Little Leaves of Reston, VA

12330 Pinecrest Road
Reston, VA 20191

Hours: Mon – Fri 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Ashley Coggeshall

Center Director

About Little Leaves

Little Leaves is an intensive Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program for young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Designed for children up to age 6 who have been recommended for ABA therapy, Little Leaves effectively provides early autism services and behavior therapy to young children in need.

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Our Approach

Little Leaves provides high-quality, center-based ABA therapy for children ages 1 to 6 with autism. Our program is individualized, comprehensive, and designed to help each child build the skills they need to thrive. As a BHCOE-accredited provider, families can trust that their child is receiving care that meets the highest standards in the field.

Our extensive program includes:

School Preparedness
Preschool-Like Setting
Caregiver Training
Individualized Therapy Plan
1:1 Client-to-Clinician Ratio

Admission Requirements

Your child is under the age of 6
Your child has an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis
Your child has commercial insurance

Accepted Insurance

Hear From The Families At Little Leaves Reston, VA

Learn how Little Leaves solutions, clinicians, and leadership have shaped and improved the lives of our clients and families.

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This program was recommended by my son’s developmental psychologist. I have had a positive experience with the staff for their friendliness, flexibility and care.

Reston, VA
- Parent
We love the love and care every member of the staff put into ensuring our child’s needs and goals are met. Everyday!!

Reston, VA
- Parent
My child has thrived at Little Leaves. We have so much support from the Director to the day-to-day team. We have seen a difference in our child’s ability to communicate and social skills. I highly recommend Little Leaves to anyone who needs that extra support.

Reston, VA
- Parent

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Life at Little Leaves

Imagine your child stepping into a warm, welcoming environment where every moment is thoughtfully designed to encourage growth, learning, and fun. From the moment they arrive, they are supported by caring professionals who guide them through a day filled with meaningful interactions, engaging activities, and structured learning opportunities.

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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.

Ashley Coggeshall, M.A., BCBA, LBA, is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who has over 8 years of experience working with children and adolescents, providing ABA services in home, school and clinical settings. Prior to joining Little Leaves, she worked 3 + years as a Teaching Assistant for an Exceptional Education Classroom, providing vocational training and instructional support within community environments to students with Autism, intellectual disabilities and behavior challenges. Ashley holds a B.A in Public Health Services from Boise State University and a M.Ed. from Arizona State University with emphasis on Special Education and a specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis.
Tiffany Paluska is the Office Manager at Little Leaves’ Reston location, where she brings over seven years of office management experience to the team. Before joining Little Leaves, Tiffany served as an Office Manager in the dental field, where she began her career after earning her Dental Assisting Certification in 2016. She transitioned into dental office management in 2018, combining her organizational skills with a strong commitment to patient care. Tiffany is passionate about children’s healthcare and is excited to bring her expertise and enthusiasm to the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). She is dedicated to supporting the Reston team and creating a welcoming, efficient environment for the families we serve
Brooke Love M.A., BCBA, LBA is a Supervising Behavior Analyst who specializes in working with individuals and families with Autism. Graduating with a B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from James Madison University, Brooke promptly began working at an ABA center in 2020, supporting children ages 2-13 years with intellectual disabilities as well as emotional and behavioral disorders in the center, home, and community settings. She eanred her M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis in 2023 from Arizona State University.
Maaham Usmani, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA, is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Behavior Analyst who specializes in the area of early intervention. Maaham has 6 years of experience working with children with Autism between the ages of 2-6 years. During her time at Little Leaves Maaham has provided services in the school, home, and clinic setting as a Registered Behavior Technician, Training Specialist, Behavior Specialist and Supervising Behavior Analyst which is her current position. Maaham holds a B.A. in Economics and Psychology from George Mason University. She earned her M.Ed. concentrating in Special Education and her Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from Pennsylvania State University.
Ya has been working in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2018, specializing in working with children with autism across home, school, and clinic settings. After earning a Master’s degree in Linguistics from George Mason University in 2018, she transitioned into the ABA field to pursue her passion for supporting children with special needs. She further enhanced her expertise by obtaining a Master’s degree in Special Education and a certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from George Mason University In 2021. In the same year, she earned her Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification. Since then, she has continued to expand her skills in developing individualized treatment plans, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and fostering meaningful progress in the children she serves. She is dedicated to creating positive outcomes for children and their families.

Our Credentials

committed to continuous improvement, BHCOE accredited 2022, 3-year accreditation

Little Leaves was recently awarded the highest level of accreditation by the BHCOE as a leader in high-quality, center-based early intervention resources for young children with autism.

Our Stats

74

Total Families Served Since Opening
163,000

Hours of Therapy Delivered
32

Full-Time Clinicians At This Location
2018

Year Founded

FAQs

Little Leaves primarily offers center-based services for young children with autism which are run in a preschool-like setting. At the center, 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 – 5:00 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 at our centers for the full day, an individualized schedule is developed for each child based on his/her therapeutic needs. Little Leaves also works with clients in their homes, daycares, and preschools, most frequently when clients are ready to transition from a Little Leaves center into community setting.
Little Leaves serves children with Autism. With our focus on early intervention, Little Leaves works primarily with children from the time they are diagnosed until they enter kindergarten.
Little Leaves only provides ABA therapy but we regularly collaborate with a child’s speech and OT providers to ensure a coordinated team-approach to treatment. At our centers, we are usually able to accommodate outside therapy providers who would like to come in to see clients during the day.
Contact us to learn more about our services and if they are right for your family.
Little Leaves is in network with many insurance plans and fully supports families in accessing and using their insurance benefits. Not all insurance companies, however, cover ABA for the treatment of autism. Please visit our Insurance page to learn about our plans and how to research whether your plan covers autism. You can also feel free to reach out to us, and we can help you research your benefits.

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Contact Little Leaves of Reston, VA

If you are ready to get started and meet the following requirements, please call us or submit the form below and a member of our Family Support team will contact you within 24-48 hours

Meet our
Center Director

Ashley Coggeshall

Center Director

Little Leaves of Reston, VA

About Little Leaves