At Admire ABA, we go above and beyond to help children with autism thrive. Our team offers personalized ABA therapy in Maryland with the dedication and heart your family deserves.
Starting ABA therapy is a big step for your family, and we don't take your trust lightly. We're always here, ready to listen, adjust, and advocate for what's best.
Every family in Maryland is different. Every child is different. We build our services around that.
Your child is already spending their day at a Maryland daycare — so why not bring therapy there? Our daycare-based ABA embeds skilled support into the environment your child is already in, working alongside caregivers to target social skills, communication, and daily routines in real time. No extra trips. No disruption to your schedule. Just steady, consistent progress.
From Baltimore to Bethesda, from Hagerstown to the Eastern Shore — if your family is in Maryland, we’re here for you.
Admire ABA is in network with Maryland Medicaid and CareFirst, so families covered by those plans can begin ABA therapy with their benefits verified upfront.
Every child with autism has different challenges—whether it’s buttoning a shirt, expressing their needs, or connecting with friends. Through Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), we break each skill into small, manageable steps, using evidence-based strategies to reinforce positive behaviors until they become second nature.

Stating needs, asking questions,
connecting with others

Writing, tying shoes, catching
a ball

Dressing independently,
managing routines, personal care

Identifying feelings, calming
down, managing transitions
We talk about your child — whether they have a diagnosis, or if you need to get one. We check insurance coverage, answer your questions, and make sure the first steps feel clear and supported.
Our Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) assesses how your child moves through the world — what challenges them, what lights them up, and what supports their growth.
Our experienced team partners with you to design a therapy plan that fits your life — your routines, your child’s rhythm, and your family’s goals.
Therapy begins, steady and personal. We celebrate progress, adjust when needed, and stay close as new milestones take shape.
Wherever you are in Maryland, quality ABA therapy should be within reach. Our team supports children and families in communities throughout the state, meeting them at home, at school, in daycare, and out in the places where everyday life happens. Find your community below to learn how Admire ABA can support your child close to home.
We’ve been working on that one sentence for months. Totally worth it.

She always turns away. This time, she opened her mouth.

He’s learning to speak up instead of shutting down.

Bright lights, noise, and all.

For the first time, we’re hearing what she thinks.

The whole house feels lighter.

Before, he used to run off. Now he pauses, smiles, and waves first.

We make the first steps simple, so you can focus on your child.
Call us or send a message. We will answer your questions and walk you through what to expect, with no pressure.
We check your insurance benefits and handle the paperwork, so you know what is covered before anything begins.
A BCBA meets your child, gets to know their strengths and needs, and builds a personalized treatment plan.
Your child starts ABA therapy in the setting that fits your family, with regular progress tracking and check-ins along the way.
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is an evidence-based therapy that helps children with autism build skills in communication, social interaction, daily living, and emotional regulation. It breaks each skill into small, manageable steps and uses positive reinforcement to encourage progress, with goals built around your child’s strengths and needs.
Admire ABA is in network with Maryland Medicaid and CareFirst, so families on those plans can begin therapy with their benefits verified upfront. We also work with many other commercial plans on a case-by-case basis, depending on your coverage and approval. Just reach out and we will check your specific plan for you.
Most insurance plans require an autism diagnosis to authorize ABA therapy. If your child does not have one yet, that is okay. Admire ABA offers diagnostic services, so we can walk you through the evaluation process, help you understand what to expect, and get you to the next step without sending you elsewhere.
We meet your child where they are most comfortable. Admire ABA offers in-home, daycare-based, and community-based ABA therapy across Maryland, so skills are built in the real settings where your child lives and learns.
It depends on your child’s individual needs. Many children benefit from somewhere between 10 and 25 hours per week, and your BCBA recommends a specific number based on your child’s goals and what insurance authorizes.
Every child’s care is overseen by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Your BCBA assesses your child, designs the treatment plan, and adjusts it over time, with regular check-ins and data-driven progress tracking along the way.
Once your coverage is approved and the initial assessment is complete, most families begin within a few weeks. We move as quickly as we can to match your child with the right therapist.
We work with children and young people from early childhood through age 21. That includes early intervention for the youngest children, often starting around 18 months, when early support can make a meaningful difference. Reach out and we will talk through what is right for your child.