Summer is just around the corner, and families across the Las Vegas Valley are looking for ways to keep kids active, engaged, and learning.

May is National Speech, Language and Hearing Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of communication and the vital role speech-language pathologists (SLPs) play in helping people find their voice.

April is Occupational Therapy Month, a time to recognize the important role Occupational Therapy plays in helping children build independence, confidence, and the skills needed for everyday life.

On Saturday, April 18, 2026, the Grant a Gift Autism Foundation – Ackerman Center community came together on a perfect, sunny 70º day for the 17th Annual Race for Hope at a brand new location, Lee’s Family Forum!

Thank you for registering for Race for Hope 2026! We’re looking forward to an amazing event and can’t wait to see you on race day. 

Check out all the details to get prepared.

We are proud to share this year’s lineup of events designed to support individuals and families at every stage. Whether you are looking to learn, connect, or simply be part of something meaningful, there is a place for you this April.

Our Mental Health Counseling Department is dedicated to supporting neurodivergent individuals with care that truly understands the full picture. Many systems, environments, and social expectations are built around neurotypical norms — which can leave neurodivergent individuals feeling misunderstood, overwhelmed, or unsupported.

At the heart of our race fundraising efforts is peer-to-peer fundraising.

Simply put: it's people fundraising alongside us by sharing the mission with the people in their lives.

When you sign up to race, you can create your own personal page, share your link with friends and family, and invite them to support a cause that matters to YOU. People give because they’re inspired by your story, your connection, and your reason for showing up.

Yesterday, we proudly celebrated the grand opening of our new Henderson location with an official ribbon cutting, marking a powerful milestone for Grant a Gift Autism Foundation – Ackerman Center and the families we serve across Southern Nevada.

For parents of adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), employment can feel especially high-stakes. At Grant A Gift, we support autistic individuals across developmental stages, from early intervention through transition-age services. This perspective reflects what we observe daily when skills are practiced in real-world environments with appropriate supports in place. While this article focuses on adults, the principle of “failing forward” begins much earlier. Learning to tolerate mistakes, recover from setbacks, and problem-solve with support starts in childhood and strengthens over time. Vocational readiness is built gradually through many small learning experiences.