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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 collabora-
tion 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 everyones attention.
One in 88 children are identied 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 years resource guide. The
2012 edition is presented by the Dave Rice Foundation and is co-sponsored
by FEAT of Southern Nevada, Peoples 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 avail-
able 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. Whitbys 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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The ASD Resource Guide 1

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 masters 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 masters
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. Jessicas 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 offce, managing inquiries, coordinating materials for events, and
assisting with research projects. She is a teacher with her masters 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!
2 Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders
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 feld 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 fndings 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 years 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!
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 CeNteRS 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
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 frst 3years of life.
ASD is the result of a complex neurological disorder that affects brain function. The core areas
of impairment are Social Interaction, Communication, and behavior. These are often
referred to as the triad of impairment.
Currently, 1 in 88 children will be diagnosed with an ASD (CDC, 2012)
There are three different types of ASD:
Autistic Disorder (commonly just called Autism) People with autistic disorder
usually have signifcant language delays, social and communication challenges, and
unusual behaviors and interests. Many people with autistic disorder also have an
intellectual disability.
Asperger Syndrome People with Asperger syndrome usually have some milder
symptoms of autistic disorder. They might have social challenges and unusual
behaviors and interests. However, they typically do not have problems with
language or intellectual disability.
Pervasive Developmental Disorder not otherwise Specifed
(PDD- NOS) People who meet some but not all of the criteria for autistic disorder
or Asperger syndrome may be diagnosed with PDD-NOS. 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
individuals with ASD exhibit different levels of the triad of impairment.
Source: Autism Society of America, 2010; Center for Disease Control, 201
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
disorder that affects brain function. The core areas of impairment are Social
Interaction, Communication, and Behavior. These are often referred to as
the triad of impairment.

Currently, 1 in 88 children will be diagnosed with an ASD (CDC, 2012)

There are three different types of ASD:
Autistic Disorder (commonly just called Autism) People with autistic
disorder usually have significant language delays, social and
communication challenges, and unusual behaviors and interests. Many
people with autistic disorder also have an intellectual disability.
Asperger Syndrome People with Asperger syndrome usually have
some milder symptoms of autistic disorder. They might have social
challenges and unusual behaviors and interests. However, they
typically do not have problems with language or intellectual disability.
Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified
(PDD- NOS)People who meet some but not all of the criteria for autistic
disorder or Asperger syndromemay be diagnosed with PDD-NOS.
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 individuals with ASD exhibit different levels of the triad of
impairment.
Examples of the Triad of Impairment
Social Interaction Communication
Restricted Interests/
Repetitive Behavior
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
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conversation
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
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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:
FreeAppropriatePublicEducation(FAPE)
LeastRestrictiveEnvironment(LRE)
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IndividualizedEducationProgram
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RelatedServices
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.
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.
Source:OSEP,2010
Part B Part C
ChildrenAge3-21 ChildrenAge0-3
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14 disability categories developmental delays.
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than medical diagnosis. Disorder usually qualifes student
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in the educational setting.
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 fnancial
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 specifes that there cannot be any limit put on the number of visits to any autism
service provider and that the maximum per year beneft will be adjusted annually for
infation. 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 certifed 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.
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 scientifc 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 scientifcally 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 scientifc
evidence; (c) immediately notify a parent or legal guardian if a child is identifed 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 Centers national Standards Project
The UNLV Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders is committed to the delivery of evidence-
based services for children with an Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). As such, we will
briefy summarize the fndings and conclusions of the National Standards Project. The
complete report can be downloaded for free at www.nationalautismcenter.org.
The purpose of the NACs National Standards 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 confdent
that the treatment results in favorable outcomes for individuals with ASD
AntecedentPackage NaturalisticTeachingStrategies
BehavioralPackage PeerTrainingPackage
ComprehensiveBehavioral PivotalResponseTreatment
TreatmentforYoungChildren Schedules
JointAttentionIntervention Self-Management
Modeling Story-basedInterventionPackage
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-componentPackage
CommunicationDevice MusicTherapy
CognitiveBehavioral Peer-mediatedInstructional
InterventionPackage Arrangement
DevelopmentalRelationship- PictureExchangeCommunication
based Treatment System
Exercise ReductivePackage
ExposurePackage Scripting
Imitation-basedInteraction SignInstruction
InitiationTraining SocialCommunicationIntervention
LanguageTraining(Production) SocialSkillsPackage
LanguageTraining(Production StructuredTeaching
andUnderstanding) Technology-basedTreatment
Massage/TouchTherapy TheoryofMindTraining

UneSTAblISHeD: There is little or no evidence available
to draw any conclusions about the effcacy of the treatment.
