org
Autism Center of Southern Nevada, 72 N.Pecos, Unit C, Henderson, NV 89074Grant a Gift Autism Foundation is a non-prot 501(c)(3) charity helping children
0-18 on the Autism Spectrum and theirfamilies ght Autism through Diagnostic,Support Service, and Community OutreachConnection.
H.E.A.R.T. (Helping Every family AchieveResiliency Together) Dance therapy, art therapy, Individual /Family Therapy, psychosocial rehabilitativeservices (PSR), Basic Skills Training (BST),teen life skills training, parenting classes,support / womens Groups
Home of NHP (Neuro LinguisticProgramming) (702) 498-2445 (Nannette DiMascio)info@stopmindpirates.com840 S. Rancho Dr. #4-253, Las Vegas,Nevada 89106Coaching services for parents of childrenwith Autism.
Milagros Escondidos (702) 286-2838www.milagrosescondidos.com6130 Elton Ave, #100, Las Vegas, NV 89107Milagros Escondidos is a nonprot HispanicSupport Group to cover the gap of bilingualservices, information and emotional support
for the Latino community of SouthernNevadas families for children with specialhealth care needs and helping them tonavigate public and private systems.
Mojave Las Vegas Adult Clinic (702) 968-5000www.mojave.org4000 E. Charleston Blvd, Suite 130, Las
Vegas, NV 89104
Serves adults having psychiatric disabilities,including those diagnosed with ASD and/orintellectual disabilities, and having seriousemotional disturbances. Individuals musthave fee or services only with Medicaid.
Mojave Las Vegas Youth Clinic (702) 253-0818www.mojave.org6375 W. Charleston Blvd, Suite A-100, Las
Vegas, NV 89146Serves youth ages six and older havingpsychiatric disabilities, including thosediagnosed with ASD and/or intellectualdisabilities, and having serious emotionaldisturbances. Individuals must have fee orservices Medicaid.
Nevada PEP (702)388-8899www.nvpep.org2101 S. Jones Blvd, Suite 120, Las Vegas,NV 89146Increase opportunities for home,community, and school success for childrenwith disabilities including serious emotionaldisturbances. Nevada state-wide parenttraining and information center.
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Positive Behavior Support of Nevada (702) 219-6127www.pbsnv.org1664 North Virginia Street, Suite 285, Reno,NV 89557PBS-NV is a statewide program that trainsand assists families, agencies and schools
to support individuals with disabilities and/ or challenging behaviors.
Positively Kids Early Intervention (702) 262-0037www.positivelykids.org3555 W. Reno Ave, Suite F, Las Vegas, NV89118Making a difference in your childs life!Provides services to children birth-3
years including: speech, occupationaland physical therapy, with access tonutritionists, pediatricians, and behaviorspecialists
Southwest Autism & Behavioral Solutions (702) 270-3219www.swbehavior.com2700 E. Sunset Road, Suite #3, Las Vegas,NV 89120We are dedicated to promoting positiveoutcomes for individuals and their familiesthrough applied behavior analysis (ABA).We provide comprehensive consultativeand direct intervention services.
Summit Autism Services (866) 610-2517www.summitautism.com848 N. Rainbow Blvd, #2717, Las Vegas,NV 89107We are a behavioral consulting companydedicated to providing professionalevidence-based behavior analytic services(ABA) to children with autism and otherdevelopmental disabilities.
Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) Las Vegas Chapter Contact http://www.tacanow.org/local-chapters/west/nevada/#anchorcontacthttp://www.tacanow.org/local-chapters/ west/nevada/Our mission is to speed up the cycle time
between diagnosis and nding effectivetreatment so that every child can reach theirbest outcome.
Tandem Therapy Services/ ChrisHolcomb M.Ed, CCC-SCP, BCBA (702) 396-0101http://tandemtherapyservices.com7391 W. Charleston Blvd. Suite 150, Las
Vegas, NV 89117
Improving the lives of children and theirfamilies.
