Last Updated:
10/27/09 09:16:25 AM
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Early Intervention
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Where to Begin? |
If you are concerned about your child's development, the
first step is to have your child referred for evaluation
and assessment. Below is Program and contact
information. You can refer your child directly to an
Early Intervention program or you can have your child's
physician or another professional make the referral for
you. You will be assigned a service coordinator who will
help you through the process. |
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Nevada Early Intervention Services (NEIS) Parent Handbooks |
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Early
Intervention Services in Nevada are Provided by the
Following Agencies in the North and in the South |
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NEVADA EARLY INTERVENTION
SERVICES (NEIS) NORTHWEST REGION |
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NEIS Northwest provides family-centered multidisciplinary
diagnostic and early intervention services around Washoe,
Carson/Douglas, Lyon, Storey, Churchill and Mineral
counties. Staff includes developmental specialists, a
pediatrician, speech, physical and occupational therapists,
nutritionists, audiologists and social workers. Several
specialty clinics are offered such as genetics and metabolic
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Main Office-Reno
2667 Enterprise Rd.
Reno, NV 89512
Phone:
(775) 688-1341
FAX: (775) 688-2984 |
Carson City Office
3427 Goni Rd., Suite 104
Carson City, NV 89706
Phone:
(775) 687-0101
FAX: (775) 687-0110 |
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Northwest Region Community Partners
The
Continuum
is a community based health and wellness center providing:
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Rehabilitation - Physical, Occupational,
Speech/Communication Therapies
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Home Safety Evaluations and Modifications
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Adult Day Program
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Infant/Toddler Nursery and Preschool
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Caregiver Education and Training
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Community Outreach
We serve all ages and work as a team encouraging clients and
family participation through weekly interdisciplinary
staffing, family conferences, and close communication with
physicians and referral agencies. Our goal is to provide
the highest quality of life by enhancing independence which
allows individuals to enter or remain an active part of
home, family and community. |
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Friends of
Special Children support group |
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Friends of Special
Children
is dedicated to establishing supports for children with
special needs and their families through education, advocacy
and inclusion. Friends of Special Children is an
organization that welcomes all parents and others interested
in supporting children with disabilities or special health
care needs. We invite you to browse our site, participate
in our on-line discussions, and provide feedback on how we
can further assist you.
For more information ask your service coordinator or call
your family resource coordinator @ (775) 219-5157
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NEVADA EARLY INTERVENTION
SERVICES (NEIS) NORTHEAST REGION |
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Rural staff serves infants and toddlers with
developmental disabilities and their families in rural
northeastern Nevada. Including the communities of
Pershing, Humboldt, Upper Nye, Lander, Eureka, Elko, and
White Pine counties.
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Main
Office-Elko
1020 Ruby Vista Dr., Suite 102
Elko, NV 89801
Phone: (775) 753-1214
FAX: (775) 753-6017 |
Ely Office
435 S. 13th St.
Ely, NV 89301
Phone:
(775) 289-1622
FAX: (775) 289-1685 |
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NEVADA EARLY INTERVENTION
SERVICES (NEIS) SOUTHERN REGION |
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Serving urban & rural Clark, Lower Nye,
Esmeralda, and lower Lincoln counties. NEIS South is
staffed by pediatricians, social workers, speech
pathologist, audiologists, developmental specialists,
nutritionists, physical and occupational therapists, and
family specialists. Services include comprehensive
evaluations, service coordination, infant and toddler
intervention, and specialty clinics such as genetics,
craniofacial, and metabolic clinics. Anyone who has
concerns about a child and would like to make a referral
should call the referral line at
(702) 486-9200. |
Main Office-Las Vegas
1161 S. Valley View
Las Vegas, NV 89102
Referral Hotline:
(702) 486-9200
Phone: (702) 486-7670
FAX: (702) 486-7686 |
North Office
4528 W. Craig Road, Suite 290
North Las Vegas, NV 89032
Phone: (702) 486-5100
FAX: (702) 486-5102 |
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Southern Region Community Partners |
Integrated Support Solutions (ISS)
3027 East Sunset, Suite 201
Las Vegas, NV 89120
Phone: (702) 741-7440 |
Easter
Seals of Southern Nevada
6200 W. Oakey Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89146
Phone: (702) 870-7050
FAX: (702) 870-7649 |
Foundation for Positively Kids
3555 W. Reno Ave., Suite F
Las Vegas, NV 89118
(702) 262-0037, ext. 229
(702) 262-0252 |
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Easter Seals of Southern Nevada Early
Intervention Program |
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Easter Seals of Southern Nevada
Early Intervention Program provides
many services to children with developmental delays age,
birth to three years old, and their families. The services
include: service coordination, special instruction,
therapy, inclusive playgroups, and other related services.
The program believes in family-centered practice. We
understand that families provide the best insight into their
children and we recognize the importance of a family driven
Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP). Together with the
family and therapists, the child developmental
specialists/service coordinators work in the child’s natural
environment to provide enriching and functional activities
that address goals outlined in the IFSP. For referrals
contact (702) 486-9200
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Integrated Support Solutions
(ISS) |
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Early Intervention Services — ISS
Nevada, in Las Vegas provides quality early childhood
programs that support and enhance children's primary
relationships and potential for optimal developmental
outcomes. Our early intervention program provides a full
array of services for children birth to three in their home
or other natural environment. Each child and family is
provided with service coordination to ensure collaboration
and provision of services by other health professionals and
community programs, as needed. Services provided include:
screening and assessment, consultation and direct individual
treatment, services provided by qualified occupational
therapists or physical therapists, speech/language
pathologists and developmental specialists. As well as OT,
PT and SLP, we have Registered Dieticians, Registered
Nutritionist and Intensive Behavior Consultants and
specialist. |
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The
Foundation for Positively Kids |
The Foundation
for Positively Kids is committed to providing
an environment that will have a positive effect on the
growth and development of young children with disabilities
or special health care needs. Each child receives a physical
and developmental assessment as well as an evaluation of the
psychosocial needs of the family unit. Based on these
assessments we then develop an individualized,
interdisciplinary plan of care for the child and their
family. Programs offered by Positively Kids strive to
embrace each child's unique needs while providing the
services essential to their well being and happiness. Vital
to the success of every program we provide is its ability to
achieve these goals:
• Help children reach their
full potential
• Create hope and foster inclusion
• Promote comfort and quality of life
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Little Hands
Big Hands support group |
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Little Hands
Big Handsis
made up of parents, grandparents, and community members who
care about children in Nevada. Little Hands Big Hands is
dedicated to making life better for children with special
needs. This is a non-profit group and all proceeds go
directly to help families of children with special needs.
Little Hands Big Hands sponsors and plans social events for
children enrolled in Nevada Early Intervention Services,
supports parent training and education, funds emergency
needs when other sources have failed, and provides emotional
support for families. We invite you to attend one of our
upcoming meetings. Feel free to drop by! Meetings are
held at 1161 S. Valley View in Las Vegas.
For more information ask your service coordinator or call
your family specialist @ (702) 486-9254.
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