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Help your child grow with Skill Builders ABA’s personalized at-home and telehealth ABA therapy services, now available across Maryland. We focus on providing essential skills for a better future. To get started, simply call us at 410-770-9097 and take the first step in ABA therapy for your child.
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We guide families through every step — from first contact to personalized care.
Starting ABA therapy shouldn’t feel complicated.
At Skill Builders ABA, our intake team connects with families within 24 hours of reaching out. We’ll help you gather the necessary information — from insurance details to diagnostic paperwork — and coordinate authorizations so your family can begin services as soon as possible.
No need to wait! Get a schedule ready in 1 to 2 weeks.
You have already taken the first big step. Now, let us handle the rest. Submit your information so we can coordinate your insurance and build your child's care plan.
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Our team is committed to making a positive impact, offering both at-home and telehealth options.
We understand that starting ABA therapy can feel overwhelming. Below are answers to common questions about insurance, costs, service availability, required documentation, authorization timelines, and telehealth support in Maryland.
Yes. Maryland Medicaid covers medically necessary ABA therapy for eligible members under age 21 through the EPSDT program. The member must have a confirmed Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis, a qualifying diagnostic evaluation, a referral and an approved treatment plan.
Maryland Medicaid permits certain ABA services through two-way, audio and video. These include direct supervision, individual parent training and group parent training. A Telehealth Readiness Checklist is required when requesting applicable telehealth services, and not all direct ABA treatment may be delivered remotely.
Spanish-speaking may be available through secure telehealth sessions for Maryland families. Availability depends on Spanish-speaking clinician capacity, clinical appropriateness and Carelon or private-insurance authorization. The intake team can confirm the current options for your family.
Private-insurance costs depend on the plan’s deductible, copayment, coinsurance, network rules and authorized services. Because two families with the same carrier may have different benefits, Skill Builders ABA verifies the individual policy and explains the anticipated cost before services begin.
Maryland Medicaid generally requires a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation confirming Autism Spectrum Disorder and a referral from a qualified healthcare professional. The evaluation includes direct observation, caregiver interviews, developmental and psychosocial history and information about current functioning. A BCBA then completes an assessment and detailed treatment plan for authorization.
Skill Builders ABA provides in-home services in Maryland based on the family’s location, staffing and insurance network. Families should submit their ZIP code to confirm whether an in-home team is currently available in their county. Telehealth support may be considered when immediate in-home staffing is unavailable.
Yes. When clinically appropriate, families may begin with virtual parent training or BCBA guidance while in-home availability is being evaluated. For Maryland Medicaid members, telehealth must be included in the treatment plan, meet the Telehealth Readiness Checklist requirements and receive the necessary authorization.
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Learn more about how we can support your child’s growth and development. Contact us to discuss our services and availability in your area.