ACME Together (Autistic Children's Movies and Entertainment Together) is a Not-for-Profit organization that arranges events at a variety of theaters, restaurants and other venues in the DC Metro Area. Designed for children with Autism and other related "spectrum" disorders, ACME events are opportunities for children and their families to meet others in a low-pressure social situation. Children are encouraged to play, interact with each other and express themselves freely, as are adults, without the "social expectations" of a non-autism spectrum setting. The costs for all events are covered by a small fee, and any funds above that are used to sponsor future events, or are donated to a charitable organization.

A national network of providers offering quality supports to people with disabilities.

Support group meets once a month.

Asperger's Syndrome Support, Understanding, Resources & Education

ADPC, Autism Development Planning and Consulting, provides services to families and their children with autism, pervasive developmental disorders, and other related developmental disabilities. ADPC Mission: To advance the development of the child's behavior, critical life functions, socializations, and personal growth. Areas of Focus: Communication Development, Development of Fine and Gross Motor Skills, Facilitate Socialization, and Improve Academic Performances. ADPC implements a variety of methodologies and techniques based upon the needs of each individual child. ADPC provides the following services as the foundational steps on the path to success: Consultations, Assessments, Development Plans and Program Books, Workshops, IEP Reviews and Attendance, Coach/Shadow Assessments and Inclusion Plans, Potty Training Plans, Therapist, Coach/Shadow, Speech Pathologist, and Occupational Therapist Recruitments, and PECS Programs. Additional services are available upon request based on the individual need of the child. We look forward to working with your family: To ADPC, the skills learned in the classroom are only the beginning. We learn new lessons each time we work with a child and draw from each unique experience to create a working knowledge of the tools and practices that foster the most positive development to the child. ADPC believes that it is vital to continue working closely with our clients as it is our goal to learn from these new experiences and provide the best planning to help their children on the path to success. Please contact us for our Information of Services Packet including our full Catalog of Services. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

In 1992, working out of our home, we started a network to assist parents and professionals to learn more about autism and hearing/visual impairment, and in 1993 the network was adopted as a formal committee of the Autism Society of America. Our goals in this data bank project are to establish a network for communication, education, research, and advocacy for those with autism combined with a hearing or visual disability, and encourage the development of centers to diagnose and evaluate individuals with these disorders. We need to know if there are programs making a positive impact with this "syndrome", and if not, how we can make them happen. Educating physicians in the community and presenting educational sessions at the ASA National Conference each year round out the objectives we hope to attain through the project.

Information and referral, lending library, monthly newsletter, small interest groups, workshops, monthly chpater meetings, 5K Annual Walk/Run for Autism

The purpose of this organization (ASA-NV) shall be to promote the general welfare of children and adults with autism and to provide support for their families; to support the education, vocational training and recreation of those with autism; to aid in the collection and dissemination of information to parents, professionals and the general public and to foster and reinforce awareness and respect for the rights of parents as the prime case managers in their autistic family member's life. We provide information and support to individuals with autism and their families in the Northern Virginia area. Below are some of our chapter activities and accomplishments.

By acting as a clearinghouse of community service information and resources, participating in legislative advocacy, facilitating prevention awareness, hosting educational programs and encouraging research, the Brain Injury Association of America and its affiliates work to reach the millions of individuals living with the silent epidemic of brain injury. The Brain Injury Association of America's Family Helpline receives approximately 15,000 calls each year from individuals with brain injury, family members and providers seeking assistance, education and support. The Family Helpline is, for many, the first point of contact and support during the tumultuous times following a brain injury. The trained Information and Resources Department, who manages the Family Helpline, provides resources to individuals involved in brain injury.

Serving the public school divisions of Gloucester County, Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, Williamsburg/James City County, and York County. Private School.

Information and support; lending library; workshops; monthly meetings; monthly coffees; website

I have created this group to help parents find out more about this disorder. If anyone has information please feel free to post. We are here to help each other and be there so we are not alone in this.

Resource Center

Interdisciplinary assessment and treatment services for children with ASD; On-site consultations for public schools.

The Epilepsy Foundation of Virginia was established in 1978 to promote awareness about epilepsy and provide assistance to those with the disorder. On an annual basis, we help educate around 6,000 consumers with epilepsy and their families and friends to live with epilepsy. In our annual surveys of consumer's main concerns the top priority is invariably promoting awareness. To this day, consumers alert us about the inappropriate reactions when someone has a seizure.

The Epilepsy Foundation of Virginia was established in 1978 to promote awareness about epilepsy and provide assistance to those with the disorder. On an annual basis, we help educate around 6,000 consumers with epilepsy and their families and friends to live with epilepsy. In our annual surveys of consumer's main concerns the top priority is invariably promoting awareness. To this day, consumers alert us about the inappropriate reactions when someone has a seizure.

The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board was established in 1969. The mission of the Community Services Board is to: Serve Fairfax-Falls Church residents with, or at risk of, severe and persistent mental illness or acute psychiatric emotional distress; mental retardation; or alcohol or drug abuse or dependency. Empower and support the people we serve to live self-determined, productive and valued lives within our communities. Identify, develop, and offer programs on prevention, intervention, treatment, rehabilitation, residential, and other support services in a personalized, flexible manner appropriate to the needs of each individual and family whom we serve.

Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health is a national parent-run family directed organization focused on the needs of children, with emotional, behavioral, mental health disorders, and their families.

ASA is dedicated to increasing public awareness about autism and the day-to-day issues faced by individuals with autism, their families and the professionals with whom they interact. The Society and its chapters share a common mission of providing information and education, and supporting research and advocating for programs and services for the autism community.

ASA is dedicated to increasing public awareness about autism and the day-to-day issues faced by individuals with autism, their families and the professionals with whom they interact. The Society and its chapters share a common mission of providing information and education, and supporting research and advocating for programs and services for the autism community.