AcademicInterventions Gluten-andCasein-FreeDiet
AuditoryIntegrationTraining SensoryIntegrativePackage
FacilitatedCommunication
*Brief description of interventions listed can be found in the glossary
Autism Coalition of nevada
(775) 329-2268
www.aconv.org
1790VassarStreet,Reno,NV89502
Ensureservicesareavailableandkeeppublic
informed of progress. Unite all affected by
Autism,advocacyorganizations,political
affliates/Legislators,andserviceproviders
across the country.
Julie f. beasley, Ph.D., Child
neuropsychologist
(702) 386-2780
http://drjuliebeasley.com
7341 Charleston Blvd, Suite 170
LasVegas,NV89117
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
4525W.SpringMountainRd,Suite110,
LasVegas,NV89102
Provide ABA services for individuals with
developmental disabilities and challenging
behaviors.Extensiveexperienceswith
children with autism as well as language
based programs.
feAT of Southern nevada (families for
effective Autism Treatment)
702-368-3328
www.featsonv.org
717S.3rdStreet,LasVegas,NV89101
To provide information on treatment
resources. We provide support,
encouragement, and guidance and
networking opportunities.
Marianne lanuti, esq.
702-270-2346
www.nvkidslaw.com
194InverarayCourt,Henderson,NV89074
RepresentsclientspursuanttoIDEIA(Special
Education)
nevada Disability Advocacy & law
Center
702-257-8150
www.ndalc.org
6039EldoraAve,SuiteC,LasVegas,NV
89146
NDALCprovidesservicesstatewideto
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
3920W.CharlestonBlvd,SuiteL,LasVegas,
NV 89102
Provide 1:1 ABA intervention, social skills
programs,parenttraining,school/IEP
consultation, and typical sibling support
groups.
Rebuilding All Goals effciently, Inc.
702-333-1038
www.bteamrage.org
2901ElCaminoAve,Suite102,LasVegas,
NV 89102
Agent and disability resource center offering
services for individuals with disabilities and
seniors to maintain or increase their level of
independent living.
Advocacy/legal
Adult Services
Carpe Diem
702-485-6705
4525W.SpringMountainRd,Suite110,Las
Vegas, NV 89102
based programs.
Dr. Mary C. Carroll
702-369-0225
Website: www.visionsofhealth.org
3085E.FlamingoRoad,SuiteC,LasVegas,
NV 89121
Developmental vision assessment and
treatment for adults and children including
individualizedvisiontherapyandspecialized
lenses.
Desert Regional Center
702-486-6200
Website:http://mhds.nv.gov
Address:1391S.JonesBlvd,LasVegas,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:8540S.EasternAve,Suite180
LasVegas,NV89123
Mission/Servicesprovided:Weare
committed to helping each individual client
reach their maximum potential through a
full range of high-quality services; speech,
occupational therapy, and reading.
Mojave las Vegas Adult Clinic
702-968-5000
Website: www.mojave.org
4000E.CharlestonBlvd,Suite130,Las
Vegas, NV 89104
Serves adults having psychiatric disabilities,
includingthosediagnosedwithASDand/
or intellectual disabilities, and having serious
emotionaldisturbances.Individualsmust
have fee or services Medicaid.
Mojave las Vegas Youth Clinic
702-253-0818
6375W.CharlestonBlvd,SuiteA-100,Las
Vegas, NV 89146
Serves youth ages six and older having
psychiatric disabilities, including those
diagnosedwithASDand/orintellectual
disabilities, and having serious emotional
disturbances.Individualsmusthavefeeor
services Medicaid.
opportunity Village
702-259-3707
Website: www.opportunityvillage.org
Vocational training, employment, and
social recreation for people with intellectual
disabilities.
702-260-2360
Website: www.palslv.com
Address:3920W.CharlestonBlvd,SuiteL,
LasVegas,NV89102
Mission/Servicesprovided:Provide1:1ABA
intervention, social skills programs, parent
training,school/IEPconsultation,andtypical
sibling support groups.
behavior Therapy
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:6887W.CharlestonBlvd,Las
Vegas, NV 89117
Mission/Servicesprovided:Improvingthe
lives of children and their families.
Autism Care West, llC
702-326-5996
Website: www.autismcarewest.com
9916CalabasasAve,LasVegas,NV89117
Improvinglivesbyhelpingmaketodayand
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,
NorthLasVegas,NV89032
Abehavioralhealthagencyspecializingin
serving individuals with ASD, ADD, ADHD
and other behavioral disorders.
