Recent estimates suggest there are around 52,000 individuals in Nevada on the autism spectrum. Many of these individuals are still children who greatly benefit from the services and treatment programs offered by facilities like the…
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For many families, attending live performances is often challenging, especially if you have sensory sensitivities or communication differences. Sometimes the sounds, lights, crowds, and unpredictability can be overwhelming. This summer in Las Vegas, Blue Man…
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Did you know that the summer heat itself can lead to heightened sensitivity for individuals with autism? Temperature regulation is a common struggle for individuals on the spectrum, which can leave these individuals more susceptible…
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Autism has been in the spotlight over the past few years for several reasons. For one, more individuals than ever before are getting diagnosed on the spectrum, and for another, several organizations and individuals have…
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The goal of public schooling is to provide all children with equal access to educational opportunities, but as you can imagine, it’s extremely difficult to provide equal levels of care to children with varying needs.…
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Touro University is partnering up with the City of Henderson to help spread awareness about children’s emotional and social development, including information about autism and neurodivergence. To accomplish this goal, employees will be expected to…
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How does your zip code impact your child's access to autism support? While Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy has shown promising results for many children on the autism spectrum, its availability can differ dramatically from…
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Autism treatment commonly employs two methods: the ABA design or the ABAB design. Both offer significant insights into the efficacy of interventions and serve as key decision-making tools in behavioral analysis. However, few people know…
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Autism is a spectrum disorder (ASD), which means it can encompass a wide range of symptoms that vary from one child to another. One ASD child could be more withdrawn yet display remarkable analytical skills…
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Legislation is part of regulatory measures that help shape societal standards and new statutes. This week, an array of measures aiming to create a more structured and efficient Nevada administrative framework will be put into…
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