Families in Elko County who need autism services are running into waits that can last more than a year. Local providers are short-staffed and facing low Medicaid reimbursement rates. Elko County Commissioners recently agreed to…
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FOX5 Las Vegas picked Grant a Gift Autism Foundation as its Spin Zone charity of the month for September. The nonprofit runs the Ackerman Center and works to create real outcomes for neurodivergent kids and…
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Two new papers co-authored by Dr. Joy Pollard of the Center for Social Dynamics examine what caregivers actually need from autism services. Pollard, who leads clinical research and innovation at the organization, worked for years…
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Steven Cohen is 38, lives in Las Vegas, and is Autistic. Like so many others, he depends on Medicaid and Medicare to get the care he needs. But right now, he’s carrying a heavy worry that…
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Small Changes Can Reduce Burnout and Help Neurodiverse Workers Thrive A lot of adults on the autism spectrum find traditional workplace meetings to be genuinely draining. Trying to read social cues, dealing with sensory overload,…
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In Nevada, changes in insurance coverage have become a burden for many families of children with autism in accessing options for therapeutic care. Parents have reported a growing anxiety as coverage increases in the limits…
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It’s no surprise to anyone that prices across the board have been wildly increasing since around 2020, and they haven’t slowed down. Recent statistics suggests that consumer prices overall have risen around 25% since 2020…
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A new study on autism therapy is shining a light on something hopeful. That children can grow and improve in many ways, and that progress depends not only on the hours of treatment but on…
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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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