✦ NO WAITLIST ✦ INSURANCE ACCEPTED
ABA Therapy in Columbia — Start This Month, Not After a Waitlist
BCBA-designed, center-based & in-home ABA therapy for children ages 18 months to 14 years, serving Columbia, Ellicott City, Elkridge & Baltimore.
✔ No waitlist — enrollment spots open now at our Columbia center
✔ Maryland Medicaid fully covers ABA — we verify your benefits free before you commit
✔ Every plan built by a BCBA — delivered by trained, background-checked RBTs
See If Your Child Qualifies
Free benefits check — our team responds within one business day.
★★★★★ Trusted by Families Across Columbia & Baltimore, MD
We Accept Maryland Medicaid & Most Major Insurance
Maryland Medicaid Fully Covers ABA Therapy — Most Families Pay $0 Out of Pocket
We handle verification, prior authorization, and all the paperwork for our Columbia families. You just show up.
CENTER-BASED • IN-HOME • OR BOTH
ABA Therapy That Fits Your Family
Both models are BCBA-supervised and equally effective. Many Columbia families combine the two.
Center-Based ABA — In Columbia
Our Columbia center is purpose-built for children with autism: structured 1:1 therapy plus peer interaction.
✔ Individualized therapy rooms, sensory room & gym
✔ School Readiness room (AutismCOE Academy)
✔ Early intervention from 18 months
In-Home ABA — We Come to You
Trained RBTs deliver BCBA-designed therapy inside your home, building skills within the routines your child already knows.
✔ Serving Columbia, Ellicott City, Elkridge, Jessup & Laurel
✔ Real-life skills practiced where they’re actually used
✔ Parent coaching built into every plan
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE AUTISMCOE
Clinical Rigor. Zero Runaround.
No Waitlist, Faster Care
Most Columbia-area centers quote months of waiting. We eliminated that barrier so therapy starts when it matters most.
BCBA-Led, Not Script-Led
Every session is designed and supervised by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, delivered by trained RBTs.
Data Every Session
We track milestones in real time and adjust the plan as your child progresses — no guesswork, no stalling.
Plans Built From Scratch
Your child’s plan is designed around their strengths, challenges, and goals — nobody else’s.
Parents on the Team
Regular coaching and updates so skills stick at home, not just in session.
We Handle Insurance
Verification, prior auth, paperwork — done for you. You focus on your child.
SIMPLE & SUPPORTED
3 Steps to Starting ABA Therapy
Our team guides you through every step — including all the insurance paperwork.
1
Free Consultation & Benefits Check
We hear your story, review your child’s history and diagnosis, and verify your Maryland insurance — so you know exactly what’s covered before anything begins.
⏱️ 30 minutes — no cost, no obligation
2
BCBA Assessment & Treatment Plan
A Board Certified Behavior Analyst assesses your child’s skills, strengths, and needs, then builds an individualized treatment plan with clear, measurable goals.
☑️ Insurance authorization handled for you
3
Therapy Begins
Sessions start at our Columbia center, in your home, or both. Your BCBA monitors data every session and updates the plan as your child grows.
⏱️ Most families start within weeks
No Diagnosis Yet? We Do That Too.
Our Licensed Clinical Psychologist conducts gold-standard autism evaluations in Columbia with no waitlist — and if your child qualifies, they move straight into ABA therapy with the same team. One provider, zero extra waiting.
OUR COLUMBIA CENTER
Purpose-Built for Kids, Near Southpoint
✅ Individualized Therapy Rooms for Center-Based Therapy
✅ Dedicated Gym, Sensory Room & Speech Therapy Room
✅ Early Intervention Program Starting from 18 Months
✅ AutismCOE Academy School Readiness Program
Columbia ABA Therapy Clinic
7226 Lee Deforest Dr, Unit 104, Columbia, MD 21046
★★★★★ FROM REAL AUTISMCOE FAMILIES
What Parents Are Saying
★★★★★
“My son may still have a ways to go by society’s standards, but he’s definitely made leaps and bounds as far as his behavior and that was with the help of the wonderful BTs and BCBAs at Autism Center of Excellence. They are very knowledgeable of different ways to help redirect “bad” behavior to help get tasks done. They are a friendly bunch and my son looks forward to them coming every day!”
