Children develop at their own pace. From crawling, to walking and speaking, sometimes delays are perfectly normal. Other times, a child may need extra help. When they do, early intervention can help a child catch up, while providing the best outcomes in future years.
From finding the best resources to determine if your child is on track, to getting them the help they need if there is a developmental delay, we can help.
NV Pyramid Model Home Visiting Program - The Children’s Cabinet
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This program supports families with children under 6 who are experiencing persistent challenging behavior by offering free consultation and home visiting.
Nevada Early Intervention Services (NEIS)
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Provides services to children birth until three with developmental delay or disabilities, and their families. Evaluation is free.
Autism Treatment Assistance Program (ATAP)
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Helps parents and caregivers with the expensive cost of providing Autism-specific treatments to their child with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Statewide program for children under the age of 20.
Child Find - Early Intervention (ages 3-21)
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Supports children who may have developmental delays or special health care needs. Its aim is to ensure that every child receives the best start in their educational journey.
Developmental Milestones Tracker App
Milestones matter! Track your child’s development progress from age 2 months to 5 years with CDC’s easy-to-use illustrated checklists; get tips from CDC for encouraging your child’s development; and find out what to do if you are ever concerned about how your child is developing. From birth to age 5, your child should reach milestones in how he or she plays, learns, speaks, acts, and moves. Photos and videos in this app illustrate each milestone and make tracking them for your child easy and fun! Download the app for free on your iOS or Android device in English or Spanish - search for "CDC's Milestone Tracker" in your app store. This app is available at no charge and contains NO in-app purchases.
Developmental Services for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities
The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Aging and Disability Services Division operates three Regional Centers that serve children and adults who have a diagnosis of intellectual disability or closely related developmental disabilities. To be eligible for services, the applicant must have a documented diagnosis such as Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Autism, or other neurological impairment that is a developmental disability occurring prior to age 22 years. In addition, the person must have substantial limitations in adaptive functioning. Adaptive skill areas include: communication, self-care, home living, social skills, community use, self-direction, health and safety, and functional academics. An intake interview will be completed to assist in establishing eligibility and service needs.
Family Resource Centers
Family Resource Centers (FRCs) provide case management, information, and referrals for individuals and families in need of assistance in accessing services and programs that will strengthen and support the family. FRCs collaborate with other agencies, schools, faith-based organizations, and government agencies to assist families to obtain needed services. FRCs emphasize community based, collaborative services that are culturally competent, accessible, and flexible. There are 18 FRC Service Areas in Nevada. To find an FRC near you visit the Family Resource Center Programs list on the Nevada Division of Health and Human Services website.
Nevada 2-1-1
2-1-1 is a special telephone number to provide information and referrals to health, human and social service organizations. Dialing 2-1-1 in almost every part of the United States will connect you to human and social services for your area. 2-1-1 services include places to find emergency food, housing and emergency shelter locations, children’s services, support for seniors, older persons, and people with disabilities, and mental health and counseling services, among many others. You can also search for resources on the Nevada 2-1-1 website or download the App on your phone.
"Early Intervention" is an array of services to help infants and toddlers, birth to three with disabilities or delays in their development. Early Intervention Services support families, through education and family services, to help their children reach their potential.
From birth to 5 years, your child should reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, act and move. This article will cover how to track your child’s development and what to do if you have a concern.
Nevada’s Autism Treatment Assistance Program was created to assist parents and caregivers with the expensive cost of providing Autism-specific treatments to their child with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Learn more about this program and the autism diagnostic process.
This campaign is supported with funding from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Child Care and Development Fund through the America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) administered by the Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services Child Care and Development Program (Federal Grant #2021, G990232) and the Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five Initiative (PDG B-5) (Federal Grant #90TP099) administered by the Nevada Department of Education, Office of Early Learning and Development, subawarded to The Children’s Cabinet. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Departments, Division, Office nor ACF.
