County resource guide
Autism Resources in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Anne Arundel County. Maryland statewide resources also apply.
Anne Arundel County (Annapolis, Glen Burnie) benefits from access to both Baltimore and Washington, DC healthcare systems. Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC/Luminis Health) provides local pediatric services. Anne Arundel County Public Schools provides special education across a large district. Parent's Place of Maryland provides free IEP advocacy statewide. Maryland's DDA Medicaid waiver and Infants and Toddlers Program serve eligible residents.
Provider directory
Local Providers17 providers in Anne Arundel County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Kennedy Krieger Institute — Autism Programs
Baltimore · serves multiple counties
One of the world's foremost centers for autism research and clinical care, headquartered in Baltimore. The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) at Kennedy Krieger offers comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, behavioral treatment, and specialized programs for complex presentations. An Autism Treatment Network (ATN) site and federally designated Center of Excellence. Families travel from across Maryland and the mid-Atlantic region for care here.
Columbia · multi-county
Howard County General Hospital — Developmental Pediatrics
Howard County General Hospital (Johns Hopkins Medicine) in Columbia offers developmental pediatrics services with autism evaluation pathways. Part of the Johns Hopkins system, with referral pathways to Johns Hopkins Children's Center and Kennedy Krieger for complex cases. Howard County's location between Baltimore and DC gives families access to multiple premier autism centers.
Johns Hopkins Medicine affiliation provides strong referral pathway to Hopkins Children's Center for complex evaluations.
Baltimore · multi-county
Kennedy Krieger Institute — Autism Programs
One of the world's most respected institutions for autism assessment and treatment. Kennedy Krieger in Baltimore is internationally recognized for its diagnostic precision, behavioral treatment research, and specialized programs for complex presentations. An Autism Treatment Network site with a national reputation. Worth the drive for any Maryland family.
World-class. One of the nation's most respected autism programs. Waitlists are significant — ask about community-based evaluation options.
Annapolis · multi-county
University of Maryland Medical Center — Developmental Pediatrics
University of Maryland Medical Center's developmental pediatrics program, accessible from Anne Arundel County via the Baltimore–Annapolis corridor, offers comprehensive autism evaluations. The UMMC Children's program is academically rigorous and coordinates with Kennedy Krieger for complex cases. Annapolis families have roughly equal access to Baltimore-based centers and DC-area providers.
Anne Arundel families have good access to both Baltimore and DC-area evaluation centers.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Baltimore · multi-county
Easterseals Greater Washington-Baltimore
Comprehensive early intervention, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and ABA services for children with autism and developmental disabilities across the Baltimore metro and DC suburbs. Serves families from infancy through school age with community-based and center-based options.
Annapolis
Maryland Infants and Toddlers Program — Anne Arundel County
Free IDEA Part C early intervention for Anne Arundel County children birth to age 3. Service coordination, speech therapy, OT, developmental therapy, and family support at no cost. Administered through Anne Arundel County Health Department. One of Maryland's most active county ITP programs.
FREE. IDEA Part C entitlement. Call immediately — no diagnosis needed to request an evaluation.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Maryland · multi-county
Autastic Therapy
ABA and Autism Waiver services across 13 Maryland counties including Montgomery, Howard, Baltimore, Prince George's, and more.
Source: https://autastictherapy.com
Annapolis · multi-county
Autism Learning Partners — Annapolis
Center-based ABA therapy in Annapolis serving Anne Arundel County families. BCBA-supervised with individualized programming. Accepts most commercial insurance under Maryland's ABA insurance mandate and Maryland Medicaid. Convenient location for families in the Annapolis metro.
Maryland's ABA insurance mandate requires commercial insurers to cover ABA therapy.
Laurel · multi-county
Autism Learning Partners — Laurel
Center-based ABA therapy in Laurel serving Prince George's County families. BCBA-supervised with individualized treatment planning. Accepts most commercial insurance under Maryland's ABA insurance mandate and Maryland Medicaid. Multilingual staff available — important in a diverse county.
Maryland's ABA insurance mandate covers most commercial plans. Ask about Spanish-speaking staff — significant Spanish-speaking population in PG County.
