About
DC Autism Parents is a non-profit organization with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, founded by Yetta Myrick, a mother of a young adult diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder and Intellectual Disability. The organization connects families to much-needed resources to support early autism diagnosis and navigation throughout the lifespan. They also connect families to a larger autism community, which provides a monthly newsletter, a video series, and a variety of workshops. DC Autism Parents aims 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. Their services and resources cater to families in the DC Area, supporting their children through the life span. By providing a community of families to learn and share with one another, DC Autism Parents helps families navigate the complex process of autism diagnosis and support.
Insurance & payment
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Services & specialties
Community Support
DC Autism Parents connects families to a larger autism community, providing a monthly newsletter, a video series, and a variety of workshops.
Resource Navigation
The organization provides much-needed resources to support early autism diagnosis and navigation throughout the lifespan.
Advocacy
DC Autism Parents advocates for families affected by autism in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area.
Education
The organization provides education and support to families through workshops, video series, and newsletters.
Research
DC Autism Parents conducts research to improve the lives of all affected by autism in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area.