Washington, DC Autism Support

Access resourceful non-profit organizations, and psychiatric care agencies for support and located in the state of Washington, DC, USA. Review Washington, DC Autism Support resources with a specific focus on caring for individuals with the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in children and adults
 
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DC Autism Collaborative (DC-AC) The DC Autism Collaborative (DC-AC) is a multidisciplinary, public-private coalition of professionals, community leaders and parents to strategically address barriers to ASD care and advocate for solutions that will increase early and equitable access to high-quality ASD diagnosis, treatment and coordinated care.
DC Autism Parents (DCAP) The mission of DCAP is to improve the lives of all affected by autism in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area through advocacy, education, support, services, and research in order to promote community inclusion and awareness.
DC Developmental Disabilities Council The Developmental Disabilities Council of the District of Columbia seeks to strengthen the voice and presence of people with developmental disabilities and their families in DC in support of greater independence, inclusion, empowerment, and the pursuit of life as they choose. We strive to create change that eliminates discrimination and removes barriers to achieve full inclusion, diversity, and equity through our advocacy.
DC Peers A DC non-profit that creates and run social meetups, workshops, support groups and other social opportunities for teens and adults, by connecting young people on the autism spectrum with their communities by raising awareness of neurodiversity, by helping neurotypicals and the neurodivergent understand each other.
District of Columbia Autism Society (DCASA) The District of Columbia Autism Society (DCASA) is an affiliate of the Autism Society of America, has a mission is to help improve the lives of all affected by ASD.
Services for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities The Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) is the public agency responsible for the oversight and coordination of all services and supports provided to qualified persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the District of Columbia.
So Kids SOAR Formerly Dreams For Kids DC, So Kids SOAR provides free adaptive athletic, recreational, and skill-building activities that empower youth with physical and developmental disabilities to SOAR (Strive, Own, Achieve, and Realize) their potential.

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