Early Intervention Programs

All Early Intervention Referrals Statewide may call: 1-800-522-0066

or Email:  ProjectAssist@dhhs.nv.gov

Developmental Milestones

Are you concerned?  Because all babies are different, they rarely do the same thing at exactly the same age.  As a result, it's not unusual for families to have questions or concerns about their child's development.  You may wonder; Why isn't my son sitting up?  Why isn't my daughter crawling?  Why doesn't my son talk like other children his age?

You can read the child find brochure "Babies Have A Lot To Learn" for some general guidelines or developmental milestones.  It's important to keep in mind that all children develop differently and at their own pace.

• Child Find Brochure - English Feb2015
• Child Find Brochure - Spanish Feb2015
• CDC Developmental Milestones for additional information - "Learn the Signs. Act Early."

Where to Begin?

The Nevada Early Intervention Services (NEIS) System provides services to children birth until three with developmental delay or disabilities, and their families.  If you are concerned about your child's development, the first step is to have your child referred for evaluation, which looks at his or her basic skills.  This evaluation is free of charge.  You can refer your child directly or you can have your child's physician or another professional make the referral for you.  You will be assigned a service coordinator who will help you through the process.  Below are the various Early Intervention Program's contact information.

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Early Intervention Services

Children 3 years +

If you have concerns or would like an evaluation for children 3 years of age and up, contact your local school district for information.

• School District Contacts

Nevada Early Intervention Services (NEIS) Parent Handbooks

• Parent Handbook - English Revised Apr2015
• Parent Handbook - Spanish Revised Apr2015
• Addendum to "How to File a Complaint" for 2015 edition
• Addendum - Spanish

What are my rights and why are they important?

Rights protect your family and child. All families enrolled in early intervention programs in Nevada have the same rights. Your rights within the early intervention process begin as soon as you are referred to a program and continue as long as you and your child participate in the early intervention program. The IDEA Part C law governs early intervention services and gives families’ rights. You can find more information about these Part C laws at: http://idea.ed.gov/

• Parent Rights & Responsibilities in Nevada Early Intervention Update082015

Disclaimer

The inclusion of any link on this website does not imply endorsement.
The following collection of videos were created in other states’ programs and may not be exact in regards to Nevada but are similar enough that the information is useful for understanding early intervention.

Informational videos for families who are, or will be receiving early intervention services

1. "Harper Hope: A Parent's View of the Power of Early Intervention" – A video of a parent's view of early intervention services. (runtime 15:03)
2. “Early Intervention Home Visits” – A video on what families can expect during a home visit. (runtime 11:45)
3. “Natural Learning Environments” – A video on “where” early intervention services may take place. (runtime 16:00)
4. “IFSP Meeting – Introductions to the Team & Family Priorities” – This video introduces the family and team members, reviews the purpose of the Individualized Family Service Plan or IFSP, and highlights the service coordinator's role at the IFSP meeting. Also includes discussion around family priorities and general tips to ensure families are at the center of an IFSP meeting. (runtime 8:02)
5. "Writing an IFSP" – A video about how your family can be an essential team member during the development and implementation of your child's IFSP. (runtime 13:01)
6. "Child Outcomes Step-by-Step” – This video describes and illustrates the three child outcomes, reported on by all state early intervention (Part C ) programs, and explains functioning necessary for each child to be an active and successful participant at home, in the community, and in other places like a child care program or preschool. (runtime 8:43)

7. “Supporting Children by Improving Family Outcomes” –This resource video describes the importance of supporting families, collecting data on family outcomes, and using the data to improve the program (runtime 13:19)

8. "Let's Chat about Early Intervention" – A video about Parent's basic rights and procedural safeguards in early intervention. (runtime 11:09)

9. “Transition from Early Intervention to Preschool” – This video is about families who have had the benefit of receiving services from Early Intervention and are now preparing to receive school-based programs and services. (runtime 31:44)

• A Parent's View of the Power of Early Intervention
• Early Intervention Home Visits
• Natural Learning Environments
• IFSP Meeting – Introductions to the Team & Family Priorities
• Writing an IFSP
• Child Outcomes Step-by-Step
• Supporting Children by Improving Family Outcomes
• Let's Chat about Early Intervention
• Transition from Early Intervention to Preschool

Central Resource Directory - Project ASSIST and Early Childhood Special Education Library

One of the resources is Project ASSIST, a Central Resource Directory for information about organizations, programs or agencies that may provide services and supports for children and young adults up to 21 years with disabilities, and their families.

• Project ASSIST - Nevada's Central Directory of Resources for Early Intervention
• Early Chilldhood Special Education Library

Early Intervention Services in Nevada are Provided by the Following Agencies in the North and in the South

NEVADA EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES (NEIS) NORTHEAST REGION

Rural staff serves infants and toddlers with developmental disabilities and their families in rural northeastern Nevada. Including the communities of Pershing, Humboldt, Upper Nye, Lander, Eureka, Elko, and White Pine counties.

• Northeast Region Community Resources 2016

NEVADA EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES (NEIS) NORTHWEST REGION

NEIS Northwest provides family-centered multidisciplinary diagnostic and early intervention services around Washoe, Carson/Douglas, Lyon, Storey, Churchill and Mineral counties. Staff includes developmental specialists, a pediatrician, speech, physical and occupational therapists, nutritionists, audiologists and social workers. Several specialty clinics are offered such as genetics and metabolic clinics.

• Northwest Region Community Resources Rev2013
• Nevada Early Intervention Family Support Group - Wednesday 23 January 2019

Northwest Region Community Partners

NEVADA EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES (NEIS) SOUTHERN REGION

Serving urban & rural Clark, Lower Nye, Esmeralda, and lower Lincoln counties. NEIS South is staffed by pediatricians, social workers, speech pathologist, audiologists, developmental specialists, nutritionists, physical and occupational therapists, and family specialists. Services include comprehensive evaluations, service coordination, infant and toddler intervention, and specialty clinics such as genetics, craniofacial, and metabolic clinics.

Southern Region Community Partners

• Las Vegas Community Resources RevFeb2015

EDUCATIONAL and TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES for Staff to engage in continuous professional learning and apply that learning to increase better outcomes for families.

• 2019 Calendar of Educational and Training Opportunities