Trinity Alternative Medical Care/ Dr.Geoffrey Radoff (702) 755-6475www.trinityalternative.org4760 S. Pecos Rd, Suite 103, Las Vegas,NV 89121We provide the best medical care forchildren affected by autism and neurologicaldevelopmental disorders. Dr. Radoff offersboth traditional and homeopathic medicalcare.
UNLV Center for Autism SpectrumDisorders (702) 895-5836www.asdcenter.org4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 453014,Las Vegas, NV 89154-3014The UNLV CASD provides local trainingson autism spectrum disorder-related topicssuch as Autism Awareness, UnderstandingBehavior, Visual Supports, and SocialSkills. Family, schools, agencies, andorganizations are welcome. Call our centeror visit the website for further informationon workshop availability.
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Foothills Pediatrics (Dr. Dennis Moore) (702) 614-54376301 Mountain Vista St. Suite 205Henderson, NV 89014Provides pediatric care in addition to
aiding in the diagnostic, management,and treatment of children on the autismspectrum.
Kids Healthcare (DevelopmentalPediatrician) (702) 992-6868www.kidshealthcareclinic.com3006 S. Maryland Pkwy, Suite 315, Las
Vegas, NV 89109
Kids Healthcare is one of two outpatientfacilities of the University of Nevada Schoolof Medicine Department of Pediatrics. Weprovide care in general pediatrics, as wellas, services for children in endocrinology,pulmonology, gastroenterology, behavioraland developmental, hematology, genetics,adolescent medicine and infectiousdiseases.
Sunshine Valley Pediatrics (702) 363-3000www.lasvegaspediatricdoctors.com653 Town Center, Suite 106, Las Vegas, NV89144
Sunshine Valley Pediatrics considers it agreat honor to care for your children frombirth through age 21. Established in 1995,our practice cares for thousands of familiesin the Las Vegas area.
Trinity Alternative Medical Care/ Dr.Geoffrey Radoff (702) 755-6475www.trinityalternative.org
4760 S. Pecos Rd, Suite 103, Las Vegas,NV 89121We provide the best medical care forchildren affected by autism and neurologicaldevelopmental disorders. Dr. Radoff offersboth traditional and homeopathic medical care.
Pediatricians
Dr. Ann C. Childress, M.D. (702) 838-0742drannchildress.comServices provided: 7351 Prairie Falcon Rd,Suite 160, Las Vegas, NV 89128Board certied in child, adolescent andadult psychiatry.
Healthy Minds (702) 646-0188www.healthymindslv.comServices provided: 5516 S. Fort Apache Rd,Suite100, Las Vegas, NV 89148Provides a focus on treatment by employingboard-certied psychiatrists and graduate-trained psychologists, clinical socialworkers, and marriage and family therapistswith diverse areas of expertise.
Mojave Las Vegas Adult Clinic (702) 968-5000www.mojave.org4000 E. Charleston Blvd, Suite 130, Las
Vegas, NV 89104Serves adults having psychiatric disabilities,including those diagnosed with ASD and/orintellectual disabilities, and having serious
emotional disturbances. Fee for serviceMedicaid or cash only.
Mojave Las Vegas Youth Clinic (702) 253-0818www.mojave.org6375 W. Charleston Blvd, Suite A-100, Las
Vegas, NV 89146Serves youth ages six and older havingpsychiatric disabilities, including those diagnosedwith ASD and/or intellectual disabilities, andhaving serious emotional disturbances. Fee forservice Medicaid or cash only.
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Recreation/Recreational Therapy
Recreation/Recreational Therapy City of Las Vegas Adaptive RecreationDivision(702) 229-4900http://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/
information/5168.htm250 N. Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89101The Adaptive Recreation Division offers avariety of recreation programs for personsof varying abilities.