Neuropsychologist
(702) 386-2780
Website:http://drjuliebeasley.com
Address:7341 Charleston Blvd, Suite 170,
LasVegas,NV89117
Mission/Servicesprovided:Provides
assessment and treatment to infants,
children, and adolescents with
Carpe Diem
702-485-6705
Vegas, NV 89102
based programs.
C. Philip Colosimo, Ph.D.
702-384-7433
Address:Servicesprovided:501S.Rancho,
SuiteC-14,LasVegas,NV89106
Provides diagnostic, recommendations, and
treatment for ASD, parental education, and
educational resources.
Dr. Karen l. Cruey M.D.
702-247-1703
2340PaseoDelPrado,SuiteD-207,Las
Vegas, NV 89102
Mission/Servicesprovided:Psychiatric
medicine for children, adults and
adolescents.
easter Seals of Southern nevada
702-870-7050
Website:http://sn.easterseals.com
Address:6200W.OakeyBlvd,LasVegas,
NV 89146
Mission/Servicesprovided:Providesservices
to help all people with disabilities or special
needs and their families become self-
suffcient through direct services, education
and community partnerships.
encompass Intervention/Renee lasey
--owner
702-285-7013
Website:http://encompassintervention.
vpweb.com
EmailAddress:encompassintervention@
gmail.com
Toprovideindividualizedinterventionto
children with developmental delays and to
ensure proper parent education using a team
based approach.
Center
702-733-8255
LasVegas,NV89123
The lovaas Center for Autism
702-877-2520
Website: www.lovaascenter.org
331NorthBuffalo,SuiteB,LasVegas,NV
89145
ConsultantsfromtheLOVAAScenterdesign
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
1161SouthValleyViewBlvd.,LasVegas,NV
89102
Provide support and services to families
with children who have been identifed with
developmental delays (birth-3 years old).
nevada Childrens Center
702-736-8100
Website:http://www.nccenter.org
Address:5615S.PecosRd.LasVegas,NV
89120
Mission/Servicesprovided:Providesocial
services for children who have been abused,
neglected, or have disabilities. Services
include aqua therapy and group therapy.
(PAlS)/JessicaCampbell,M.S.BCBA
702-260-2360
LasVegas,NV89102
Positive behavior Support of nevada
702-219-6127
Website: www.pbsnv.org
1664NorthVirginiaStreet,Suite285,Reno,
NV 89557
Mission/Servicesprovided:PBS-NVisa
statewide program that trains and assists
families, agencies and schools to support
individualswithdisabilitiesand/orchallenging
behaviors.
Positively Kids early Intervention
702-262-0037
Website: www.positivelykids.org
3555W.RenoAve,SuiteF,LasVegas,NV
89118
Mission/Servicesprovided:Makinga
difference in your childs 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
Vegas,NV89146(InsideNewHorizons
Academy)
Weprovideallorpartialdayindividualized
programs for young children including
specifc interventions to promote appropriate
social, emotional and behavioral functioning.
Southwest Autism & behavioral
Solutions
702-270-3219
Website: www.swbehavior.com
2700E.SunsetRoad,Suite#3,LasVegas,
NV 89120
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
848N.RainbowBlvd,#2717,LasVegas,NV
89107
We are a behavioral consulting company
dedicated to providing professional evidence-
based 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 Pacifc Dr., Henderson, NV
89014
Mission/Servicesprovided: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
8540S.EasternAve,Suite220,LasVegas,
NV 89123
Provides evidence-based psychological
services, including diagnosis, testing, and
therapeutic interventions for those with ASD
and their families.
702-396-0101
Vegas, NV 89117
Dentistry
Jeff Kinner, DDS
702-233-3338
Website: autismdentist.com
653N.TownCenterDrive,Suite104,Las
Vegas, NV 89144
Treating pediatric dental patients with autism,
using a modifed ABA therapy technique.
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children 0-18 on the Autism Spectrum and their families ght Autism through
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Community Care
Service Program
BUDS Social/Life Skills &
Peer Development Program
(6-12 yrs)
TeenWorks Vocational
Internship Work Program
(13-18 yrs)
Sibling Support Group
Autism Family Community
Inclusion Outings
Parent and Community
Awareness Trainings
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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neuropsychologist
(702) 386-2780
LasVegas,NV89117
Clark County School District Child find
702-799-7463
Website:http://sssd.ccsd.net/childfnd.html
Address:3626PecodMcLeod,LasVegas,
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.
702-384-7433
lewis M. etcoff, PhD and Associates
702-876-1977
Website: www.dretcoff.com
NV 89123
Provides a wide range of psychological
assessment services for children thru adults,
specializinginADHD,LearningDisorders,
SpeechLanguageDisorders,PDD,and
anxiety and mood disorders.