Parent of K*, age 6
★★★★★
“Autism Center of Excellence has been a life-changer for our family. Our son was diagnosed with autism at 6 years old and we were overwhelmed and scared. Autism COE helped us understand his needs and strengths and provided him with individualized and evidence-based ABA therapy. He has learned so many skills and gained so much confidence. We can’t thank them enough for their support and guidance.”
Parent of K*, age 6
★★★★★
“The progress my child has made since starting ABA therapy at the Autism Center for Excellence is beyond what words can express. I am incredibly grateful and cannot thank them enough. Their evidence-based approach and individualized treatment plans have helped my child gain new skills, improve communication, and increase overall confidence. I highly recommend this center to any parent seeking support for their child with autism.”
Parent of K*, age 7
“Every child deserves the chance to reach their full potential — our job is to build the plan that gets them there.”
Rachael Cain, M.S., BCBA
Regional Clinical Director, AutismCOE
QUICK ANSWERS
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Maryland Medicaid cover ABA therapy in Columbia?
Yes. Maryland Medicaid plans including Priority Partners, Maryland Physicians Care, Jai Medical, Wellpoint, and MedStar Family Choice fully cover medically necessary ABA therapy. We verify your benefits free of charge before you commit.
What ages does AutismCOE serve?
We serve children ages 18 months to 14 years, including a dedicated Early Intervention Program for toddlers and preschoolers.
How much does ABA therapy cost?
With Maryland Medicaid and most major commercial plans, most Columbia families pay $0 out of pocket. We handle verification and prior authorization before therapy begins so there are no surprises.
Does my child need an autism diagnosis before starting ABA therapy?
No. If your child doesn’t have a diagnosis yet, our Licensed Clinical Psychologist can complete a gold-standard evaluation in Columbia with no waitlist, and your child can move straight into ABA therapy with the same team.
How many hours of ABA therapy will my child need each week?
Recommended hours vary by child and are determined during your BCBA assessment, based on your child’s individual goals and needs.
How quickly can my child start ABA therapy?
Most families complete their free consultation and benefits check within days, and begin therapy within a few weeks — there is no waitlist at our Columbia center.
How long is the waitlist for ABA therapy in Columbia?
There is no waitlist. Enrollment spots at our Columbia center are open now, and most families start within weeks of their first call.
What areas near Columbia does AutismCOE serve?
We serve Columbia, Ellicott City, Elkridge, Jessup, Laurel, Savage, Fulton, Clarksville, Highland, and the greater Baltimore area, within about 10 miles of our Columbia center.
What insurance plans does AutismCOE accept?
We accept Maryland Medicaid plans (Priority Partners, Maryland Physicians Care, Jai Medical, Wellpoint, MedStar Family Choice), Kaiser Permanente, Optum, Aetna, AmeriHealth, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, and Carelon Behavioral, among most major providers.
Is ABA therapy provided in-home or center-based in Columbia?
Both. Our Columbia center offers structured 1:1 and group therapy, and our in-home program brings BCBA-designed therapy directly into your home. Many families combine the two.
Will I be involved in my child's ABA therapy?
Yes. Parent coaching and regular progress updates are built into every treatment plan so skills carry over at home, not just in session.
What happens during the free ABA therapy consultation?
In a no-cost, 30-minute conversation, we hear your child’s story, review their history and any diagnosis, and verify your insurance benefits — so you know exactly what’s covered before anything begins.
The Sooner You Reach Us, the Faster We Can Help
One call. Free benefits check. A BCBA-led team ready to build your child’s plan — with no waitlist standing in the way.
✦ Enrollment spots near Southpoint are limited — reserve yours today!
Get Your Free Benefits Check
No Cost, No Obligation — We respond within 24 hours.
© Autism Center of Excellence • 7226 Lee Deforest Dr, Unit 104, Columbia, MD 21046
Privacy Policy • (410) 505-0600
Start Your Child’s Journey Today
Complete the form below, and our care team will contact you within one business day.