County resource guide
Autism Resources in Baltimore County County, Maryland
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Baltimore County County. Maryland statewide resources also apply.
Baltimore County (Towson, Catonsville, Dundalk) surrounds Baltimore City and has immediate access to Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins Children's Center. Baltimore County Public Schools is one of Maryland's largest districts and provides extensive special education programming. Parent's Place of Maryland provides free IEP advocacy statewide. Maryland's DDA administers the Medicaid waiver program for eligible county residents.
Provider directory
Local Providers17 providers in Baltimore County 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.
Kennedy Krieger Institute — Community Services (Towson Region)
Towson · serves multiple counties
Kennedy Krieger Institute, headquartered in Baltimore City, serves Baltimore County families through its community-based evaluation and outpatient programs. The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) is approximately 15 minutes from Towson. Internationally recognized for diagnostic precision and behavioral treatment research — an essential resource for Baltimore County families.
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.
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.
Towson
Maryland Infants and Toddlers Program — Baltimore County
Free IDEA Part C early intervention for Baltimore County children birth to age 3. Service coordination, developmental therapy, speech, OT, and family support at no cost. Administered through Baltimore County Department of Health. One of Maryland's most resourced county ITP programs, reflecting the county's large population.
FREE. One of Maryland's most active county ITP programs. Do not wait for a diagnosis — call immediately with any developmental concern.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Elkton · multi-county
Behavior Analysis & Therapy Partners — Cecil County
In-home and center-based ABA therapy in Cecil County, also serving Harford County and the upper Chesapeake region. BCBA-supervised services with experience supporting military families. Maryland ABA insurance mandate applies to commercial plans; TRICARE also accepted.
TRICARE accepted — important for military families in the Aberdeen Proving Ground corridor.
Bel Air · multi-county
Behavior Analysis & Therapy Partners — Harford
Center-based and in-home ABA therapy in Harford County. BCBA-supervised with experience supporting military families at Aberdeen Proving Ground (TRICARE accepted). Maryland ABA insurance mandate applies to commercial plans.
TRICARE accepted — important resource for Aberdeen Proving Ground military families.
Towson · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — Towson
Center-based ABA therapy in Towson serving Baltimore County families. BCBA-supervised programs using evidence-based naturalistic strategies. Accepts most commercial insurance under Maryland's ABA insurance mandate and Maryland Medicaid.
Maryland's ABA mandate ensures commercial insurance coverage. One of the large national ABA networks with strong local presence.
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.
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.
Towson · multi-county
Autism Society of Maryland — Baltimore County
The Autism Society of Maryland provides active support group programming, family resource events, and advocacy connections for Baltimore County families. The county's suburban geography and proximity to Baltimore City's resources make AUSM Baltimore County programming robust and well-attended.
Bel Air · multi-county
Autism Society of Maryland — Harford/Cecil Chapter
Support group and family resource hub for Harford and Cecil County families. Monthly meetings, social events, and connections to local providers. Particularly attuned to the needs of military families at Aberdeen Proving Ground.
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.
Baltimore · multi-county
Parents' Place of Maryland (PPM) — Baltimore Office
Maryland's federally funded Parent Training and Information (PTI) center, with a presence in Baltimore. Provides free IEP advocacy coaching, special education rights training, and one-on-one support for families navigating Baltimore City Public Schools and surrounding districts.
FREE. Federally funded. Essential resource before any IEP meeting or dispute in Maryland.
Kensington · multi-county
SEEC (Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity)
Maryland-based nonprofit supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in integrated employment and community life. One of the country's most recognized supported employment providers. Critical for Baltimore families navigating the adult services transition.
National leader in supported employment and community inclusion for adults with disabilities.
Towson · multi-county
The Arc Baltimore
The Arc Baltimore is one of Maryland's largest disability advocacy and services organizations, serving Baltimore County and Baltimore City residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities including autism. Provides employment support, residential services, family advocacy, and connections to Maryland DDA waiver programs.
One of Maryland's most established disability organizations — especially strong for adult services and employment.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Baltimore County County.
School & special education
Services & benefits
- Maryland DDA — Baltimore County Regional Office
Contact DDA's Baltimore County office for Community Pathways Waiver intake.
Adult services
- Maryland DDA — Baltimore County Regional Office
Contact DDA's Baltimore County office for Community Pathways Waiver intake.
Respite & support
- Maryland DDA — Baltimore County Regional Office
Contact DDA's Baltimore County office for Community Pathways Waiver intake.
Helpful guides
Guides for Baltimore County 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 Baltimore County County
Serving families across Baltimore County County including Towson, Dundalk, Essex, Catonsville, Parkville, Rosedale, Middle River, Pikesville, Owings Mills and Reisterstown and more.
See all Maryland resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Maryland.
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