City of Henderson (702) 276-4065cityofhenderson.com/parks280 S. Water St., Henderson, NV 89015
Provides specialized recreational programand community integration experiencesfor individuals with disabilities and specialneeds. Accredited through the Commissionfor Accreditation of Park and Recreation
Agencies (CAPRA), we provide residentswith a variety of life-enriching classes,workshops, and events.
Family Karate Tae Kwon Do
(702) 791-5425www.familykaratelasvegas.com3375 S. Decatur Blvd, Suite 1, Las Vegas,NV 89102Family goals and achievements together!Tae Kwon Do for children ages 3-6, and7-adult.
FEAT of Southern Nevada (Families forEffective Autism Treatment) (702) 368-3328www.featsonv.org7055 Windy St., Suite B, Las Vegas, NV89119To provide information on treatmentresources. We provide support,encouragement, and guidance andnetworking opportunities.
H.E.A.R.T. (Helping Every family AchieveResiliency Together) Dance therapy, art therapy, Individual /Family Therapy, psychosocial rehabilitativeservices (PSR), Basic Skills Training (BST),
teen life skills training, parenting classes,support / womens Groups
Opportunity Village (702) 259-3707www.opportunityvillage.org6300 W. Oakey Blvd, 89146
Vocational training, employment, andsocial recreation for people with intellectualdisabilities.
Southern Nevada e-Soccer (702) 808-9984www.esoccerlv.com1720 Morado Mills, Las Vegas, NV 89128We provide children with special needs,typical peers, parents, and coaches anopportunity to develop lasting friendshipsby building self-esteem leading to higherself-condence and overall improved social
skills.Southern Nevada e-Hoops (702) 808-9984www.ehoops-las-vegas.com
A unique basketball league for parents,children who are typically developingchildren with special needs, and the Las
Vegas community.
Sport-Social (702) 485-5515www.lasvegasautism.com7055 Windy St., Las Vegas, NV 89119
Adaptive sports and appropriate social/ emotional interaction. Sports = skateboard,bike, scooter, basketball, soccer, and more!Social/Emotional= peer connections, beingcool, working together, independence,motivation and more!
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Respite/Child Care Acelero Learning Centers(702) 387-0179http://alcc.acelero.net/4366 W. Cheyenne Ave, North Las Vegas,
NV 89032Provides childcare for children with specialneeds from the ages of 3-5.
Desert Regional Center (702) 486-6200http://mhds.nv.gov1391 S. Jones Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89146-1200Our mission is supporting individuals in
achieving a life of meaning, equality, dignity,opportunity and inclusion in the community.
Gentle Touch (In-home Child Care) (702) 202-3452Provides in home child care for any age andplace on the autism spectrum, before andafter school care, accepts insurances andMedicaid, accepts DRC grants and also hasa sliding scale for payment. Gentle Touch
requires a two-hour block of time minimumfor home care.
Give me a Break, Inc. (GAB, Inc.) (702) 898-2216www.givemeabreakinc.com
A non-prot corporation whose purposeit is to provide leadership and vision indeveloping and implementing programs,which support, strengthen, and nurturefamilies in Nevada.
New Vista: Empowering the DisabledCommunity (702) 278-4810www.newvistacommunity.orgP.O. Box 80025, Las Vegas, NV 89180
Destination Discovery provides a funrespite program for those with intellectualdisabilities. Provides: day trips, weekendtrips, and week-long getaways
Peoples Autism Foundation (702) 478-2899www.peoplesautism.org9510 W. Sahara Ave, Suite 200, Las Vegas,NV 89117
Provide respite services and testing forchildren at risk ages 0-3.
Sunrise Childrens Foundation (702) 731-8373www.sunrisechildren.org2795 E. Desert Inn Road, Suite 100, Las
Vegas, NV 89121Provides childcare services for children withspecial needs from ages 0-3.
A Clubhouse for Kids (702) 686-3008leanne@clubhouse4kids.lvcoxmail.com2560 Montessouri St. Suite 113, Las Vegas,Nevada 89117
A Clubhouse for Kids is a pediatric therapyfacility providing Speech and OccupationalTherapy Services to children birth to 18years of age.
