ABA Therapy in Annapolis, Maryland

Maryland’s Capital City Deserves World-Class Care, Right at Your Door

Annapolis is more than Maryland’s capital. It is a city of tight-knit waterfront communities, proud military families, and parents who expect the best for their children. Anne Arundel County Public Schools serves thousands of students, and families here know how much the right support can change a child’s story.

Get Set ABA brings ABA therapy in Annapolis MD directly into your home and your child’s school. Whether your family is stationed near the United States Naval Academy or rooted in one of Annapolis’s historic neighborhoods, our team is ready to meet you where you are.

We Know Your Neighborhood, Not Just Your ZIP Code

ABA therapy in Annapolis that feels local because it is.

Get Set ABA works with families across every corner of Annapolis, Maryland. From the water-facing streets of Eastport to the residential blocks of Admiral Heights and the close community of Murray Hill, our therapists go where your child is most at home. We also serve Hillsmere Shores and West Annapolis, and our reach extends to Severna Park and Edgewater for families just outside the city limits.

Many of the families we support are connected to the United States Naval Academy. Military life brings frequent moves and unique challenges, and our team understands what it means to help a child settle into a new environment quickly. In-home ABA therapy means your child does not have to travel. Support comes to your living room, your kitchen table, and your neighborhood, wherever that happens to be in Anne Arundel County.

Eastport: A waterfront community with a strong local character
Hillsmere Shores: Quiet streets near the South River
Admiral Heights: Established residential area close to downtown
Murray Hill: A walkable, family-oriented neighborhood
West Annapolis: A calm pocket between downtown and the county
Severna Park: Suburban community along the Severn River corridor

Your Child's Progress Starts With the Right People

BCBAs in Annapolis who know the schools, the families, and the waterfront community.

Every BCBA on our Annapolis team holds full board certification and brings direct experience working with children in Anne Arundel County Public Schools. They understand IEP timelines, the pace of the school year, and how to align therapy goals with what is actually happening in the classroom.

Lisa M., BCBA

Lead Behavior Analyst, Annapolis (BCBA Certified) Lisa has spent years supporting children across Anne Arundel County, with direct experience in both the Annapolis High School and Broadneck school clusters. She has worked alongside military families navigating mid-year transitions and understands how to help a child get grounded quickly. Lisa builds trust with children by meeting them in their own spaces, whether that is a home near the water or an apartment close to the Naval Academy.

ABA Therapy That Works With Your Child's School, Not Around It

School-based ABA in Annapolis, built for AACPS families.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools runs one of the most respected systems in the state, and families in Annapolis count on it. Get Set ABA works directly with AACPS educators to support children in ways that tie directly to their school day. Our BCBAs review school goals, attend IEP meetings, and write therapy plans that speak the same language as your child’s teachers.

We have hands-on experience across Annapolis’s major school clusters. Whether your child is part of the Annapolis High School cluster, the Broadneck cluster, or the Severna Park cluster, our team knows the staff and the support structures within each of those communities. Military families who relocate mid-year often find that AACPS has strong transition systems in place. Our team plugs directly into those systems to make sure a new school and a new therapy plan work together from day one.

Annapolis High School Cluster: IEP collaboration and school-aligned ABA goals
Broadneck Cluster: Direct coordination with teachers and special education staff
Severna Park Cluster: Consistent support across home and school settings
In-Home School Support: Reinforcing classroom learning in your child's home environment

Great Benefits Deserve Great Therapy

ABA therapy accepting insurance in Annapolis, including military and federal plans.

Annapolis sits at the intersection of military service and state government, which means many families here carry insurance plans specifically designed for that workforce. Get Set ABA accepts a broad range of plans common to Anne Arundel County families, and we handle the verification process from start to finish.

TRICARE is one of the most widely used plans among military families near the United States Naval Academy, and it typically covers ABA therapy services. Federal and state government employees in Annapolis often carry CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield or United Healthcare through employer-sponsored benefits. If you are not sure whether your plan qualifies, do not guess. Call us and we will look it up for you the same day.

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From First Call to First Session, We Handle the Heavy Lifting

Starting ABA therapy in Annapolis is simpler than you think.

A lot of Annapolis families put off reaching out because the process feels like a lot to take on. We built our onboarding so it does not feel that way. Whether you are commuting in on Route 50 or Route 97, or you just need to handle everything by phone, we make every step clear and manageable. Military families relocating to the Annapolis area are especially welcome, and we will move as fast as your timeline requires.

