ABA therapy in Howard County, Maryland
In-home ABA therapy in Howard County
In-home ABA therapy for children with autism across Howard County — from a team based right here in Elkridge.
Our Maryland office is on Deerpath Road in Elkridge, so Howard County is home turf. Our therapists come to your home in Columbia, Ellicott City, Elkridge and the communities in between — which keeps travel short, scheduling flexible, and your child learning in the place they're most comfortable.
Howard County communities we serve
Getting started
How to begin ABA in Howard County
For a child under 3, you can request a free evaluation through your local Infants and Toddlers Program, Maryland's Early Intervention system (there's one in every county and Baltimore City). No autism diagnosis is needed to start, and the statewide line is 1-800-535-0182. Around age 3, services can move to Howard County Public Schools through Child Find and an IEP — or, if your child is found eligible for preschool special education, Maryland's Extended IFSP option lets you choose to stay with the Infants and Toddlers Program a little longer. Whatever your child's age, we verify your insurance or Medicaid benefits up front and handle the prior-authorization paperwork for you — Maryland's plan rules and Medicaid each have their own age limits, and we'll check yours before anything starts.
Not sure where your family fits, or which system to start with? Our guide to getting started with ABA in Maryland walks through Infants and Toddlers, insurance, Medicaid, and choosing a provider — or just reach out and we'll point you in the right direction.
Our approach
Care built around your child in Howard County
Tailored Plans
Personalized therapy plans built around your child's unique strengths and needs.
Clear Updates
Regular progress reports in plain language, so you always know how things are going.
Tracking Progress
We celebrate milestones and share your child's growth with data-driven insight.
Family Support
Guidance and resources for the whole family — you're never in it alone.
ABA therapy in Howard County — common questions
Do you offer in-home ABA therapy in Howard County? +
Yes. Climbing Star's Maryland office is in Elkridge, and our therapists provide in-home ABA across Howard County — Columbia, Ellicott City, Elkridge, Clarksville, North Laurel and nearby communities.
Does insurance cover ABA therapy in Maryland? +
Often, yes. Maryland's habilitative services law requires health plans issued or delivered in Maryland to cover medically necessary ABA for children with autism until at least the end of the month in which your child turns 19, and Maryland Medicaid covers it for members under 21. Self-funded employer plans set their own rules — send us your plan details and we'll verify your coverage before anything starts.
Are your Maryland clinicians licensed? +
Maryland requires behavior analysts to hold a state license (Licensed Behavior Analyst) from the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists. Our Maryland treatment plans are designed and supervised by Maryland-licensed behavior analysts (LBAs), with sessions delivered by trained behavior technicians under their supervision.
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Ready to start ABA therapy in Howard County?
Start with a free consultation. Our team will guide you through every step, then build a personalized ABA therapy plan that's right for your child.