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ABA Behavior Assessment Services for Children & Youth (Ages 2-21)

Understanding your child is the first step. Our ABA assessments in Baltimore and Howard Counties provide a compassionate, detailed view of your child’s strengths and challenges—laying the foundation for therapy that aligns with their growth and your family’s goals.

ABA(Applied Behavior Analysis) helps children and teens with autism and developmental needs build skills, improve behavior, and communicate effectively. For many families, this begins with a personalized assessment.

Curious if ABA is a good fit? Let’s start with understanding.

Why Assessments Matter

ABA assessments are often the first step in early intervention. They help us:

Identify developmental strengths and challenges
Set realistic, individualized goals
Create a roadmap for skill-building and behavior support

Early insight can lead to more effective progress. That’s why timely assessments are essential.

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Who We Help

Every child is different, and so is our approach. We use data-driven methods to customize plans that address each child's strengths, challenges, and aspirations. By combining clinical excellence with genuine care, we're able to encourage growth in communication, social skills, and daily living activities by safely guiding them to the confidence they've always had within.

Types of ABA Behavioral Assessments

To build a truly personalized ABA plan, we use a range of assessment tools, including:

Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)

Understand the purpose behind challenging behaviors so we can teach more effective alternatives

Developmental & Skills Assessments

Tools like VB-MAPP and ABLLS-R help us evaluate language, daily living, and learning skills.

Cognitive and Communication Evaluations

Gauge thinking styles and how your child engages with the world

Parent/Caregiver Interviews and Observations

Your voice matters. We integrate your experiences and goals with what we observe.

What to Expect During the Process

From your first call to the final review, we make the process supportive and straightforward:

Intake conversation

with a BCBA or care coordinator

In-person observations

and play-based assessment with your child or teen

Parent interviews

to gather background and goals

Feedback session

to review findings and next steps—no pressure, just clarity

Ready to Take the First Step?

Book a free consultation or schedule an ABA assessment today. We’ll guide you through every step with care and clarity.

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Areas We Serve

Choose between in-home or facility-based assessments based on your preference.

We currently provide ABA behavioral assessments and therapy in:

Howard County, Maryland

Providing comprehensive ABA therapy services throughout Howard County, Maryland.

Baltimore County, Maryland

Serving families across Baltimore County with dedicated ABA therapy support.

Surrounding cities and neighborhoods

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do you accept Medicaid?

Yes, we currently accept Medicaid. We are also preparing to accept private insurance soon—ask us for updates.

How long does an assessment take

Most are completed over 1–2 weeks, depending on your child’s needs and your availability.

Is parent participation required?

Yes. Your input helps create the most accurate and useful treatment plan possible.

What happens after the assessment?

We’ll review the results with you and develop a customized ABA therapy plan based on your child’s needs and your goals.

Will my child be diagnosed?

We provide behavioral assessments, not medical diagnoses. However, our findings can support further evaluations if needed.