Autism resources in
Douglas County.

Free CDC milestone checklists and a Milestone Tracker app help you follow your child's development from 2 months to 5 years, so you know what to watch for and when to act. A gentle first step when you're unsure whether to seek an evaluation.

A partnership with UNLV Medicine, this Las Vegas center offers autism diagnosis, therapy, and family support all in one place, with nurse practitioners trained to evaluate and diagnose developmental concerns. They serve children and young adults from infancy through the transition into adulthood.

Once your child has an autism diagnosis, this statewide program helps pay for evidence-based treatment for children and young adults under age 20. ATAP funds ongoing intervention hours and treatment planning based on your child's individual needs.

If you're worried about how your baby or toddler is developing, this free state program evaluates children from birth to age 3 and provides speech, physical, and developmental support right in your home. There are no co-pays or out-of-pocket costs to families.

Based at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, UCAN's team of psychologists, therapists, and specialists provides diagnostic evaluations to confirm or rule out autism in children and adolescents. Evaluations are offered at no cost to families across Northern Nevada.

Once your child has an autism diagnosis, this state program helps families with the high cost of treatment like ABA therapy for children under age 20. It serves rural Nevada families, though there can be a waiting list, so it helps to apply early.

A no-cost, multidisciplinary team at the University of Nevada, Reno that provides autism diagnostic evaluations for children and adolescents, with online options built in for families who live farther out. Half of the families they serve live in rural Nevada, and a referral from your child's doctor or school gets the process started.

Every state has a federally funded Parent Training & Information Center offering free help with IEPs, special-education rights, and early intervention. This hub's directory locates the center that serves your state.

A national nonprofit protecting the rights of students with disabilities. Use their member directory to find a special-education attorney or trained advocate near you when you need help with an IEP or a dispute with a school.

Every state has a federally mandated Protection & Advocacy agency that offers free legal help when a school isn't following your child's IEP or evaluating them as required. This directory connects you to the office serving your area.

This free program helps families navigate special education, from eligibility evaluations to building an IEP and resolving disagreements with the school district. If you're feeling stuck advocating for your child, their team can guide you.

This is the state office that oversees special education and IDEA for all Nevada students with disabilities, ages 3 to 21. It's a good place to turn for questions about your rights, the state complaint process, and how special education works across Nevada.

NDALC is Nevada's federally mandated protection and advocacy organization, providing free legal help and advocacy for people with disabilities, including special education disputes with schools. Reach out if your child's rights under IDEA aren't being honored.

Nevada PEP is the state's official Parent Training and Information Center, offering free help and workshops so you can understand your child's special education rights and take an active role in IEP meetings. Their staff can walk you through evaluations, dispute resolution, and every step of the process.

This is your local special education office in Minden, and it is where an IEP or 504 plan for a Douglas County student begins. If you are worried about your child's development, they offer free screenings for kids ages 3-5 and can start the evaluation process for you.

You matter too. Psychology Today's therapist finder filters for 'caregiver stress' and 'autism family,' and Open Path Collective offers reduced-cost therapy sessions nationwide. You cannot support your child well without also supporting yourself.

A Nevada nonprofit coalition that maintains a statewide Autism Provider & Services Directory, helping families find ABA, therapy, and support providers across the state. A helpful starting point when you're looking for local treatment options.

Housed at the University of Nevada, Reno, this center provides individualized ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) services for children with autism from preschool through high school, ages 2 to 17. Care is delivered by trained clinicians rooted in evidence-based practice.

A multidisciplinary clinic at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine that provides comprehensive autism diagnostic evaluations for children and adolescents at no cost to families. A referral from a medical or licensed professional is needed to begin.

An ABA therapy provider that lists Lyon County among its Nevada service areas, offering at-home and center-based therapy with support coordinating between your child's therapists and school. They handle insurance and assessments so you can focus on your child.

This community hospital right in Gardnerville offers speech and language therapy that helps children with autism work through communication challenges. It's a welcoming local option, so you don't have to drive far for care.

