County resource guide
Harford County, Maryland
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Harford County. Maryland statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
7 listedDiagnostic 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.
Bel Air
Upper Chesapeake Health — Developmental Pediatrics
Developmental pediatrics program at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air serving Harford County and northeastern Maryland. Offers autism evaluations and developmental assessments with referral pathways to Kennedy Krieger or Johns Hopkins for complex cases.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
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.
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.
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.
Aberdeen
Aberdeen Proving Ground — Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
The Army's Exceptional Family Member Program at Aberdeen Proving Ground coordinates special education, therapy, and respite services for military-connected children with disabilities including autism. Essential first stop for active-duty families at APG — assists with IEP transfers and local service connections.
Military families only. Critical resource for service members at Aberdeen Proving Ground with children with autism or other disabilities.
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.
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Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Maryland.
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