Little Leaves provides intensive ABA therapy to clients in center-based preschool-like settings. All programs are developed and overseen by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and implemented by our Behavior Technicians.
At Little Leaves, our center-based ABA program is for young children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and is run in a preschool-like setting. It is designed for children up to age 6 who have been recommended for intensive ABA services. 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.
Our program runs Monday through Friday from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. During the day, children have the opportunity to participate in individual therapy time, small group activities with peers, and activities of daily living. While many clients are our centers for the full day, an individualized schedule is developed for each child based on his/her therapeutic needs.
If your insurance plan covers ABA, the program would most likely be covered under the benefit. We can help you determine if your plan has such a benefit.
“Before starting with Little Leaves my child did not speak and had daily meltdowns. We just celebrated our first year working with Little Leaves with our child and he now talks and his behaviors have tremendously improved! I thank Little Leaves staff every day for how well they work with my child. They have become family! I couldn’t recommend a better place for a child with ABA service needs than coming to Little Leaves.”
-Feedback from a Little Leaves parent
9.4/10 average rating “how likely are you to refer a family or friend to Little Leaves?”
– Based on recent parent survey data
4.9/5 average rating “The ABA services provided by Little Leaves are improving my child’s quality of life.”
– Based on recent 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 Locations
Little Leaves currently operates out of 14 centers across 3 states with plans for continued expansion in the coming months and years. Our goal is to provide more children with access to the high-quality early intervention services we offer.
Maryland
Virginia
Florida
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. Among our differentiators, the most important may be our 1:1 clinician-to-child ratio, which ensures at all times within a Little Leaves center, children are learning, practicing, and playing with direct adult supervision designed to help them develop and learn.
Serving Washington D.C., Virginia, Maryland and Florida