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This year brings big changes and exciting developments to the UNLV Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders. I am pleased to announce our new collaboration with the Dave Rice Foundation. We are working together to develop new services to better meet the needs in our community. This past spring the new numbers from the Center for Disease Control caught everyone’s attention.

One in 88 children are identified with an ASD: 1 in 54 boys and 1 in 252 girls. The increase makes it clear that there is still so much to be done. I look forward to sharing the details of our projects as they develop.

One way the Center is expanding is through this year’s resource guide. The 2012 edition is presented by the Dave Rice Foundation and is co-sponsored

by FEAT of Southern Nevada, People’s Autism Foundation, and Grant a Gift Autism Foundation. Through their generous support we will print more then 10,000 copies of the guide, translate it into Spanish, and have it widely available through the community in hard copy and for download online.

It is also with great sadness that we say goodbye to Dr. Peggy Whitby as she moves to the University of Arkansas. For two years Dr. Whitby’s vision and passion for innovating the way we support individuals with autism has energized the Center, inspired students, and forged strong community ties.

We wish her well and know she will create great things in her new home. In my new role as Director, my goal is build upon this energy and momentum to guide the Center through this new phase of development.

Thank you to all our families and friends throughout the valley who support what we do. Thank you to all the educators and service providers who work hard to ensure evidence-based practices are available. Together we make a difference, one person, one service, one event at a time.

Stay tuned for more announcements in fall 2012! We hope to see you all soon.

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About Us Dr. Shannon Crozier is the Director of the UNLV Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders and specializes in the learning and behavioral needs of students with ASD. Before coming to UNLV, she worked as a special education teacher for 9 years and earned her master’s degree at Boston University. Dr. Crozier earned her doctorate at UNLV and helped establish the CASD in 2006. At the Center, she coordinates the development of new projects, grants, and community services.

She facilitates training sessions and directs program activities. Her research has focused on the development of effective instructional strategies for academic and social skills and the application of positive behavior supports at the individual and system level. Dr. Crozier presents her research at national and international conferences and has developed a publication record in a variety of journals.

Jessica Love is the Project Coordinator of the CASD. Jessica earned a master’s degree in Psychology/Applied Behavior Analysis from California State University Sacramento and is currently a doctoral student in special education at UNLV. At the Center, Jessica is responsible for developing, coordinating, and delivering training sessions and activities, establishing community partnerships, and engaging in university-related research activities. Jessica’s research has focused primarily on vocal stereotypy (noncontextual speech), Picture Exchange Communication Systems, and Positive Behavior Support. Jessica has presented her research at state and national conferences and has research in press in the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis.

Nancy Zegler is the graduate assistant at the CASD and is completing her teaching endorsement in autism. Nancy is responsible for the day-to-day running of the Center office, managing inquiries, coordinating materials for events, and assisting with research projects. She is a teacher with her master’s degree in special education and is experienced at educating children with autism.

UNLV Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders 4505 S Maryland Parkway, Box 453014 Las Vegas, NV 89154-3014 Tel 702.895.5836 Fax 702.895.0984 www.asdcenter.org autism1@unlv.nevada.edu A PDF copy of the Resource Guide is available for download on website!

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Mission Statement The mission of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders (UNLV CASD) is to conduct community-focused research, assessment, and training with persons with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), their families, and community service providers in southern Nevada. The goal of UNLV CASD is to be a nationally recognized leader in the field of ASD. UNLV CASD will positively impact people with ASD and their families in southern Nevada by researching best practices in assessment and intervention, actively engaging community stakeholders, and conducting outreach training. UNLV CASD sustains its ASD services through external funding from local, regional, state, and national sources.

The objectives of UNLV CASD are to (1) develop evidence-based, high quality training programs for family members and professionals, (2) conduct research on best practices in interventions and assessment, and (3) develop a clinical services model that will provide short-term treatment to underserved populations through graduate student training programs.

UNLV CASD is proud to be a member of the southern Nevada autism community.

Purpose: This resource guide was designed to help parents as they seek to identify and select the very best services for their children with an autism spectrum disorder. We have provided an overview of the findings and conclusions from the National Standards Project. The purpose of the National Standards Project was to identify established, emerging and unestablished treatments for individuals with ASD. Although we made a concerted effort to identify local resources, we recognize that this list is not exhaustive.

If you would like to be listed in future editions of the UNLV Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders Resource Guide please contact us at (702) 895-5836 or autism1@unlv.nevada. edu Disclaimer: The UNLV Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders Resource Guide was developed to provide information and does not recommend, endorse, guarantee, or promote the service providers included in this guide.

Acknowledgments: We would like to express our gratitude to this year’s sponsors: Dave Rice Foundation, Families for Effective Autism Treatment (FEAT), Peoples Autism Foundation, and the Grant A Gift Autism Foundation for supporting this project and believing in the importance of the resource guide for our community. Additionally, thank you to all of the community members who provided their information and those individuals who referred valuable resources to the CASD!

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Table of ContentS What is Autism?....................................................................................4 Referral System..................................................................................

Referral Pathway for Children 0-3............................................5 Referral Pathway for Children 3 +............................................6 Summary of Relevant Legislation..............................................7 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE.............................................................................9 Summary of the National Autism Center’s National Standards Project.........................................................................10 Community Resources........................................................................

Advocacy/Legal........................................................................12 Adult Services..........................................................................13 Behavior Therapy.....................................................................14 Dentistry....................................................................................16 Diagnostic.................................................................................17 Educational Resources for Children......................................19 Occupational/Physical Therapy..............................................21 Optometry/Ophthalmology......................................................22 Parent Education......................................................................22 Pediatricians.............................................................................25 Psychiatric................................................................................25 Recreation/Recreational Therapy...........................................25 Respite......................................................................................26 Speech & Language Therapy..................................................26 Support Groups........................................................................28 Additional Therapeutic Services............................................29 Glossary.............................................................................................32 Special Education Acronyms......................................................38 Informational Resources............................................................40

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What is Autism?

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is a group of developmental disabilities that cause impairments in multiple areas of development and typically appear within the first 3years of life.

ASD is the result of a complex neurological that affects brain function. The core areas Whatdisorder is Autism? of impairment are Social Interaction, Communication, and Behavior. These are often Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is a group of developmental disabilities referredAutism to as the triad of impairment. that cause impairments in multiple areas of development and typically appear within the first 3years of life. ASD is the result of a complex neurological Currently, 1 in 88that children willbrain be diagnosed with core an ASD (CDC, 2012) disorder affects function. The areas of impairment are Social Interaction, Communication, and Behavior. These are often referred to as thethree triad different of impairment.

There are types of ASD: • Autistic Disorder (commonly just called Autism) People with autistic disorder Currently, 1 in 88 children will be diagnosed with an ASD (CDC, 2012) usually have significant language delays, social and communication challenges, and unusual behaviors and types interests.

Many people with autistic disorder also have an There are three different of ASD: • intellectual Autistic disability.

Disorder (commonly just called Autism) People with autistic disorder usually have significant language delays, social and • Asperger Syndrome People and with unusual Aspergerbehaviors syndromeand usually have some communication challenges, interests.

Manymilder symptoms of autistic mightan have social challenges people with autisticdisorder. disorder They also have intellectual disability.and unusual • behaviors Asperger People with Asperger usually havewith andSyndrome interests. However, they typically syndrome do not have problems some milder symptoms of autistic disorder. They might have social language or intellectual disability. challenges and unusual behaviors and interests. However, they • Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified typically do not have problems with –language or intellectual disability.

• (PDDPervasive Developmental Disorder – Not Otherwise NOS) People who meet some but not all of the criteriaSpecified for autistic disorder NOS) People who meet some butwith notPDD-NOS. all of the criteria autistic or (PDDAsperger syndrome may be diagnosed Peoplefor with PDD-NOS disorder or Asperger syndromemay be diagnosed with PDD-NOS. usually have fewer and milder symptoms than those with autistic disorder.

People with PDD-NOS usually have fewer and milder symptoms than those with autistic disorder.

No two persons with ASD are alike; each has unique strengths and weaknesses. All No two withdifferent ASD arelevels alike;ofeach has of unique strengths and individuals withpersons ASD exhibit the triad impairment. weaknesses. All individuals with ASD exhibit different levels of the triad of impairment.

Examples of the Triad of Impairment Social Interaction

Communication

• Use of multiple nonverbal behaviors • Failure to develop peer relationships • Lack of spontaneous seeking to share social interaction • Lack of emotional reciprocity

• Significant delay or lack of spoken language • With speech • Impaired ability to sustain conversation • Stereotyped (noncontextual) use of language • Lack of spontaneous conversation

Restricted Interests/ Repetitive Behavior • Preoccupation with interest that is abnormally intense or focused • Inflexible adherence to routine • Repetitive or stereotyped movements • Preoccupation with parts of objects

Source: Autism Society of America, 2010; Center for Disease Control, 201 Source: Autism Society of America, 2010; Center for Disease Control, 201

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After diagnosis, Establish Katie Beckett/Medicaid. Complete packet called Medical Assistance for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (MAABD).: https://dwss.nv.gov/dmdocuments/Forms_2 920-EM.pdf

(702) 486-1443

(702) 486-1646

(702) 486-1646

(702) 486-1646

(702) 486-1646

Make appt with local welfare district office to apply:

Las Vegas - Belrose Las Vegas - Nellis Las Vegas Flamingo Las Vegas - Owens Las Vegas Professional Dev. Ctr.

Independent Living To apply call: (702) 333-1038

Services Provides one-time funding for assistive technology devices, PBS funding and initial ABA workshop start up funds.

Referral Pathway for Children 0 - 3 years

Diagnosis: If suspected delay call Nevada Early Intervention Services Referral Hotline: (702) 486-9200

Nevada Early Intervention Services (NEIS) Southern Region Referral Hotline for Southern NV: (702) 486-9200 Las Vegas office: (702) 486-7670 North Las Vegas office: (702) 486-5100

Public Funding Options for Early Intervention

Desert Regional Center (A division of MHDS) (702) 486-6200 Intake: (702) 486-7850 Serves all ages

Services Service coordination, respite care, in-home training, counseling, behavioral consultation and cash assistance to those who qualify

Services Comprehensive evaluations, service coordination, infant and toddler intervention, and specialty clinics such as genetics, craniofacial, and metabolic clinics. Screens for Autism and conducts the ADOS.

