Howard County families care about schools, community, and giving their child every chance to thrive. ABA Prep provides in-home, BCBA-led therapy across the county — from the neighborhoods around Columbia's villages to Ellicott City's historic streets and the growing communities in Elkridge and Fulton.
We deliver ABA in homes and community settings across Howard County. Every request is reviewed individually, so submit intake even if your community isn't listed below.
HCPSS is nationally recognized for special education programming. Our BCBAs coordinate with HCPSS IEP and 504 teams — with family consent — to align home ABA goals with school supports. We can share strategies with classroom staff and attend team meetings when helpful.
Most Howard County families start with in-home ABA. Sessions are two to four hours, several days a week, delivered one-on-one by an RBT with weekly BCBA supervision and structured parent coaching. Community sessions expand into the places the family already spends time — the Columbia Mall play area, Centennial Park, or the lakes around Wilde Lake.
We often connect Howard County families with the Howard County Autism Society, the Howard County Infants and Toddlers Program, Linwood Center's autism programming, inclusive recreation through Howard County Rec & Parks, and the Miller Branch Library's sensory-friendly events.
ABA Prep accepts Maryland Medicaid and is in-network with CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield and CareFirst BlueChoice for eligible ABA services. Benefits, coverage, cost-sharing, and authorization requirements vary by plan; our team verifies eligibility before services begin. Share your ZIP and a bit about your child and our team confirms coverage and openings within one business day.
Share a few details and we'll follow up within one business day to review coverage, availability, and next steps.
