Living with Autism: FEAT Offers Support for Families with Autistic Children
Resources
Families for Effective Autism Treatment (FEAT) is a non-profit organization of parents and professionals, designed to help families with children diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). FEAT offers a variety of family support meetings (in English and Spanish) where families can meet each other and discuss issues surrounding autism and treatment options. FEAT’s Board of Directors meets monthly to discuss issues, establish priorities, and vote on the direction of the organization. The staff at FEAT is available to discuss individual children’s issues. FEAT also offers an up to date lending library and brochures and information on service providers from around the community. Additionally, FEAT has a parent hotline that is answered daily as well as a website for parents and professionals seeking more information. FEAT publishes a monthly electronic newsletter offering information on activities for families with autistic children in Southern Nevada.
Medical/Legislative
FEAT closely follows research and medical breakthroughs that will impact children affected by autism. In addition, FEAT tracks changes in national and local policies and laws that may affect autism. FEAT conducts seminars and trainings annually in order to provide families a source of qualified individuals to work with their children.
Advocacy Program
FEAT recently began an advocacy program. This program offers parents the opportunity to take a knowledgeable advocate to their child’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings with the school district free of charge.
Family Outings
FEAT also conducts family outings such as picnics, pool parties and family nights at” Pump It Up” where families can hang out, network, and enjoy themselves worry free. FEAT relies on community partnerships to help support its programming. It is a priority of FEAT to provide families the most current and appropriate information on services and community programs for their child.
FEAT of Southern Nevada
717 South 3rd Street, Las Vegas NV 89101
(702) 368-FEAT www.featsonv.org
Office hours: Tues-Thurs 10-1pm
Events Calendar
Parent Support Meeting
First Monday of every month 7-8:30pm
717 South 3rd Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 368-FEAT
Spanish Parent Support Meeting
Second Thurs of every month 7-8:30pm
717 South 3rd Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 591-8733
FEAT Family Fun night at Pump It Up
Third Tuesday of every month 6-8pm
3200 W Sunset Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89118
(702) 568-5204
“Autism dads getting together”
Third Wednesday of every month 7-9pm
The Yard House” at Town Square
6593 Las Vegas Blvd S., Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 734-9273