ABA Therapy in Maryland

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Benefits of ABA Therapy

If you have been searching for the best autism services in MD, our autism therapy’s effectiveness is guided by decades of behavior science research. Numerous studies have shown that early intervention ABA therapy can help:

Enhance Communication Abilities
Improve Social Skills & Self-Awareness
Reduce Problematic Behaviors & Increase Desirable Behaviors
Improve Functional & Motor Coordination Skills
Strengthen Academic & Problem-Solving Skills
Improve Quality of Life

Outcomes with autism therapy are not guaranteed, but our child-led, play-based approach to early intervention autism therapy provides:

A structured foundation for breaking down large achievements into smaller goals to emphasize step-by-step progress.
Achievable milestones paired with adaptable therapy plans to minimize learning hurdles.
Sessions that help children improve confident self-expression, academic abilities, and social well-being.

To facilitate early intervention ABA, our treatment incorporates:

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Helping Hands Family offers a compassionate approach to applied behavior analysis in Maryland, which offers:

- Personalized autism treatment plans addressing each child’s unique needs
- Child-led and evidence-based ABA therapy to increase session effectiveness
- An approach driven by patience, kindness, and positive reinforcement

Our Autism Therapy Process

How to get started at Helping Hands Family in Maryland:

Autism Assessment: Our Board Certified Behavior Analysts will directly observe your child and collect information from you to develop a detailed behavior therapy plan.
Autism Treatment Plan Development: After your child’s autism assessment, our ABA therapist in North Bethesda, MD, will determine the most appropriate treatment options. Our four Maryland autism centers include:
- A highly supportive clinical team
- The latest learning tools
- A safe learning environment where children participate in a variety of one-on-one lessons and stimulating group activities

Collaboration and Plan Adaptation: As sessions progress, our clinical team continuously monitors and refines your child’s applied behavior analysis plan that prioritizes:
- Open communication
- Detailed progress monitoring
- Creative lesson planning to provide a more engaging learning experience.

Parent Training: Inclusive family and caregiver involvement uplifts the ABA treatment plan. Our clinical team openly shares tips and ABA intervention strategies with families to integrate lesson strategies at home. This allows for growth both inside and outside of the clinic.

Role of Family & Caregivers

Family involvement can increase the success of early intervention autism therapy in Columbia. Along with teaching family members and caregivers how to assist with the plan, we strive to provide care that improves the quality of life at home. We will support you with:

During all stages of ABA therapy, your feedback and insights remain invaluable components of providing the best care possible. Together, we can better identify which learning strategies are working well in your child’s behavior therapy plan.

Get to Know Our Caring ABA Team in MD Today!

Would you like to learn more about early intervention applied behavior analysis? Appropriate for children of any age and autism diagnosis, we are happy to teach you more. For information about ABA therapy eligibility requirements, autism assessment scheduling, or anything else related to autism therapy, reach out to our compassionate team today!

We Offer In-Clinic & In-Home Autism Services

Our ABA services in Lanham, Columbia, and North Bethesda, MD, open the doors to accessible autism therapy. For most children, the clinical learning environment is the best option for establishing a well-rounded foundation for positive growth. Clinical autism therapy is recommended for most behavior therapy plans to

In some cases beginning ABA therapy services in a familiar home environment is the best starting point. Our caring team can assist with an in-home autism assessment, and if deemed necessary, provide ABA therapy in your Maryland home. Depending on your child’s needs and goals, this would lead to a transition from home to clinical environments.

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*We also have out-of-network and private pay options. Contact us to verify your insurance benefits today!