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Autism Therapy in Beltsville, MD

12240 Indian Creek Ct, Beltsville, MD 20705

Hours of Operation

  • 9am-5pm M-F
  • After School Hours: 5pm-7pm M-F

Parking Information

Abundant parking

Welcome to Children’s Specialized ABA in Beltsville, MD—formerly known as Blue Balloon ABA. While our name has changed, our dedication to delivering exceptional, compassionate ABA therapy remains unwavering. Our expert team is committed to helping children with autism and their families through personalized, research-driven treatment approaches.

Comprehensive Autism Support in Beltsville

At Children’s Specialized ABA, we provide customized therapy services designed to meet the unique needs of every child. Our specialists work closely with families to develop individualized treatment plans that promote meaningful growth in communication, social interaction, and everyday skills. We focus on supporting both behavioral and developmental progress to help children thrive.

Our Services

Specialized Therapies

Meet the Team

Catherine Friend, M.A., BCBA, LBA

Regional Clinical Director, Maryland

Jasmine Ware

Center Administrator, Beltsville, Maryland

Donna Redd

Community Outreach Director, Maryland

Dr. Stacey Grebe, PhD, BCBA

Licensed Psychologist

Continuing the Care You Trust

Families who have been a part of Blue Balloon ABA will continue to receive the same high-quality support from the same dedicated professionals, now under the Children’s Specialized ABA name. Our goal remains to empower children with structured, evidence-based therapy that helps them reach their full potential.

Start Your Journey Today

If you are seeking autism therapy in Beltsville, MD, we are here to help support your family and empower your child. Contact us online or call 201-979-0772 to learn more about our services or to schedule an initial consultation.

Need language assistance? We offer interpreter services to support your family. Contact us today by calling 201-979-0772 or reach out online. We are here to empower your child.

Catherine Friend, MA, BCBA, LBA

Regional Clinical Director, Maryland

As the Regional Clinical Director in Maryland, Catherine oversees all clinical operations, including the review, monitoring, and evaluation of treatment integrity to ensure the highest standards of protocol implementation by the clinical team. She plays a key role in developing strategies to drive growth across the state, while also nurturing strong relationships with local communities. Catherine’s ability to unite her team and effectively promote Children’s Specialized ABA cultivates an environment where parents feel assured and confident in choosing the company to entrust with their children’s care. In her free time, Catherine enjoys spending time with her husband and three children.