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North-East Region
I made this facebook page so we as a community
can openly talk about our difficulties, struggles and achievements! I want us to be there for each other. Feel free to ask advice from other parents who
go through the same struggles.
Our vision is to provide exceptional community programs that build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities.
Nevada Legal Services is a non-profit organization providing free legal
services to low income Nevadans in all counties. It is the Mission of Nevada Legal
Services to strengthen the community by ensuring fairness and providing equal
access to justice for low-income Nevadans.
A group of professionals and parents striving to improve the lives of those affected by autism in our community…we are the voice of northeastern Nevada.
We are a group of parents with children who have epilepsy. We came together to hold and promote more
activities in the Northern Nevada area for our kids and ourselves. We hope that this page can eventually became
a hub to those in the area with Epilepsy and their needs.
Parents Encouraging Parents - Nevada's Parent Training & Information
Center for families of children with disabilities. Our Mission - To increase
the opportunities for home, community and school success for children with
disabilities, including those who are at risk or who have serious emotional
disturbances, their families and their service providers, through education,
encouragement and empowerment activities.
The mission of the Northern Nevada RAVE Family Foundation is to improve the well-being of Nevada families by providing respite to families caring for young children and adult family members with special needs. RAVE provides respite to those who care for young and adult children with special needs, disabilities, or those in foster families; giving them the gift of time back into their lives! And it is at NO COST to families! The current Respite Voucher program is good for all over Northern Nevada.
Rural Regional Center offers support services to Nevada's rural populations of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Special
Needs Families of Northern Nevada – A facebook group for people living in
Northern Nevada (& surrounding areas) that are caring for a loved one with
any kind of special needs. A place to
share resources, vent, celebrate, and support each other throughout this
journey.
North-West Region
We host recreational programs (Camp Lotsafun) for people with special needs. Our programs allow participants to experience the adventure of camp and the great outdoors while working towards specific developmental achievements. Our programs benefit any child, teen, or adult with an intellectual, developmental, learning, communication, and/or emotional disability.
Our mission as a nonprofit, family
support organization, is anchored on our combined passion and vision to assist
families with unique needs and requirements. Our task is straightforward.
Find the need and meet the need. We have created a special and talented team of
people to serve the families of Nevada. We
have developed an assessment program to discover those needs and create a
strategic plan developed by a team of trainers in a forum. We believe in limitless possibilities and
aspire to collaborate with the family to attain the very best outcome. Serving
all Northern Nevada's Special Needs Families.
CARD
provides services to patients of all ages across all settings. All CARD clinicians and behavior technicians
are board certified and have undergone extensive training in ABA and autism
spectrum disorder. The CARD program
includes comprehensive and cutting-edge curricula that can be tailored to the
specific needs of individuals from birth through adulthood. These programs help
individuals learn to communicate, develop friendships, and lead happy, healthy
lives. With locations in Las Vegas and
Reno.
CARE Chest offers a variety of free medical resources, from equipment and supplies, prescription assistance, and medical nutrition to wellness education. CARE Chest also connects clients with resources like home and vehicle modifications and assistive technology
Division of Child & Family Services provides a wide range of mental health services to children, or adolescents with significant emotional and/or behavioral problems, and their families.
As parents, we are constantly coming up with new and practical ways of making the world around our children more inclusive and accessible.
Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/cppnreno/The DSNNN is a network of individuals with Down syndrome, their parents, families and friends, offering support, direction, services and resources to individuals and families affected by Down syndrome.
The Respite Program provides support to families or primary caregivers of people with developmental disabilities through temporary, short-term care of the dependent person in the family's home. Both planned and emergency respites are available. The Respite program addresses the long-term, repetitive stress felt by caregivers of developmentally disabled people who reside in the family home.
University of Nevada, Reno Early Childhood Autism Program. Our speciality is early intensive behavioral intervention for young, preschool aged children with autism. The program offers a comprehensive, individualized home-based intervention that seeks to normalize all aspects of a child's psychological development. The scientific principles and established practices of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) are at the core of the program.
F.E.A.T. or "Families for Effective Autism Treatment" is an organization in the Carson Valley that was formed to support and help families with children who have received the diagnosis of Autism.