If suspected delay and enrolled in school district, contact your child’s teacher and the school psychologist

For private services, see our resource guide directory.

Aging & Disability Services Division (ADSD) Autism Treatment Assistance Program (ATAP) Statewide To apply call: (702) 635-9965 or http://dhhs.nv.gov/ODS_Programs_ATAP.htm Application: http://dhhs.nv.gov/ODS/docs/ATAPApplicatio nForm.pdf Brochure: http://dhhs.nv.gov/ODS/docs/ATAP_Brochure. pdf

Services

Provides a monthly allotment to parents and caregivers to assist in paying for evidence-based treatments and therapies.

Will assist with insurance co-pays toward ABA treatment. Serves children ages 18 months - 18 years old with a diagnosis of Autism, PDD-Nos, Asperger’s Syndrome.

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After diagnosis, Establish Katie Beckett/Medicaid. Complete packet called Medical Assistance for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (MAABD): https://dwss.nv.gov/dmdocuments/Forms_2 920-EM.pdf Make appt with local welfare district office to apply:

(702) 486-1646 (702) 486-1646

(702) 486-1646

Las Vegas - Flamingo (702) 486-1646

Las Vegas - Nellis Las Vegas - Owens (702) 486-1443

Las Vegas - Belrose

Las Vegas Professional Dev. Ctr.

Aging & Disability Services Division (ADSD) Autism Treatment Assistance Program (ATAP) Statewide To apply call: (702) 635-9965 or http://dhhs.nv.gov/ODS_Programs_ATAP.htm Application: http://dhhs.nv.gov/ODS/docs/ATAPApplicatio nForm.pdf Brochure: http://dhhs.nv.gov/ODS/docs/ATAP_Brochure. pdf

Services

Provides a monthly allotment to parents and caregivers to assist in paying for evidencebased treatments and therapies. Will assist with insurance co-pays toward ABA treatment. Serves children ages 18 months 18 years old with a diagnosis of Autism, PDD-Nos, Asperger’s Syndrome

If suspected delay and enrolled in school district, contact your child’s teacher and the school psychologist

Services Evidence-based, home and community based intervention services

Serves 18 mos to 19yrs

Office of Disability Services (ODS), Through R.A.G.E. To apply for services, contact Cheyenne at R.A.G.E., (702) 259-0789 or Toll free state-wide 888-337-3839

For private services, see our resource guide directory

Clark County School District Low Incidence Disabilities Team Main office in Seigle Diagnostic Center (702) 799-7433 Serves Ages 3-21

Referral Pathways for Children Ages 3 years + Diagnosis: If suspected delay call Child Find (702) 799-7463

Serves ages 3 to 21 who are suspected of having a disability or delay and not currently enrolled in the district

Services Service coordination, respite care, in-home training, counseling, behavioral consultation and cash assistance to those who qualify

Desert Regional Center (A division of MHDS) (702) 486-6200 Intake Office: (702) 486-7850 Serves all ages

Public Funding Options for Services *Bolded Boxes are recommended to be called first*

Independent Living To apply call: (702) 333-1038

Services Provides one-time funding for assistive technology devices, PBS funding and initial ABA workshop start up funds.

Services Direct & consultative services, technical support, parent and teacher training, classroom consultation, professional development opportunities, supplemental programs, pilot social skills groups and Focused Autism Support Training (FAST). ABA Home programs hours and supervision with low incidence team recommendation.

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Summary of Relevant Legislation

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is the federal law that governs special education programs.

Major components of the law are: • Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) • Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) • Appropriate Assessments • Individualized Education Program • Emphasizes the Role of the Parents • Related Services Autism is 1 of 14 disabilities educational eligibility categories in which students may receive educational services.

IDEA is comprised of parts A, B, C, and D. Parts B and C govern the services of children with disabilities. Part B of IDEA outlines the regulations that address the needs of children age 3-21 (school age children) who have qualifying disabilities. Part C of IDEA outlines the regulations that address the needs of children age 0-3 who have qualifying disabilities or who have a diagnostic conditions that place them “at risk” for future or substantial delay. Goals of Part C are to enhance the development of infants and toddlers with disabilities thus minimizing potential for delay, and enhance the capacity of families to meet the special needs of these children.

Part B

Part C

• Children Age 3-21 • Children Age 0-3 • Children may qualify in • Children who experience 14 disability categories developmental delays.

• Individual Education Plan (IEP) • Individual Family Service • Teacher, family, or professional Plan (IFSP) referral for evaluation • Child Find • Educational eligibility is different • Risk of Autism Spectrum than medical diagnosis. Disorder usually qualifies student • Disability must impede ability student as a developmental delay in the educational setting.

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is the federal anti-discriminatory law which governs accommodations for students who have a disability but are not eligible for educational services under IDEA. A child who has trouble learning may not be found eligible for special education services, but may need accommodations to succeed in the educational setting. This law was designed to implement regulations that will appropriately accommodate students’ needs and conditions as adequately as the needs of students without disabilities.

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Medicaid Services for individuals with autism (waiver or Katie Beckett option) Medicaid provides a wide range of medically necessary services for eligible individuals with disabilities. These services include speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy.

Eligibility requires an individual (a) have intellectual disability or related condition prior to age 22, (b) require a level of care typically provided in a hospital, nursing facility, or Intermediate Care Facility for people with Intellectual Disabilities (c) meet the financial eligibility requirements.

Many children are denied Medicaid based on parental income and resources. Additionally, children with autism whose severity of impairment would make them eligible for institutional or hospitalized care could have their needs met at home in their community with appropriate supports in place. The Katie Beckett Eligibility Option permits children to receive services and support at home if a physician validates that it is safe and appropriate.

Further, it allows the state to waive the parental income and resources for children who are under 19 but otherwise meet the Medicaid requirements. Eligibility under the Katie Beckett waiver option means that Medicaid will cover medically necessary services. Note that not all services for individuals with autism are covered. Medicaid does not cover applied behavior analysis and behavioral therapies. Applications for Medicaid under the Katie Beckett Eligibility Option are made through your local Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services.

Nevada Assembly Bill 162 (A.B. 162) Nevada Assembly Bill 162 (A.B. 162) requires insurance companies to provide coverage of evidence-based, medically necessary autism therapies. Sponsored by Assemblyman James Ohrenschall (D-12), the law requires insurers to cover up $36,000 a year for behavioral treatments and therapies, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children until age eighteen or age twenty-one if the individual is enrolled in high school.

A.B. 162 specifies that there cannot be any limit put on the number of visits to any autism service provider and that the maximum per year benefit will be adjusted annually for inflation. The law applies to small and large group health plans and State Worker Health Plan, which are governed by state law. Individual insurance plans are required to offer an optional rider for autism coverage. The Nevada State Board of Psychological Examiners is responsible for the regulation and licensure for service providers. Covered services include those provided by licensed physicians, psychologists, board certified behavior analysts (BCBAs), and direct providers who are supervised by one of the above. Eligible services will include applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapies derived from evidence-based research including discrete trial training, intensive intervention programs, pivotal response training, and verbal behavior.

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Nevada Assembly Bill 359 (A.B. 359) Nevada Assembly Bill 359 passed in 2009 requires screening of a child with autism at the age ages levels and frequency recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics, or its successor organization. The Health Division to provide early intervention services to children with autism and the persons with whom the Health Division contracts to provide early intervention services to children with autism (a) possess the knowledge and understanding of the scientific research and support for the methods and approaches for serving children with autism and the ability to recognize the difference between an approach or method that is scientifically validated and one that is not; (b) posses the knowledge to accurately describe to parents and guardians the research supporting the methods and approaches, including, without limitation, the knowledge necessary to provide an explanation that a method or approach is experimental if it is not supported by scientific evidence; (c) immediately notify a parent or legal guardian if a child is identified as being at risk for a diagnosis of autism and refer parent or legal guardian to the appropriate professionals for further evaluation and simultaneously refer the parent or legal guardian to any appropriate early intervention services and strategies; and (d) provide the parent or legal guardian with information on evidence-based treatments and interventions that may assist the child in his or her development and advancement.

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Summary of the National Autism Center’s National Standards Project The UNLV Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders is committed to the delivery of evidencebased services for children with an Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). As such, we will briefly summarize the findings and conclusions of the National Standards Project. The complete report can be downloaded for free at www.nationalautismcenter.org.

The purpose of the NAC’s National Standard’s Project was to identify the level of research support for educational and behavioral interventions for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, to help integrate evidence-based practice into the treatment decisions for individuals with ASD, and to identify the limitations of the current treatment literature.

Levels of Evidence - Interventions were placed into one of three categories based upon the degree of research evidence

ESTABLISHED: There is evidence in the research to be confident that the treatment results in favorable outcomes for individuals with ASD • Antecedent Package • Naturalistic Teaching Strategies • Behavioral Package • Peer Training Package • Comprehensive Behavioral • Pivotal Response Treatment Treatment for Young Children • Schedules • Joint Attention Intervention • Self-Management • Modeling • Story-based Intervention Package EMERGING: Although there is research available indicating favorable outcomes for individuals with ASD, additional high quality research is needed before any conclusions can be made.

• Augmentative & Alternative • Multi-component Package Communication Device • Music Therapy • Cognitive Behavioral • Peer-mediated Instructional Intervention Package Arrangement • Developmental Relationship- • Picture Exchange Communication based Treatment System • Exercise • Reductive Package • Exposure Package • Scripting • Imitation-based Interaction • Sign Instruction • Initiation Training • Social Communication Intervention • Language Training (Production) • Social Skills Package • Language Training (Production • Structured Teaching and Understanding) • Technology-based Treatment • • Theory of Mind Training Massage/Touch Therapy UNESTABLISHED: There is little or no evidence available to draw any conclusions about the efficacy of the treatment.

• Academic Interventions • Gluten- and Casein-Free Diet • Auditory Integration Training • Sensory Integrative Package • Facilitated Communication

*Brief description of interventions listed can be found in the glossary

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Advocacy/Legal Autism Coalition of Nevada (775) 329-2268 www.aconv.org 1790 Vassar Street, Reno, NV 89502 Ensure services are available and keep public informed of progress. Unite all affected by Autism, advocacy organizations, political affiliates/Legislators, and service providers across the country.

