County resource guide
Pershing County, Nevada
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Pershing County. Nevada statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Lovelock
Pershing General Hospital — Pediatric Referrals
Pershing General Hospital in Lovelock provides primary care for Pershing County. Autism evaluations require travel — Renown Children's Hospital in Reno is approximately 1.5 hours west and is the primary evaluation destination for families in this I-80 corridor county.
Reno (~1.5 hours west via I-80) for specialist evaluations. Telehealth evaluations also accessible.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Lovelock
Nevada Early Intervention Services — Pershing County
Nevada Early Intervention Services provides free Part C early intervention for children under 3 in Pershing County. Services coordinated through the state office; telehealth and traveling providers serve this rural community.
FREE under IDEA Part C.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Lovelock
Telehealth ABA Services (Pershing County)
Pershing County has no local ABA providers. Telehealth ABA through Centria Autism or Reno-based providers is the primary option, covered by Nevada Medicaid. Reno is accessible via I-80 for families who can make the drive for in-person services.
Telehealth first. Reno providers (~1.5 hours) may extend in-home services — call to confirm service area.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Reno
Autism Society of Northern Nevada
Autism Society of Northern Nevada is the closest Autism Society affiliate for Pershing County, providing virtual support and referrals. Reno is accessible via I-80 for in-person events.
Virtual and in-person support. Reno accessible via I-80.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Lovelock
Nevada PEP — Parents Encouraging Parents (statewide)
Nevada PEP provides free IEP advocacy and support for Pershing County families. Phone and video support are the primary access methods for this I-80 corridor rural county.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
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