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy is
individualized, and often intensive, therapy designed to effectively target and
change socially significant behavior. Impact ABA Services' mission is to provide
outstanding ABA therapy to children with autism and other developmental
disabilities. Our mission, however, goes
further. We are committed to education
and the dissemination of the science of Applied Behavior Analysis.
Giving
hope to individuals and families in Northern Nevada affected by Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD) and other neuro-developmental disorders by providing medical equipment, supplies, support and/or opportunities otherwise not available that will have a meaningful
impact, including financial, parent-to-parent support, resources and education
workshops that help families with their daily struggles. Justin Hope Foundation offers
In-Home Respite! Call or email them for
more information! (775) 453-9262 or info@justinhope.org
A division of Home
Health Care of Northern Nevada, Kids First
Home Health Care is a family-owned,
family-operated, and family-driven company which provides focused, quality
pediatric private duty nursing care throughout Reno, Sparks, Carson City, and
its surrounding areas. Services include pediatric skilled nursing & private duty care, multi-disciplinary
delivery of Patient-Centered Care, as well as advocacy and education for our patients
and their families.
Our mission is to create a culture of advocacy and improve the education of children and youth with disabilities through awareness, support and training.
Nevada Legal Services is a non-profit organization providing free legal
services to low income Nevadans in all counties. It is the Mission of Nevada Legal
Services to strengthen the community by ensuring fairness and providing equal
access to justice for low-income Nevadans.
Parents Encouraging Parents - Nevada's Parent Training & Information
Center for families of children with disabilities. Our Mission - To increase
the opportunities for home, community and school success for children with
disabilities, including those who are at risk or who have serious emotional
disturbances, their families and their service providers, through education,
encouragement and empowerment activities.
There are basically two types of Special Needs
Trusts: one for general support and one for supplement care. If you have questions regarding Special Needs
Planning, or any other estate planning needs, please contact Anderson, Dorn
& Rader, Ltd., either online or by calling us at (775) 823-9455.
Provides advocacy, information and referral, Independent Living Skills Training, and Peer Support, so that each person, regardless of the severity of his or her disability, has the potential to grow, develop and share fully the joys and responsibilities of our society.
Northern Nevada Cleft Palate Clinic is a multi-disciplinary health care team housed within the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology at the University of Nevada in Reno. The team is dedicated to the care and treatment of children with cleft lip and palate and other craniofacial disorders. The goal of this clinic is to provide free services to patients in need without the need to make multiple appointments with individual professionals.
Northern Nevada Disability Resources Network (NNVDRN) is a resource Network connecting people with disabilities, seniors, and veterans to service providers/support in Northern Nevada communities. NNVDRN believes everyone should have access to information, services and quality health care.
We
are a group of parents with children who have epilepsy. We came together to hold and promote more
activities in the Northern Nevada area for our kids and ourselves. We hope that this page can eventually became
a hub to those in the area with Epilepsy and their needs.
We welcome all children and gladly accept students with
special needs in our inclusive group classes as well as private adaptive lessons. Depending on your child's needs we have different options available Peanut Butter & Jellyfish offers swimming, climbing, and yoga classes for kids of all abilities ages 0-12. We work with parents to set up private or group classes that meet the needs of each child.
The mission of the Northern Nevada RAVE Family Foundation is to improve the well-being of Nevada families by providing respite to families caring for young children and adult family members with special needs. RAVE provides respite to those who care for young and adult children with special needs, disabilities, or those in foster families; giving them the gift of time back into their lives! And it is at NO COST to families! The current Respite Voucher program is good for all over Northern Nevada.
Also known as RRC, is the State of Nevada operated regional centers located in the rural area of Nevada. We assist persons with developmental disabilities and their families.
Sierra Regional Center provides support services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The
Sierra Therapeutic Equestrian Program, Inc. (STEP, Inc.) is a non-profit
organization dedicated to assisting individuals in our local community who are
dealing with physical, mental, emotional or educational special needs. By
providing therapeutic horseback riding services to those with both special needs and able
bodies, ages 4 to 104, STEP strives to enhance the lives of all
individuals.
