In Home ABA therapy
in Maryland
We provide ABA Therapy to help your child reach their maximum potential. Fill out the form to get the process started today!
Why In-Home ABA Therapy?
Natural Environment Learning
Convenience for Families
Stronger Family Collaboration
LOCATIONS
Providing ABA Therapy Across Maryland
Insurances We Accept
STEPS Behavioral Health accepts most major insurances. Contact us for any questions regarding coverage or plans in Georgia – we’ll be happy to provide you with the clearest guidance as to your best options.
In-Home Therapy in 4 Steps
The role of parents and caregivers in the therapy process:
Assessment
Meet with your BCBA to share your goals for your child. Your BCBA will observe your child's behavior and evaluate what skills and challenges they have.
Development
Your BCBA will develop a treatment plan that suits your child and families goals and needs. They will work with the team and your insurance funder to advocate for the prescribed treatment they feel is most effective.
Therapy
Therapy will begin! You and your child will work with their therapy team on the goals and plans you worked on with the BCBA and collaborate on a regular basis to ensure progress is being made. You will learn the strategies your child is working on as well!
Monitoring
We are always monitoring your child's growth. Part of our regular work is to look at the data and adjust your child's plan to meet their growing and changing needs!
Will you work with my child’s school?
- Absolutely! For children over the age of 5, we are able to provide behavioral support in school if their school allows us too. Most private schools will allow us to accompany your child to provide ABA therapy. However, most public schools do not allow this. Our BCBAs can join families during IEP meetings and conferences to support any behavioral challenges your child may be facing.
- Should you need additional support, STEPS Behavioral Health provides advocacy services at an out-of-pocket cost. Please contact our intake coordinator for more information.
Does insurance cover ABA services?
Yes, but every insurance plan is different. Medicaid will usually cover ABA therapy while commercial plans typically have copays.
What is the purpose of ABA?
The purpose of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is to help individuals improve socially significant behaviors that enhance their quality of life. ABA focuses on teaching new skills, increasing positive behaviors, and reducing behaviors that may interfere with daily functioning. This is achieved through evidence-based techniques and individualized interventions tailored to each person’s needs and goals. ABA is commonly used to support individuals with developmental disorders, such as autism, but its principles are effective in a wide range of applications, including education, mental health, and organizational behavior management.
Can ABA be done in a group setting?
Yes. We provide social skills groups for children each night of the week for clients over 5 years old who receive ABA therapy. Additionally, our children in our early intervention program, Early STEPS receive ABA which includes a mix of individual therapy, group play, and group activities based on their ability. Our oldest clients have opportunities to meet with peers out in the community to work on skills that are age-appropriate and engaging in a fun natural environment.
How many hours of ABA is recommended per week?
Every child has different needs, but the average recommendation is about 15 hours/week for school-aged children. Clients who participate in our Early STEPS program receive an average of 30 hours/week. The minimum is 10 hours/week.
What's the difference between a BCBA, RBT, and BT?
A BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) is a professional who designs and oversees the clients’ specific treatment plans, while an RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) and BT (Behavior Technician) work directly with the clients to implement those plans under the supervision of a BCBA. A BT is not yet registered and is usually still in the process of obtaining the RBT certification.
How can I support my child’s ABA therapy at home?
The BCBA will provide parent training sessions to guide you on implementing the ABA strategies to manage your child’s challenging behaviors across different environments.
How do I know if my child needs ABA therapy?
If your child has autism and either has problem behaviors or needs assistance with daily tasks or learning new skills, ABA may be a great fit. Reach out to our team to learn more!
Our clients love us:
STEPS is an amazing program, Sarah has definitely grown a lot, everyone is so friendly, helpful, and supportive, we are so appreciative of everyone helping Sarah! Our BCBA is always available, she is amazing!
a happy Mom
Mother of 3 year old with ASD
Services are great, Jack is progressing really well, We love his therapist and BCBA, we love sending him to STEPS! Jack knows everyone’s names and happy to see them, which shows they are interacting with him even when they don’t have to. Jack is so much more social with peers and adults.
a thrilled dad
Son of 12 year old with ASD
Communication has improved overall, manding and prompts, mornings used to be extremely tiring because my daughter wasn’t able to communicate, now learning simple yes/no open/close “lets go” she is able to communicate, before she would just have tantrums, STEPS changed her morning routine and taken away so much stress, bcba is great with communication!
tammy m.
mom of 4 year old daughter enrolled at STEPS
