SPECIALIZED NEEDS DIRECTORY
Families with
Neurodiverse Children
AUTISM SOCIETY OF
NORTHERN VIRGINIA
asnv.org 571-328-5792
10467 White Granite Drive, #324
Oakton, VA 22124
For more than 50 years, the Autism Society
of Northern Virginia has lead the way,
advocating at the local, state and national
levels to improve the quality of life for those
in the disability community.

youth with disabilities. The organization’s
caring team works closely with families to
coordinate care and find the best community
and health care resources in Northern
Virginia. Care Connection for Children helps
children reach their optimal health and
quality of life in a caring, innovative and
culturally sensitive manner.

AUTISM SPEAKS
autismspeaks.org help@autismspeaks.org
888-AUTISM2 The Autism Speaks Response Team
(ART) is an information line for the autism
community. Team members are specially
trained to provide personalized information
and resources to people with autism and
their families.

CENTER FOR
ACCESSIBILITY AT DC
PUBLIC LIBRARY
dclibrary.org/services/accessibility The Center for Accessibility is committed to
providing individuals with disabilities equal
access to library resources and services at
all DC Public Library branches. The Center
for Accessibility staff offer disability-related
cultural programming, book clubs and
accessible game nights throughout the year
and classes in American Sign Language and
Assistive Technology. All services are free.

CARE CONNECTION FOR
CHILDREN inova.org/about-inova/inova-your-
community/community-access-care/ care-connection-children
703-698-2450 2700 Prosperity Ave., #295
Fairfax, VA 22031
Care Connection for Children is part of the
Virginia Department of Health statewide
network of excellence serving children and
DREAMS FOR KIDS DC
dreamsforkidsdc.org Dreams for Kids DC, a nonprofit children’s
charity, provides life-changing activities
that empower children with physical and
developmental disabilities to unite with their
peers and realize their potential. Dreams for
Kids DC provides life-changing experiences
to more than 800 children with these
disabilities for free while serving residents of
Washington, Maryland and Virginia.

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ENCORE STAGE & STUDIO
encorestage.org info@encorestage.org
703-548-1154 4000 Lorcom Lane
Arlington, VA 22207
Ages: 4-18
Encore Stage & Studio provides accessibility
services year-round. Encore is delighted
to provide an accessibility matinee
performance for selected productions.

These matinee performances provide
accommodations for children and families
with special needs. Accommodations
include ASL interpretation and assisted
listening devices as well as Braille and large
print programs to allow the performance
to be accessible to all audiences. An
exclusive backstage tour will be provided for
children to make meaningful connections
with the story and to experience theater
in a new way. Interested patrons needing
these accommodations must e-mail info@
encorestage.org in advance. Dates for our
accessibility matinee performances will be
available online on our website.

FORMED FAMILIES
FORWARD formedfamiliesforward.org
703-539-2904 4031 University Drive, Suite 100
Fairfax, VA 22030
Formed Families Forward is a nonprofit
organization dedicated to supporting foster,
kinship and adoptive families of children
and youth with disabilities and other special
needs. The organization serves families,
educators and child welfare professionals
in the Northern Virginia region. The
organization improves the developmental,
educational, social, emotional and post-
secondary outcomes for children and youth
with disabilities and other special needs.

KEEN GREATER DC-
BALTIMORE keengreaterdc.org
301-770-3200 P.O. Box 341590
Bethesda, MD 20827-1590
KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now) empowers
youth with disabilities and impacts volunteer
coaches through participation in free,
noncompetitive one-on-one programs
of physical activity and fun, supporting
the overall health and well-being of all
individuals. In-person and virtual programs
take place on Sundays throughout the DMV
and on Saturdays in Washington, D.C. More
information about activities taking place in
Baltimore, Montgomery County, Washington,
Arlington and Fairfax are available online.

KENNEDY SCHOOL
catholiccharitiesdc.org/kennedyschool 202-281-2700
801 Buchanan St. NE
Washington, DC 20017
The Kennedy School is a nonpublic day
school for children ages 6 to 22 with
disabilities. The Kennedy School specializes
in serving students with autism, intellectual
disabilities, emotional disabilities, learning
disabilities and traumatic brain injuries.

Using a small-classroom, team-based
approach, staff support students holistically
through behavioral and social counseling,
academic intervention focusing on
mathematics, internships that emphasize
core employment skills and physical
education. LITTLE BUDS PROGRAM
littleleaves.org info@littleleaves.org
202-420-8359 9727 Georgia Ave.

Silver Spring, MD
11480 Sunset Hills Road
Reston, VA 20190
Ages: 1-6
A center-based ABA program for young
children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
run in a preschool-like setting. It is designed
for children up to age 6 who have been
recommended for intensive ABA services.

LITTLE LEAVES
BEHAVIORAL SERVICES
littleleaves.org 202-420-8359
9727 Georgia Ave.

Silver Spring, MD 20910
Little Leaves is dedicated to helping
people with social, communication and
behavioral challenges grow and succeed
so that they can participate as fully as
possible in their families and communities.

Using evidence-based practices based
on the principles of Applied Behavior
Analysis (ABA), professionals partner with
each family to develop and implement an
individualized therapy plan. We also help
families coordinate the logistics of therapy.

Little Leaves has 11 locations across the
Baltimore, Washington, Virginia and South
Florida regions.

ZINKEVYCH/ISTOCK/GETTY IMAGES PLUS
2022 Resources for
ELEVATED LEARNING
SOLUTIONS www.elevatedlearningsolutionsllc.com
elevatedlearningsolutionsllc@gmail.com 301-466-5123
We are a group of professional educators
who implement a team approach in order
to support the WHOLE child. Our goal is to
not only fill academic gaps, but to create
confident, independent individuals who
understand themselves as learners.