Center
702-733-8255
LasVegas,NV89123
Dr. Johanna fricke
702-992-6833
3006S.MarylandParkwaySuite315Las
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
223N.PecosRd.Suite110,Henderson,NV
89074
Psychological assessment and treatment for
children with developmental delays, autism,
and other psychological disorders.
702-968-5000
Vegas, NV 89104
Diagnostic
702-253-0818
Vegas, NV 89146
services Medicaid.
Dodge Slagle, Do
702-454-0201
Address: 1090 Wigwam Parkway,
Henderson, NV 89074
Psychiatric evaluation and treatment of mood
and behavioral issues.
702-396-0101
Vegas, NV 89117
The Therapy Place Janice Aranas,
M.S., CCC-SlP
702-877-0808
Website:www.TheTherapyPlaceLV.com
2820W.CharlestonBlvd,SuiteD38,Las
Vegas, NV 89102
The Therapy Place strives to provide
thehighestqualitySpeech&Language
Therapy services to adults and children.
Comprehensivediagnostic&therapeutic
services are available.
702.777.4808
89014
training programs.
University of nevada of Medicine,
Division of Audiology
702-992-6828
5380S.RainbowBlvd.,Suite324,Las
Vegas, NV 89118
Mission/Servicesprovided:Provide
diagnostic hearing evaluation services
to both children and adults with certifed
audiologists.
nicole Williams, Ph.D.
702-508-9181
Website:http://www.
advancedpsychologicalcare.com
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_fles/Page2.htm
95S.ArroyoGrandeBlvd,Henderson,NV
89012
School for children with learning differences
and social skills challenges, specifcally
Aspergerssyndrome,andHFA.
775-329-2268
Website: www.aconv.org
Ensureservicesareavailable,keeppublic
across the country.
Camp Make believe Kids
702-256-2006
Website: www.campmakebelievekids.com
Address:6284S.RainbowBlvd,Suite110,
LasVegas,NV89118
Services provided: After School Program
Mission/Servicesprovided:CampMake
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
GrantaGiftAutismFoundationisanon-proft
501(c)(3) charity helping children 0-18 on
the Autism Spectrum and their families fght
Autism through Diagnostic, Support Service,
and Community Outreach Connection.
neuropsychologist
(702) 386-2780
LasVegas,NV89117
Carpe Diem
702-485-6705
4525W.SpringMountainRd,Suite110,
LasVegas,NV89102
based programs.
Couture Speech, llC
702-277-0847
Website:http://couturespeech.net
1489W.WarmSpringsRd,Suite110,
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.
Center
702-733-8255
LasVegas,NV89123
las Vegas Speech and language Center
702-736-4453
2780S.JonesBlvd,Suite110,LasVegas,
NV 89146
Mission/Servicesprovided:Meetingthe
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
10655ParkRunDrive,Suite180,LasVegas,
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.
702-486-9200 (referral line) 702-486-7670
(main line)
89102
new Horizons Academy
702-876-1181
Website: www.nhalv.org
6701W.CharlestonBlvd,LasVegas,NV
89146
Providesanindividualizedlearningprogram
in a small group setting, which enables
students to achieve social, emotional and
academic success in a safe, nurturing
environment.
702-396-0101
Vegas, NV 89117
702.777.4808
89014
training programs.
Wassell Academy
702-876-7970
Website: www.wassellacademy.com
Address:5000EdnaAve,LasVegas,NV
89146
Private school for children pre-school-8th
gradewhichfocusesonanindividualized
curriculum for each student.
Dream Therapies
702-227-4477
Website: www.dreamtherapies.com
Address:366EastMesaVerdeLane,Las
Vegas, NV 89123
Pediatric Occupational and Physical Therapy,
IncludingHippotherapyandAquaticTherapy
(in the summer)
Center
702-733-8255
LasVegas,NV89123
My left foot Childrens Therapy
702-360-1137
Website: www.mlfchildrenstherapy.com
NV 89146
Itsourmissiontoprovidechildrenwiththe
highest quality of therapy provided by the
most knowledgeable pediatric therapists in a
fun and nurturing environment.
702-486-9200 (referral line) 702-486-7670
(main line)
89102
Play and learn Pediatric occupational
Therapy
702-250-7872
Website: www.playandlearnot.com
3900W.CharlestonBlvd,Suite130,Las
Vegas, NV 89102
PlayandLearnPediatricOccupational
Therapy is dedicated to providing quality
occupational therapy in a safe, clean, fun, yet
challenging environment.
