The DC Autism Collaborative (DC-AC) has developed several resources for parents of young children and professionals (including health providers, early childhood educators, and community leaders) on topics related to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). All materials have been, or are in the process of being, translated into both Spanish and Amharic.
These resources can be downloaded as PDFs and from the website link below:
Examples of Resources for Professionals:
- Best practices and procedures for providers on developmental monitoring, screening and evaluation that can be used across the health and education sectors.
- Toolkit/resource guide for community providers in Washington, D.C.
Examples of Resources for parents & caregivers:
- What to do While you are Waiting for a Medical Diagnosis of Autism: Provides tips for how to make the most of your time before receiving a medical diagnosis of ASD, including getting started with other services and preparing for your visit.
- Do You or Your Child’s Provider Suspect That Your Child May Have Autism? Provides some clear steps that can be taken once a caregiver or your provider has suspected that a child may have autism
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