Couture Speech, LLC (702) 277-0847http://couturespeech.net1489 W. Warm Springs Rd, Suite 110,Henderson, NV 89014Services all pediatric speech disorders forchildren with a special emphasis in Autism,autism related disorders, and offering ofprimary and intermediate social groups.
Respite/Child Care
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Good Speech, Inc. (Kathie Harrington,M.A., CCC-SLP) (702) 435-8748www.kathiesworld.com3230 E. Flamingo #8, PMB 105, Las Vegas,89121Kathie Harrington is a speech pathologist,
author, presenter, and mother of a grownson with autism. Her private practice, GoodSpeech, provides services in home and inprivate-school environments.
Easter Seals of Southern Nevada (702) 870-7050http://sn.easterseals.com6200 W. Oakey Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89146Provides services to help all people with
disabilities or special needs and theirfamilies become self-sufcient throughdirect services, education and communitypartnerships.
Henderson Speech, Hearing & LanguageCenter (702) 733-8255www.hendersonspeech.com8540 S. Eastern Ave, Suite 180 Las Vegas,NV 89123Committed to helping each individual clientreach their maximum potential through afull range of high-quality services; speech,occupational therapy, and reading.
Scottish Rite Childhood LanguageDisorders Clinic (702) 382-7199Masonic Memorial Temple, 2200 W.Mesquite, Las Vegas, NV 89106-3723Evaluate and treat children with speechdisorders.
SpeechTunes (702) 682-7352speechtunes.com8022 S. Rainbow, Suite 383, Las Vegas, NV89139
A unique teaching resource for parents andeducators to promote expressive, receptive
language and social skills using funinteractive music infused with languageslessons.
Las Vegas Speech and Language Center (702) 736-44532780 S. Jones Blvd, Suite 110, Las Vegas,NV 89146Meeting the needs of speech and languagedisorders and educational issues for pre-
school children through young adults.My Left Foot Childrens Therapy (702) 360-1137www.mlfchildrenstherapy.com3030 S. Jones Blvd, Suite105, Las Vegas,NV 89146Provides children with the highestquality of therapy provided by the mostknowledgeable pediatric therapists in a funand nurturing environment.Nevada Early Intervention Services (702)-486-9200 (referral line) (702) 486-7670(main line)http://health.nv.gov/beis.htm1161 South Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas,NV 89102Provide support and services to familieswith children who have been identied withdevelopmental delays (birth-3 years old).Our Little World Treatment Center (702) 376-2838ourlittleworldtxcenter.webs.com170 S. Green Valley Pkwy. #305 Henderson,NV 89012Specializes in ASD and related disorders byproviding: behavioral, speech, occupationaltherapy, psychosocial rehabilitation andbasic skills training.
SFS TherapiesOffice: 702-979-4268Website: SFSTX.com7030 Smoke Ranch Rd.Las Vegas NV, 89128We provide Meaningful and relevanttherapies to both children and adultswith varying diagnosis including autism.*Hablamos Espaol*
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Positively Kids Early Intervention (702) 262-0037www.positivelykids.org3555 W. Reno Ave, Suite F, Las Vegas, NV89118Making a difference in your childs life!Providing services to children birth-3
years including: speech, occupational andphysical therapy, with access to nutritionists,pediatricians, and behavior specialists
Speech Therapy Associates (702) 598-1622www.speechtherapyassociateslv.com501 S. Rancho Dr, Suite I-60, Las Vegas,NV 89106Speech therapy for infants to adults who
have a variety of diagnosis including autism.Tandem Therapy Services/ ChrisHolcomb M.Ed, CCC-SCP, BCBA (702) 396-0101http://tandemtherapyservices.com7391 W. Charleston Blvd. Suite 150, Las
Vegas, NV 89117Improving the lives of children and theirfamilies.
The Therapy Place (Jani
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