702-262-0037
89118

702.777.4808
89014
training programs.
occupational/Physical Therapy
WHAT IS FEAT?
Families for Effective Autism Treatment, Inc. (FEAT) is a 501(c)3 non-prot
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 Aspergers
Syndrome. We offer a support network and discuss issues surrounding autism
and treatment options. Listed below are some of FEATs support activities,
programs and services, offered in both English and Spanish:
t Parent support meetings
t Phone hotline
t Newsletters, Posts, Facebook, Twitter & Blogs
t Website with up-to-date community resources
t Advocacy help & nancial support
t Tutor and parent trainings
t Resource library and lending library
t Family friendly events:
Pump It Up - family nights
Tween Scene Program
Picnics, pool parties, holiday parties & more!
OUR PARE NT HOT L I NE
ENGLISH: 702.368.3328
SPANISH: 702.403.6263
www.featsonv.org
717 S. 3rd Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Mary A. Grant, o.D.
702-836-3600
Address:2755E.DesertInnRd.Suite270,
LasVegas,NV89121
Our practice is dedicated to children and
patients of all ages with special needs
including autism, Aspergers ADHD, Down
Syndrome, CP.
optometry/ophthalmmology
Parent education
Anita flores
702-569-8528
3640AsburyHillAve.,LasVegas,NV89110-
3044
Iamasocialworkerandworkwithfamilies,
provideeducationandpreventionservices.I
am a child abuse investigator and often work
with parents of children with special needs.
775-329-2268
Website: www.aconv.org
Ensureservicesareavailable,keeppublic
across the country.
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.
Neuropsychologist
(702) 386-2780
LasVegas,NV89117
Carpe Diem
702-485-6705
Vegas, NV 89102
based programs.
702-384-7433
easter Seals of Southern nevada
702-870-7050
Website:http://sn.easterseals.com
Address:6200W.OakeyBlvd,LasVegas,
NV 89146
Mission/Servicesprovided:Providesservices
to help all people with disabilities or special
needs and their families become self-
suffcient through direct services, education
and community partnerships.
--owner
702-285-7013
vpweb.com
gmail.com
based approach.
family to family Connections las Vegas
702-870-9583
Website: www.newbabycenter.com
6114W.CharlestonBlvd,LasVegas,NV
89146-1127
Mission/Servicesprovided:Offersclasses,
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.
702-368-3328
Website: www.featsonv.org
Address:717S.3rdStreet,LasVegas,NV89101
702-564-2453
org
702-968-5000
Vegas, NV 89104
702-253-0818
Vegas, NV 89146
services Medicaid.
nevada PeP
702-388-8899
Website: www.nvpep.org
NV 89146
Increaseopportunitiesforhome,community,
and school success for children with
disabilities including serious emotional
disturbances. Nevada state-wide parent
training and information center.
702-260-2360
LasVegas,NV89102
Positive behavior Support of nevada
702-219-6127
Website: www.pbsnv.org
1664NorthVirginiaStreet,Suite285,Reno,
NV 89557
Mission/Servicesprovided:PBS-NVisa
statewide program that trains and assists
families, agencies and schools to support
individualswithdisabilitiesand/orchallenging
behaviors.
702-262-0037
89118
Southwest Autism & behavioral
Solutions
702-270-3219
Website: www.swbehavior.com
2700E.SunsetRoad,Suite#3,LasVegas,
NV 89120
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
848N.RainbowBlvd,#2717,LasVegas,NV
89107
We are a behavioral consulting company
dedicated to providing professional evidence-
based behavior analytic services (ABA) to
children with autism and other developmental
disabilities.
Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) las
Vegas Chapter
ContactWebsite:http://www.tacanow.org/
local-chapters/west/nevada/#anchorcontact
Website:http://www.tacanow.org/local-
chapters/west/nevada/
Our mission is to speed up the cycle time
between diagnosis and fnding effective
treatment so that every child can reach their
best outcome.
702-396-0101
Vegas, NV 89117
UnlV Center for Autism Spectrum
Disorders
702-895-5836
Website:www.asdcenter.org/
4505S.MarylandParkway,Box453014,Las
Vegas, NV 89154-3014
TheUNLVCASDconductscommunity-
focused research and educational training on
individuals with autism spectrum disorders
(ASD), their families, and community service
providers in Southern Nevada.
Alternative Medical Care of Arizona (Dr.
Radoff, las Vegas offce)
702-755-6475
4760S.PecosRd,LasVegas,NV89121
Pediatric services for autistic children,
including alternative medicine.