Special
Needs Families of Northern Nevada – A facebook group for people living in Northern
Nevada (& surrounding areas) that are caring for a loved one with any kind
of special needs. A place to share
resources, vent, celebrate, and support each other throughout this journey.
The LEARNING CONSULTANTS is
a collection of experts in behavior, language, and parenting. We want to help
guide you through the uncertain waters of parenting by giving you and your
child tools to be successful and independent. Among our consultants are
potty-training experts, language development and social play experts, parent training
experts and early academic experts. We
have extensive experience working with children who are typically functioning
as well as those with learning, developmental, and academic delays.
Provides grieving support to children, teens and adults.
UCAN provides a free, extensive,
transdisciplinary assessment and differential diagnostic services for children
suspected of having autism spectrum disorder and other related
neurodevelopmental disabilities. The team is composed of professionals from a
wide array of disciplines including child psychiatry, clinical psychology,
school psychology, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, and
developmental pediatrics. The UCAN team provides three assessments per month.
Every family is provided individualized care, including case management,
designed to access vital community services and treatment.
The Child Find Project’s objective is to identify students, ages 3 to 21, who may be eligible for special education services. Referrals for evaluations/assessments must be initiated by parents, guardians or surrogates. A team of professionals will assess the child to determine if he or she is eligible for special education services. An Individual Education Program (IEP) is then developed for each child who qualifies. Child Find services are available year-round by calling (775) 327-0685
Southern Region
Our mission is, "To provide support to individuals with Autism and their families, through education, guidance, socialization, and able to reach their maximum potential and reach a higher quality of life". Hablamos español!
Behavior
Essentials was founded to help bridge the gap between an autism
diagnosis and ABA therapy. Our team
works to help families address challenging behaviors and plan their autism
journey through education and empowerment.
Behavior Essentials offers initial complimentary consultations and
accepts Medicaid, ATAP, Tri-Care and offers a sliding scale for those without a
funding source.
CARE Chest
offers a variety of free medical resources, from equipment and supplies,
prescription assistance, and medical nutrition to wellness education. CARE
Chest also connects clients with resources like home and vehicle modifications
and assistive technology.
CARD's primary objective is to provide applied behavior analysis (ABA) treatment to individuals of all ages diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). CARD’s comprehensive assessment and curriculum are used to develop individualized behavioral treatment plans that address each individual’s specific deficits across all developmental areas.
Division of Child & Family Services provides a wide range of mental health services to children, or adolescents with significant emotional and/or behavioral problems, and their families.
The Child Find Project’s objective is to identify students, ages 3 to 21, who may be eligible for special education services. Referrals for evaluations/assessments must be initiated by parents, guardians or surrogates. A team of professionals will assess the child to determine if he or she is eligible for special education services. An Individual Education Program (IEP) is then developed for each child who qualifies. Child Find services are available year-round by calling (702) 799-7463.
Also known as DRC, is the State of Nevada operated regional center located in the Las Vegas area and serving Clark and parts of Lincoln and Nye Counties. We assist persons with developmental disabilities and their families.
DSOSN promotes a positive understanding of Down syndrome in the community and is a source of support, information and education for families and individuals affected by Down syndrome.
Individual therapy sessions
involve initial evaluation, development of goals and a treatment plan to best
meet your child’s individual needs. The Center utilizes a family-centered approach as a guiding
tool in each interaction with your child. Areas
addressed include, but not limited to: Fine Motor Development; Gross Motor
Development; Sensory Integration; Emotional Regulation; Feeding and Mealtime Participation;
Social Development; Sleep; Potty Training; Speech & Communication.
'Families for Effective Autism Treatment' is a non-profit organization made up predominately of parents of children with autism. The primary purpose is to provide families the opportunity to network with each other and share advice, support and information.
Southern Nevada's resource center for medically dependent children and their families, providing an array of services and programs to meet their needs.
Grant a Gift Autism Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides diagnostic community programs and support services for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and the families who support and care for them.
We have a diverse team of
mental health experts (psychiatrists, psychologists, neuropsychologists,
clinical social workers, and marriage and family therapists). We provide
evaluations, therapy & treatments, psychological testing & assessment, training
& consultation, as well as free online support groups. Healthy Minds is offering individual, family, group
therapy for children, teenagers, and adults for mental health and substance
abuse problems. All of our services are available online from home via
telehealth.
