Autism Services in Montgomery County, MD
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At Helping Hands Family in Montgomery County, MD, we’re proud to have a dedicated team of Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) who are passionate about supporting children with autism. Our compassionate autism treatment is:
- Play-based by incorporating fun games to teach skills and encourage positive behavior in ABA therapy sessions.
- Child-led by earning each child’s trust in letting them lead in activities and learn at their own pace.
- Support-driven by presenting a welcoming atmosphere for kids to learn new skills and communicate more easily.
As a parent, you’ll work closely with our team to develop a personalized autism therapy plan to fit their unique personality and developmental stage. Our ABA therapists guide your child through engaging, fun activities, but your involvement is key to making ABA therapy a success.
Our autism therapy in Gaithersburg, MD, and Montgomery County uses evidence-based strategies to help your child build on their learning, communication, and social skills. Learning will feel fun and rewarding, since every step is supported with:
- Interest-based activities
- Consistent encouragement
- Positive reinforcement
This approach will keep your child engaged in every ABA therapy session. Our clinical team in Montgomery County, MD, will keep adapting your child’s autism treatment as they progress.
How ABA Therapy Supports Children with Autism
ABA stands for Applied Behavior Analysis, a science that focuses on understanding and improving learning and behaviors. At Helping Hands Family in Montgomery County, MD, we use evidence-based ABA therapy services to help children with autism enhance their social skills, communication, and learning.
Our ABA therapists:
- Take a fun, kid-driven approach that’s natural and engaging!
- Break complicated tasks down into simple steps to help your child gradually progress.
- Provide your child with instant support and encouragement to help them master new skills and understand positive behaviors.
ABA therapy offers a wide range of benefits for children with autism. It reduces aggression, property destruction, and self-injury, while boosting awareness, attention, and memory. Most importantly, ABA therapists help kids develop social, communication, and learning skills while becoming more focused and reducing tantrums and outbursts.
Here’s what ABA therapy boosts in your child:
- Communication – Expressing wants, needs, and emotions
- Social Skills – Engaging with peers, taking turns, and responding to cues
- Daily Living – Brushing teeth, getting dressed, and following routines
- Motor Skills – Strengthening coordination for writing, playing, and movement
- Cognitive & Academic – Improving attention, problem-solving, and school readiness
How to Get Started with ABA Therapy
Helping Hands Family has a supportive Care Coordination Team to help you start ABA therapy in Prince George’s County, MD, and near by Montgomery County. Our intake process is:
- Initial Phone Call - A dedicated Care Coordinator will guide you through the intake process and make it seamless. They’ll answer any questions you have about our autism treatment.
- Collection of Documentation - Your Care Coordinator will collect specific information that we need for intake: a doctor’s prescription, a diagnostic report for autism, and the front and back image of your insurance card.
- Initial ABA Assessment - This thorough and informative assessment is done by one of our amazing Board-Certified Behavior Analysts. They’ll get to know your child, pinpoint where they are, and identify areas for growth.
- Treatment Plan Creation - We create a personalized ABA therapy plan specific for your child. This plan is based on your child’s strengths, needs, interests, and motivations. We’ll meet with you to walk through the entire plan.
Each ABA therapy session is individualized to your child’s needs. The first session discovers what excites and motivates them. From there, we dive into play-based activities and child-led games that help boost problem-solving, communication, social skills, and overall learning.
For children with autism, our ABA therapy grows alongside them! As they hit new milestones, we update their ABA sessions with fresh, fun games and activities that keep the learning process exciting, engaging, and adaptable. This ensures your child’s ABA therapy is always in sync with their growth, making learning feel like an adventure!
Does Insurance Cover ABA Therapy?
Yes! The Affordable Care Act (ACA) ensures most insurance plans cover mental health and behavioral treatments, like autism therapy for kids. But it’s still a great idea to double-check that your plan specifically covers ABA therapy. Our Care Coordination team can contact your insurance provider to get your insurance information for you.
If you have a child with autism and are in Montgomery County, MD. Schedule an ABA assessment. If you have questions about our ABA therapy services, we’re here for you! Reach out today – we can’t wait to help!
Why Customized ABA Therapy Plans Are Important:
1. Tailored to the Child’s Unique Needs
- Why it matters: Every child has different needs, strengths, and areas for improvement. A one-size-fits-all approach may not be effective for everyone.
- How it helps: Customized plans ensure that the therapy is specifically designed to target your child’s unique behaviors, communication skills, and developmental milestones. This maximizes the likelihood of success.
2. Focus on Individualized Goals
- Why it matters: Generalized goals may not be relevant or achievable for all children.
- How it helps: A personalized ABA therapy plan sets goals based on your child’s current abilities and future potential. These goals are specific, measurable, and achievable, allowing for progress that’s meaningful to your child.
3. Encourages Engagement Through Play Therapy
- Why it matters: Children learn best when they are actively engaged, and play is a natural way to capture their interest.
- How it helps: Play therapy integrates your child’s favorite activities into learning, making sessions feel fun and engaging. By using toys, games, and interactive play as motivation, therapy becomes more enjoyable and effective, increasing participation and skill development.
4. Enhances Skill Development
- Why it matters: Children develop skills at different rates and may require different approaches for skill acquisition.
- How it helps: Customized plans break down skills into manageable steps, focusing on areas where your child needs the most support and teaching skills in a way that’s best suited to their learning style.
5. Provides Flexibility and Adaptation
- Why it matters: Children progress at varying rates, and therapy should evolve as they grow.
- How it helps: Customized plans can be regularly adjusted based on your child’s progress, new challenges, or changing needs. This dynamic approach ensures that therapy stays effective over time.
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*We also have out-of-network and private pay options. Contact us to verify your insurance benefits today!
