Nevada State Resources

Autism Treatment Assistance Program (ATAP)

The State of Nevada provides parents in need of temporary support in getting appropriate services for their child with Autism. They provide funds for evidence-based practices, such as those in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

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FEAT – Families for Effective Autism Treatment- of Southern Nevada

Families for Effective Autism Treatment, Inc. (FEAT) is a non-profit organization of parents and professionals that provides programs, events, community outreach, support, guidance and opportunities to meet others with similar needs and concerns. 

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Desert Regional Center

State agency that serves children and
adults living in Southern Nevada who have a diagnosis of intellectual
disability or closely related developmental disabilities and provides accessible services and service coordination that offer supports to people that reflect their personal choice
and desires. 

 

Grant a Gift Autism Foundation Ackerman Center

Not-for-profit provider located in Nevada with a mission to provide clinical, support, and vocational programs and services to individuals with Autism and their families. This unique organization also provides ways for families to get involved with their community, raise awareness, and raise much-needed funds for Autism research. 

IEP Advocacy

Advocate 4 Kids, LLC

Founder Cheryl Jung is a special education advocate for individuals with Autism ages 3-20

Phone 702-203-5316

jungcheryl@aol.com

 

Nevada Educational Advocacy Center for Children & Youth

A local non-profit seeking to help families with children who have special needs to navigate the special education process. Help is available regarding disability laws, IEP planning, and more.

Advocating 4 Kids, Inc.

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Nevada Pep

This organization is present in the entire state of Nevada and helps parents with children from birth through age 26 to raise awareness, hold training workshops, and give support to individuals with Autism and their families. 

 

Diagnosis Support in Southern Nevada

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Legislative Resources

Department of Health and Human Services

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Information on a Broad Scope of Autism Therapies

Autism New Jersey

A nonprofit agency committed to ensuring safe and fulfilling lives for individuals with autism, their families, and the professionals who support them. Through awareness, credible information, education, and public policy initiatives, Autism New Jersey leads the way to lifelong individualized services provided with skill and compassion. We recognize the autism community’s many contributions to society and work to enhance their resilience, abilities, and quality of life.