Navigating your child’s developmental journey can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to do it alone. We have created this resource page to give your family easy, centralized access to trusted local and national autism support services, educational tools, and community programs.
While these tools are here to help empower your search, we strongly encourage you to talk with your general pediatrician before reaching out to external programs or specialists.
Every child’s needs are unique. Your pediatrician is your primary partner in care — here to discuss your concerns, guide you through evaluations or diagnoses, and help tailor a personalized care plan so your child gets the exact support they need to thrive.
How We Work Together
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1. Connect First: Schedule a dedicated developmental check-in or consultation with our care team.
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2. Build a Plan: We’ll evaluate your child’s specific strengths and challenges to pinpoint which therapies or specialists make the most sense.
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3. Access Support: Explore the vetted links below with confidence, knowing you have a clear roadmap and a medical team backing you every step of the way.
Ready to talk? If you have questions about your child's development or want to discuss next steps, please call our office today or schedule an appointment through the patient portal.
Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Therapy
ABA has long been proven to be the leading treatment of individuals diagnosed with Autism who require intensive support with language, behavior and socialization. The goals of ABA are to:
- Increase communication, language, social interactions, play skills, and self-care skills, and
- Decrease difficult behaviors that interfere with daily life and learning
ABA providers may offer services in the home, in an ABA Therapy Center, or in a school/daycare-based setting (limited)
See ABA Resources below:
Anne Arundel County
- Acorn Health / Turning Point Educational Services – 610-726-0479
- Advancing Abilities – 443-453-2031
- Breakthrough Developmental Services – 240-355-0834
- Expectations Reimagined – 410-271-0056
- Little Leaves Behavioral Services – 202-420-8359
- Proud Moments ABA
- Verbal Beginnings* – 855-910-6147
Kent Island/Eastern Shore
- Kids Landing Playcare – 443-736-1565
Northern Anne Arundel/Baltimore
- Advancing Beyond the Spectrum – 443-800-4985
- The Learning Tree
- The Shafer Center* – 410-517-1113
Southern Maryland
- Personalized Therapy* – 862-2505
Central/Northern Maryland
- Monocacy Center – 240-651-5280
- Continuum Behavioral Health – 877-934-2063
- The Children’s Spot* – 877-776-8502
- Snowflakes ABA – 443-212-8157
*Offers comprehensive therapies: ABA, Speech, Occupational and/or Physical
Speech, Physical & Occupational Therapy
Speech/OT/PT
- AAMC (Luminis Health) – 443-481-1140
- Annapolis Children’s Therapy Center – 410-573-1064
- Children’s Evaluation and Therapy Center – 240-245-4370
- Kessler Rehab – 410-897-0120
- Impressions Pediatric Therapy (no phone listed)
- KKI – 443-923-9400 / 888-744-6720
- LMN-OT Pediatrics – 410-305-4837
- MedStar (multiple locations) – 844-914-4868
- New Beginning Pediatric Rehab – 410-796-8499
- Pediatric Therapies – Optimum Therapy – 843-530-5926 / 443-995-1618
- Rehabilitation Services Inc. – 301-498-8100
- University of Maryland – Baltimore – 410-328-0586
- University of Maryland – Eastern Shore – 410-822-1000 ext. 7641 / 410-827-3818
Speech Only
- Chesapeake Speech and Language Associates (Annapolis & Stevensville) – 410-280-9788
- Kid Connections Therapy – 410-274-0041
- Kids Village Therapy, LLC – 443-283-0618
- Play and Thrive – 443-216-9233
- Speech Cove – 443-788-1536
- Speech Matters – 410-295-1616
- Strides Speech Therapy – 443-808-1218
PT/OT Only
- ATI Physical Therapy (multiple locations) – 855-692-8478
- CalvertHealth Outpatient Rehab – 410-535-8180
- Chesapeake Occupational Therapy – 410-280-8774
- Children’s National Physical Medicine and Rehab – 202-476-3082
- Forever Fit – 301-464-3775
- Mt. Washington Therapeutic Services – 410-367-2222
- NovaCare (multiple locations) – see website for nearest location
- Peret & Moy – 410-604-2982
- Therapy Solutions for Children – 410-421-8920
- Tidewater – 410-643-7515
Speech/OT
- Building Blocks Therapy (DC & Falls Church, VA) – 202-363-8255 / 703-533-8819
- Children at Play – 443-745-0926
- The Children’s SPOT – 877-776-8502
- Kinera – 443-249-3126
- SPEAK – Ana Curtin – 410-349-0332
Other
- Behavioral Innovations (ABA) – 855-782-7822
- Formerly Cypress Creek Therapy – Edgewater – 410-956-7868
Vision Evaluation
- Ophthalmology Associates of Greater Annapolis (Dr. Avallone) – 410-757-277
- Metropolitan Pediatric Ophthalmology (Dr. Smith-Marshall) – 301-464-7935
- Children’s National Medical Center – 202-476-3015
- Johns Hopkins – Wilmer Eye Institute – 410-874-1425
- Eye Doctors of Washington (Dr. Vicente, Dr. Mohaber) – 301-215-7100
Hearing Evaluation
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Audiology Associates – 410-266-6444
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Kennedy Krieger – 888-554-2080
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Johns Hopkins – 443-997-6467
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Children’s National Medical Center – 202-476-5600
Maryland Infants and Toddlers Programs / Maryland Public Schools Child Find
- Anne Arundel County – Birth–3: 301-759-2415 | Ages 3–21: 301-759-2065
- Baltimore City – Birth–3: 410-396-1666 | Ages 3–21: 443-984-1011
- Baltimore County – Birth–3: 443-809-2169 | Ages 3–21: 443-809-3017
- Calvert County – 443-550-8405
- Charles County – 301-934-7469
- Prince George’s County – Birth–3: 301-925-6627 | Ages 3–21: 301-925-6600
- Queen Anne’s County – 410-758-2403 x162
- St. Mary’s County – 301-475-5511 x32223
- Talbot County – 410-822-0330 x436
Genetics
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Children’s National Medical Center – Neurogenetics – 202-476-2120
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Johns Hopkins – 443-955-3071
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University of Maryland – 410-328-5887
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Greater Baltimore Medical Center – 443-849-3131
Social Skills and Behavioral Support Programs (not ABA)
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Annapolis Children’s Therapy Center – 410-573-1064
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Verbal Beginnings – 855-910-6147
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Kid Connections – 410-274-0041
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The Loyola Clinical Centers – 410-617-1200
Feeding Therapy
- Annapolis Children’s Therapy Center – 410-573-1064
- Cisco Center – 410-647-1503
- Verbal Beginnings – 855-910-6147
- Strides Therapy & Educational Services – 443-808-1218
- SPEAK Pediatric Speech & Oromyofunctional Specialist – 410-343-9313
- Vibrant Feeding Therapy, LLC – 443-203-9768
- Kennedy Krieger Feeding Disorders Program – 888-554-2080
- GBMC Pediatric Speech, Swallowing & Voice – 443-849-2087
- Children’s National Feeding Evaluation, Treatment and Management – 202-476-5600
- Kuhl Therapies – 410-774-9269
- Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital – 410-367-2222
Nutritionists
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Children’s National Medical Center – 202-476-2327
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Kennedy Krieger – 888-736-9380
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Johns Hopkins Children’s Nutrition Center – 443-997-5437 (option 2, then option 11)
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Rebecca Bitzer & Associates – 301-474-2499