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Best ABA Therapy Centers in Gaithersburg, MD (2026)

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Proud Moments ABA

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Gaithersburg, MD • 0-12 years • In-Clinic

Proud Moments' Gaithersburg location is clinic-only ABA for children from birth through age 12; this address does not offer in-home care. Returning to the same physical space each visit keeps routines predictable. BCBAs and LBAs oversee treatment. Panels often include CareFirst, Cigna, Johns Hopkins, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Optum, Tricare, and Aetna; verify member benefits before the first session. Intake typically covers authorization checks, assessment, and a written plan prior to therapy hours.

Services: Clinic-only ABA, Birth through age 12

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Brighter Strides ABA

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Gaithersburg, MD • Children • Center-Based, In-Home

The Gaithersburg team delivers autism-focused ABA across clinic, home, daycare, and school settings as authorizations allow. Social-skills groups, caregiver training, and after-school blocks extend learning into evenings and weekends. Enrollment staff can review major commercial plans and Medicaid participation for your member number and county.

Services: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Parent Collaboration

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Helping Hands Family

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Gaithersburg, MD • 2-6 years, Early learners • Center-Based, One-on-One

Helping Hands Family's Gaithersburg clinic offers center-based ABA for ages 2 to 6 with goals around communication, regulation, peer play, and routines that match preschool or kindergarten. One-to-one blocks alternate with small-group practice in the same building. A BCBA supervises each plan. Enrollment can confirm whether your policy matches the Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Highmark, or UnitedHealthcare contracts billed most often. Other Maryland clinics, including Baltimore-area sites, give you continuity if you move counties.

Services: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Early Childhood ABA

Frequently Asked Questions About ABA Therapy in Gaithersburg

Does insurance cover ABA therapy in Gaithersburg?
Yes. Maryland requires robust autism-related coverage, and Maryland Medicaid also covers ABA for eligible children and young adults. Gaithersburg families should still check whether a provider is enrolled with their specific Medicaid plan or commercial insurer before intake.
What age can my child start ABA in Gaithersburg?
Many Montgomery County providers begin around 18 months to 2 years for early intervention, while others focus more on preschool and school-age children. For children under about 34 to 36 months, Montgomery County's Infants and Toddlers Program is often the first public-system step.
Is there a public early-intervention program in Gaithersburg?
Yes. Montgomery County's Infants and Toddlers Program serves children from birth to roughly 34 1/2 months and lists local intake at 240-777-3997, with online referrals through referral.mditp.org. That can be a strong starting point if your child is very young and you are still sorting out evaluation needs.
What is Child Find in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County Public Schools Child Find provides free developmental screenings for children ages 3 through kindergarten and serves as the single point of entry for many preschool special-education referrals. MCPS lists contact numbers including 240-740-2170 and 301-947-6080, plus ChildFind@mcpsmd.org.
Can I use Rockville or Germantown ABA providers if I live in Gaithersburg?
Yes. Many Gaithersburg families compare providers across Rockville, Germantown, and other parts of Montgomery County because the market overlaps heavily. Looking county-wide often helps with waitlists, clinic hours, and in-home availability.

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