HOW WE HELP

Raising a child with autism is not a one-person job. We want you to know we’re here for you.

Our passionate and dedicated team understands that no two cases of autism are the same. That’s why we use science and data to deliver the most progressive applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy, tailored exclusively to the unique needs, behaviors, and personality of your child.

Our services help your child:

• Build language and communication skills

• Develop social and play skills, while forming friendships

• Decrease tantrums, meltdowns, eating fussiness, and other challenging behaviors

• Prepare for and succeed in school

Ultimately, our services foster your child’s confidence and resiliency—and empower them to lead a happy, fulfilling life.  

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Not all ABA providers are created equally.

At SPARKS, we tailor treatment to your child’s individual needs, using contemporary ABA therapy, combined with clinical insights and best practices refined over more than a decade of serving the autism community. This highly personalized, client-centered model of care differs from other providers, who take a more systematic, purely therapist-directed approach.

Since each child responds differently to a treatment setting, we can work with your child:

• In your home

• At one of our Learning Centers

• In the community

• In partnership with a school

• Through telehealth

The best part? Our programs work.

• In the last 30 days, 90 percent of our clients have made meaningful progress

• One-third have made so much progress in the first 18 months of treatment, we were able to recommend less intensive services going forward

WHO WE ARE

First off, we’re your partner.

But we’re also a team of data enthusiasts committed to clinical excellence—and to getting results for your child and family.

SPARKS treats children and young adults in southern Maryland, northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C., but is also part of LEARN Behavioral, a national organization made up of providers in autism treatment who specialize in delivering the highest form of personalized, evidence-based ABA therapy. Our more than 30 doctoral-level clinicians, 450 behavior analysts, and 3,700 behavior technicians make up a concentration of professionals unmatched by any other provider.

With SPARKS and LEARN, we offer your child and family the familiarity and convenience of local treatment, with the advantages of a national organization at the forefront of autism treatment. Our local-national reach gives you distinct advantages.

WHY WORK WITH US

We don’t want you to settle for average treatment.

We believe in what we do—and know we can help your child make progress every single day. And while our treatment focuses on your child, our services extend to your whole family.

START YOUR CAREER—BUT NEVER STOP GROWING

Our people make a difference, while working at the forefront of autism treatment.

Build a career that matters and makes a difference in the lives of families, while working with leaders and pioneers in ABA therapy who go above and beyond to support your growth and learning—and guide you every step of the way.

“In my position with SPARKS as a lead technician/clinical fellow, I was able to observe therapy, ask questions, and basically get more experience than I had exposure to previously. This, in turn, made me feel exponentially more comfortable in my next role as a behavior analyst. Now, I’m looking forward to showing another clinical fellow the ropes, just like my stellar mentor did for me.”

- George Sullivan, M.S., BCBA