County resource guide
Autism Resources in Montgomery County, Maryland
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Montgomery County. Maryland statewide resources also apply.
Montgomery County is part of the DC metro and benefits from access to two of the nation's most respected autism institutions: Kennedy Krieger Institute (Baltimore) and Johns Hopkins Children's Center. Parent's Place of Maryland is the state's federally funded PTI providing free IEP advocacy. The NIH in Bethesda offers research study participation that can include free evaluation and treatment. Maryland requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Provider directory
Local Providers19 providers in Montgomery County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Children's National Hospital — Autism Diagnostic & Treatment Center
Greenbelt · serves multiple counties
Children's National Hospital in Washington DC is the closest major pediatric hospital to Prince George's County and a nationally ranked autism center. The Autism Diagnosis and Evaluation program provides comprehensive multi-disciplinary assessments for children and adolescents. An Autism Treatment Network (ATN) site with world-class expertise easily accessible from PG County.
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.
Bethesda
NIH Neurodevelopmental & Behavioral Research (NICHD)
Research studies at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda often include comprehensive autism evaluation as part of participation. While not a clinical service, NIH research protocols can be a pathway to free or low-cost evaluation and cutting-edge treatment for eligible families.
Not a clinical service — research participation only. Free evaluations/treatment for qualifying families. Worth exploring.
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.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Maryland · multi-county
All Star ABA — Maryland
No-waitlist in-home ABA therapy in Montgomery County and Baltimore area. Also serves Virginia. Accepts Medicaid and most insurance.
Source: https://www.allstaraba.org/locations/maryland-aba-therapy/montgomery-county-maryland
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
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.
Rockville · multi-county
Behavior Frontiers — Maryland
In-home and center-based ABA therapy in Montgomery County and the DC suburbs. BCBA-supervised with naturalistic approach. Accepts most commercial insurance under Maryland's ABA insurance mandate.
Maryland requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Maryland
Helping Hands Family — Montgomery County
ABA therapy services in Montgomery County, MD. Evidence-based services to help children with autism improve social skills, communication, and learning.
Source: https://hhfamily.com/locations/md/montgomery-county/
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.
Frederick · multi-county
Pathways for Learning — Frederick
Maryland-based ABA provider offering center-based and in-home therapy in Frederick County. BCBA-supervised services for children and adolescents. Accepts most commercial insurance under Maryland's ABA insurance mandate.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Rockville · multi-county
Autism Society of Maryland
Maryland's statewide autism organization with active Montgomery County programming. Support groups, resource navigation, family events, and policy advocacy.
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.
Bowie · multi-county
Autism Society of Maryland — Prince George's County
The Autism Society of Maryland serves Prince George's County families with peer support groups, family resource events, recreational programming, and connections to statewide advocacy. Prince George's is Maryland's second-largest county by population and has a vibrant, diverse autism parent community.
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.
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.
Largo · multi-county
Parents' Place of Maryland (PPM) — Prince George's County
Maryland's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center supporting Prince George's County families with free IEP advocacy coaching, special education rights training, and dispute navigation. Staff familiar with Prince George's County Public Schools and the county's diverse multilingual community. Bilingual support available.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Bilingual staff available — essential before any IEP meeting in PGCPS.
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.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Montgomery County.
School & special education
Services & benefits
- Maryland DDA — Montgomery County Regional Office
Contact DDA's Montgomery County office for Community Pathways Waiver intake.
Adult services
- Maryland DDA — Montgomery County Regional Office
Contact DDA's Montgomery County office for Community Pathways Waiver intake.
Respite & support
- Maryland DDA — Montgomery County Regional Office
Contact DDA's Montgomery County office for Community Pathways Waiver intake.
Helpful guides
Guides for Montgomery 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 Montgomery County
Serving families across Montgomery County including Rockville, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, Germantown, Bethesda, Wheaton, Aspen Hill, North Bethesda, Potomac and Clarksburg and more.
See all Maryland resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Maryland.
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