Autism impacts every culture throughout the world, but that doesn’t mean that everyone has equal access to assessments or treatment. That said, one autism clinic in Henderson, Nevada is seeking to bridge the gap for Hispanic families who need help with autistic children but struggle with a language barrier.
This facility, The Pierce Autism Center, can be found in Touro University Nevada, and it offers support to bilingual Hispanic families. The facility offers ABA (applied behavior analysis) therapy and social skills workshops for children on the spectrum. Half of the clients at Pierce self-identify as Hispanic, so the language barrier can feel a lot less intimidating. Children who struggle with English will be thrilled to find other students who not only share their language, culture, and heritage but also their diagnosis, too.
Unfortunately, for so many families who aren’t experiencing this, finding support for autism for a child who also struggles with a language barrier can feel insurmountable. This is especially true when the parents also struggle with English as their second language.
Spanish-speaking therapists who fully comprehend both challenges provide invaluable support for these families. Since autistic children spend most of their time at home, their parents need to consult with therapists about the best way to support their child. When a language barrier exists, the child doesn’t get the full support and care they need, since the parents may not understand exactly how to support them. Bilingual staff members can work more closely with parents to ensure they understand the challenges their child is facing and that the whole family is equipped with the tools they need to support their loved one.
One notable aspect of this facility is that they accept most insurance plans, including Medicaid. If you and your family do not have insurance or you have partial coverage, then you might qualify for financial assistance.
Do You Suspect Your Loved One May Have Autism?
If you currently live in Nevada and you think your loved one might be on the autism spectrum, then it might be a good idea to consider an assessment. Here at the Nevada Autism Center in Las Vegas, our facility provides quality evaluations and assessments to help you make an informed decision on how to meet your child’s needs best.
We use direct assessment, functional analyses, and indirect assessments to get a full picture of your child. This evaluation process includes direct contact with you, your family, and your child, questionnaires, checklists, and observations.
Nevada Autism Center accepts many major insurance policies including Cigna, Aetna, Health Frist, Optum, Anthem BCBS, and Sierra. The facility does not currently accept Medicaid plans. If you’re unsure whether your treatment will be covered, then you can contact the facility directly to verify your insurance coverage with our team.
You can learn more about our assessment process and get in touch with us on our website, or you can call our facility to talk one-on-one with one of our agents now at (702) 660-2005.
