ABA Therapy in Silver Spring, Maryland

Big-city access, small-team care, right here in Montgomery County.

Silver Spring sits at the crossroads of suburban life and the energy of Washington, D.C. Families here have quick access to top hospitals, strong schools, and a diverse, tight-knit community built around Downtown Silver Spring. They also deal with the same challenges as any other family raising a child on the autism spectrum. Finding the right help should not feel like another full-time job.

Get Set ABA provides ABA therapy in Silver Spring, MD, for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. We bring therapy into your home, into your child’s school, and into your daily routines. Each child gets a plan built around their specific goals, not a one-size program pulled off a shelf. Montgomery County families trust us because we show up, communicate clearly, and track progress every step of the way.

If you have been searching for in-home ABA therapy in Silver Spring or the best ABA therapy services in Silver Spring, Montgomery County, you are in the right place.

Your Neighborhood Is in Our Service Area

We go where Silver Spring families live, play, and grow.

Silver Spring is not one neighborhood. It is a collection of distinct communities, each with its own feel. Get Set ABA serves families across all of them. We provide ABA therapy in Silver Spring neighborhoods, including Takoma Park, Wheaton, Kensington, White Oak, Forest Glen, Four Corners, and the area surrounding Downtown Silver Spring.

Our therapists travel to your home or apartment to deliver sessions in the setting where your child is most comfortable. Apartment buildings, townhomes, and houses all work fine. We have supported children in every kind of household across Montgomery County.

Many of the families we serve have children enrolled in Montgomery County Public Schools. We coordinate with school teams in those communities to make sure what happens during therapy carries over into the school day. That coordination makes a real difference.

If you live near any of these neighborhoods or communities in Montgomery County and have been searching for ABA therapy in my neighborhood in Silver Spring, our team is likely already nearby.

Meet the People Behind Your Child's Progress

Silver Spring BCBAs who know Montgomery County families inside and out.

Finding a qualified BCBA in Silver Spring means more than checking a certification box. It means finding someone who understands the local school system, the community rhythms, and the specific pressures families in this area face.

Elena V., BCBA

Elena has spent six years working with children in Montgomery County, including several years supporting students within Montgomery County Public Schools. She holds a Maryland license and specializes in early intervention for children between two and five years old. Families near White Oak and Four Corners have worked with her to build first communication skills and reduce behaviors that were making home life difficult. Her approach is direct and data-driven, and she explains progress in plain language that parents can actually use.

We Work With Your Child's School, Not Around It

School days are long. Your child deserves support every hour.

Children with autism spend most of their waking hours in school. Challenges that show up in therapy often show up in classrooms first. That is why school-based ABA in Montgomery County is a central part of what we do.

Get Set ABA works directly within Montgomery County Public Schools. Our therapists go into classrooms, observe your child during the actual school day, and work alongside teachers to build routines that reduce friction. We attend IEP meetings and make sure the goals your child’s school team is working toward line up with what we are doing during home sessions.

MCPS serves tens of thousands of students, many of whom have autism-related needs on their IEPs. We have experience supporting students across multiple school clusters in the district. Whether your child attends an elementary school in Kensington or a middle school near Wheaton, we can establish a partnership with their classroom team.

Strong IEP collaboration means your child is not getting different messages at home and at school. That consistency is what drives lasting progress.

Your Insurance Is Probably Already Set Up for This

Federal benefits, state plans, local carriers. We work with all of them.

ABA therapy insurance in Silver Spring is within reach for most families, especially in an area with as many major employers as Montgomery County. Maryland requires most insurance plans to include autism therapy coverage, and many federal employee plans go even further.

If you work for the National Institutes of Health, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, all of which have large campuses in and around Silver Spring and Rockville, your federal employee health benefits very likely cover ABA therapy. Federal Employee Health Benefit plans from carriers like CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield and Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic routinely cover autism services.

Maryland Medicaid also covers ABA therapy for qualifying children. Our team handles the verification process for you. We contact your insurance provider, confirm your coverage, and explain exactly what your plan pays for before any session begins. You will not be caught off guard by a bill you were not expecting.

We are currently accepting insurance in Silver Spring.

Four Steps from Your First Call to Your Child's First Session

Starting ABA therapy in Silver Spring is simpler than you think, no maze required.

Getting started with autism therapy in Silver Spring does not need to feel overwhelming. Here is the process from start to finish.

Our main office is located at 400 E Pratt St, 8th Floor, in Baltimore. For Silver Spring families, we come directly to you. The area is well connected via the Washington Metro Red Line, with stations at Silver Spring and Forest Glen making coordination with our team straightforward.

Where to Find Us and How Far We Reach

Rooted in Maryland. Covering all corners of Montgomery County.

Get Set ABA is based at 400 E Pratt St, 8th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202. For Silver Spring families, our services come directly to you. We do not ask you to drive to a clinic. Our therapists travel throughout Montgomery County and cover the Silver Spring area fully.

We serve families across a wide radius that includes Silver Spring, Takoma Park, Wheaton, Kensington, and surrounding communities. If you are accessible via the Washington Metro Red Line or live along major routes like Georgia Avenue or Colesville Road, you are within our reach.

For any scheduling or location questions, call 877-643-8738 or email info@getsetaba.com.