Julie F. Beasley, Ph.D., Child Neuropsychologist (702) 386-2780 http://drjuliebeasley.com 7341 Charleston Blvd, Suite 170 Las Vegas, NV 89117 Provides assessment and treatment to infants, children, and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders including autism spectrum disorders, genetic disorders, learning disorders, ADHD, and other behavior disorders.

Carpe Diem (702) 485-6705 4525 W. Spring Mountain Rd, Suite 110, Las Vegas, NV 89102 Provide ABA services for individuals with developmental disabilities and challenging behaviors. Extensive experiences with children with autism as well as language based programs.

FEAT of Southern Nevada (Families for Effective Autism Treatment) 702-368-3328 www.featsonv.org 717 S. 3rd Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101 To provide information on treatment resources. We provide support, encouragement, and guidance and networking opportunities.

Marianne Lanuti, Esq. 702-270-2346 www.nvkidslaw.com 194 Inveraray Court, Henderson, NV 89074 Represents clients pursuant to IDEIA (Special Education) Nevada Disability Advocacy & Law Center 702-257-8150 www.ndalc.org 6039 Eldora Ave, Suite C, Las Vegas, NV 89146 NDALC provides services statewide to promote and advocate for the human and legal rights, interests and welfare of Nevadans with disabilities.

Opportunity Village 702-259-3700 www.opportunityvillage.org 6300 W. Oakey Blvd, 89146 Vocational training, employment, and social recreation for people with intellectual disabilities.

Partners for Autonomy in Life Skills (PALS)/Jessica Campbell, M.S. BCBA 702-260-2360 www.palslv.com 3920 W. Charleston Blvd, Suite L, Las Vegas, NV 89102 Provide 1:1 ABA intervention, social skills programs, parent training, school/IEP consultation, and typical sibling support groups.

Rebuilding All Goals Efficiently, Inc. 702-333-1038 www.bteamrage.org 2901 El Camino Ave, Suite 102, Las Vegas, NV 89102 Agent and disability resource center offering services for individuals with disabilities and seniors to maintain or increase their level of independent living.

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Adult Services Carpe Diem 702-485-6705 4525 W. Spring Mountain Rd, Suite 110, Las Vegas, NV 89102 Provide ABA services for individuals with developmental disabilities and challenging behaviors. Extensive experiences with children with autism as well as language based programs.

Dr. Mary C. Carroll 702-369-0225 Website: www.visionsofhealth.org 3085 E. Flamingo Road, Suite C, Las Vegas, NV 89121 Developmental vision assessment and treatment for adults and children including individualized vision therapy and specialized lenses.

Desert Regional Center 702-486-6200 Website: http://mhds.nv.gov Address: 1391 S. Jones Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89146-1200 Our mission is supporting individuals in achieving a life of meaning, equality, dignity, opportunity and inclusion in the community.

Henderson Speech, Hearing & Language Center 702-733-8255 Website: www.hendersonspeech.com Address: 8540 S. Eastern Ave, Suite 180 Las Vegas, NV 89123 Mission/Services provided: We are committed to helping each individual client reach their maximum potential through a full range of high-quality services; speech, occupational therapy, and reading.

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Mojave Las Vegas Adult Clinic 702-968-5000 Website: www.mojave.org 4000 E. Charleston Blvd, Suite 130, Las Vegas, NV 89104 Serves adults having psychiatric disabilities, including those diagnosed with ASD and/ or intellectual disabilities, and having serious emotional disturbances. Individuals must have fee or services Medicaid.

Mojave Las Vegas Youth Clinic 702-253-0818 Website: www.mojave.org 6375 W. Charleston Blvd, Suite A-100, Las Vegas, NV 89146 Serves youth ages six and older having psychiatric disabilities, including those diagnosed with ASD and/or intellectual disabilities, and having serious emotional disturbances. Individuals must have fee or services Medicaid.

Opportunity Village 702-259-3707 Website: www.opportunityvillage.org 6300 W. Oakey Blvd, 89146 Vocational training, employment, and social recreation for people with intellectual disabilities.

Partners for Autonomy in Life Skills (PALS)/Jessica Campbell, M.S. BCBA 702-260-2360 Website: www.palslv.com Address: 3920 W. Charleston Blvd, Suite L, Las Vegas, NV 89102 Mission/Services provided: Provide 1:1 ABA intervention, social skills programs, parent training, school/IEP consultation, and typical sibling support groups.

Dodge Slagle, DO 702-454-0201 Address: 1090 Wigwam Parkway, Henderson, NV 89074 Psychiatric evaluation and treatment of mood and behavioral issues.

Tandem Therapy Services/ Chris Holcomb M.Ed, CCC-SCP, BCBA 702-396-0101 Website: http://tandemtherapyservices.com Address: 6887 W. Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89117 Mission/Services provided: Improving the lives of children and their families.

Behavior Therapy Autism Care West, LLC 702-326-5996 Website: www.autismcarewest.com 9916 Calabasas Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89117 Improving lives by helping make today and tomorrow better for you and your family through the provision of evidence-based behavior and language treatments for autism.

Crescent Academy 702-202-6919 Email: info@CrescentAcademyNV.com Website: www.CrescentAcademyNV.com Address: 3105 Coleman Street, Suite B, North Las Vegas, NV 89032 A behavioral health agency specializing in serving individuals with ASD, ADD, ADHD and other behavioral disorders.

Julie F. Beasley, Ph.D., Child Neuropsychologist (702) 386-2780 Website: http://drjuliebeasley.com Address:7341 Charleston Blvd, Suite 170, Las Vegas, NV 89117 Mission/Services provided: Provides assessment and treatment to infants, children, and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders including autism spectrum disorders, genetic disorders, learning disorders, ADHD, and other behavior disorders.

Carpe Diem 702-485-6705 4525 W. Spring Mountain Rd, Suite 110, Las Vegas, NV 89102 Provide ABA services for individuals with developmental disabilities and challenging behaviors. Extensive experiences with children with autism as well as language based programs.

C. Philip Colosimo, Ph.D. 702-384-7433 Address: Services provided: 501 S. Rancho, Suite C-14, Las Vegas, NV 89106 Provides diagnostic, recommendations, and treatment for ASD, parental education, and educational resources.

Dr. Karen L. Cruey M.D. 702-247-1703 2340 Paseo Del Prado, Suite D-207, Las Vegas, NV 89102 Mission/Services provided: Psychiatric medicine for children, adults and adolescents.

Easter Seals of Southern Nevada 702-870-7050 Website: http://sn.easterseals.com Address: 6200 W. Oakey Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89146 Mission/Services provided: Provides services to help all people with disabilities or special needs and their families become selfsufficient through direct services, education and community partnerships.

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Encompass Intervention/Renee Lasey --Owner 702-285-7013 Website: http://encompassintervention. vpweb.com Email Address: encompassintervention@ gmail.com To provide individualized intervention to children with developmental delays and to ensure proper parent education using a team based approach.

Henderson Speech, Hearing & Language Center 702-733-8255 Website: www.hendersonspeech.com Address: 8540 S. Eastern Ave, Suite 180 Las Vegas, NV 89123 Mission/Services provided: We are committed to helping each individual client reach their maximum potential through a full range of high-quality services; speech, occupational therapy, and reading.

The Lovaas Center for Autism 702-877-2520 Website: www.lovaascenter.org 331 North Buffalo, Suite B, Las Vegas, NV 89145 Consultants from the LOVAAS center design and implement a home based treatment plan for children on the autism spectrum using techniques of applied behavior analysis.

Nevada Early Intervention Services 702-486-9200 (referral line) 702-486-7670 (main line) Website: http://health.nv.gov/beis.htm 1161 South Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89102 Provide support and services to families with children who have been identified with developmental delays (birth-3 years old).

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Nevada Children’s Center 702-736-8100 Website: http://www.nccenter.org Address: 5615 S. Pecos Rd. Las Vegas, NV 89120 Mission/Services provided: Provide social services for children who have been abused, neglected, or have disabilities. Services include aqua therapy and group therapy.

Partners for Autonomy in Life Skills (PALS)/Jessica Campbell, M.S. BCBA 702-260-2360 Website: www.palslv.com Address: 3920 W. Charleston Blvd, Suite L, Las Vegas, NV 89102 Mission/Services provided: Provide 1:1 ABA intervention, social skills programs, parent training, school/IEP consultation, and typical sibling support groups.

Positive Behavior Support of Nevada 702-219-6127 Website: www.pbsnv.org 1664 North Virginia Street, Suite 285, Reno, NV 89557 Mission/Services provided: PBS-NV is a statewide program that trains and assists families, agencies and schools to support individuals with disabilities and/or challenging behaviors.

Positively Kids Early Intervention 702-262-0037 Website: www.positivelykids.org 3555 W. Reno Ave, Suite F, Las Vegas, NV 89118 Mission/Services provided: Making a difference in your child’s life! Services to children, birth-3, including speech, occupational and physical therapy, as well as access to nutritionist, pediatricians, and behavior specialists.

Positive Support for Children 702-367-0306 Website: shapingyoungchildren.com Address: 6701 W. Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89146 (Inside New Horizons Academy) We provide all or partial day individualized programs for young children including specific interventions to promote appropriate social, emotional and behavioral functioning.

Southwest Autism & Behavioral Solutions 702-270-3219 Website: www.swbehavior.com 2700 E. Sunset Road, Suite #3, Las Vegas, NV 89120 Mission/Services provided: We are dedicated to promoting positive outcomes for individuals and their families through applied behavior analysis (ABA). We provide comprehensive consultative and direct intervention services.

Summit Autism Services 866-610-2517 Website: www.summitautism.com 848 N. Rainbow Blvd, #2717, Las Vegas, NV 89107 We are a behavioral consulting company dedicated to providing professional evidencebased behavior analytic services (ABA) to children with autism and other developmental disabilities.

Touro University Nevada: Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities 702.777.4808 Website: www.tun.touro.edu 874 American Pacific Dr., Henderson, NV 89014 Mission/Services provided: Comprehensive multidisciplinary center offering neuropsychological evaluations, occupational therapy, applied behavior analysis, speech and language therapy, and group social skills training programs.

Nicole Williams, Ph.D. 702-508-9181 Website: http://www. advancedpsychologicalcare.com 8540 S. Eastern Ave, Suite 220, Las Vegas, NV 89123 Provides evidence-based psychological services, including diagnosis, testing, and therapeutic interventions for those with ASD and their families.

