About
Based in Columbia, Maryland, the practice offers a range of services, including ABA therapy, early intervention, parent training, and social skills training. Their team of highly trained professionals provides individualized treatment approaches based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. With a focus on promoting independence and improving the quality of life for children with autism, Verbal Beginnings serves families in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Washington D.C. through their centers, in-home therapy, and social skills groups. By providing empirically-based ABA services, Verbal Beginnings strives to deliver high-quality care and support to families in need.
Insurance & payment
Verbal Beginnings accepts Aetna, Cigna, Highmark Blue Shield, UPMC Health Plan, and UnitedHealthcare insurance plans.
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- UPMC Health Plan
- UnitedHealthcare
Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
ABA Therapy
Verbal Beginnings provides ABA therapy to children with autism, focusing on developing fundamental skills necessary for success in a classroom-based setting, peer interaction, and coordinated play.
Early Intervention
The Early Beginnings program is an early intervention service designed to develop fundamental skills necessary to succeed in a classroom-based setting, peer interaction, and coordinated play.
Parent Training
Verbal Beginnings offers parent training to support families in understanding and implementing ABA principles in their daily lives.
Social Skills Training
The Social Beginnings program is a year-round social skills program designed to provide an engaging curriculum for each child's individual needs while being delivered in a group setting.
In-Home Therapy
Verbal Beginnings provides home-based ABA therapy to families throughout Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Washington D.C.
Center-Based ABA Therapy
Verbal Beginnings Centers offer families a highly effective and affordable ABA-based Early Intervention program that promotes socialization among peers.