County resource guide
Autism Resources in Washoe County, Nevada
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Washoe County. Nevada statewide resources also apply.
Washoe County (Reno) is served by Renown Children's Hospital for developmental evaluations. Nevada PEP provides free IEP advocacy statewide for Reno families. The provider ecosystem here is limited relative to Nevada's population — families needing specialized care may consider UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento for complex evaluations.
Provider directory
Local Providers7 providers in Washoe County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Reno
Renown Children's Hospital — Developmental Pediatrics
Developmental and autism evaluations at Renown Children's Hospital, Northern Nevada's primary pediatric hospital. The main evaluation option for Reno-area families.
Northern Nevada's primary pediatric evaluation center. Families may also consider driving to UC Davis (Sacramento) for more specialized care.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Virginia City · multi-county
Centria Autism — Reno (Serves Storey County)
Storey County families are well-positioned to access Reno's ABA providers (~30 minutes). Centria Autism in Reno and other Washoe County ABA clinics serve Storey County residents. In-home services may extend into Virginia City — confirm when calling.
Reno-based. Storey County's proximity to Washoe County gives families significantly better ABA access than most rural Nevada.
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.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Las Vegas · multi-county
Nevada PEP — Parents Encouraging Parents
Nevada's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support for Nevada families statewide. Knows Nevada's special education regulations and IEP procedures. Particularly important given Nevada's thin provider ecosystem.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Essential in Nevada where families need extra help navigating limited local resources.
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.
Las Vegas · multi-county
Nevada PEP — Parents Encouraging Parents (statewide)
Nevada's federally funded PTI center serving all Nevada families including Nye County (Pahrump). Free IEP advocacy, training, and resource navigation. Pahrump families typically travel to Clark County (Las Vegas, ~60 min) for clinical services; Nevada PEP helps coordinate those referrals.
FREE. Federally funded PTI serving all Nevada counties.
Las Vegas · multi-county
Nevada PEP — Parents Encouraging Parents (statewide)
Nevada's federally funded PTI center — the most accessible support resource for White Pine County (Ely) families. Free IEP advocacy, training, and remote support by phone and video. Local clinical services are extremely limited; Nevada PEP helps families navigate telehealth and long-distance referrals to Reno or Salt Lake City providers.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Essential resource for very rural White Pine County families.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Washoe County.
School & special education
- Washoe County School District — Special Education
WCSD serves the Reno-Sparks metro area.
Services & benefits
- Nevada ADSD — Washoe County DD Services
Contact ADSD's Reno/Washoe County office for waiver enrollment and DD services.
Adult services
- Nevada ADSD — Washoe County DD Services
Contact ADSD's Reno/Washoe County office for waiver enrollment and DD services.
Respite & support
- Nevada ADSD — Washoe County DD Services
Contact ADSD's Reno/Washoe County office for waiver enrollment and DD services.
Helpful guides
Guides for Washoe County families
Step-by-step help on the topics that matter most.
School & IEP
Navigating the IEP process
Your rights under IDEA, how evaluations work, and what every IEP section means.
Finding help
ABA, OT, speech and waitlists
How to find qualified providers, navigate insurance, and get off waitlists faster.
Getting started
Where to start after diagnosis
A week-by-week checklist for the first 90 days — from evaluation to early intervention.
Benefits & money
SSI, Medicaid waivers, ABLE accounts
Federal benefits your child may qualify for and how to apply without losing your spot.
Mental health
Co-occurring conditions and support
Managing anxiety, ADHD, and depression alongside an autism diagnosis.
Daily life
Sensory processing and OT
Understanding sensory needs, sensory diets, and how occupational therapy helps.
Adulthood
Employment, housing, legal planning
Supported employment, housing options, guardianship alternatives, and ABLE accounts.
Communities served
Cities in Washoe County
Serving families across Washoe County including Reno, Sparks, Sun Valley, Spanish Springs, Fernley, Carson City, Cold Springs, Lemmon Valley, Incline Village and Verdi and more.
See all Nevada resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Nevada.
Nevada state guide →Nearby counties in Nevada
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