What We Do

Real help, at every stage.

Our programs are free to Las Vegas families. Start with one, use them all, or call us if you're not sure where you are. We'll help you figure it out.

01

Evaluation navigation

Getting a diagnosis in Las Vegas can take months. We help you understand the process, find the right provider, and make every wait count.

What this looks like

  • ·Referrals to local developmental pediatricians, psychologists, and neurodevelopmental clinics
  • ·Help preparing for the evaluation — what to document, what questions to ask
  • ·Guidance on Early Intervention (Nevada Early Intervention Services) for children under 3
  • ·Second-opinion support when results don't feel right
02

Insurance guidance

Nevada has an autism insurance mandate, but most families still hit walls. We help you break through them.

What this looks like

  • ·Understanding Nevada's autism mandate and what your plan must cover
  • ·Medicaid vs. private insurance — which actually works better for your situation
  • ·Step-by-step help appealing ABA or therapy denials
  • ·Translating insurance letters, EOBs, and benefit language into plain English
03

ABA therapy education

ABA is often the first therapy recommended — and also the most misunderstood. We help you become an informed, empowered decision-maker.

What this looks like

  • ·What modern, play-based, assent-focused ABA actually looks like today
  • ·Red flags to watch for (compliance-based models, high hours without justification)
  • ·Questions to ask a BCBA before signing on with a provider
  • ·A list of local ABA providers, evaluators, and therapists, and help comparing them. You choose the provider; NASA does not recommend one clinic over another.
  • ·Overview of complementary therapies: speech, OT, and developmental approaches
04

Premium grant program (limited & case-by-case)

Our premium grant is limited and reviewed case by case. Funding is not always available, and approval is never guaranteed.

What this looks like

  • ·Covers the monthly premium of a commercial health plan for a child with autism, typically around $270 a month
  • ·Need-based: open to families on Medicaid and to families whose current coverage leaves high costs for autism services
  • ·Families can use any provider in the plan's network. NASA does not require or steer families to any clinic
  • ·If your child has Medicaid, it stays in place as secondary coverage
  • ·Month to month, reviewed on an ongoing basis, with at least 21 days' written notice before a grant ends
  • ·Subject to available funding
FAQ

Common questions about our services

Quick answers about eligibility, costs, timelines, and how our programs actually work.

Are your services really free?

Yes. All of our navigation, guidance, and education services are free to Las Vegas families. We're a 501(c)(3) non-profit funded by donations and grants. The premium grant program also provides direct financial assistance at no cost.

Do I need a diagnosis to work with you?

No. Many families reach out before an evaluation — that's often when our help matters most. We can guide you through getting evaluated, starting Early Intervention, and preparing for what comes next.

Who qualifies for the premium grant program?

The grant is need-based and limited by funding. It's open to families of a child with autism (or a child being evaluated) who are on Medicaid, or who have coverage that leaves them with high costs for autism services. Priority goes to children enrolled in or prescribed an intensive therapy program. Approval depends on family need and current funding, never on which provider a family uses.

What does the premium grant actually cover?

The monthly premium of a commercial health plan covering only the child with autism. The family chooses the plan and the providers. We don't cover copays or deductibles; if your child keeps Medicaid as secondary, it usually picks those up. Our insurance guidance team can help you understand your options.

Do I have to use a particular provider?

No. The grant is provider-neutral. It follows the family, and you can use any provider in the plan's network. NASA doesn't require or steer families to any clinic.

Can you help if my insurance denied ABA?

Yes. Denials are common and very often reversed on appeal. We'll help you request the denial letter, identify the real reason (medical necessity language, network issues, hour caps), draft the appeal, and if needed file a complaint with the Nevada Division of Insurance.

Do you serve families outside Las Vegas?

Not at this time. We currently focus all of our capacity on Las Vegas families so we can stay deeply connected to local clinics, providers, and schools. If you're outside the Las Vegas area, we're happy to point you to statewide and national resources on our Resources page.

How do I get started?

The easiest first step is a free 30-minute intake call. You tell us where you are, we ask a few questions, and together we map out a plan. No obligation, no judgment. Use the contact form or call us directly.

Not sure which service fits?

Most families start with a 30-minute intake call. We listen, ask a few questions, and together map out a plan.

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