Tandem Therapy Services/ Chris Holcomb M.Ed, CCC-SCP, BCBA 702-396-0101 Website: http://tandemtherapyservices.com Address: 6887 W. Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89117 Mission/Services provided: Improving the lives of children and their families.

Dentistry Jeff Kinner, DDS 702-233-3338 Website: autismdentist.com 653 N. Town Center Drive, Suite 104, Las Vegas, NV 89144 Treating pediatric dental patients with autism, using a modified ABA therapy technique.

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EVERYONE DESERVES THE OPPORTUNITY TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL! Grant a Gift Autism Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charity helping children 0-18 on the Autism Spectrum and their families fight Autism through the Diagnostic, Support Service, and Community Outreach Connection.

0ROGRAMS s #OMMUNITY /UTREACH s !NNUAL %VENTS s Community Care Service Program s BUDS Social/Life Skills & Peer Development Program (6-12 yrs) s TeenWorks Vocational Internship Work Program (13-18 yrs) Sibling Support Group

s Autism Family Community Inclusion Outings s Parent and Community Awareness Trainings s Annual Autism 5k Race for Hope and Family Resource Fair to Support Local Families and Celebrate Autism Awareness Month Every April

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Diagnostic Julie F. Beasley, Ph.D., Child Neuropsychologist (702) 386-2780 Website: http://drjuliebeasley.com Address:7341 Charleston Blvd, Suite 170, Las Vegas, NV 89117 Mission/Services provided: Provides assessment and treatment to infants, children, and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders including autism spectrum disorders, genetic disorders, learning disorders, ADHD, and other behavior disorders.

Clark County School District Child Find 702-799-7463 Website: http://sssd.ccsd.net/childfind.html Address: 3626 Pecod McLeod, Las Vegas, NV 89121 Assess children 3-21 that are not currently enrolled in the school district. Must be suspicion of delay or disability and parents must give written consent.

C. Philip Colosimo, Ph.D. 702-384-7433 Address: Services provided: 501 S. Rancho, Suite C-14, Las Vegas, NV 89106 Provides diagnostic, recommendations, and treatment for ASD, parental education, and educational resources.

Lewis M. Etcoff, PhD and Associates 702-876-1977 Website: www.dretcoff.com 8475 S. Eastern Ave, Suite 205, Las Vegas, NV 89123 Provides a wide range of psychological assessment services for children thru adults, specializing in ADHD, Learning Disorders, Speech Language Disorders, PDD, and anxiety and mood disorders.

Henderson Speech, Hearing & Language Center 702-733-8255 Website: www.hendersonspeech.com Address: 8540 S. Eastern Ave, Suite 180 Las Vegas, NV 89123 Mission/Services provided: We are committed to helping each individual client reach their maximum potential through a full range of high-quality services; speech, occupational therapy, and reading.

Dr. Johanna Fricke 702-992-6833 3006 S. Maryland Parkway Suite 315 Las Vegas, NV 89109 Diagnostic services for children with Autism, ADHD, mental retardation and developmental delays.

Dr. J. A. McCosh, PhD 702-256-8900 Website: http://drmccosh.com 223 N. Pecos Rd. Suite 110, Henderson, NV 89074 Psychological assessment and treatment for children with developmental delays, autism, and other psychological disorders.

Mojave Las Vegas Adult Clinic 702-968-5000 Website: www.mojave.org 4000 E. Charleston Blvd, Suite 130, Las Vegas, NV 89104 Serves adults having psychiatric disabilities, including those diagnosed with ASD and/ or intellectual disabilities, and having serious emotional disturbances. Individuals must have fee or services Medicaid.

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Mojave Las Vegas Youth Clinic 702-253-0818 Website: www.mojave.org 6375 W. Charleston Blvd, Suite A-100, Las Vegas, NV 89146 Serves youth ages six and older having psychiatric disabilities, including those diagnosed with ASD and/or intellectual disabilities, and having serious emotional disturbances. Individuals must have fee or services Medicaid.

Dodge Slagle, DO 702-454-0201 Address: 1090 Wigwam Parkway, Henderson, NV 89074 Psychiatric evaluation and treatment of mood and behavioral issues.

Tandem Therapy Services/ Chris Holcomb M.Ed, CCC-SCP, BCBA 702-396-0101 Website: http://tandemtherapyservices.com Address: 6887 W. Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89117 Mission/Services provided: Improving the lives of children and their families.

The Therapy Place – Janice Aranas, M.S., CCC-SLP 702-877-0808 Website: www.TheTherapyPlaceLV.com 2820 W. Charleston Blvd, Suite D38, Las Vegas, NV 89102 The Therapy Place strives to provide the highest quality Speech & Language Therapy services to adults and children.

Comprehensive diagnostic & therapeutic services are available.

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Touro University Nevada: Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities 702.777.4808 Website: www.tun.touro.edu 874 American Pacific Dr., Henderson, NV 89014 Mission/Services provided: Comprehensive multidisciplinary center offering neuropsychological evaluations, occupational therapy, applied behavior analysis, speech and language therapy, and group social skills training programs.

University of Nevada of Medicine, Division of Audiology 702-992-6828 5380 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 324, Las Vegas, NV 89118 Mission/Services provided: Provide diagnostic hearing evaluation services to both children and adults with certified audiologists.

Nicole Williams, Ph.D. 702-508-9181 Website: http://www. advancedpsychologicalcare.com 8540 S. Eastern Ave, Suite 220, Las Vegas, NV 89123 Provides evidence-based psychological services, including diagnosis, testing, and therapeutic interventions for those with ASD and their families.

Educational Resources for Children The Achievement Academy 702-260-1814 Website: www.achievementacademy-nv. com/index_files/Page2.htm 95 S. Arroyo Grande Blvd, Henderson, NV 89012 School for children with learning differences and social skills challenges, specifically Asperger’s syndrome, and HFA. Autism Coalition of Nevada 775-329-2268 Website: www.aconv.org 1790 Vassar Street, Reno, NV 89502 Ensure services are available, keep public informed of progress. Unite all affected by Autism, advocacy organizations, political affiliates/Legislators, and service providers across the country.

Camp Make Believe Kids 702-256-2006 Website: www.campmakebelievekids.com Address: 6284 S. Rainbow Blvd, Suite 110, Las Vegas, NV 89118 Services provided: After School Program Mission/Services provided: Camp Make Believe Kids after school program provides social and emotional learning for children with high functioning autism ages 5-12.

Also provides licensing opportunities for professionals.

Grant a Gift Autism Foundation 702-564-2453 Website: www.grantagiftautismfoundation. org Autism Center of Southern Nevada, 72 N. Pecos, Unit C, Henderson, NV 89074 Grant a Gift Autism Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charity helping children 0-18 on the Autism Spectrum and their families fight Autism through Diagnostic, Support Service, and Community Outreach Connection.

Julie F. Beasley, Ph.D., Child Neuropsychologist (702) 386-2780 Website: http://drjuliebeasley.com Address:7341 Charleston Blvd, Suite 170, Las Vegas, NV 89117 Mission/Services provided: Provides assessment and treatment to infants, children, and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders including autism spectrum disorders, genetic disorders, learning disorders, ADHD, and other behavior disorders.

Carpe Diem 702-485-6705 4525 W. Spring Mountain Rd, Suite 110, Las Vegas, NV 89102 Provide ABA services for individuals with developmental disabilities and challenging behaviors. Extensive experiences with children with autism as well as language based programs.

Couture Speech, LLC 702-277-0847 Website: http://couturespeech.net 1489 W. Warm Springs Rd, Suite 110, Henderson, NV 89014 Service all pediatric speech disorders for children with a special emphasis in Autism, autism related disorders, and offering of primary and intermediate social groups.

Head Start: Clark County School District 702-387-0179 Website: www.acelero.net Preschool program for children 3-5 years, home based services that help prepare children for school, as well as extended day services.

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Henderson Speech, Hearing & Language Center 702-733-8255 Website: www.hendersonspeech.com Address: 8540 S. Eastern Ave, Suite 180 Las Vegas, NV 89123 Mission/Services provided: We are committed to helping each individual client reach their maximum potential through a full range of high-quality services; speech, occupational therapy, and reading.

Las Vegas Speech and Language Center 702-736-4453 2780 S. Jones Blvd, Suite 110, Las Vegas, NV 89146 Mission/Services provided: Meeting the needs of speech and language disorders and educational issues for pre-school children thru young adults.

Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes 702-228-6942 Website: www.lindamoodbell.com 10655 Park Run Drive, Suite 180, Las Vegas, NV 89144 Services provided: Sensory-cognitive instruction Provides one-on-one and small group instruction in programs that develop the sensory-cognitive processes underlying reading, spelling, math, language comprehension, attention, memory and critical thinking.

Nevada Early Intervention Services 702-486-9200 (referral line) 702-486-7670 (main line) Website: http://health.nv.gov/beis.htm 1161 South Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89102 Provide support and services to families with children who have been identified with developmental delays (birth-3 years old).

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New Horizons Academy 702-876-1181 Website: www.nhalv.org 6701 W. Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89146 Provides an individualized learning program in a small group setting, which enables students to achieve social, emotional and academic success in a safe, nurturing environment.

Tandem Therapy Services/ Chris Holcomb M.Ed, CCC-SCP, BCBA 702-396-0101 Website: http://tandemtherapyservices.com Address: 6887 W. Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89117 Mission/Services provided: Improving the lives of children and their families.

Touro University Nevada: Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities 702.777.4808 Website: www.tun.touro.edu 874 American Pacific Dr., Henderson, NV 89014 Mission/Services provided: Comprehensive multidisciplinary center offering neuropsychological evaluations, occupational therapy, applied behavior analysis, speech and language therapy, and group social skills training programs.

Wassell Academy 702-876-7970 Website: www.wassellacademy.com Address: 5000 Edna Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89146 Private school for children pre-school-8th grade which focuses on an individualized curriculum for each student.

Occupational/Physical Therapy Dream Therapies 702-227-4477 Website: www.dreamtherapies.com Address: 366 East Mesa Verde Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89123 Pediatric Occupational and Physical Therapy, Including Hippotherapy and Aquatic Therapy (in the summer) Henderson Speech, Hearing & Language Center 702-733-8255 Website: www.hendersonspeech.com Address: 8540 S. Eastern Ave, Suite 180 Las Vegas, NV 89123 Mission/Services provided: We are committed to helping each individual client reach their maximum potential through a full range of high-quality services; speech, occupational therapy, and reading.

