9/10 average rating “How likely are you to refer a family or friend to Little Leaves?”
– Based on recent anonymous parent survey data
“Little Leaves is appreciated by the communities they serve. They clearly provide the standard for best practice.”
– Polly J. Panitz, MD, FAAP (retired)
Little Leaves was recently awarded the highest level of accreditation by the BHCOE for leader in high-quality, center-based early intervention resources for young children with autism.
– Behavioral Health Center of Excellence® (BHCOE®)
Little Leaves is a center-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program for young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Designed for children up to age 6 who have been recommended for intensive ABA therapy, Little Leaves effectively provides early autism services and behavior therapy to young children in need And we’re excited to offer our ABA therapy to the D.C. region.
Center Based ABA Therapy
As a center-based ABA therapy provider, Little Leaves operates in a preschool-like setting where children participate in individual therapy time, small-group activities with peers, and daily living exercises and activities every single day.
Using evidence-based practices from the principles of ABA, our team of credentialed professionals partners with each family to develop and implement an individualized therapeutic plan for their child during the course of each day at our centers. Each client works one-on-one with a trained Behavior Technician on individualized goals, with a focus on social communication, social interactions, and school-readiness skills.
Insurance Support
Little Leaves is currently in network with:
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Carefirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- HSCS
- John Hopkins Employer Health Programs (EHP)
- Kaiser Permanente
- United Behavioral Health/Optum
Our Center
Lutherville
1840 York Road, Suite K-M
Lutherville, MD 21093
Insurance Support
Little Leaves is currently in network with:
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Carefirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- HSCSN
- John Hopkins Employer Health Programs (EHP)
- Kaiser Permanente
- United Behavioral Health/Optum
Our Center
Lutherville
1840 York Road, Suite K-M
Lutherville, MD 21093
Every minute counts when it comes to early intervention.
Little Leaves’ Family Support Specialists are here to support YOU at every step.
From your first communication with us, our dedicated family support specialists will work to provide you peace of mind as you work to determine the next steps for your child. This personal support persists through your child’s entire time at Little Leaves and continues as we eventually work to help transition them into a kindergarten program they will thrive in.
Contact Us
Our family support specialists will be in touch within 1 business day to answer your questions. During our conversation with you, we will schedule an introductory meeting for your family.
Introductory Meeting and Center Tour
Scheduled within a week, this is your opportunity to meet the Center Director and learn more about our program. We will also help navigate insurance eligibility.
Clinical Assessment
Before the start of therapy, we will provide a clinical assessment, including an individualized treatment plan that we will review with you.
Therapy Begins!
A highly trained behavior technician will work with your child using the treatment plan developed by our clinical team to meet the child’s needs and goals.
Little Leaves is the Best First Step for Your Family
Your child deserves the full-time, center-based care that best treats the challenges that come with an autism spectrum disorder. Our model is designed to provide children with the care they may not be able to receive elsewhere, helping them to grow and succeed.
Our Team
Our program is supervised by master’s- and doctoral-level Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and delivered by expertly trained therapists. Within Little Leaves, we have created a model for our professionals to collaborate on treatment approaches, share best practices, and continuously learn from each other. Your child will be supported not just by his or her immediate team, but also by the decades of experience and expertise of all of our clinicians, many of whom have studied and trained in the finest ABA programs in the world. Little Leaves knows that providing the highest-quality services to your child requires a team effort, and that is how we work. You, your children’s families and caregivers–are also integral member of the treatment team, so we make sure you’re highly involved every step of the way as well.
Explore Our Centers
Little Leaves centers are designed to look like a preschool, but with the proper setup to allow critical therapy, learning, and growth to happen throughout the day. We have dedicated nap rooms, 1:1 therapy rooms, circle time rooms, and gross motor. Your child will love the ability to learn and play among peers as they develop critical skills they can bring to school.
Serving Washington D.C., Virginia, Maryland and Florida