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Therapy at homeWhere everyday moments happen
Empowering caregiversPractical guidance for lasting success at home
In-Home ABA Therapy Across Howard County & Greater Baltimore

Like every snowflake, each child is unique.

Founded in 2016 by a mother who became a clinician for her son with autism, Snowflakes ABA delivers personalized, assent-based care right where daily life happens: in your home and community.

5-minute inquiry • Free Benefit check • Zero commitment.

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ColumbiaElkridgeEllicott CityLaurelBaltimoreJessupSavageClarksville
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Care shaped by lived experienceCaring for Maryland families since 2016
Where you are right now

ABA therapy rooted in assent, clinical integrity, and family trust

Founded to deliver the caliber of care we would demand for our own children, Snowflakes ABA replaces generic templates and forced compliance with assent-based, individualized therapy.

Because exceptional care requires supported clinicians, we maintain manageable caseloads and continuous mentorship, ensuring our team arrives at your home energized, engaged, and centered on your family’s goals.


Getting started

The 4-step journey to starting ABA therapy for your child

A form or a phone call

You reach out

Choose the contact method that works best for you. We review every submission against our current clinical capacity and contact you directly when an opening becomes available for your family.

Dynamic availability
At no cost to you

We check coverage

We verify your benefits directly with your insurer and provide an estimate of your expected out-of-pocket costs based on the information available to us.

Costs clarified
Assessment at home

A BCBA visits

We observe, listen, and collect data to develop an individualized care plan built around your child’s unique needs, strengths, and goals, never a one-size-fits-all template.

In your own home
Alongside you, weekly

Therapy begins

Your technician works alongside your child in their everyday environment, while your BCBA continuously reviews progress and data to guide individualized care.

Ongoing, and always adjustable

See the full intake process

Insurance

Do you take my insurance?

It is usually the first question parents ask, so we made it quick. Tap your plan to see what happens next.

Benefit checks are always free

We're in network with these plans and more.

Choose yours and we'll show you the next step. See insurance details

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Serving Howard County families, with no major recoupment in that time.

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Of our RBTs are students working toward BCBA certification, and we build around that.

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Medicaid, CareFirst, Kaiser, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, United HealthCare, TRICARE, plus private pay.

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Background checks completed before any clinician enters your home.

The difference

Two ways this can go

Understanding Our Principles in Action

What families often describe

  • Hours set by what insurance will authorise
  • A technician arrives, a parent leaves the room
  • Compliance treated as progress
  • Billing outsourced to someone who has never met you
  • A different face every few months

What we do instead

  • Hours set by assessment data, and fewer when fewer are right
  • Caregiver training built into every program
  • Assent-based care: a child who withdraws is telling us something
  • Billing in house, answered by a person who knows your case
  • A named BCBA who knows your child's history
As a mother of a child with autism, this work is deeply personal. I founded Snowflakes because every family deserves the care I wished we had.
Dannene DrummondFounder, Snowflakes ABA
What families say
5.0

Rated 5.0 on Google by the families and partners who know us best.

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Excellent services provided by Snowflakes ABA and their staff. The staff is attentive, punctual, and friendly. They truly care about their clients, no matter their age, and their families. The director is wonderful.
Lisa A.Google review
Having had the privilege to engage with Snowflakes ABA, it is clear that this is an organization founded on deep empathy, profound understanding of autism, and a drive for quality. The owner, a parent of a child with autism, has journeyed through experiences alike those of the clients she serves. Her care and dedication shine through in every aspect of her business.
Jing ZhouGoogle review
From our team

The people who would be in your home

Every child has the potential to grow. I love being part of that journey and seeing the progress families work so hard for.
Antonina ShangrawBCBA, Clinical Director
I pour my heart into every case I supervise. Seeing a well-designed program make a real difference for a family is what drives me.
Cherisse PriceBCBA, Supervising Behavior Analyst
No two days are the same, and I enjoy adapting strategies to meet each child's unique needs.
Dwaine MarforiBCBA, Supervising Behavior Analyst

Meet the whole team

Questions parents ask first

Good questions, honest answers

Starting ABA can feel like a lot. Here are the answers families look for most, and a real person is always one call away.

What is ABA therapy?

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a scientifically validated approach to understanding and improving behavior. It involves analyzing the relationship between behavior and environment to increase helpful behaviors and decrease harmful ones. ABA has been extensively researched and is considered an evidence-based best practice treatment for autism by the U.S. Surgeon General and the American Psychological Association.

What ages do you serve?

We provide ABA services for children and adolescents. Early intervention is especially beneficial, but ABA is effective across all ages. Please contact us to discuss your child’s specific needs and how we can best support your family.

Does my child need an autism diagnosis?

Most insurance providers do require an autism diagnosis to authorize and cover ABA therapy. If your child does not yet have a diagnosis, we can connect you with our partner diagnostic clinics to get that process started.

How many hours of therapy will my child need?

The number of therapy hours is determined by your child’s individual needs and assessment results. Our BCBA will conduct a comprehensive evaluation and recommend an appropriate level of service, typically ranging from 10 to 40 hours per week depending on the child’s needs and goals.

Where we work

Bringing Specialized Care Directly to Your Home Across Central Maryland

Columbia, Elkridge, Ellicott City, Laurel and Baltimore City, plus Jessup, Savage, Clarksville and the surrounding towns.

We map our service radius around sustainable commutes, ensuring your child receives reliable, on-time care every session.

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Tell us about your child

Our care team personally reviews every request and reaches out as soon as clinical availability aligns with your needs.

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