My Left Foot Children’s Therapy 702-360-1137 Website: www.mlfchildrenstherapy.com 3030 S. Jones Blvd, Suite105, Las Vegas, NV 89146 It’s our mission to provide children with the highest quality of therapy provided by the most knowledgeable pediatric therapists in a fun and nurturing environment.

Nevada Early Intervention Services 702-486-9200 (referral line) 702-486-7670 (main line) Website: http://health.nv.gov/beis.htm 1161 South Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89102 Provide support and services to families with children who have been identified with developmental delays (birth-3 years old).

Play and Learn Pediatric Occupational Therapy 702-250-7872 Website: www.playandlearnot.com 3900 W. Charleston Blvd, Suite 130, Las Vegas, NV 89102 Play and Learn Pediatric Occupational Therapy is dedicated to providing quality occupational therapy in a safe, clean, fun, yet challenging environment.

Positively Kids Early Intervention 702-262-0037 Website: www.positivelykids.org 3555 W. Reno Ave, Suite F, Las Vegas, NV 89118 Mission/Services provided: Making a difference in your child’s life! Services to children, birth-3, including speech, occupational and physical therapy, as well as access to nutritionist, pediatricians, and behavior specialists.

Touro University Nevada: Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities 702.777.4808 Website: www.tun.touro.edu 874 American Pacific Dr., Henderson, NV 89014 Mission/Services provided: Comprehensive multidisciplinary center offering neuropsychological evaluations, occupational therapy, applied behavior analysis, speech and language therapy, and group social skills training programs.

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WHAT IS FEAT? Families for Effective Autism Treatment, Inc. (FEAT) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization of parents and professionals, designed to help families with children who have received the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), including Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), or Asperger’s Syndrome. We offer a support network and discuss issues surrounding autism and treatment options. Listed below are some of FEAT’s support activities, programs and services, offered in both English and Spanish: t t t t t t t t

Parent support meetings Phone hotline Newsletters, Posts, Facebook, Twitter & Blogs Website with up-to-date community resources Advocacy help & financial support Tutor and parent trainings Resource library and lending library Family friendly events: Pump It Up - family nights Tween Scene Program Picnics, pool parties, holiday parties & more!

OTLINE OUR PARENT H

.3328 ENGLISH: 702.368.6263 SPANISH: 702.403 g www.featsonv.or

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717 S. 3rd Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101

Optometry/Ophthalmmology Mary A. Grant, O.D. 702-836-3600 Address: 2755 E. Desert Inn Rd. Suite 270, Las Vegas, NV 89121 Our practice is dedicated to children and patients of all ages with special needs including autism, Asperger’s ADHD, Down Syndrome, CP. Parent Education Anita Flores 702-569-8528 3640 Asbury Hill Ave., Las Vegas, NV 891103044 I am a social worker and work with families, provide education and prevention services. I am a child abuse investigator and often work with parents of children with special needs.

Autism Coalition of Nevada 775-329-2268 Website: www.aconv.org 1790 Vassar Street, Reno, NV 89502 Ensure services are available, keep public informed of progress. Unite all affected by Autism, advocacy organizations, political affiliates/Legislators, and service providers across the country.

Mission/Services provided: Provides assessment and treatment to infants, children, and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders including autism spectrum disorders, genetic disorders, learning disorders, ADHD, and other behavior disorders.

Carpe Diem 702-485-6705 4525 W. Spring Mountain Rd, Suite 110, Las Vegas, NV 89102 Provide ABA services for individuals with developmental disabilities and challenging behaviors. Extensive experiences with children with autism as well as language based programs.

Autism Speaks 1-801-834-3171 E-mail: lasvegas@autismspeaks.org Website: www.autismspeaks.org Connect family to resources, provide tools kits, educational awareness information.

C. Philip Colosimo, Ph.D. 702-384-7433 Address: Services provided: 501 S. Rancho, Suite C-14, Las Vegas, NV 89106 Provides diagnostic, recommendations, and treatment for ASD, parental education, and educational resources.

Julie F. Beasley, Ph.D., Child Neuropsychologist (702) 386-2780 Website: http://drjuliebeasley.com Address:7341 Charleston Blvd, Suite 170, Las Vegas, NV 89117

Easter Seals of Southern Nevada 702-870-7050 Website: http://sn.easterseals.com Address: 6200 W. Oakey Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89146 Mission/Services provided: Provides services The ASD Resource Guide 23

to help all people with disabilities or special needs and their families become selfsufficient through direct services, education and community partnerships.

Encompass Intervention/Renee Lasey --Owner 702-285-7013 Website: http://encompassintervention. vpweb.com Email Address: encompassintervention@ gmail.com To provide individualized intervention to children with developmental delays and to ensure proper parent education using a team based approach.

Family to Family Connections Las Vegas 702-870-9583 Website: www.newbabycenter.com 6114 W. Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89146-1127 Mission/Services provided: Offers classes, most of which are free, to parents of children up to 4yrs on topics such as parenting, communication, early childhood development, baby and toddler safety, nutrition and play groups.

FEAT of Southern Nevada (Families for Effective Autism Treatment) 702-368-3328 Website: www.featsonv.org Address: 717 S. 3rd Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101 To provide information on treatment resources. We provide support, encouragement, and guidance and networking opportunities.

Grant a Gift Autism Foundation 702-564-2453 Website: www.grantagiftautismfoundation. org Autism Center of Southern Nevada, 72 N. Pecos, Unit C, Henderson, NV 89074 Grant a Gift Autism Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charity helping children 0-18 on

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the Autism Spectrum and their families fight Autism through Diagnostic, Support Service, and Community Outreach Connection.

Mojave Las Vegas Adult Clinic 702-968-5000 Website: www.mojave.org 4000 E. Charleston Blvd, Suite 130, Las Vegas, NV 89104 Serves adults having psychiatric disabilities, including those diagnosed with ASD and/ or intellectual disabilities, and having serious emotional disturbances. Individuals must have fee or services Medicaid.

Mojave Las Vegas Youth Clinic 702-253-0818 Website: www.mojave.org 6375 W. Charleston Blvd, Suite A-100, Las Vegas, NV 89146 Serves youth ages six and older having psychiatric disabilities, including those diagnosed with ASD and/or intellectual disabilities, and having serious emotional disturbances. Individuals must have fee or services Medicaid.

Nevada PEP 702-388-8899 Website: www.nvpep.org 2101 S. Jones Blvd, Suite 120, Las Vegas, NV 89146 Increase opportunities for home, community, and school success for children with disabilities including serious emotional disturbances. Nevada state-wide parent training and information center.

Partners for Autonomy in Life Skills (PALS)/Jessica Campbell, M.S. BCBA 702-260-2360 Website: www.palslv.com Address: 3920 W. Charleston Blvd, Suite L, Las Vegas, NV 89102 Mission/Services provided: Provide 1:1 ABA intervention, social skills programs, parent training, school/IEP consultation, and typical sibling support groups.

Positive Behavior Support of Nevada 702-219-6127 Website: www.pbsnv.org 1664 North Virginia Street, Suite 285, Reno, NV 89557 Mission/Services provided: PBS-NV is a statewide program that trains and assists families, agencies and schools to support individuals with disabilities and/or challenging behaviors.

Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) Las Vegas Chapter Contact Website: http://www.tacanow.org/ local-chapters/west/nevada/#anchorcontact Website: http://www.tacanow.org/localchapters/west/nevada/ Our mission is to speed up the cycle time between diagnosis and finding effective treatment so that every child can reach their best outcome.

Positively Kids Early Intervention 702-262-0037 Website: www.positivelykids.org 3555 W. Reno Ave, Suite F, Las Vegas, NV 89118 Mission/Services provided: Making a difference in your child’s life! Services to children, birth-3, including speech, occupational and physical therapy, as well as access to nutritionist, pediatricians, and behavior specialists.

Tandem Therapy Services/ Chris Holcomb M.Ed, CCC-SCP, BCBA 702-396-0101 Website: http://tandemtherapyservices.com Address: 6887 W. Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89117 Mission/Services provided: Improving the lives of children and their families.

Southwest Autism & Behavioral Solutions 702-270-3219 Website: www.swbehavior.com 2700 E. Sunset Road, Suite #3, Las Vegas, NV 89120 Mission/Services provided: We are dedicated to promoting positive outcomes for individuals and their families through applied behavior analysis (ABA). We provide comprehensive consultative and direct intervention services.

UNLV Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders 702-895-5836 Website: www.asdcenter.org/ 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 453014, Las Vegas, NV 89154-3014 The UNLV CASD conducts communityfocused research and educational training on individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), their families, and community service providers in Southern Nevada.

Summit Autism Services 866-610-2517 Website: www.summitautism.com 848 N. Rainbow Blvd, #2717, Las Vegas, NV 89107 We are a behavioral consulting company dedicated to providing professional evidencebased behavior analytic services (ABA) to children with autism and other developmental disabilities.

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Pediatricians Alternative Medical Care of Arizona (Dr. Radoff, Las Vegas office) 702-755-6475 4760 S. Pecos Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89121 Pediatric services for autistic children, including alternative medicine.

Dr. Dennis Moore 702-455-3692 701 N. Pecos Rd, Bldg M, Las Vegas, NV 89101-2400 Provides pediatric care in addition to aiding in the diagnostic, management, and treatment of children on the autism spectrum.

Sunshine Valley Pediatrics 702-363-3000 Website: www.lasvegaspediatricdoctors.com 653 Town Center, Suite 106, Las Vegas, NV 89144 Sunshine Valley Pediatrics considers it a great honor to care for your children from birth through age 21. Established in 1995, our practice cares for thousands of families in the Las Vegas area.

Psychiatric Mojave Las Vegas Adult Clinic 702-968-5000 Website: www.mojave.org 4000 E. Charleston Blvd, Suite 130, Las Vegas, NV 89104 Serves adults having psychiatric disabilities, including those diagnosed with ASD and/ or intellectual disabilities, and having serious emotional disturbances. Individuals must have fee or services Medicaid.

Mojave Las Vegas Youth Clinic 702-253-0818 Website: www.mojave.org 6375 W. Charleston Blvd, Suite A-100, Las Vegas, NV 89146 Serves youth ages six and older having psychiatric disabilities, including those diagnosed with ASD and/or intellectual disabilities, and having serious emotional disturbances. Individuals must have fee or services Medicaid.

