County resource guide
San Miguel County, New Mexico
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in San Miguel County. New Mexico statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Las Vegas
New Mexico Highlands University — Psychology Services
New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas NM may offer psychology practicum evaluations and referrals. While not a full developmental pediatrics program, NMHU's department can provide initial screening and connect families to UNM CDD (Albuquerque, ~65 miles west) for comprehensive autism evaluations. Las Vegas NM's proximity to Albuquerque is a relative advantage for northeastern NM families.
NMHU psychology programs may offer community screenings. UNM CDD in Albuquerque (~65 miles west via I-25) is the recommended destination for comprehensive autism evaluations.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Las Vegas · multi-county
Family Infant Toddler (FIT) Program — Northeast Region
New Mexico's IDEA Part C early intervention program for San Miguel County. Free evaluations and home-based services for children birth to three in Las Vegas NM and surrounding communities. FIT coordinates with local behavioral health providers in the Las Vegas area.
FREE under IDEA Part C. No referral needed. Las Vegas NM has a local FIT presence given its role as a regional hub for NE NM.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Las Vegas
Centria Autism — In-Home ABA (San Miguel County)
In-home ABA therapy for San Miguel County families through Centria's NM network. Las Vegas NM has limited in-person ABA options locally; in-home delivery and Albuquerque-area center-based ABA (via I-25, ~65 miles) are the most accessible options. Accepts NM Medicaid.
NM Medicaid covers ABA. Albuquerque center-based ABA is accessible via I-25 (~65 miles). In-home delivery is the primary local option.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Albuquerque · multi-county
Disability Rights New Mexico
Disability Rights New Mexico provides free legal advocacy for San Miguel County families facing school disputes, discrimination, or rights violations. Las Vegas NM's role as a regional hub makes it somewhat more accessible to Albuquerque-based legal resources than more remote NM counties.
FREE. Statewide. Bilingual (Spanish/English) services available.
Albuquerque · multi-county
EPICS — Parent Training & Information Center
New Mexico's statewide PTI providing free IEP advocacy and special education rights support for San Miguel County families. Las Vegas NM has a strong community support culture — EPICS provides the independent expertise that local advocates may lack.
FREE. Bilingual (Spanish/English) services available for this majority-Hispanic county.
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