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Local Chapters

Autism Society chapters are your best source of information and support. Most chapters are volunteer-led by parents, care providers and other professionals. The Autism Society has chapters in nearly every state reaching out to individuals with autism and their families with information, support, and encouragement.

Contact a Nebraska Autism Society chapter.

Visit Autism Source to find local doctors, service providers and other useful resources in your area.

Advocacy

Nebraska Advocacy Services

*Please note that in the context of Special Education Law, an "advocate" differs from an attorney in several ways. By definition, an "advocate" is one that supports or promotes the interests of another while an "attorney" is a practitioner in a court of law who is legally qualified to prosecute and defend actions in such court on behalf of his or her clients. Although both may be able to help with your legal situation, under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) only attorney's fees are recoverable to families prevailing in lawsuits. This delineation was the outcome of the Supreme Court's decision in Arlington Central School District Board of Education v. Murphy, 548 U.S. 291 (2006). There is currently legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives that would reverse this outcome (the IDEA Fairness Restoration Act, HR 434).

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2008 State Autism Profiles - Nebraska

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Autism Waiver

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Education

Autism Spectrum Disorders Network

The goals of the Nebraska ASD Network are to (1) build and enhance the capacity of Nebraska schools and families in supporting children across the spectrum of autism disorders, and (2) offer training and technical assistance to Nebraska educators providing services to students across the autism spectrum from birth to age 21.

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Community Resources

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services

Answers 4 Families

Answers4Families.org is Nebraska’s support and information connection for families and professionals seeking assistance. This website is a collection of articles, resources and referrals organized by target group.

Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders

The Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders provides information and services for children and families living with autism. The Center provides education, training and diagnostic evaluations, as well as treatment options.

Families for Effective Treatment of Autism

FEAT’s mission is to provide education to families and the community on effective autism treatments, and support to families seeking effective treatments for their children on the autism spectrum.

Hotline for Disability Services

Provides referrals to financial, medical and other service resources to Nebraska families with disabilities: (800) 742-7594 (toll-free in state).

Parent Training and Information

The mission of PTI Nebraska is to provide training, information and support to parents in Nebraska who have a child, birth through age 26, with special needs. Resources are provided for parents, other family members, school personnel and interested others.

ACCESS Nebraska

ACCESS Nebraska is the state's website for information about benefit eligibility. The website also allows users to apply for benefits online.

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Autism Source

To find more information in your state, please visit www.autismsource.org.

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Last updated: 22 January 2009