Adults & families
Explore behavioral support and what a first conversation with our team can look like.
Understand the first stepsAdult behavioral support · Maryland
A life that feels
more like yours.
Your choices, relationships, and everyday goals matter. Compassionate Care ABA helps adults and their support teams find a way forward, together.
For adults with autism and developmental disabilities, and the people beside them.
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Maryland DDA–approved providerAdult Behavioral Support ServicesBased in Elkridge, Maryland
A place to start
Find your next step.
Whether you’re exploring support, coordinating a referral, or looking for meaningful work, start here.
Coordinators & partners
Discuss service fit, county coverage, and the next step for a potential referral.
Plan a referralProspective team members
Bring your skills to person-centered work supporting adults in Maryland.
Explore careersBehavioral Support Services
Understanding first.
Practical support next.
Good support takes the whole person into account. We work with adults and their teams to make strategies useful in daily life.
Behavioral assessment
Explore what is happening around challenging moments and what the adult may be communicating.
Behavior planning
Turn that understanding into a person-centered plan built around the adult’s needs and goals.
Behavior consultation
Help caregivers and support professionals use strategies consistently in everyday settings.
Brief support implementation
Focused help putting the behavior plan into practice with the adult and their support team.
Getting started
You don’t need
every answer
to begin.
A first conversation can help clarify the fit, current availability, and the steps that come next.
Looking for support in your county?
Ask us about current coverage and availability before making a referral.
Start with a conversation
Ask about the kind of support you’re looking for and your county. Keep the first inquiry general.
Explore the fit
Discuss available services and how the referral would work with your DDA arrangement.
Coordinate the next step
Include your Coordinator of Community Services and the people you want involved.
Information for referral partners
Contact CCA about adult BSS referrals through traditional and self-directed DDA arrangements. Contact the team to confirm service fit and availability before sending participant records.
Can I send clinical records here?
Please do not send assessments, behavior plans, medical records, or other sensitive information through a general website inquiry. Contact our team before sending participant records.
Looking for another type of support?
Contact our team to discuss your question and confirm which services are currently available.
Resources for learning & adult life
More ways to find
your next step.
Explore free guidance for navigating adult services and educational materials created by Rachel Souza.
Free service-navigation guides
Beyond Childhood
Find state-by-state guides to adult autism services, with practical next steps and links to official resources.
Educational resources · Teachers Pay Teachers
Rachel Souza Resources
Browse Rachel’s materials for communication, behavior support, transition, and life skills. The store includes resources for purchase and free downloads.
Careers at CCA
Meaningful work.
Adult lives at the center.
Explore clinical and behavior technician opportunities across Maryland. Tell us where you’d like to work and what you bring to the team.
View current opportunitiesLet’s talk
One conversation.
A clearer next step.
Have a question about services or a potential referral? Start with a general conversation with our team.
Contact Compassionate Care
410-804-4811For general questions only. Please do not email clinical records or sensitive personal information. Contact our team before sending participant records.