Baltimore · multi-county
Hopebridge — Baltimore
Center-based ABA therapy in the Baltimore metro. BCBA-supervised with multidisciplinary approach integrating speech and OT. Accepts most commercial insurance and Maryland Medicaid.
Columbia · multi-county
May Institute — Columbia
May Institute is a nationally recognized autism treatment provider with programs in the Columbia area serving Howard County. BCBA-supervised ABA therapy with research-backed approaches. Accepts most commercial insurance under Maryland's ABA mandate and Maryland Medicaid.
May Institute is a nationally respected, research-affiliated ABA provider — strong option for complex cases.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Annapolis · multi-county
Autism Society of Maryland — Anne Arundel County
The Autism Society of Maryland provides support group programming, family resource events, and advocacy connections for Anne Arundel County families. Annapolis's location between Baltimore and DC gives AUSM Anne Arundel access to a wide range of regional resources and events.
Baltimore · multi-county
Autism Society of Maryland — Baltimore Chapter
The Baltimore area chapter of the Autism Society of Maryland provides peer support groups, family resource fairs, recreational events, and advocacy. Connects families with local services and state-level policy efforts. Free membership available.
Columbia · multi-county
Autism Society of Maryland — Howard County
The Autism Society of Maryland serves Howard County families with active support group programming, family events, recreational opportunities, and advocacy connections. Columbia's planned community design and strong social infrastructure make the Howard County AUSM chapter particularly active.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Towson · multi-county
Parent's Place of Maryland
Maryland's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support for Maryland families. Knows Maryland's special education regulations, IEP timelines, and due process procedures.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Essential before any IEP meeting or dispute in Maryland.
Annapolis · multi-county
Parents' Place of Maryland (PPM) — Anne Arundel County
Maryland's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center supporting Anne Arundel County families with free IEP advocacy, special education rights training, and dispute resolution guidance. Provides phone consultations, workshops, and one-on-one support for families navigating Anne Arundel County Public Schools.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Call before any IEP meeting or dispute in Anne Arundel County.
Columbia · multi-county
Parents' Place of Maryland (PPM) — Howard County
Maryland's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center supporting Howard County families with free IEP advocacy, special education rights training, and dispute resolution guidance. Howard County Public Schools is large and well-resourced — PPM helps families navigate it effectively.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Essential before any IEP meeting or dispute in Howard County Public Schools.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Anne Arundel County.
School & special education
Services & benefits
- Maryland DDA — Anne Arundel County Regional Office
Contact DDA's Anne Arundel County office for Community Pathways Waiver intake.
Adult services
- Maryland DDA — Anne Arundel County Regional Office
Contact DDA's Anne Arundel County office for Community Pathways Waiver intake.
Respite & support
- Maryland DDA — Anne Arundel County Regional Office
Contact DDA's Anne Arundel County office for Community Pathways Waiver intake.
Helpful guides
Guides for Anne Arundel County families
Step-by-step help on the topics that matter most.
School & IEP
Navigating the IEP process
Your rights under IDEA, how evaluations work, and what every IEP section means.
Finding help
ABA, OT, speech and waitlists
How to find qualified providers, navigate insurance, and get off waitlists faster.
Getting started
Where to start after diagnosis
A week-by-week checklist for the first 90 days — from evaluation to early intervention.
Benefits & money
SSI, Medicaid waivers, ABLE accounts
Federal benefits your child may qualify for and how to apply without losing your spot.
Mental health
Co-occurring conditions and support
Managing anxiety, ADHD, and depression alongside an autism diagnosis.
Daily life
Sensory processing and OT
Understanding sensory needs, sensory diets, and how occupational therapy helps.
Adulthood
Employment, housing, legal planning
Supported employment, housing options, guardianship alternatives, and ABLE accounts.
Communities served
Cities in Anne Arundel County
Serving families across Anne Arundel County including Annapolis, Glen Burnie, Severn, Odenton, Crofton, Pasadena, Arnold, Millersville, Severna Park and Linthicum and more.
See all Maryland resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Maryland.
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