Dr. Dennis Moore
702-455-3692
701N.PecosRd,BldgM,LasVegas,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
653TownCenter,Suite106,LasVegas,NV
89144
Sunshine Valley Pediatrics considers it a
great honor to care for your children from
birththroughage21.Establishedin1995,
our practice cares for thousands of families in
theLasVegasarea.
Pediatricians
Psychiatric
702-968-5000
Vegas, NV 89104
702-253-0818
Vegas, NV 89146
services Medicaid.
City of las Vegas Adaptive Recreation
Division
702-229-4900
Website:http://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/
information/5168.htm
250N.EasternAve,LasVegas,NV89101
Mission/Servicesprovided:TheAdaptive
RecreationDivisionoffersavarietyof
recreation programs for persons of varying
abilities.
family Karate Tae Kwon Do
702-791-5425
Website: www.familykaratelasvegas.com
3375S.DecaturBlvd,Suite1,LasVegas,
NV 89102
Familygoalsandachievementstogether!Tae
Kwon Do for children ages 3-6, and 7-adult.

Recreation/Recreational Therapy
702-368-3328
Address:717S.3rdStreet,LasVegas,NV
89101
opportunity Village
702-259-3707
Website: www.opportunityvillage.org
Vocational training, employment, and
social recreation for people with intellectual
disabilities.
Desert Regional Center
702-486-6200
Website:http://mhds.nv.gov
Address:1391S.JonesBlvd,LasVegas,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.Box80025,LasVegas,NV89180
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-proft 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,
LasVegas,NV89117
Provide respite services and testing for
children at risk ages 0-3.
Couture Speech, llC
702-277-0847
Website:http://couturespeech.net
1489W.WarmSpringsRd,Suite110,
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:3230E.Flamingo#8,PMB105,
LasVegas,89121
Kathie Harrington is a speech pathologist,
author, presenter, and mother of a grown
sonwithautism.Herprivatepractice,Good
Speech, provides services in home and
private school environments.
Respite
Speech and language Therapy
Peoples Autism Foundation is a Las Vegas
based agency dedicated to developing services for
Nevadas 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!
www.PeoplesAutism.org
9510 W Sahara Ave, Suite #200, Las Vegas, NV 89117 P 702.478.2899 F 702.478.2898
Non-Prot 501(c)3 Licensed by the State of Nevada
Pediatric Respite Program
Center
702-733-8255
LasVegas,NV89123
Scottish Rite Childhood language
Disorders Clinic
702-382-7199
Address: Masonic Memorial Temple, 2200 W.
Mesquite,LasVegas,NV89106-3723
We evaluate and treat children with speech
disorders.
las Vegas Speech and language Center
702-736-4453
NV 89146
Meeting the needs of speech and language
disorders and educational issues for pre-
school children thru young adults.
My left foot Childrens Therapy
702-360-1137
Website: www.mlfchildrenstherapy.com
NV 89146
Itsourmissiontoprovidechildrenwiththe
highest quality of therapy provided by the
most knowledgeable pediatric therapists in a
fun and nurturing environment.
702-486-9200 (referral line) 702-486-7670
(main line)
89102
702-262-0037
89118
Speech Therapy Associates
702-598-1622
Website: www.speechtherapyassociateslv.
com
501S.RanchoDr,SuiteI-60,LasVegas,NV
89106
Speech therapy for infants to adults who
have a variety of diagnosis including autism.
702-396-0101
Vegas, NV 89117
The Therapy Place Janice Aranas,
M.S., CC-SlP
702-877-0808
Website: www.thetherapyplacelv.com
2820W.CharlestonBlvd,SuiteD38,Las
Vegas, NV 89102
The Therapy Place strives to provide
thehighestqualitySpeech&Language
Therapy services to adults and children.
Comprehensivediagnostic&therapeutic
services are available.
702.777.4808
89014
training programs.
Aspergers Syndrome/High functioning
Autism Support Group
Contactemail:BarbieLauver:
aspergerhfagrp@aol.com
Website: www.aspergerhfagrp.com
Provides support and information to parents
ofchildrenwithHFAorAspergerssyndrome.
Carpe Diem
702-485-6705
Vegas, NV 89102
based programs.
702-368-3328
Address:717S.3rdStreet,LasVegas,NV
89101
Goodfriends
702-858-0290 or 702-338-4222
Website:http://autism.meetup.com/343
Funsupportandfriendshipforhigh
functioning young adults ages 18-32 who
have learning differences such as Aspergers,
HighFunctioningAutism,ADHDoralearning
disability.
702-564-2453
org
702-486-9200 (referral line) 702-486-7670
(main line)
89102
Rebuilding all Goals effciently, Inc.
