Insurance premium & transportation help
Need-based help paying a commercial insurance premium for your child, and help with gas and travel to appointments. Case by case, limited by available funding.
Apply for premium & travel helpNevada Families First
Walking beside Las Vegas families on the autism journey.
An autism diagnosis brings a wave of questions. We're a Las Vegas non-profit guiding local families through evaluations, insurance, state programs, and therapy options, with need-based help paying for insurance premiums and travel to appointments.
You're Not Alone
1 in 36 children in the U.S. is identified with autism. Las Vegas families deserve local, walk-beside-you support.
Our Mission
We help Las Vegas families move from "what now?" to a clear, confident next step.
Too many families leave the pediatrician's office with the words "it might be autism" — or a diagnosis appointment with a label — and no roadmap for what comes next. We fill that gap with real guidance, local knowledge, and direct financial help.
Early Observation
Read the full guide →What the early signs can look like
Every child develops at their own pace. These are patterns worth noticing and discussing with your pediatrician — not a diagnosis.
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Social Connection
Limited eye contact, not responding to their name by 12 months, or preferring solo play over interaction with peers and siblings.
Social engagement
02
Communication
Delayed speech, loss of previously used words, repeating phrases (echolalia), or difficulty with back-and-forth conversation.
Language & speech
03
Sensory & Repetitive
Strong reactions to sounds, textures, or lights; repeated movements like hand-flapping or rocking; intense focus on specific objects or topics.
Sensory processing
These observations don't replace a clinical evaluation. If something feels off, trust that instinct — and reach out. We can help you find the right next step.
How We Help
Four ways we walk beside Las Vegas families
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Evaluation navigation
We demystify the diagnostic process — who does evaluations in Las Vegas, typical wait times, what to ask for, and how to prepare your child and yourself.
02
Insurance guidance
Understand Nevada's autism insurance mandate, appeal denials, compare Medicaid vs. private plans, and know what ABA coverage actually means.
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ABA therapy education & referrals
Learn what quality, modern, child-led ABA looks like, red flags to avoid, and get a list of local providers so you can compare and choose.
04
Premium grant program (limited)
A need-based, case-by-case program. For qualifying families it can cover the monthly premium of a commercial health plan for a child with autism. Families choose their own providers. Limited by available funding.
Two separate applications
Pick the one you need — they are not the same form
One asks us for money directly. The other files your paperwork with the State of Nevada. You can do both, and neither costs anything.
ATAP, Desert Regional Center & Katie Beckett
Answer one set of questions and we fill the real state forms for you, tell you which documents each agency requires, and check the packet before you file it.
Start the state applicationsNot sure which one, or just want to talk to someone? Contact our team.