White Marsh, 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 our centers for the full day, an individualized schedule is developed for each child based on his/her therapeutic needs.
(202) 420-8359
Monday – Friday 8:30AM – 5:00PM
8098 Sandpiper Circle Suite A
White Marsh, MD 21236
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 (JHHC)
- Kaiser Permanente
- United Behavioral Health/Optum
- USFHP
Supervising Behavior Analysts
Amanda B. Link, M.A., BCBA, LBA, is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Behavior Analyst who has been working with individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities for nearly 15 years. Before joining Little Leaves, she worked as the School Behavior Specialist for The Forbush Therapeutic Preschool at Towson, a nonpublic special education facility affiliated with Sheppard Pratt Health System. Amanda completed her M.A. in Clinical Psychology at Towson University before earning a post-graduate certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from The University of North Texas.Amanda B. Link, M.A., BCBA, LBA
Matthew Halstad, M.A., BCBA, LBA, is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Behavior Analyst. He has worked with children in the field of behavior psychology for over 10 years, in a wide range of residential and school-based settings. Prior to joining Little Leaves, he worked as a Behavior Resource Specialist with the Kennedy Krieger Institute, where he designed and implemented behavior interventions for students in their early childhood program. Matthew holds a M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Towson University and a certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from Penn State University.Matthew Halstad, M.A., BCBA, LBA
Carrie Scheffenacker, M.A., BCBA, LBA, is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a Licensed Behavior Analyst. She has worked with children with ASD and developmental disabilities for over 10 years in multiple academic and therapeutic settings. Prior to joining Little Leaves, she worked at the Model Asperger Program at The Ivymount School in Rockville, MD. Carrie holds a B.A. in Psychology from West Virginia University and a M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis with a concentration in Autism from Ball State University.Carrie Scheffenacker, M.A., BCBA, LBA
Layne Wells, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Behavior and Training Specialists
Lisa Beard, M.A., BCBA, LBA
Tara Brightbill, RBT
Melissa Dutt, M.A., M.S., RBT
Madison Foster, RBT
Kristin Pennewill, RBT
