The Learning Tree ABA: Nurturing Growth and Empowering Families Through Applied Behavior Analysis

For families navigating an autism diagnosis, it is often an emotional journey marked by uncertainty, advocacy, and the search for the right support system. The Learning Tree ABA has positioned itself as more than a service provider-it has become a trusted partner for families, helping children with autism build meaningful skills while empowering caregivers every step of the way.

A Family-Centered, Relationship-Driven Approach

Based in Baltimore, The Learning Tree ABA operates with a clear belief: lasting progress happens when therapy is personalized, relationships are prioritized, and families are actively involved. The Learning Tree ABA’s primary approach is a family-centered, relationship-driven model. Therapy is not viewed as something that happens in isolation, but as an extension of daily life. Parents and caregivers are treated as essential partners, not passive observers. As Evelyn Fromowitz, Director of The Learning Tree ABA emphasizes, “We don’t just work with children, we empower families with the tools, confidence, and support they need for lasting growth.” That mindset has helped families carry skills learned in therapy into homes, classrooms, and communities.

Addressing Challenges in Autism Treatment

One of the biggest challenges in autism treatment today is balancing access with quality. Families frequently encounter long waitlists, staffing shortages, insurance complexities, and inconsistent care models. The Learning Tree ABA addresses these realities through a combination of strong clinical leadership and thoughtful operational design. Rather than relying on one-size-fits-all solutions, The Learning Tree ABA focuses on ethical, evidence-based practices supported by ongoing staff training and supervision. Therapists receive consistent guidance, ensuring that each child’s program remains data-driven and responsive. At the same time, families are supported in navigating authorizations, service coordination, and school collaboration-reducing stress and allowing them to focus on their child’s growth.

Highly Individualized ABA Therapy

The facility provides highly individualized ABA therapy to children across Maryland through both center-based and home-based services. Each child’s program begins with comprehensive assessments and meaningful family input, ensuring that goals reflect real needs rather than generic benchmarks. Progress is continuously monitored, and interventions are adjusted as children grow and change. Every ABA therapy plan is tailored by a BCBA to meet your child’s unique goals, strengths, and environment.

Natural Environment Teaching (NET)

A defining feature of The Learning Tree ABA’s clinical model is its Natural Environment Teaching (NET) approach. Rather than confining learning to structured table work, NET emphasizes skill development through everyday activities-playtime, mealtimes, social interactions, and routines that naturally occur throughout a child’s day. NET also helps therapy feel less clinical and more motivating. Children learn communication, social, and independence skills in ways that align with their interests and daily experiences. Over time, this builds confidence and encourages independence-outcomes that families value deeply.

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Addressing Behavioral Challenges with a Personalized Approach

Behavioral challenges are another area where The Learning Tree ABA’s personalized approach stands out. Rather than focusing solely on reducing behaviors, the team works to understand why behaviors occur and what skills a child needs to replace them. Positive reinforcement plays a central role, with interventions tailored to each child’s strengths, preferences, and developmental level. Visual supports, modeling, and proactive strategies are used to create predictable, supportive learning environments. Just as importantly, parents and caregivers are coached throughout the process, ensuring that strategies are applied consistently at home and in the community. Evelyn explains that progress accelerates when “everyone around the child is working from the same playbook, with shared goals and mutual trust.” This consistency often makes the difference in complex cases.

In one particularly challenging experience, a child presented with significant communication delays and frequent behavioral escalations across settings. Through individualized NET-based programming, targeted behavior support, and intensive parent training, the child gradually developed functional communication skills and improved emotional regulation. As strategies became consistent across therapy, home, and school, behavioral incidents decreased and meaningful engagement increased.

Comprehensive Guidance and Unwavering Support

From the first point of contact, The Learning Tree ABA designs its services to provide comprehensive guidance and unwavering support. Families are paired with dedicated care coordinators and consistent therapy teams, creating stability and clear lines of communication. Goals are set collaboratively, progress is reviewed regularly, and services evolve alongside each child’s needs.

Services Offered

The Learning Tree ABA offers a range of services, including:

Home-Based ABA Therapy: Skilled behavior technicians are thoughtfully matched with your family to deliver personalized, BCBA-designed therapy plans right in your home.
Center-Based ABA Therapy: A dedicated center in Baltimore County offers a space for focused therapy sessions.
School & Daycare-Based ABA Therapy: Expertise is brought into your child’s everyday environments - from classrooms to daycare settings - to help generalize skills and support real-world learning.
Support in every setting

Core Skill Development

The Learning Tree ABA helps children with autism develop critical daily living skills - including dressing, toileting, personal hygiene, and following routines. The team supports the development of both expressive and receptive communication skills, using techniques like verbal behavior training and augmentative communication when needed. Whether your child is learning to speak, sign, or use a device, we help them connect meaningfully with caregivers, teachers, and peers. Through compassionate, evidence-based strategies, we teach emotional regulation, frustration tolerance, and age-appropriate social interaction skills. From turn-taking and group play to building friendships, your child gains tools to succeed in both structured and natural social settings. Play is the foundation of early learning.

A Focus on Teamwork and Positive Reinforcement

The Learning Tree ABA emphasizes teamwork and a positive atmosphere. The organization celebrates every win - no matter how small. In our Center and in the field, you’ll experience a genuinely positive atmosphere where joy, laughter, and encouragement fuel real progress.

