Resources for Maryland families
The Terrapin Journal.
Plain-English guides to autism services in Maryland. How coverage actually works, what ABA looks like in your living room, and who to call when you feel stuck.
Latest guides
Start with these three.
How Maryland families pay for ABA therapy
Medicaid, the Autism Waiver, commercial insurance, and TRICARE, sorted into plain English so you know which door is yours.
What to expect from your child's first in-home ABA session
Who shows up, what actually happens, and why the first visits are supposed to look a lot like play.
Getting an autism evaluation in Maryland: where to start
The public routes, the major evaluation centers, and the phone numbers that get things moving.
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A BCBA can walk you through coverage, evaluations, and what starting ABA would look like for your family. The consultation is free.