In-Home ABA Therapy in Columbia, Maryland
One-on-one autism therapy in your Columbia home, village by village.
Columbia families expect a high standard, and our model was built to meet it. BCBAs carry about ten clients each, so they have time for weekly visits to every family. Your child's dedicated RBT runs sessions in your home in any of Columbia's villages, from Wilde Lake to River Hill to Owen Brown, and the plan is built around your family's goals.
Ages 1 to 21 · Maryland Medicaid accepted · Free benefit check in a day or two
Nearest office: 400 E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21202. Sessions happen in your home.
Why Columbia families choose us
- BCBAs with about ten clients each, so your family gets real attention.
- No waitlist. Most Howard County families start within weeks.
- One consistent RBT and parent coaching throughout.
- Maryland Medicaid and most major commercial plans accepted.
Insurance we accept in Columbia
We also accept:
Don't see your insurance? Call us at 410-216-1205. Plans change often and we can usually find a way to work with yours. Checking your benefits is free and takes a day or two.
See our full insurance page · How Maryland Medicaid covers ABA
How it works
Step 1
Call or send the form. We verify insurance and answer questions, usually within a day or two.
Step 2
A BCBA from our Maryland team completes an in-home assessment and builds your child's individual plan.
Step 3
Your child's dedicated RBT begins regular home sessions, with weekly BCBA supervision and parent coaching throughout.
“Our experience with Golden Touch ABA has been amazing. They all maintain a positive, efficient, and friendly attitude to help others. We are very grateful.”
Common questions from Columbia parents
Do you serve all of Columbia?
Yes, every village, plus Ellicott City, Elkridge, Clarksville, and Fulton.
Can you coordinate with my child's school?
Yes, with your consent. Many Howard County families have us align home goals with IEP goals.
Which insurance do you take?
Maryland Medicaid, CareFirst, Kaiser Mid-Atlantic, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Johns Hopkins EHP, and more.
How soon can we start?
Typically within a few weeks of your first call.
Parent guides
Before you start in Columbia
Coverage, costs, and getting a diagnosis, explained by our clinical team.
Insurance
Does Maryland Medicaid Cover ABA Therapy? What Parents Should Know
Yes, Maryland Medicaid covers ABA therapy for children with autism. How the ABA benefit works, what you need to qualify, and how to start quickly.
5 min read
Getting Started
How to Get Your Child Evaluated for Autism in Maryland
How autism evaluations work in Maryland: who can diagnose, where to go, what Medicaid needs in the report, and how to cut the wait so ABA can start sooner.
8 min read
Getting Started
Early Signs of Autism by Age: What to Watch For (and What to Do)
From 12 months to school age: the early signs of autism parents most often notice, what counts as typical variation, and the next step if something feels off.
7 min read