Recreation/Recreational Therapy City of Las Vegas Adaptive Recreation Division 702-229-4900 Website: http://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/ information/5168.htm 250 N. Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89101 Mission/Services provided: The Adaptive Recreation Division offers a variety of recreation programs for persons of varying abilities.

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Family Karate Tae Kwon Do 702-791-5425 Website: www.familykaratelasvegas.com 3375 S. Decatur Blvd, Suite 1, Las Vegas, NV 89102 Family goals and achievements together! Tae Kwon Do for children ages 3-6, and 7-adult.

FEAT of Southern Nevada (Families for Effective Autism Treatment) 702-368-3328 Website: www.featsonv.org Address: 717 S. 3rd Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101 To provide information on treatment resources. We provide support, encouragement, and guidance and networking opportunities.

Opportunity Village 702-259-3707 Website: www.opportunityvillage.org 6300 W. Oakey Blvd, 89146 Vocational training, employment, and social recreation for people with intellectual disabilities.

Respite Desert Regional Center 702-486-6200 Website: http://mhds.nv.gov Address: 1391 S. Jones Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89146-1200 Our mission is supporting individuals in achieving a life of meaning, equality, dignity, opportunity and inclusion in the community.

New Vista: Empowering the Disabled Community 702-278-4810 Website: www.newvistacommunity.org P.O. Box 80025, Las Vegas, NV 89180 Destination Discovery provides a fun respite program for those with intellectual disabilities.

We provide day trips, weekend trips, and week long getaways.

Give me a Break, Inc. (GAB, Inc.) 702-898-2216 Website: www.givemeabreakinc.com A non-profit corporation whose purpose it is to provide leadership and vision in developing and implementing programs, which support, strengthen, and nurture families in Nevada.

Peoples Autism Foundation 702-478-2899 Website: www.peoplesautism.org Address: 9510 W. Sahara Ave, Suite 200, Las Vegas, NV 89117 Provide respite services and testing for children at risk ages 0-3.

Speech and Language Therapy Couture Speech, LLC 702-277-0847 Website: http://couturespeech.net 1489 W. Warm Springs Rd, Suite 110, Henderson, NV 89014 Service all pediatric speech disorders for children with a special emphasis in Autism, autism related disorders, and offering of primary and intermediate social groups.

Good Speech, Inc., Kathie Harrington, M.A., CCC-SLP 702-435-8748 Website: www.kathiesworld.com Address: 3230 E. Flamingo #8, PMB 105, Las Vegas, 89121 Kathie Harrington is a speech pathologist, author, presenter, and mother of a grown son with autism. Her private practice, Good Speech, provides services in home and private school environments.

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Pediatric Respite Program

Peoples Autism Foundation is a Las Vegas based agency dedicated to developing services for Nevada’s children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other developmental disabilities.

BE A SPONSOR Help us build brighter futures for our children with special needs! Make a clothing donation at our Donation Stations located all across the valley!

Non-Profit 501(c)3 Licensed by the State of Nevada

www.PeoplesAutism.org 9510 W Sahara Ave, Suite #200, Las Vegas, NV 89117

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P 702.478.2899

F 702.478.2898

Henderson Speech, Hearing & Language Center 702-733-8255 Website: www.hendersonspeech.com Address: 8540 S. Eastern Ave, Suite 180 Las Vegas, NV 89123 Mission/Services provided: We are committed to helping each individual client reach their maximum potential through a full range of high-quality services; speech, occupational therapy, and reading.

Positively Kids Early Intervention 702-262-0037 Website: www.positivelykids.org 3555 W. Reno Ave, Suite F, Las Vegas, NV 89118 Mission/Services provided: Making a difference in your child’s life! Services to children, birth-3, including speech, occupational and physical therapy, as well as access to nutritionist, pediatricians, and behavior specialists.

Scottish Rite Childhood Language Disorders Clinic 702-382-7199 Address: Masonic Memorial Temple, 2200 W. Mesquite, Las Vegas, NV 89106-3723 We evaluate and treat children with speech disorders.

Speech Therapy Associates 702-598-1622 Website: www.speechtherapyassociateslv. com 501 S. Rancho Dr, Suite I-60, Las Vegas, NV 89106 Speech therapy for infants to adults who have a variety of diagnosis including autism.

Las Vegas Speech and Language Center 702-736-4453 2780 S. Jones Blvd, Suite 110, Las Vegas, NV 89146 Meeting the needs of speech and language disorders and educational issues for preschool children thru young adults.

My Left Foot Children’s Therapy 702-360-1137 Website: www.mlfchildrenstherapy.com 3030 S. Jones Blvd, Suite105, Las Vegas, NV 89146 It’s our mission to provide children with the highest quality of therapy provided by the most knowledgeable pediatric therapists in a fun and nurturing environment.

Nevada Early Intervention Services 702-486-9200 (referral line) 702-486-7670 (main line) Website: http://health.nv.gov/beis.htm 1161 South Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89102 Provide support and services to families with children who have been identified with developmental delays (birth-3 years old).

Tandem Therapy Services/ Chris Holcomb M.Ed, CCC-SCP, BCBA 702-396-0101 Website: http://tandemtherapyservices.com Address: 6887 W. Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89117 Mission/Services provided: Improving the lives of children and their families.

The Therapy Place – Janice Aranas, M.S., CC-SLP 702-877-0808 Website: www.thetherapyplacelv.com 2820 W. Charleston Blvd, Suite D38, Las Vegas, NV 89102 The Therapy Place strives to provide the highest quality Speech & Language Therapy services to adults and children.

Comprehensive diagnostic & therapeutic services are available.

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Touro University Nevada: Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities 702.777.4808 Website: www.tun.touro.edu 874 American Pacific Dr., Henderson, NV 89014

Mission/Services provided: Comprehensive multidisciplinary center offering neuropsychological evaluations, occupational therapy, applied behavior analysis, speech and language therapy, and group social skills training programs.

Support Groups Asperger’s Syndrome/High Functioning Autism Support Group Contact email: Barbie Lauver: aspergerhfagrp@aol.com Website: www.aspergerhfagrp.com Provides support and information to parents of children with HFA or Asperger’s syndrome.

Carpe Diem 702-485-6705 4525 W. Spring Mountain Rd, Suite 110, Las Vegas, NV 89102 Provide ABA services for individuals with developmental disabilities and challenging behaviors. Extensive experiences with children with autism as well as language based programs.

FEAT of Southern Nevada (Families for Effective Autism Treatment) 702-368-3328 Website: www.featsonv.org Address: 717 S. 3rd Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101 To provide information on treatment resources. We provide support, encouragement, and guidance and networking opportunities.

Goodfriends 702-858-0290 or 702-338-4222 Website: http://autism.meetup.com/343 Fun support and friendship for high functioning young adults ages 18-32 who have learning differences such as Asperger’s, High Functioning Autism, ADHD or a learning disability.

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Grant a Gift Autism Foundation 702-564-2453 Website: www.grantagiftautismfoundation. org Autism Center of Southern Nevada, 72 N. Pecos, Unit C, Henderson, NV 89074 Grant a Gift Autism Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charity helping children 0-18 on the Autism Spectrum and their families fight Autism through Diagnostic, Support Service, and Community Outreach Connection.

Nevada Early Intervention Services 702-486-9200 (referral line) 702-486-7670 (main line) Website: http://health.nv.gov/beis.htm 1161 South Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89102 Provide support and services to families with children who have been identified with developmental delays (birth-3 years old).

Rebuilding all Goals Efficiently, Inc. 702-333-1038 Website: www.bteamrage.org 2901 El Camino Ave, Suite 102, Las Vegas, NV 89102 Agent and disability resource center offering services for individuals with disabilities and seniors to maintain or increase their level of independent living.

Additional Therapeutic Services Julie F. Beasley, Ph.D., Child Neuropsychologist (702) 386-2780 Website: http://drjuliebeasley.com Address:7341 Charleston Blvd, Suite 170, Las Vegas, NV 89117 Mission/Services provided: Provides assessment and treatment to infants, children, and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders including autism spectrum disorders, genetic disorders, learning disorders, ADHD, and other behavior disorders.

ensure proper parent education using a team based approach.

Dr. Mary C. Carroll 702-369-0225 Website: www.visionsofhealth.com 3085 E. Flamingo Road, Suite C, Las Vegas, NV 89121 Services Provided: Vision therapy, developmental vision assessment Developmental vision assessment and treatment for adults and children including individualized vision therapy and specialized lenses.

Mojave Las Vegas Youth Clinic 702-253-0818 Website: www.mojave.org 6375 W. Charleston Blvd, Suite A-100, Las Vegas, NV 89146 Serves youth ages six and older having psychiatric disabilities, including those diagnosed with ASD and/or intellectual disabilities, and having serious emotional disturbances. Individuals must have fee or services Medicaid.

Music 4 Life/ Judith Pinkerton, MT-BC/L 702-889-2881 Website: www.Music4Life.us Address: 6029 W. Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89146 Mission/Services provided: Uses clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional.

Nevada Early Intervention Services 702-486-9200 (referral line) 702-486-7670 (main line) Website: http://health.nv.gov/beis.htm 1161 South Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89102 Provide support and services to families with children who have been identified with developmental delays (birth-3 years old).

Encompass Intervention/Renee Lasey --Owner 702-285-7013 Website: http://encompassintervention. vpweb.com Email Address: encompassintervention@ gmail.com To provide individualized intervention to children with developmental delays and to

Mojave Las Vegas Adult Clinic 702-968-5000 Website: www.mojave.org 4000 E. Charleston Blvd, Suite 130, Las Vegas, NV 89104 Serves adults having psychiatric disabilities, including those diagnosed with ASD and/ or intellectual disabilities, and having serious emotional disturbances. Individuals must have fee or services Medicaid.

Paradise Ranch 702-515-7117 Website: www.paradiseranchlv.com 4920 W. Cheyenne Ave, Suite 100, Las Vegas, NV 89130 Paradise Ranch is dedicated to teaching horseback lesson and providing essential therapeutic benefit to children & adults with varying disabilities.

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Spirit Therapies 702-219-1728 (Laurie Willmott) Website: www.spirittherapies.org 9140 LaMadre Way, Las Vegas, NV 89149 Spirit teach riding and also EPL therapy on horseback, movement, also horsemanship and behavior of the horses and clients. We help with ABA teachings on the horse.