We Come to You Across Annapolis and Beyond

Find Get Set ABA’s service area across Annapolis and Anne Arundel County.

Get Set ABA is an in-home and school-based therapy provider. We cover all of Annapolis, from the waterfront neighborhoods of Eastport and Hillsmere Shores to the neighborhoods of Admiral Heights and West Annapolis. Our service area extends north toward Severna Park and south toward Edgewater without any gap in between. The city’s waterfront layout means some homes are a little harder to reach by conventional routes. Our team plans around that. Families do not need to travel to us. We come to you.

Not in Annapolis? We Probably Still Cover You

ABA therapy close to Annapolis along the Anne Arundel County corridor.

Get Set ABA’s service area goes well past Annapolis city limits. Families in Severna Park, Edgewater, Arnold, and Crofton can access the same in-home and school-based ABA services without any drop in quality or attention. Anne Arundel County is well connected by Route 50 and Route 97, and our team is set up to serve families across the full county corridor.

If you are not sure whether your address falls within our range, call and ask. It takes two minutes to confirm, and we would rather answer that question than have you assume we cannot reach you.

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What Annapolis Families Are Saying

Annapolis ABA therapy reviews from parents across the community.

“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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How does ABA therapy work with my child's Anne Arundel County Public School?

Our BCBAs work directly alongside AACPS educators. We review your child’s IEP, attend school meetings when needed, and write therapy goals that connect to what is already happening in the classroom. When home therapy and school support are pointing in the same direction, your child makes faster and more consistent progress. We do not operate separately from your child’s school. We work as an extension of that team.

Does Get Set ABA support families in the Annapolis High School or Broadneck school clusters?

Yes. We have active experience across both the Annapolis High School cluster and the Broadneck cluster, as well as the Severna Park cluster. Our BCBAs know the schools in these communities, the staff expectations, and the specific ways each cluster structures support for students with autism. Whether your child is in elementary school or working toward high school graduation, we can match our support to where they are.

Can you provide in-home therapy in a historic home or waterfront property in Annapolis?

Absolutely. Many of the families we serve live in older homes, narrow rowhouses near the historic district, or waterfront properties with unconventional layouts. Our therapists work with whatever space is available. A living room, a porch, a small apartment, all of these can be excellent therapy environments. What matters is that your child is comfortable. The setting is something we figure out together on day one.

Does Get Set ABA accept TRICARE for military families in Annapolis?

Yes. TRICARE is one of the most common plans we work with in the Annapolis area because of the strong military presence near the United States Naval Academy. TRICARE typically covers ABA therapy when there is a qualifying autism diagnosis. Our team handles the verification and pre-authorization process for you so you know exactly what your coverage looks like before therapy begins.

We are a military family relocating to Annapolis mid-year. Can you help us get started quickly?

Yes, and this is something we have a lot of experience with. Military families relocating mid-year often need services to start fast, and we are set up to move at that pace. We can run your insurance verification, schedule an assessment, and begin therapy within a very short window. We also coordinate directly with your child’s new AACPS school to make sure the transition is as smooth as possible. You do not have to figure it all out before calling us.

What insurance plans cover ABA therapy in Annapolis Maryland?

The most common plans we accept in the Annapolis area include TRICARE, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, and Federal Employee Health Benefits plans. Many Annapolis families are covered through military service, state government employment, or federal agencies. If you are not sure whether your specific plan qualifies, call us. We check coverage on a case-by-case basis and give you a straight answer within 24 hours.

Do you offer parent training as part of your Annapolis ABA services?

Yes. Parent and caregiver training is built into what we do. The skills your child builds during therapy sessions need to carry over into everyday moments at home. We teach you specific strategies that match your child’s current goals so you can support their progress between sessions. For military families who may have one parent frequently away, we work to make sure the parent at home always knows exactly what to do and why.

How long before we see results from ABA therapy?

This depends on the child, but most families start noticing small but real changes within the first few months. It might be a new word, a calmer morning routine, or a smoother drop-off at school. These early signs matter, and your BCBA will track measurable data from the very first session so you can always see where your child stands. ABA therapy is not a quick fix, but it is also not a long wait before you see anything at all.

Every Child in Annapolis Deserves a Real Shot at Growth

Get Set ABA is ready to start that journey with your family today. No waitlist surprises. No confusing paperwork on your end.

Just clear answers and a team that shows up for your child, wherever home is in Annapolis.