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Newly Diagnosed
Our guide provides advice from parents who have been in your shoes.
Local Resources
Adapted Sports and Recreation
Education
- All About AAC: Panel Discussion Slides and Notes
- Diploma Options for Students with Disabilities Presentation by Ellen Agosta, FCPS
- ESY and Additional Services
- How to Start a Peer Buddy Program at Your Child’s School
- Middle School Transition slides and notes
- POAC-NoVA IEP Process Fundamentals
- Restraint and Seclusion in Schools: Update 2021
safety
- Autism Cards from POAC-NOVA
- Autism Spectrum Disorders and Public Safety Considerations for Families Presentation Slides
- Autism Spectrum Disorders and Public Safety Considerations References and Websites
- Debbaudt 911 Flag Sheet Handout
- Disability Safety Top Ten
- Police Interactions and Disability Safety Tips
- Sample 911 Handout
- Water Safety
Northern Virginia Resources by County or City
Click on the county below to learn more about the resources in the area.
Arlington County
Workshops & Other Activities
- Arlington County Therapeutic Recreation
- Arlington Parent Resource Center Activities
- Arlington Special Education PTA Activities
Public School System
Community Services Board
Local Organizations
Loudoun County
Workshops & Other Activities
- A Place to Be Expressive Arts Therapy
- Heeling House
- Loudoun Therapeutic Riding
- McLean Bible Church – Loudoun
- Sprout Therapeutic Riding and Education Center
Public School System
- LCPS Child Find
- LCPS Office of Special Education
- LCPS Parent Resource Services
- LCPS Special Education Advisory Committee
Community Services Board
Local Organizations
Prince William County
Workshops & Other Activities
Public School System
Community Services Board
Local Organizations
Fairfax County
Workshops & Other Activities
- FCPS ABA Monthly Parent Workshops
- FCPS Family Resource Center Workshops
- FCPS Special Education Conference
Public School System
- 2021-2023 FCPS Special Education Enhancement Plan Process
- Back-to-School 2023 FCPS Slides
- FCPS Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities (ACSD)
- FCPS Special Education Program Sites
- FCPS ABA Program Description and Information
- FCPS Behavior Intervention Services Behavior Resources and Strategies
- FCPS Guidelines for Classroom Observations
- FCPS Family Resource Center
- Special Education Graduation Requirements/Diploma Options
- Special Education Preschool-to-Kindergarten Timeline
- Twice-Exceptional (2e) Learners
Community Services Board
- Fairfax-Falls Church CSB Website
- Fairfax-Falls Church CSB Fact Sheet
- Fairfax-Falls Church CSB Autism Resources Handout
- Fairfax-Falls Church CSB Community Resources Handout
Local Organizations
Manassas City
Workshops & Other Activities
Public School System
Community Services Board
Local Organizations
Military Families
POAC-NOVA welcomes the opportunity to help active duty and retired military families living in the greater DC with a loved one with autism or another significant disability. We want you to know that you are not alone, and that your experiences as a military family is valued and appreciated.
Allow us to connect you with people and resources in our region available to you and your family. Send us an email at theboard@poac-nova.org and our Military Families Coordinator will begin the conversation about ways we can serve your family.