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Glossary Academic Interventions* - the use of traditional teaching methods to improve academic performance.

Adapted Physical Education (APE) – a program that provides instruction to meet individual student needs in the development of motor skills, physical fitness, and self-image.

Advocate – an individual who works for the rights and needed services of an individual with a disability (e.g. parent, guardian, or a professional).

Antecedent Package* - Modification of situational events that typically precede the occurrence of a target behavior.

Assessment – an accurate and thorough understanding of a child’s strengths and weaknesses. The results of the assessment are integrated into the IFSP and IEP. Assessment Team – a team that gathers information for decision-making. In addition to parents, this team can include a Psychologist, Speech Therapist, Adapted Physical Education Specialist, Nurse, Teacher and Administrator.

Auditory Integration Training* - the presentation of modulated sounds through headphones in an attempt to retrain an individual’s auditory system.

Augmentative & Alternative Communication Device* - use of a high or low tech device to assist with communication.

Behavioral Package* - Interventions designed to reduce problem behavior and teach functional alternative behaviors or skills through the application of basic principles of behavior change.

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Case Manager – the primary person responsible for coordinating a child’s services; works in partnership with the family and providers of special programs.

Child Find - A federal program that requires states to actively identify children, birth to age 21, with developmental disabilities or who are at risk for developmental disabilities, focusing on individuals not enrolled in school programs.

Cognitive/Cognition – term that describes the mental process people use for remembering, reasoning, understanding, and using judgment.

Cognitive Behavioral Intervention Package* - focuses on modifying negative or unrealistic thought patterns and behaviors in an effort to positively influence emotions and/or level of functioning.

Comprehensive Behavioral Treatment for Young Children* - a combination of applied behavior analytic procedures that are delivered to young children.

Curriculum – a master teaching plan in which the specific features reflect the skills, tasks, and behaviors that a school or program has decided are important for children to acquire.

Developmental Relationship-based Treatment* - a combination of procedures based on developmental theory and emphasize the importance of building social relationships (e.g. the Denver Model, Relationship Development Intervention, Responsive Teaching).

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 4th edition (DSM-IV) - American Psychological Association’s classification and description of all mental health disorders for children and adults.

Discrete Trial Training – specific training procedures based on principles of applied behavior analysis that simplify learning into small segments that a child can more easily master.

Due Process – a legal statement that certain principles and practices exist and must be respected in order to ensure that each child is treated in a manner that guarantees his/her rights to equal education opportunities.

Early Intervention – program or services designed to identify and treat a developmental problem as early as possible, usually before the age of 3.

Echolalia - the immediate or delayed involuntary repetition of words or phrases spoken by others.

Evaluation – a way of collecting information about a student’s learning needs, strengths, and interests. An evaluation is part of the process of determining whether a student qualifies for special education programs and services.

Exercise Intervention* - involves increasing physical exertion as a means of reducing problem behaviors and increasing appropriate behaviors.

Exposure Package* - increasingly exposing an individual with ASD to anxietyprovoking situations and preventing the use of maladaptive strategies.

Expressive Language – what is said or written to communicate an idea or a question.

Facilitated Communication* - involves having a facilitator support the arm/hand of an individual with limited communication skills as they use a communication board or typing device.

Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) - Federal law that protects the privacy and transfer of student education records.

Fine Motor – in physical development, the use of the small muscles of the body, especially the hands and fingers.

Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) - process for collecting data on the child’s behaviors and the environment in order to determine the possible causes of the problem behavior and to identify specific strategies to address those behaviors.

Gluten- and Casein-Free Diet* - the elimination of one’s intake of naturally occurring proteins gluten and casein.

Gross Motor – in physical development, the use of the large muscles of the body for activities such as running, climbing, throwing and jumping.

Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) - Federal regulation outlining the confidentiality and protection of medical records.

Home Visit – the visit of an intervention staff member to a child’s home to talk with the parents about their child’s school progress, IEP, demonstrate activities and share ideas and materials.

Imitation-based Interaction* - relies on adults imitating the actions of the individual with ASD. Inclusion – the placement of students with disabilities in classrooms with typically developing students of the same age.

Individualized Education Program (IEP) – an IEP outlines your child’s unique education plan by defining broad goals and specific objectives for the school year, the services needed to implement those goals and objectives, and a method of evaluating your child’s progress. The IEP must include a report of the child’s present academic and non-academic performance, a statement of annual goals which may be reasonably accomplished within the next 12 months, and the specific special educational instruction and related services required to achieve the goals by the child.

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Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) – an IFSP is a written plan for providing early intervention services to eligible children and their families. It must include a statement of the infant or toddler’s present levels of physical development including hearing, vision and health status.

The IFSP must include a statement of the specific early intervention services necessary to meet the unique needs of the child and family to achieve identified goals.

Initiation Training* - directly teaching individuals with ASD to initiate interactions with their peers.

Intervention – design for changing an individual’s behavioral, educational, medical or health status or a change in the program itself.

Joint Attention Intervention* - involves building foundational skills involved in regulating the behavior of others (ex. pointing and eye gaze).

Language – a structured system of symbols, spoken or written, used in interpersonal communication. There are four major components of language. (1) Phonology describes how to put sounds together to form words. (2) Syntax describes how to put words together to form sentences.

(3) Semantics describes how to interpret the meaning of words and sentences. (4) Pragmatics describes how to participate in a conversation, how to sequence sentences, and how to anticipate the information needed by the listener.

Language Training (Production)* Interventions with the primary goal of speech production.

Language Training (Production and Understanding)* - Interventions with the goal increasing of speech production and understanding of communicative acts.

Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) – placement or program that can best meet the individual student’s needs and does so

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with a minimal loss of contact with regular programs. The intent is to place the child with exceptional needs in a program as close to a regular school program as possible.

Massage/Touch Therapy* - Provision of deep tissue stimulation.

Modeling* - relies on an adult or peer providing a demonstration of the target behavior that should result in an imitation of the target behavior by the individual with ASD. Multi-component Package* - uses a combination of multiple treatment procedures from different theoretical orientations.

Music Therapy* - interventions that seek to teach individual skills through music.

Naturalistic Teaching Strategies* - using primarily child-directed interactions to teach functional skills in the natural environment.

Occupational Therapy (OT) – a therapy or treatment provided by an occupational therapist that helps individual development or physical skills that will aid in daily living. It focuses on sensory integration, coordination of movement, and on fine motor and self-help skills, such as dressing and eating with utensils.

Peer-mediated Instructional Arrangement* - interventions that target academic skills by involving same-aged peers in the learning process (e.g. peer tutoring).

Peer Training Package* - involves teaching typically developing children strategies for helping peers on the autism spectrum develop play and social skills.

Perception – the process of organizing or interpreting the information obtained through the five senses.

Perceptual Motor – term describing the interaction of the various channels or perception with motor activities.

Physical Therapy (PT) – services provided by trained physical therapists, in the general area of motor performance, to help the person improve the use of bones, muscles, joints and nerves.

Picture Exchange Communication System* - utilization of a specific augmentative and alternative communication system designed to teach functional communication.

Pivotal Response Training (PRT) – PRT teaches that there are specific ways of communicating with children that are pivotal in eliciting a response. This training offers a way to interact with the autistic child during the daily routine in a very structured, yet naturalistic and comfortable manner.

Pivotal Response Treatment* - focuses on targeting pivotal areas of behavior (i.e. social communication, self-management), parental involvement in delivery of intervention, and delivery in natural environment.

Placement – unique combination of facilities, personnel, location and equipment necessary to provide instructional services to an individual with exceptional needs as specified in the IEP. Public Law 94-142 – The Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975, is a federal law that mandates and affirms the right of all children to a free and appropriate public education.

Public Law 99-457 – an amendment to P.L. 94-142 passed in 1986, which requires states to provide a free and appropriate public education to all children ages 3-5.

The amendment also provides funds for states to offer programs and services to infants and children (ages birth through 2 yrs.) with disabilities.

Receptive Language – language that is spoken or written by others and received by the individual. Receptive language skills are listening and reading.

Reductive Package* - interventions that rely on strategies designed to reduce problem behaviors with no effort to increase appropriate alternatives.

Resource Teacher – a specialist responsible for coordinating curriculum, consulting with teachers concerning all aspects of classroom management, and providing program information to site offices and staff. The resource teacher also maintains class rosters and arranges placement of students.

Schedules* - involves presenting a visual that indicates the activities of the day or individual steps of a multi-step task.

Scripting* - an intervention in which a verbal/ written script is developed that serves as a model for the individual with ASD. Self-Management* - promotes independence by teaching individuals with ASD to regulate their behavior.

Sensory Integrative Package* establishing an environment that stimulates or challenges the individual to effectively use all of their senses as a means of addressing overstimulation or understimulation from the environment.

Sign Instruction* - interventions that directly teach sign language as a means of communication.

Self-stimulatory Behavior - repetitive, stereotyped, atypical behaviors (e.g. head banging, hand-flapping).

Sensorimotor Integration – term applied to the combination of the input of sensation and the output of motor activity.

Social Communication Intervention* - psychosocial intervention that involve targeting a combination of pragmatic communication skills and successfully reading social situations.

Social Skills Package* - interventions focusing on building interaction skills in children with ASD by targeting basic responses to complex social skills.

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Social Stories™ – personalized, short stories developed and written by teachers, therapists or family members. Social stories utilize the strength as a visual learner that many persons with autism exhibit. The can be used for any situation or concern such as haircuts, sharing, going to the library or making the bed, and gives a handle to the person with autism with which to approach the complex area of social skills.

Special Education – a set of educational programs or services designed to meet the needs of individuals whose special needs cannot be met in the regular classroom.

Speech/Language Therapy – a planned program to improve and correct speech, language, or communication problems.

Story-based Intervention Package* - involves a written description of the situations that typically elicit problem behavior.

Structured Teaching* - based on the neuropsychological characteristics of individuals with autism, this intervention involves a combination of procedures that rely heavily on the physical organization of a setting, predictable schedules, and individualized use of teaching methods.

Technology-based Treatment* interventions that require the presentation of instructional materials using computers or related technology.

Theory of Mind Training* - designed to teach individuals with ASD to recognize and identify mental states in oneself or in others and use that information to predict their actions.

*An asterisk notes the interventions that are listed in the levels of evidence table.

