Nebraska Autism Resources

It’s never easy to receive an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis. Parents of children who are diagnosed with autism may experience some strong emotions, including shock, worry, denial, fear, sadness, anxiety, anger, stress and much more.

Luckily, there’s a lot more information and knowledge about autism than there was even 20 years ago. Thanks to advanced studies and research, professionals are better equipped to diagnose autism at younger ages than ever before, as we know more about the common causes, signs and symptoms associated with ASD.

Those who receive an autism diagnosis also have more treatment options today, including the highly-regarded applied behavioral analysis, or ABA therapy. In Nebraska, Blue Gems ABA offers this science-based approach to behavior and learning throughout the state.

There is also a wealth of resources available that were created to help parents of children with autism in a number of different ways.

Here are some of the best Nebraska autism resources available.

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Autism Society of Nebraska

The Autism Society of Nebraska is one chapter that operates under the auspices of the Autism Society of America. It’s a statewide organization that was founded in 1975, making it the oldest and largest grassroots autism organization in Nebraska.

It supports the autism community through education, information, advocacy and referral, and through community building. All of the money that the organization raises remains right in Nebraska to help autistic individuals here.

You can find a full list of the information and resources that the organization provides on its website, or you can call them at (800) 580-9279.

Autism Center of Nebraska

The Autism Center of Nebraska provides support and services for autistic individuals and their families. They do so by partnering with a huge list of credible organizations.

The organization is a certified developmental disabilities services provider that has a contract with the State of Nebraska Health & Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities. The goal of the organization is to provide the support and services that autistic individuals need to thrive in life.

More information can be found on its website or by calling (402) 315-1000.

Nebraska Autism Spectrum Disorders Network

The Nebraska Autism Spectrum Disorders Network provides up-to-date information and training about autism spectrum disorder based on current research. The trainings are held throughout the state every year on high-leverage practices.

The organization also has behavior specialists and regional coordinators who provide on-site school district training as well as consultation support. It works in conjunction with the Kansas and Colorado ASD Networks as well, through a partnership known as the Tri-State Webinars.

Through this partnership, the organization offers a wide variety of presentations from local and national experts on autism. These are offered live, as well as on recorded sessions through its archive.

You can view these webinars and the organization’s other resources on its website or gain more information by calling (402) 472-4194.

Autism Family Network

The Autism Family Network has set up a website that provides a lot of resources and information for Nebraskans who have special needs. It’s a place where individuals, professionals, caregivers and family members can join email discussion groups, search through the Nebraska Resource Referral System database, submit a question to a registered pharmacist and much, much more.

The mission of the organization is to support and advocate for individuals on the autism spectrum as well as their families. It provides social opportunities, recreational experiences and community inclusion programs, and works to promote a positive respectful image of people with autism and their families.

You can find more information about the AFN on its website or by calling (402) 421-0874.

Blue Gems ABA Supports Autistic Children in Nebraska

Being a parent of an autistic child doesn’t have to be all about worry, anxiety, fear anger and more emotions that carry negative connotations. It can also be extremely rewarding.

At Blue Gems ABA, we help children on the autism spectrum build the communication, social and daily life skills that they may struggle with.

We do so by first evaluating children for ASD and diagnosing them if appropriate, based off information that our clinical psychologists gather. Then, we administer tried-and-true ABA therapy through our team of BCBAs who are trained, educated and dedicated to all of their patients.

To learn more, please contact us today.