County resource guide
Lyon County, Nevada
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Lyon County. Nevada statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
3 listedABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Fernley · multi-county
Telehealth ABA — Reno-area providers (Lyon County)
Lyon County has very limited local ABA providers. Most families drive to Washoe County (Reno, ~45–60 min from Fernley) or access services via telehealth. Several Reno-based ABA agencies including Centria Autism and Behavioral Innovations offer telehealth consultation and some in-home services extending into Lyon County. Call ahead to confirm service area.
Nevada requires commercial insurance to cover ABA. Telehealth and in-home options from Reno providers may reach Lyon County — confirm availability when calling.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Reno · multi-county
Autism Society of Northern Nevada
Regional chapter of the Autism Society of America serving Northern Nevada including Lyon County. Offers family support groups, resource referrals, and community events. Lyon County families connect through the Reno chapter for local programming.
Free membership and support groups. Connects rural Northern Nevada families to Reno-based programming.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Las Vegas · multi-county
Nevada PEP — Parents Encouraging Parents (statewide)
Nevada's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center, serving all Nevada counties including Lyon. Free IEP support, training workshops, and one-on-one advocacy help. Lyon families typically travel to Washoe County for clinical services, but Nevada PEP helps navigate those referrals.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Serves all Nevada families remotely or in person.
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