702-333-1038
Website: www.bteamrage.org
2901ElCaminoAve,Suite102,LasVegas,
NV 89102
Agent and disability resource center offering
services for individuals with disabilities and
seniors to maintain or increase their level of
independent living.
Support Groups
neuropsychologist
(702) 386-2780
LasVegas,NV89117
children, and adolescents with neuro-
developmental disorders including autism
spectrum disorders, genetic disorders,
learning disorders, ADHD, and other behavior
disorders.
Dr. Mary C. Carroll
702-369-0225
Website: www.visionsofhealth.com
3085E.FlamingoRoad,SuiteC,LasVegas,
NV 89121
Services Provided: Vision therapy,
developmental vision assessment
Developmental vision assessment and
treatment for adults and children including
individualizedvisiontherapyandspecialized
lenses.
Music 4 life/ Judith Pinkerton, MT-bC/l
702-889-2881
Website:www.Music4Life.us
Vegas, NV 89146
Mission/Servicesprovided:Usesclinicaland
evidence-based use of music interventions
toaccomplishindividualizedgoalswithina
therapeutic relationship by a credentialed
professional.
--owner
702-285-7013
vpweb.com
gmail.com
based approach.
702-968-5000
Vegas, NV 89104
702-253-0818
Vegas, NV 89146
services Medicaid.
702-486-9200 (referral line) 702-486-7670
(main line)
89102
Paradise Ranch
702-515-7117
Website: www.paradiseranchlv.com
4920W.CheyenneAve,Suite100,Las
Vegas, NV 89130
ParadiseRanchisdedicatedtoteaching
horseback lesson and providing essential
therapeuticbenefttochildren&adultswith
varying disabilities.
Additional Therapeutic Services
Spirit Therapies
702-219-1728(LaurieWillmott)
Website: www.spirittherapies.org
9140LaMadreWay,LasVegas,NV89149
SpiritteachridingandalsoEPLtherapyon
horseback, movement, also horsemanship
and behavior of the horses and clients. We
help with ABA teachings on the horse.
readers can download
a digital copy of
the guide online at
www.asdcenter.org
hope for the future
proven by the past
Lovaas ABA is a research-backed autism program that has
been perfected over time, ever since Dr. Ivar Lovaas began
his work more than 50 years ago. His son, Erik Lovaas, con-
tinues that work here at the Lovaas Center. Not only is the
effectiveness of our program proven by research, but also by
the lives of some kids who are accomplishing great things.
www.TheLovaasCenter.org
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
ftness, 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* - Modifcation of
situational events that typically precede
the occurrence of a target behavior.
Assessment an accurate and thorough
understanding of a childs strengths
and weaknesses. The results of the
assessmentareintegratedintotheIFSP
andIEP.
Assessment Team a team that gathers
informationfordecision-making.In
addition to parents, this team can include
a Psychologist, Speech Therapist,
AdaptedPhysicalEducationSpecialist,
Nurse, Teacher and Administrator.
Auditory Integration Training* - the
presentation of modulated sounds through
headphones in an attempt to retrain an
individuals 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.
Case Manager the primary person
responsible for coordinating a childs
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
infuenceemotionsand/orlevelof
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 specifc features refect 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
theoryandemphasizetheimportance
of building social relationships (e.g. the
DenverModel,RelationshipDevelopment
Intervention,ResponsiveTeaching).
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual,
4th edition (DSM-IV) - American
Psychological Associations classifcation
and description of all mental health
disorders for children and adults.
Discrete Trial Training specifc 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
thatguaranteeshis/herrightstoequal
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 students learning needs,
strengths, and interests. An evaluation is
part of the process of determining whether
a student qualifes 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 anxiety-
provoking 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
havingafacilitatorsupportthearm/hand
of an individual with limited communication
skills as they use a communication board
or typing device.
family education Rights and Privacy Act
(feRPA)-Federallawthatprotectsthe
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 fngers.
functional behavior Assessment (fbA)
- process for collecting data on the childs
behaviors and the environment in order
to determine the possible causes of the
problem behavior and to identify specifc
strategies to address those behaviors.
Gluten- and Casein-free Diet* - the
elimination of ones 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 confdentiality and
protection of medical records.
Home Visit the visit of an intervention
staff member to a childs home to talk
with the parents about their childs school
progress,IEP,demonstrateactivitiesand
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) anIEPoutlinesyourchildsunique
education plan by defning broad goals
and specifc objectives for the school year,
the services needed to implement those
goals and objectives, and a method of
evaluatingyourchildsprogress.TheIEP
must include a report of the childs present
academic and non-academic performance,
a statement of annual goals which may
be reasonably accomplished within the
next 12 months, and the specifc special
educational instruction and related services
required to achieve the goals by the child.
