Washington, D.C. autism & developmental disability services

The District of Columbia coordinates services through the Department on Disability Services, which combines developmental disability administration and vocational rehabilitation.

District agency & waivers

DC Department on Disability ServicesDistrict agency managing developmental disability services and waivers.
DC Developmental Disabilities CouncilDistrict DD council funding advocacy and inclusion.

Early intervention

DC Strong Start Early InterventionPart C services for children birth to three.

Parent support & advocacy

University & autism organizations

ABA therapy clinics & centers

Everything above is publicly funded or nonprofit. This part is different: these are private therapy providers in Washington, D.C..

ABA is one of several approaches families choose, and feelings about it differ a lot — including among autistic adults. These listings exist so you can see what is available near you; they are not a recommendation. Visit in person, ask how a provider handles consent and breaks, check BCBA credentials, and confirm insurance before committing. AuSnap! is not affiliated with any provider and receives nothing for listing them.

Local clinics & centers

AuSnap! is not affiliated with these agencies. Programs and eligibility rules change — please confirm details on the agency's own site. Let us know if a link is broken or a listing is out of date.