Plans for a residential facility for autistic girls in Southern Nevada have stumbled on multiple roadblocks over the past few months, leaving families frustrated. The project, which was originally approved in mid-2024, was intended to…
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With autism rates soaring, one thing is clear. Too many children with autism grew up and missed out on early support that could have helped empower them to navigate through life. While that fact is…
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Temple Grandin is a leading autism activist, author, and professor who has dedicated her life to raising awareness of the need for understanding and support for those on the spectrum. Her work helped change how…
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Back in 1997, Mary Brabant developed an important program to help students in Nevada gain real-world skills necessary to thrive after public schooling. In the beginning, this humble program only had one educator and two…
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With the explosion of mental health content on social media, a lot of people are considering the possibility that they might have ADHD or be on the autism spectrum. While self-reflection can be a helpful…
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Shawn Wilson has been searching for answers and treatment options for his seven-year-old nonverbal, autistic child since his child’s birth. According to the dedicated father, Christopher Wilson, his son was diagnosed as an infant. While…
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If you have an autistic loved one who struggles with verbal communication, then you’ll want to learn more about Leucovorin, a long-standing drug often used for chemotherapy. Recent reports and studies seem to suggest that…
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Leucovorin, a medication that’s derived from folic acid, is in the spotlight after federal health officials approved the drug as a potential treatment for autistic, non-verbal children. According to experts, this move by health officials…
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Clark County School District is in a tough spot; there just aren’t enough special education teachers to go around. When the 2025 school year began, 163 special education positions were vacant. That left a lot…
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This year’s Annual 98.5 KLUC Chet Buchanan Show Toy Drive has been an absolute success, and the proceeds all went toward HELP of Southern Nevada. From there, the donations were distributed to thousands of local…
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