We serve:

Children and Youth with Autism and related developmental differences

Families and Caregivers

Community Members with whom we share our world!

Our Services

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world: indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”

-Margaret Mead,

Dr. Abila Tazanu, M.D.

Abila is a pediatrician with greater than 20 years of health and community service provision. She is a mother of five inspiring adult children, three of whom have autism and related co-existing emotional concerns. She serves as Spectrum's Lead Medical Guide/ Consultant where she pursues her passion for enhancing the lives of those living with ASD and related different abilities; while enriching the communities in which we live!

Abila received her B.S. in Microbiology and her Doctorate of Medicine from Howard University in Washington, D.C through an accelerated B.S.- M.D. Program. She then completed her pediatric residency at Inova Fairfax Hospital/ University of Virginia. A native of Washington, D.C. , raised by parents who immigrated from West Africa and the Caribbean, she now resides in Maryland. Her cultural background and personal struggles to identify and support her own children created the vision for the One World Center for Autism, Inc. (a non-profit) where she served as director for 14 years.

Her drive to give hope and genuine support continues to fuel her passion to help individuals living with autism and related special needs in a more focused and holistic manner. Her vision is to create a standard of centralized comprehensive medical care and linkages to therapeutic interventions for all individuals on the spectrum which incorporates family support, individual support and community awareness.

Brenda Reed, C.N.A.

Brenda is a Certified Nursing Assistant and mother of an amazing son with autism. She is a deeply caring, honest and knowledgeable guide and coordinator. Brenda uses her lived experience to serve as our Practice Manager and Family Support Guide. She is the inspiration behind our name "Spectrum of Hope"

brenda@spectrum-hope.com

Andrea Gonzalez

Andrea is a compassionate bilingual medical assistant and certified community health worker with over five years of experience in fast-paced positions. She is committed to helping community members improve wellness through hands-on support and education. She is an amazing mom of four children, one of whom is diagnosed with autism. She is also incredibly passionate about helping others on their journey and is able to truly relate. She is eager to share her knowledge of resources with families and all she serves.

andrea@spectrum-hope.com

Rhonda Mitchell

Rhonda is a dedicated community coordinator of the Prince George's County Health Department who is purposeful and insightful about creating community connections that enrich those with developmental differences and the professionals who support them. She has built connections with greater than 200 pediatric providers which have increased the awareness and implementation of developmental screening in Prince George's County Maryland. Rhonda serves as our Community Outreach Specialist and Physician Liaison.

rlmitchell@co.pg.md.us

Spectrum of Hope is seeking participation in the following insurance networks. Once participation is approved, we will be happy to confirm current appointments and schedule new ones. As we expand, we will consider joining additional networks.

If you have any questions about coverage for your child's or youth's visit, please contact: Brenda@spectrum-hope.com

• Aetna-accepting patients
• Aetna Better Health-accepting patients
• Cigna-accepting patients
  
• Care First/ Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Priority Partners