Individualized family Service Plan (IfSP)
anIFSPisawrittenplanforproviding
early intervention services to eligible
childrenandtheirfamilies.Itmustinclude
a statement of the infant or toddlers
present levels of physical development
including hearing, vision and health status.
TheIFSPmustincludeastatementof
the specifc early intervention services
necessary to meet the unique needs of the
child and family to achieve identifed goals.
Initiation Training* - directly teaching
individuals with ASD to initiate interactions
with their peers.
Intervention design for changing an
individuals 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.
pointingandeyegaze).
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)* -
Interventionswiththeprimarygoalof
speech production.
language Training (Production and
Understanding)*-Interventionswiththe
goal increasing of speech production and
understanding of communicative acts.
least Restrictive environment (lRe)
placement or program that can best meet
the individual students needs and does so
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.Itfocusesonsensoryintegration,
coordination of movement, and on
fne 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.
Perceptiontheprocessoforganizing
or interpreting the information obtained
through the fve 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*-utilizationofaspecifc
augmentative and alternative
communication system designed to teach
functional communication.
Pivotal Response Training (PRT)PRT
teaches that there are specifc 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
exceptionalneedsasspecifedintheIEP.
Public law 94-142TheEducationfor
All Handicapped Children Act of 1975, is
a federal law that mandates and affrms
the right of all children to a free and
appropriate public education.
Public law 99-457anamendmenttoP.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
bytheindividual.Receptivelanguage
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
offces 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* - aninterventioninwhichaverbal/
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-fapping).
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.
Social Storiespersonalized,short
stories developed and written by teachers,
therapists or family members. Social
storiesutilizethestrengthasavisual
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
relyheavilyonthephysicalorganization
of a setting, predictable schedules, and
individualizeduseofteachingmethods.
Technology-based Treatment* -
interventions that require the presentation
of instructional materials using computers
or related technology.
Theory of Mind Training* - designed to
teachindividualswithASDtorecognize
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.
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 Defcit Hyperactivity
Disorder
ADL ActivitiesofDailyLiving
APE AdaptedPhysicalEducation
ASD Autism Spectrum Disorders
ASL AmericanSignLanguage
AT Assistive Technology
BIP BehaviorInterventionPlan
CD Conduct Disorder
CEC CouncilforExceptionalChildren
DD Developmental Delay
DD Developmental Disability
DHH Deaf and Hard of Hearing
DSM-IV DiagnosticandStatisticalManual
of Mental Disorders, 4
th
edition
DTT Discrete Trial Training
EBD EmotionalandBehavioral
Disorders
EC EarlyChildhood
ECSE EarlyChildhoodSpecialEducation
EI EarlyIntervention
ELL EnglishLanguageLearners
ESL EnglishasaSecondLanguage
ESY ExtendedSchoolYear
FAPE FreeandAppropriatePublic
Education
FAS FetalAlcoholSyndrome
FERPA FamilyEducationalRightsand
Privacy Act
FBA FunctionalBehavioralAssessment
HFA HighFunctioningAutism
HI HearingImpaired
HIPAA HealthInsurancePortability
Accountability Act
IA InstructionalAide
IDEA IndividualswithDisabilities
EducationAct
IEP IndividualizedEducationProgram
IFSP IndividualizedFamilyServicePlan
IQ IntelligenceQuotient
ITP IndividualizedTransitionPlan
LEA LocalEducationAuthority
LD LearningDisability
LRE LeastRestrictiveEnvironment
MDT Multidisciplinary Team
MR MentalRetardation
NCLB NoChildLeftBehind
NOS Not Otherwise Specifed
O&M Orientationandmobility
OCD Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
ODD Oppositional Defant Disorder
OHI OtherHealthImpaired
OI OrthopedicallyImpaired
OT Occupational Therapy
PBS Positive Behavior Support
PDD Pervasive Developmental Disorder
PECS PictureExchangeCommunication
System
PLEP PresentLevelsofEducational
Performance
PRT PivotalResponseTraining
PT Physical Therapy
RTI ResponsetoIntervention
SED SeriousEmotionalDisturbance
SIB Self-InjuriousBehavior
SIP StudentInterventionPlan
SIT StudentInterventionTeam
SIT SensoryIntegrationTherapy
SLD SpecifcLearningDisability
SLP SpeechandLanguagePathologist
SSB Self-Stimulatory Behavior
TA Teacher Assistant
VR VocationalRehabilitation
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