Autism resources in
Humboldt 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.

Nevada's free early intervention program has a Winnemucca office serving Humboldt County families, providing developmental evaluations, speech, physical, and occupational therapy for children birth to age three. You can call to refer your own child directly, at no cost, if you have any concerns about their development.

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 school district office for special education. If you think your child may need an IEP or evaluation, their diagnostic team serves children ages 3 to 22 right here in Winnemucca, and you can call to start the process or ask questions.

Based at the University of Nevada, Reno, NCED offers free family support, training, and advocacy help for families raising children with disabilities across the whole state. They can point you toward the right resources when the system feels overwhelming.

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.

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.

The state's Division of Welfare and Supportive Services is where Nevada families apply for Medicaid, SNAP food benefits, and cash assistance, all through the online Access Nevada portal. Getting your child onto Medicaid is usually the first step toward the developmental-disability waiver and other supports.

This is the local Nevada Aging and Disability Services office that serves Humboldt County families, and it is the front door to the state's Medicaid waiver and other supports for a child or adult with autism or a developmental disability. A service coordinator can walk you through eligibility, respite, day training, and in-home services.

A nonprofit that provides free civil legal help to low-income families across Humboldt County and rural northern Nevada. They can assist with benefits, guardianship, and other legal matters that come up when you are caring for a family member with a disability.

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.

A local Winnemucca nonprofit offering family support services, parenting workshops, counseling, and case management for children and families in the community. A good first call when you need someone nearby to help you navigate support.

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.

When your child turns 18, you may need legal authority to keep helping with decisions. This free state court resource walks you through adult guardianship and its alternatives, with forms, a decision tool, and online training for family guardians.