Our Services

Services designed around your child.

Every service we offer is grounded in ABA principles and tailored to the unique strengths and goals of each child we serve.

Child engaged in a play-based therapy session

Applied Behavior Analysis is one of the most researched and effective approaches for supporting children with autism and related developmental differences. At Bright Start ABA, we apply these principles in warm, individualized ways — always with the whole child and family in mind.

Comprehensive ABA Therapy

One-on-one, individualized therapy programs built around your child's specific goals. Sessions are structured but flexible, using naturalistic teaching strategies to build skills in a way that feels engaging and meaningful.

Individualized treatment plans
Regular progress reviews
Data-tracked outcomes
Naturalistic teaching strategies

Social Skills Development

Helping children build the tools they need to connect, play, and communicate with peers and family members. We work on turn-taking, conversation skills, reading social cues, and building friendships.

Peer interaction skills
Turn-taking and sharing
Reading social cues
Friendship-building strategies

Communication & Language Support

Supporting children in expressing their needs, wants, and ideas — whether through verbal communication, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), or other modalities.

Verbal communication skills
AAC support
Requesting and commenting
Expressive and receptive language

Daily Living & Adaptive Skills

Building the practical routines and self-help skills that support independence at home and in the community — from hygiene and dressing to mealtime and community safety.

Self-care routines
Mealtime skills
Community safety
Independence-building

Parent & Caregiver Training

Equipping families with the strategies and confidence to support their child's progress outside of therapy sessions. We work alongside parents and caregivers as true partners.

In-session coaching
Home strategy guides
Ongoing consultation
Family goal-setting

School Collaboration

Partnering with teachers, school teams, and IEP teams to ensure skills learned in therapy carry over into the classroom and school environment.

IEP collaboration
Teacher consultation
Classroom strategy support
Transition planning

Who we serve

We provide services to children and adolescents who have received a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or related developmental differences. Our team works with children across a wide range of ages and ability levels.

Children ages 2–18
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Related developmental differences
Families in the Baltimore, MD area

Not sure which services are right for your child?

Our team is happy to answer your questions and help you understand what a program might look like for your family.

Talk to Our Team