Inclusion
Fusion offers programs for individuals ages 3 and younger such as:
- Mommy
& Me Playgroup Class: Every Saturday from 1:00-1:30 pm
- Shooting
Stars Dance Class: Every Saturday from 1:30-2:00 pm
- Life
Skills 1:1 (Assisting with toileting, brushing teeth, etc).
- Academic
Readiness (Learning Colors, Shapes, Communication, etc).
Legal Aid Center is a private, nonprofit, organization
that ensures equal access to justice through free legal advice and
representation for those who cannot afford to hire an attorney. Free classes
are offered in special education, bankruptcy, divorce, paternity/custody, small
claims, and guardianship. Service
areas include domestic violence, child abuse, consumer fraud and social
security.
The Lili Claire Foundation provides hope, answers and help to special needs children and their families. Our Family Resource Centers facilitate parent and professional collaboration and interagency coordination by providing support and information concerning medical treatment, social services, and educational, financial and legal rights.
Little Miss Hannah Foundation - The Foundations’ mission is to help enhance the quality of life for young children diagnosed with life-limiting rare diseases, undiagnosed complex medical needs, and children who have been placed in hospice or palliative care. Provides medical and therapy equipment assistance, hospital care bags, rare disease advocacy, and family support.
Our mission is to provide assistance and resources to help individuals medically, emotionally, socially, financially when experiencing an illness, hardship, tragedy or devastation. Medical Supplies - Hospital Bed Equipment, Wheelchairs & Walkers, Incontinence Supplies & Other Products. Referrals requesting assistance must be received from a local professional City, County, State or Government Agency. Referrals must also provide supporting documents. After receiving your application and all necessary documents, your referral is pending approval for charitable assistance. Individuals must be a Nevada residence with a valid photo ID, drivers license, school or government issued photo identification card.
Provides information and services that enable families, healthcare professionals, and the community to understand and meet the unique needs of infants and children who are blind or visually impaired.
Parents Encouraging Parents - Nevada's Parent Training & Information
Center for families of children with disabilities. Our Mission - To increase
the opportunities for home, community and school success for children with
disabilities, including those who are at risk or who have serious emotional
disturbances, their families and their service providers, through education,
encouragement and empowerment activities.
We offer individualized, family-centered aquatic
occupational therapy services for infants and children with a variety of
disabilities, conditions, and developmental delays. Ocean of Change Therapy Services aims to address the developmental needs of infants and
children through high quality, friendly, family-centered,
engaging experiences in a positive and safe aquatic environment.Contact us to see if aquatic
occupational therapy may benefit your child! Contact me at (702) 867-4266 orinfo@oceanofchangetherapy.com A not-for-profit organization that serves people throughout our community with intellectual disabilities, to enhance their lives and the lives of the families who love them.
The mission of Peoples Autism Foundation of Southern Nevada is to aid children with Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families through information services and direct support.
Making a Real
Autism Difference - RAD’s mission is to make a positive impact in the lives of
children with autism and families in the Las Vegas area every day.
SilverTree Special Needs Planning is a full service special needs planning firm focusing on individuals,
professionals and families caring for a loved one living with disabilities or
other special needs. We
help families coordinate all aspects of their loved one's lives. Areas
covered include, but are not limited to, special needs planning, special needs
trusts, guardianship/conservatorship filing, government benefit
eligibility analysis and preservation, investment, estate, retirement,
education, insurance and lifestyle planning.
SNCIL provides services designed to empower people with disabilities to make individual choices and assume responsibility to direct their lives.
A
group for people living in Southern Nevada who are caring for a loved one with
any kind of special need. A place to share resources, vent, celebrate, and
support each other throughout this journey.
UNLV CASD – A UNLV program to conduct community-focused research, assessment, and training of persons with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), their families, and community service providers in Southern Nevada.
Vibrant Therapy Services LLC is a pediatric private practice providing
speech and language therapy including feeding (swallowing
& selective eating) therapy in the home, community, & virtually. At Vibrant Therapy Services we specialize in
working with children of all ages, abilities and needs.