DC Autism Collaborative Resources

Learn about some clear steps you can take if you or your child's healthcare provider suspects that your child may have autism.

• English (PDF); Maryland resources (PDF); Virginia resources (PDF)
• Spanish (PDF)
• Amharic (PDF)

• Medical diagnosis vs. educational classification of autism (PDF) | Diagnóstico médico vs. clasificación educativa del autismo (PDF)
• First steps after a medical diagnosis of autism (PDF)
• First steps after an educational classification of autism (PDF)

View our toolkit/resource guide for community providers in Washington, D.C., to support early childhood families with resource navigation related to autism concerns.

• English (PDF)
• Spanish (PDF)
• Amharic (PDF)

Learn recommended best practices and procedures for providers on developmental monitoring, screening and evaluation that can be used across the health and education sectors. 

• English (PDF)
• Spanish (PDF)
• Amharic (PDF)

*This resources is intended primarily for providers and may be less applicable to parents and caregivers.

Review these clear guidelines and processes across all of the D.C. MCPs and Maryland Department of Behavioral Health (Optum) regarding autism and behavioral health coverage. You'll also learn what requirements and documentation are needed for autism evaluations, autism diagnosis, applied behavior analysis (ABA) services as well as case management and other services.

• English (PDF)

*This resources is intended primarily for providers and may be less applicable to parents and caregivers.

We provide tips for how parents and caregivers can make the most of your time before your child receives a medical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, including getting started with other services and preparing for your visit. 

• English (PDF); Maryland resources (PDF); Virginia resources (PDF)
• Spanish (PDF)
• Amharic (PDF)