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Special Education Alphabet Soup Acronyms & Abbreviations AAC

Augmentative and Alternative Communication ABA Applied Behavior Analysis ABC Antecedent, Behavior, and Consequence ADA Americans with Disabilities Act ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADL Activities of Daily Living APE Adapted Physical Education ASD Autism Spectrum Disorders ASL American Sign Language AT Assistive Technology BIP Behavior Intervention Plan CD Conduct Disorder CEC Council for Exceptional Children DD Developmental Delay DD Developmental Disability DHH Deaf and Hard of Hearing DSM-IV Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition DTT Discrete Trial Training EBD Emotional and Behavioral Disorders EC Early Childhood ECSE Early Childhood Special Education EI Early Intervention ELL English Language Learners ESL English as a Second Language ESY Extended School Year FAPE Free and Appropriate Public Education FAS Fetal Alcohol Syndrome FERPA Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act FBA Functional Behavioral Assessment HFA High Functioning Autism HI Hearing Impaired HIPAA Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act

IA IDEA IEP IFSP IQ ITP LEA LD LRE MDT MR NCLB NOS O&M OCD ODD OHI OI OT PBS PDD PECS PLEP PRT PT RTI SED SIB SIP SIT SIT SLD SLP SSB TA VR

Instructional Aide Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Individualized Education Program Individualized Family Service Plan Intelligence Quotient Individualized Transition Plan Local Education Authority Learning Disability Least Restrictive Environment Multidisciplinary Team Mental Retardation No Child Left Behind Not Otherwise Specified Orientation and mobility Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Oppositional Defiant Disorder Other Health Impaired Orthopedically Impaired Occupational Therapy Positive Behavior Support Pervasive Developmental Disorder Picture Exchange Communication System Present Levels of Educational Performance Pivotal Response Training Physical Therapy Response to Intervention Serious Emotional Disturbance Self-Injurious Behavior Student Intervention Plan Student Intervention Team Sensory Integration Therapy Specific Learning Disability Speech and Language Pathologist Self-Stimulatory Behavior Teacher Assistant Vocational Rehabilitation

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Gerlach, E. K. (1999). Just this side of normal: Glimpse into life with autism. Four Leaf Press.

Gartenberg, Z. M. (1998). Mori’s story: A book about a boy with autism. Lerner Publications Company.

Grandin, T. (1995). Thinking in pictures: My life with autism. New York, NY: Vintage Books.

Grandin, T. (2008). The way I see it: A personal look at autism & asperger’s.

Arlington, TX: Future Horizons, Inc. Grandin, T., & Duffy, K. (2008). Developing talents: Careers for individuals with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism. Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing Co. Grandin, T. & Scariano, M. (1996).

Emergence: Labeled autistic. New York, NY: Warner Books.

Hamilton, L. M. (2000). Facing autism: Giving parents reasons for hope and guidance for help. Colorado Springs, CO: Waterbrook Press.

Harris, S. L. (1994). Siblings of children with autism: A guide for families. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.

Jackson, L. (2002). Freaks, geeks & Asperger Syndrome: A user guide to adolescence. Philadelphia, PA: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Kephard, B. (1998). A slant of sun: One child’s courage. W. W. Nortan and Company.

Labato, D. J. (1990). Turning every stone: Autism with love – A mother’s journal.

Carthage, NC: Scots Plaid Persephone Press.

Legge, B. (2002). Can’t eat, won’t eat: Dietary difficulties and autistic spectrum disorder. London: Kingsley Publishers.

Marsh, J. (1994). From the heart: On being the mother of a child with special needs.

Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.

Mathews, J. (1998). Ian’s walk: A story about autism. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman and Company.

Meyer, D. J. (1997). View from our shoes: Growing up with a brother or sister with special needs. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House Publishers.

Meyer, D. J., & Vadasy, P. F. (1996). Living with a brother or sister with special needs: A book for sibs. Seattle, WA: University of Washington Press.

Meyer, D. J., & Vadasy, P. F. (1994).

Sibshops: Workshops for siblings of children with special needs. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. Miller, N. B. (1994). Nobody’s perfect: Living and growing with children who have special needs. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. Mont, D. (2002). A different kind of boy: A father’s memoir about raising a gifted child with autism. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Naseef, R. A. (1997). Special children, challenged parents: The struggles and rewards of raising a child with a disability.

Secaucus, NJ: Carol Publishing Group.

Oe, K. (1995). A healing family: A candid account of life with a handicapped son.

Tokyo: Kandansha International.

Park, C. (2002). Exiting nirvana: A daughter’s life with autism. Boston: MA, Back Bay Books.

Powell, T. H., & Gallagher, P. A. (1993).

Brothers and sisters: A special part of exceptional families (2nd ed.). Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. Seroussi, K. (2000). Unraveling the mystery of autism and pervasive developmental disorder: A mother’s story of research and recovery. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster.

Simons, R. After the tears: Parents talk about raising a child with a disability. New York, NY: Harcourt Brace & Company.

Slater-Walker, G., & Slater-Walker, G. (2002).

An asperger marriage. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Stehli, A. Dancing in the rain: Stories of exceptional progress by parent of children with special needs. Westport, CT: The Georgiana Organization, Inc. Willey, L. (2001). Asperger syndrome in the family: Redefining normal. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Williams, D. Nobody anywhere: The extraordinary autobiography of an autistic.

New York, NY: Avon Books.

Children & Teen books Cooper, B., & Widdows, N. (2008). The social success workbook for teens: Skillbuilding activities for teens with nonverbal learning disorder, asperger’s disorder & other social-skill problems. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

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Elder, J. & Thomas, M. (2006). Different like me: My book of autism heroes. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Hoopman, K. (2006). All cats have asperger syndrome. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Parent guides Boyd, B. (2003). Parenting a child with asperger syndrome: 200 tips. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Cohen, M. J., & Sloan, D. J. (2007). Visual supports for people with autism: A guide for parents and professionals. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.

Dubin, N. (2009). Asperger syndrome and anxiety: A guide for successful stress management. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Kearney, A. J. (2008). Understanding applied behavior analysis: An introduction to ABA for parents, teachers, and other professionals. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Notbohm, E. (2005). Ten things every child with autism wishes you knew. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons.

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Notbohm, E., & Zysk, V. (2004). 1001 great ideas for teaching and raising children with autism and asperger’s. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons.

Ozonoff, S., Dawson, G., & McPartland, J. (2002). A parent’s guide to asperger’s and high functioning autism: How to meet the challenges and help your child thrive. New York: The Guilford Press.

Patrick, N. J. (2008). Social Skills for teenagers and adults with asperger syndrome. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Sher, B. (2009). Early intervention games: Fun, joyful ways to develop social and motor skills in children with autism spectrum or sensory processing disorders. San Francisco, CA: JosseyBass.

Sicile-Kira, C. (2006). Adolescents on the autism spectrum: A parent’s guide to the cognitive, social, physical, and transition needs of teenagers with autism spectrum disorders. New York: The Penguin Group.

WEBSITES

Autism Shop

www.autismshop.com

Autism Speaks

www.autismspeaks.org

Autism/PDD Information

www.autism-pdd.net

Autism Coalition of Nevada (ACON) www.aconv.org Autism Education Online

www.autismeducationonline.com

Autism Education Network

www.autismeducation.net

Autism Internet Modules

www.autisminternetmodules.org

Autism Resources-Nationwide

www.autismlink.com

Autism Research Institute

www.autism.com/index_b.asp

Autism Society of America

www.autism-society.org

Autism Today

www.autismtoday.com

Center for Disease Control

www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism

Easter Seals

sn.easterseals.com

Families of Adults Afflicted with Asperger Syndrome

www.faaas.org

Families for Effective Autism Treatment (FEAT) of Southern Nevada www.featsonv.org Global Autism Collaboration

www.autism.org

media.mindinstitute.org/education/ Mind Institute ADEPT Modules ADEPT/Module1Menu.html The ASD Resource Guide 47

National Autism Professional Development Center

autismpdc.fpg.unc.edu

National Autism Center (national standards project for evidence-based interventions)

www.nationalautismcenter.org

Nevada Department of Education

www.doe.nv.gov

Nevada Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities

www.nevadaddcouncil.org

Nevada State Health Dept: Autism Information

health.nv.gov/Autism.htm

Nevada Parents Encouraging Parents (PEP)

www.nvpep.org

NICHCY National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities

www.nichcy.org

Online Asperger Syndrome Information & Support Center (OASIS) aspergersyndrome.org Talk about Curing Autism

www.tacanow.org

Therapy Management Group

www.tmgnv.com

Social Security Aid for Children with Disabilities Information

www.ssa.gov/pubs/10026.pdf

US Autism and Asperger Association www.usautism.org US Dept. of Education What Works Clearinghouse (information on which interventions are supported by research) 48 Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders

ttp://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/

Wrights.law (Resources for advocacy, parent training and more)

www.wrightslaw.com

Yellow pages for kids with disabilities (Directory of State Departments of Education, a Directory of Parent Training Information Centers, and more)

www.yellowpagesforkids.com/

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PARENT & PROFESSIONAL

AUTISM AWARENESS Learn about the characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorders, current diagnostic techniques, and intervention strategies.

BEHAVIOR BASICS Gain vital knowledge about the basics of behavior. The basic principles of behavior will help you understand why people with disabilities often rely on problem behaviors and how to get the behaviors you want.

VISUAL SUPPORTS Learn how to develop an activity schedule for your child or student, how to use routines and schedules to increase your child’s appropriate behavior, how to promote independence, and how to arrange the environment to help your child choose appropriate behaviors. You will also get a handson opportunity to make your own visual activity schedule.

CHOICE MAKING Learn how to use choice making in your daily routines to reduce challenging behavior.

Improve your understanding of behavior, using choices as an intervention, and teaching better choices.

FUNCTIONAL COMMUNICATION TRAINING Learn how Functional Communication Training can decrease your child’s challenging behavior, how to identify and teach communicative behaviors, and how to augment the environment to make appropriate communication more efficient and effective.

SCRIPTED STORIES FOR SOCIAL SITUATIONS Use simple stories as a tool to prepare children for a new situation, address challenging behavior, or support new skills.

Scripted stories help children understand expectations in social situations, social cues, and rules of social interactions ADDRESSING CHALLENGING BEHAVIOR Learn an innovative approach to intervention with problematic behavior. You will work to identify a problem behavior, understand why the behavior is occurring, and develop a plan for behavior change.

For more information and to register for classes

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