The state's free program for children birth to age 3 with developmental delays or disabilities, serving Lyon County families out of the Carson City rural office. They evaluate your child at no cost and can connect you to speech, developmental, and other early therapies.

ABLE accounts let people with disabilities (onset before age 26) save money tax-free without losing Medicaid or SSI eligibility. This center compares every state's ABLE program so you can pick the best one for your family.

Run by the Nevada State Treasurer, ABLE accounts let people with disabilities save and invest money tax-free for everyday and disability-related costs without losing SSI or Medicaid. You can open one online for as little as $25, and friends and family can chip in too.

Nevada's three Regional Centers are the front door to Medicaid-funded services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including respite care, family support, service coordination, and the home and community-based waiver. Call the center for your area to open a case and start the eligibility process.

This state council offers plain-language guidance for families on protecting benefits, opening ABLE accounts, guardianship alternatives, and self-advocacy. It's a helpful starting point when you're trying to understand how a program might affect your child's SSI or Medicaid.

SSI provides monthly cash payments to children with disabilities in families with limited income and resources, and it often opens the door to Medicaid coverage. You can start an application by phone or online, and Social Security staff will walk you through the medical and financial requirements.

A local Gardnerville nonprofit that helps families navigate respite funding, disability benefits, and programs like ATAP and the Regional Center. They offer person-centered support close to home, including respite care to give caregivers a break.

The nation's oldest grassroots autism organization. Their National Helpline connects families to information and referrals, and their affiliate finder points you to a local chapter in your area for in-person support and events.

The largest national community-based organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Local chapters offer advocacy, family support, and lifelong services. Use the chapter finder to locate the office nearest you.

Dial 2-1-1 (or visit 211.org) to reach a free, confidential referral line for local health and human services in almost every US community — including disability services, respite, food, housing, and financial assistance.

For 30 years, Family Respite Care of Nevada has been Northern Nevada's center-based respite program, caring for children and young adults with disabilities (and their siblings) so parents can rest and recharge. Scholarships are available for families facing financial hardship.

FEAT is a community of autism families in Southern Nevada offering free membership, parent support meetings (including groups for newly diagnosed families, dads, siblings, and Spanish speakers), and social events like Parents Night Out. It's a welcoming place to learn, connect, and feel less alone.

This state program from Nevada's Aging and Disability Services Division helps families caring for a loved one with an intellectual or developmental disability at home, offering respite vouchers and emergency financial help for eligible families. Call the office or a Regional Center near you to apply.

Opportunity Village has empowered people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the Las Vegas area since 1954, offering day programs, arts and social recreation, employment support, and respite that gives families a break. It's a longtime anchor for the Southern Nevada IDD community.

Since 1985 this program has given caregivers a well-earned break, providing up to 30 hours of respite care each month for children with autism and other disabilities. Families across Douglas County (and neighboring rural counties) can qualify.

Based right in Gardnerville, Moxy Up runs a neurodiverse program with autism assessments, skills groups, and parent training to help families build confidence and community. It's a welcoming local option for neurodivergent kids and the people who love them.

Free, year-round sports and recreation for people with intellectual disabilities, with a local Douglas County team that plays bowling, bocce, swimming, and basketball. It's a joyful way for your child to build friendships, movement, and belonging close to home.

Nevada's state agency runs three Regional Centers (Desert, Sierra, and Rural) that coordinate lifelong services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including residential support, day programs, and case management as your child ages out of school. Reach out to find the center that serves your county.

This state program helps teens and adults with disabilities prepare for, find, and keep meaningful jobs through coaching, training, internships, and long-term follow-up. It also offers student transition services to bridge the move from high school into employment.

This state program supports adults 18 and older in finding meaningful work and building daily living skills through day habilitation, prevocational training, and supported employment. It's the core adult day and employment service you can access through your Rural Regional Center coordinator.

This is Nevada's state office for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities right in Douglas County, and it's the main door to services like Jobs and Day Training, supported living, and service coordination as your child ages into adulthood. A service coordinator here can help you build a long-term support plan.