Grant a Gift Autism Foundation

Everyone Deserves the Right To Reach Their Full Potential!

Helping friends on the spectrum fight Autism through the diagnostic & support service connections...

Programs and Services Outlined

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Finding Hope in Autism ~ Community Care Program to help Children Receive Diagnostic and Support Services (speech, occupational therapy, behavior) (This program is based on a sliding income scale, existing medical coverage and funding availability. Please seek other resources while waiting on our list)Click Here for Application

B.U.D.S. - Building up and Developing Social/Life Skills Program in Partnership with The Lovaas Center/P.A.L.S (This program is funded for families in financial need and is also available as a for fee service)Children on the Autism Spectrum ages 6-12 will be given an opportunity to gain much needed skills and learn how to interact with peers in a nurturing environment. The teaching of social skills, peer play skills, group activities, and life skills will provide independence and freedom for children affected with autism which will be the catalyst to their future success in their adult lives, ultimately creating future independence and success in relationships, the workplace, and the community, hence leading to an overall better quality of life. Parents will also gain the necessary skills to accelerate their child’s development for a better quality of life. Click Here for Application

Sibling Social Support Group in Partnership with PALS (Partners for Autonomy Life Skills) (Any Sibling of a child with autism included)
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This program is designed for 1^st-12^th grade typically developing siblings of children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This group meets monthly and serves as a support system and learning experience to improve the well being of these siblings. We also incorporate social outings like bowling, miniature golf, movie night and other fun activities into the program.Program objectives that will be addressed:

Understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Appreciation of the Sibling
Lack of Attention and/or Assumed Responsibility
Embarrassment/Resentment
Relate to Other Typical Peers Who Experience the Same Challenges

TeenWorks - Vocational work program for teens 13 up to 18 years on the autism spectrum, to help them gain vocational work skills in multiple community work settings. They will also gain the social and life skills needed for a more successful transition into paid working positions and adulthood. Another component of this program will help the teens find their niche or passion in life while building their vocational resume! We will be partnering with a select group of non-profit and for profit organizations in the community that will serve as Community Partner Sites for the program.
(The Pilot Program is Starting in March 2012)

Partnership with Nevada Early Intervention Services (NEIS) South to diagnose more children under the age of 3.

Community Inclusion Outings – Lied Discovery Children’s Museum, Disney on Ice, Ringling Bros. Circus, OV Magical Forest and othersWe have periodic family outings throughout the year to help any family living with autism feel comfortable in public settings, while creating autism awareness in our community settings.

Autism Classroom Back to School Drive in Partnership with Clark County School DistrictGrant a Gift is helping schools with Autism programs by matching them with local businesses to raise school supplies and funds. (New programs and at-risk schools)

Grant a Gift Annual Autism Walk for Autism Awareness Month - Autism awareness/fundraiser walk and family resource fair at Town Square every April.

We also help connect families to local autism resources for other needs that we don’t offer.

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*All programs are based on exisiting funds available, so we encourage everyone to apply and get on the list regardless and please take advantage of other resources available in the community (Visit our Resource Page Click Here) while in the application process with us. Thank you for being patient with our process!