Silver Spring - Little Leaves Behavioral Services

Silver Spring, Maryland

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. 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.

Call 202-420-8359
Monday – Friday 8:30AM – 5:00PM
10750 Columbia Pike, Suite 101
Silver Spring, MD 20901

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Little Leaves is currently in network with:

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Carefirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
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John Hopkins Employer Health Programs (EHP)
Kaiser Permanente
United Behavioral Health/Optum

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Center Director

Abby Brown

Abby Brown, M.A., BCBA, LBA, is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Behavior Analyst with over 10 years of experience working with children with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities. Prior to joining the Little Leaves team, she worked at a behavior analyst at a clinic in Texas and previously worked at the Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Neurobehavioral Inpatient Unit. Abby earned her B.A. in Applied Behavior Science and Sociology from the University of Kansas and her M.A. in Human Services Psychology with an emphasis in Behavior Analysis from the University of Maryland Baltimore County.

Abby Brown, M.A., BCBA, LBA

Supervising Behavior Analysts

Maureen Grajewski

Maureen Grajewski, M.S., BCBA, LBA, is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Behavior Analyst with over 7 years of experience working with children with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities. Prior to joining the Little Leaves team, she previously worked as a Supervising Behavior Analyst in Honolulu, HI where she provided both center-and-home-based services to children with ages ranging from toddler to teenager. Maureen earned her B.S. in Psychology from Shippensburg University, and her M.S. in Criminal Justice with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis from Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia. She is a member of the Maryland Association for Behavior Analysis.

Maureen Grajewski, M.S., BCBA, LBA

Cristina Palacios

Cristina Palacios, M.A., BCBA, LBA, is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Behavior Analyst. Prior to transitioning into her Behavior Specialist role, Cristina was a Behavior Technician and Training Specialist with Little Leaves. She has been with Little Leaves for 6 years working in both home services and at our centers. Before joining Little Leaves, she worked for 2 years as an undergraduate research assistant in the Child Study Center examining treatments of specific phobias and Oppositional Defiant Disorder in children and adolescents. Cristina holds a B.S. in Psychology from Virginia Tech and a M.A. in Professional Behavior Analysis from Florida Institute of Technology, where she conducted research on skill acquisition and delays to reinforcement. She is also fluent in Spanish.

Cristina Palacios, M.A., BCBA, LBA

Caitlin Selden

Caitlin Selden, M.A., BCBA, LBA, is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Since joining the Little Leaves team in 2016, she has worked with children with developmental disabilities in home, after-school care, and clinic settings. In 2017, Caitlin was part of the clinical team who piloted Little Leaves’ first center-based program. Caitlin earned her B.A. in Psychology from Salisbury University, where she also volunteered at a residential training facility for adults with developmental disabilities. She earned her M.A. in Professional Behavior Analysis from Florida Institute of Technology.

Caitlin Selden, M.A., BCBA, LBA

Natalia Mariani

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Natalia Mariani

Behavior and Training Specialists

Daritza Lahoz

Daritza Lahoz, RBT, is a Registered Behavior Technician. She has worked with children with developmental disabilities for over 3 years in both home and clinic settings. Prior to working at Little Leaves, she served many families in the Prince Georges County Region as a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Facilitator and a Group Leader at a Family Crisis Center. Prior to transitioning into her role as a Training Specialist, she was a Behavior Technician for two years who worked in home sessions and was also part of the clinical team who piloted Little Leaves’ first center-based program in Silver Spring. Daritza earned her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Maryland with a concentration in Family Studies. She plans to pursue a dual masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and Counseling. She is also fluent in Spanish.

Daritza Lahoz, RBT

Andy Courteaux

Andy Courteaux, RBT

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Andy Courteaux, RBT

Katie Perkins

Katherine “Katie” Perkins, RBT is a Registered Behavior Technician. She has worked with children with developmental disabilities in a clinical setting since May 2021. Prior to transitioning into her role as Training Specialist, she was a Behavior Technician at Little Leaves in the Silver Spring, MD clinic. Katie earned her B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Business Administration from High Point University. She is currently working towards a Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis through Ball State University.

Katherine Perkins, RBT

Kelsey Reese

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Kelsey Reese

Mariel Ross

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Mariel Ross

Office Manager

Brandi Ellis

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Brandi Ellis

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