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DC Autism Resources
Learning that your child has autism, Pervasive development disorder, or another diagnosis under the autism spectrum, is a life-changing event for every parent. You are faced with a multitude of decisions, and there is no one to tell you what the “right” decisions are for your child and your family.
But remember - You are not alone! The members of DC Autism Parents (DCAP) understand the choices that families of children newly diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. DCAP is dedicated to helping families in the District of Columbia Metropolitan Area whose lives have been touched by autism.
The following is intended to help parents identify programs and individual services available for their child with autism spectrum disorder. This brochure is not intended to be all-inclusive. DCAP is not endorsing any of these resources. We encourage parents to carefully research options, read books, talk to professionals and other parents, and most importantly, trust their own instincts. No two children on the autism spectrum are exactly alike; and treatment outcomes will vary from child to child. It is important to recognize that you can make a difference in your child’s life and that your child can be successful.
Where to Get an Autism Diagnosis
Children's National Medical Center Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders
15245 Shady Grove Road, Suite 350 South Bldg
Rockville, MD 20850
Phone: 301-765-5430
Fax: 301-765-5497
CNMC CASD Autism Spectrum Disorders: Selected Reading and Resources
Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development
The Autism & Communications Disorders Clinic
Georgetown University Hospital
3800 Reservoir Road, NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-444-0433
Kennedy Krieger Institute
3901 Greenspring Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
Phone: 443-923-7632
Fax: 443-923-7638
Applied Behavior Analysis
Consultative Liaisons for Autism Spectrum Supports (CLASS)
703-855-9882
Expanding Potentials: Applied Behavior Analytic Services and Consulting
301-802-1055
Developmental Individual Difference Relationship (DIR)
DIR Support Services
4827 Rugby Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: 301-657-1130
Fax: 301-657-1131
Occupational Therapy
Building Bridges OT
5506 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20015-2600
202-686-7012
Leaps and Bounds
4906 Wisconsin Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20016
Phone: 202-237-8737
Fax: 202-237-8480
Lynne C. Israel and Associates, LLC
4400 Jenifer Street NW
Washington, DC 20015-2113
202-244-8089
Skills on the Hill
201 8th St. NE, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202-544-5439
Fax: 202-644-6227
Physical Therapy
Lynne C. Israel and Associates, LLC
4400 Jenifer Street NW
Washington, DC 20015-2113
202-244-8089
Speech and Language Therapy
Private Practices
Building Blocks Speech Therapy
5125 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 10
Washington, DC 20016
202-363-8255
Capitol Kids Speech Therapy
201 8th St. NE, Suite 201
Washington, DC 20002
202-544-5439
Metropolitan Speech Pathology Group
4601 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Suite 1
Washington, DC 20008
Phone: 202-237-2927
Fax: 202-244-8250
OnTarget Speech and Language Consulting, PLLC
2035 2nd Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
Suite #GL-03
888-291-7840
SpeechKids
616 Aspen St NW
Washington, DC 20012
202-306-0505
University Clinics
The Howard University Speech and Hearing Clinic (HUSHC)
School of Communications C.B. Powell Bldg.
525 Bryant Street NW, First Floor
Washington, DC 20059
Phone: 202-806-6991
http://communications.howard.edu/partners/speech-hearing-clinic.htm
University of District of Columbia
Department of Language Communication Disorders Speech and Language Clinic
Building 41, Suite 306
Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20008
Phone: 202-274-6161
Fax: 202.274.6259
The University of Maryland Hearing and Speech Clinic at College Park
Department of Hearing & Speech Sciences
0100 Lefrak Hall, College Park, MD 20742
Phone: 301-405-4214
Fax: 301-314-2023
http://www.bsos.umd.edu/hesp/clinicServices/theClinic.htm
Sensory Integration Therapy
Leaps and Bounds
4906 Wisconsin Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20016
Phone: 202-237-8737
Fax: 202 237 8480
Lynne C. Israel and Associates, LLC
4400 Jenifer Street NW
Washington, DC 20015-2113
202-244-8089
Skills on the Hill
201 8th St. NE, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202-544-5439
Fax: 202-644-6227
Autism Research Studies
NIH Autism Studies
Bethesda, MD
301-435-7962
Email: NIMH-ASD@mail.nih.gov
Learning to Advocate for Your Child
Advocates for Justice and Education, Inc.
202-678-8060
Kimberly Glassman, Esq.
301-651-2578
Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities
202-448-1450
Sports and Recreation
DC Autism Buddies
202-271-9262
DC Center for Therapeutic Recreation
202-698-1794
KEEN of Greater DC
301-770-3200
National Autism Organizations
Autism Society of America
Autism Speaks
National Autism Association
http://www.nationalautismassociation.org
Organization for Autism Research (OAR)
Other Useful Autism Web Sites
- The Arc of the District of Columbia, Inc.
- Autism Calendar
- Autism Podcast
- Autism Inspiration
- Noah's Pretzels
- The Parent Consultant
- Pathfinders for Autism
- Special Needs Kids Info
- Wrightslaw
Washington, DC
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