We Also Serve Families Throughout the Montgomery County Region

Close to Silver Spring means close to a lot of great places, and families.

Montgomery County is large, and Silver Spring is just one part of it. Get Set ABA serves families in Bethesda, Rockville, Gaithersburg, and Takoma Park. Each of these cities sits within comfortable reach of Silver Spring.

Bethesda is about 8 miles southwest. Rockville is roughly 12 miles northwest via Veirs Mill Road or Georgia Avenue. Gaithersburg is around 18 miles out, still well within our Montgomery County coverage area. Takoma Park shares a border with Silver Spring, and many families in that community already work with our team.

If you are anywhere in the Montgomery County metro area and looking for ABA therapy close to Silver Spring, reach out, and we will confirm coverage for your address.

Silver Spring Parents Have Seen It Themselves

The results speak louder than any brochure ever could.

“Dannon can now use language to share his emotions.”

At age 5, Dannon had major language delays and behavior that disrupted every area of life – school, camp, even car rides. Our BCBA made no judgements, just worked to understand and help. She always looked at the whole picture. Dannon’s now more communicative and regulated, can express emotions, and is socially interested. He even transitioned to a self-contained school and is succeeding academically, thanks to the skills he gained with ABA.

“Mateo started to show us calmer behaviors.”

Mateo was struggling to keep up socially with his peers. And he was super-impulsive. Our BCBA was a pleasure – very good at coming up with solutions and appropriate behavioral plans. Mateo started to show us calmer behaviors. He understood more of what was expected of him. There’s so much to gain by making goals and sticking to them.

“We’ve seen an improvement in Noah’s communication skills.”

Shira’s expertise were evident in the way she tailored strategies to meet our son’s needs. She was patient, consistent, and genuinely invested in our son’s progress. It is clear that she is passionate about her work, and we think this made a huge difference in the outcomes we have seen: improvement in Noah’s communication skills, reduction in challenging behaviors and better emotional regulation.

“Aliza has social skills now – and a job.”

Aliza couldn’t navigate social settings, didn’t know her classmates’ names, and was bullied. Our therapist helped us and the school support her better. She prepared Aliza for camp, school changes, and eventually helped us find the right special ed setting. Aliza’s no longer overwhelmed socially and can understand other perspectives. She’s gained the skills she needs to get and keep a job and try new experiences.

“James started tolerating changes in routine.”

James had a lot of words but did not communicate effectively. He was often in his own world and did not interact with other children. Our BCBA treated him like her only client. She pushed him to learn, even teaching him how to read with sight words. He was so much happier when he learned how to communicate, read and entertain himself. Now he’s calmer, understands explanations, and can tolerate changes in routine.

FAQs

Does Get Set ABA serve families across Montgomery County, not just Silver Spring?

Yes. We serve families throughout Montgomery County including Takoma Park, Wheaton, Kensington, White Oak, Forest Glen, Bethesda, Rockville, and Gaithersburg. If you are unsure about your specific address, call us and we will confirm right away.

Can ABA therapy happen in an apartment or condo in Silver Spring?

Absolutely. Many Silver Spring families live in apartment buildings, and our therapists work in those settings regularly. As long as there is a space where your child can focus, even a living room or bedroom, sessions work just as well as in a house. We adapt to the space you have.

How does Get Set ABA work with Montgomery County Public Schools?

Our BCBAs can attend IEP meetings, visit your child’s classroom, and work with teachers to align school strategies with home therapy goals. We communicate directly with MCPS school teams with your permission. The goal is one consistent approach across all of your child’s environments.

Do you cover families near Washington, D.C. in the Silver Spring area?

Yes. Silver Spring sits right on the D.C. border, and many families in our program live in that corridor. We serve the full Silver Spring area including neighborhoods that border the District. Proximity to Washington, D.C. does not affect your eligibility for services.

What insurance plans do ABA therapists in Silver Spring accept?

We work with CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic, Maryland Medicaid, and many federal employee health benefit plans. If you work for NIH, FDA, NOAA, or another federal agency, your plan likely covers ABA therapy. We handle the verification before services begin.

How long before therapy starts after I contact you?

Most Silver Spring families start sessions within two to three weeks of their first call. Insurance authorization timing is the biggest variable. Our intake team works to move that along as fast as possible.

What happens during parent training sessions?

A BCBA teaches you the same strategies your child’s therapist uses during sessions. You practice supporting your child’s goals during everyday moments like meals, morning routines, and play time. Most parents tell us this is the part of the program they wish they had started sooner.

What age range do you serve in Silver Spring?

We work with children from toddler age through early adulthood. Early intervention for children under five tends to show faster results, but children of all ages benefit from consistent ABA therapy. We assess each child individually and build a plan that fits where they are right now.

Your Child Is Ready. So Are We.

Silver Spring families deserve support that actually moves the needle.

You have spent enough time researching. Your child does not need a perfect plan before therapy starts. They need to get started. Get Set ABA is here to make that first step as easy as possible.

We provide ABA therapy at home, ABA therapy in school, and parent and teacher training for Silver Spring families throughout Montgomery County. Our team is experienced, Maryland-licensed, and already working with families in your area.

One call is all it takes to find out if we are the right fit.