County resource guide
Humboldt County, Nevada
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Humboldt County. Nevada statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Winnemucca
Humboldt General Hospital — Pediatric Referrals
Humboldt General Hospital in Winnemucca provides primary pediatric care for Humboldt County. Developmental screenings and referrals for autism evaluations. Families requiring comprehensive evaluations typically travel to Renown Children's Hospital in Reno (~165 miles west).
Reno (Renown Children's) is ~165 miles for specialist evaluations. Telehealth evaluations are a practical alternative.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Winnemucca
Nevada Early Intervention Services — Humboldt County
Nevada Early Intervention Services provides free Part C early intervention for children under 3 in Humboldt County. Evaluations are requested through the state office; services may include telehealth and occasional in-person visits from traveling providers.
FREE under IDEA Part C.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Winnemucca
Telehealth ABA Services (Humboldt County)
Humboldt County has no local ABA providers. Telehealth ABA through Centria Autism or other Nevada-based providers is the primary option. Nevada Medicaid covers telehealth ABA. Reno is 165 miles away for families who can travel for in-person services.
Telehealth only locally. Nevada Medicaid covered.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Reno
Autism Society of Northern Nevada
Autism Society of Northern Nevada provides resource referrals and virtual support for Humboldt County families. The Reno chapter is the closest Autism Society affiliate for Winnemucca-area families.
Virtual support and referrals. Reno is ~165 miles.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Winnemucca
Nevada PEP — Parents Encouraging Parents (statewide)
Nevada PEP provides free IEP advocacy and support for Humboldt County families. Phone and video support are the primary access methods for this northern Nevada rural community.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
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Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Nevada.
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