The Importance of Parent Training

As a parent, you play an integral role in your child’s treatment. Our Parent Training sessions, conducted by your child’s BCBA, gives you the opportunity to learn about your child’s treatment, progress, and what you can do to reinforce your child’s learning throughout their day. It also gives the BCBA an opportunity to learn from you more about your child and what progress/issues you are noticing as the treatment progresses. Your participation in our Parent Training sessions is vital to the success of your child’s overall progress.

Insurance and Financial Considerations

The Learning Tree ABA accepts Medicaid and most major insurance plans. Navigating insurance shouldn’t add stress to your journey - especially when your focus is your child. That’s why our knowledgeable team works directly with your insurance provider to help you access the maximum coverage available for ABA therapy. The Learning Tree ABA will attempt to verify your health insurance benefits, and or necessary authorizations for you. Please be aware, we cannot guarantee coverage or verify that definite eligibility of benefits conveyed to us or to you by your carrier will be accurate or complete. At The Learning Tree ABA, we bill your health insurance for the services we provide. In many cases, there is no cost to you for our services. However, many commercial insurance plans have deductible or copay/coinsurance charges that you may be responsible for. During the intake process, we are transparent about any potential costs and, if necessary, we work with you to come up with a payment plan that works for you.

Employee Spotlights

The Learning Tree ABA values its clinicians as much as the families it serves. Several employees have been recognized as Employees of the Month for their dedication and commitment:

Ryan Addison: "My purpose for working at the Learning Tree is to contribute to a safe, nurturing environment where children can grow socially, emotionally, and academically. I care deeply about the children we serve, and being able to support them both at school and at home is extremely meaningful to me. Seeing their progress, no matter how big or small, is one of the most rewarding parts of the work."
Jayson Bledsoe: "I came to the Learning Tree to give our students a better chance at an independent life. I am here to help each other have a better day than before."
Michael Taylor: "I work at the Learning Tree because I enjoy helping the kids. It makes me happy when I see the kids learning and having fun. I like being a good example for my coworkers and the kids. I will continue working and learning to improve my skills to be a better employee."
Katie Mcgill: "My purpose for working at The Learning Tree is to help students learn new skills and grow in their everyday lives. I want to support them in becoming more independent, confident, and able to communicate their needs. I believe every student deserves the chance to succeed, and I am committed to working as a team to encourage progress, celebrate achievements, and help each student reach their goals. Being part of The Learning Tree allows me to collaborate with a team who shares the same mission: helping each student reach their fullest potential."
Jeannette: "My purpose is to make a difference in the lives of my students every day, I want them to feel proud of who they are and confident in what they can do. Working with young adults with special needs has taught me patience, compassion and the power of celebrating progress, no matter how small. That keeps me passionate about my work after all years."
Anita: "My purpose for working at The Learning Tree is to use my acts of service to help all departments, staff, and students grow and succeed in becoming our best selves in all that we do. I am thankful and grateful for my Learning Tree family."
Jasmine: "Every child deserves a champion. I believe that is what we at The Learning Tree stand for and I enjoy being part of a team who believes in the success of each child."
Melissa: "My purpose for working at the Learning Tree is to help others and provide individuals with an opportunity for a better life. I am here to be a voice and vouch for them when they have no one in their corner. Ensuring the things they don’t understand are understood!"
Tyrique Scott: "When I first started at The Learning Tree, my primary goal was to secure a job and begin my career after graduating from Talladega College. However, since beginning here, my purpose has evolved into something much deeper. I now view my role as an opportunity to be a positive male figure in the students' lives, providing guidance, encouragement, and consistency. In addition to supporting their academic growth, I strive to teach meaningful life lessons and practical skills that will help them face daily challenges now and achieve success long after they leave The Learning Tree.
Logan Chandler: "My purpose for working at the Learning Tree, is to give the people that we serve a better chance at tomorrow. To grow and learn more, navigate the world with a good head on their shoulders, able to tackle the problems they may face with confidence."

These testimonials highlight the dedication and passion of The Learning Tree ABA's staff.

Leadership

YIsrael Dahvid: is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst who has provided services in the field of ABA since 2016. As a passionate, empathetic, and dedicated leader of the Learning Tree team, as well as a native Houstonian, she seeks to support children on the Autism Spectrum with the functional tools, support systems, and trauma-informed, compassionate care necessary for each child to achieve their highest potential. As an experienced Clinical Director on the national level, she has dedicated herself to individualized care, providing an outreach of support, and providing mentorship and guidance to other BCBA providers in all areas of service. YIsrael received her Master’s in Special Education from Penn State University and at present is pursuing her Ph.D. in Business Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
Joanne Song Yu: is currently pursuing her Masters in Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis in order to qualify to become a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst.
Brittany Jackson is a Clinic Manager whom began her career in 2014. She has a Masters in Public Health, a Bachelors of Science in Health Care Administration and career diplomas in Medical Billing and Coding and Pharmacy Technology. Beginning her career in Ophthalmology/ Optometry in Corpus Christi, Texas as the Clinic Manager of several satellite offices, she relocated to Houston to pursue a new a career field.

Expansion and Future Goals

The Learning Tree ABA is not only focused on thoughtful, sustainable growth but also include expansion plans with increasing access to center-based services across Maryland, strengthening parent training initiatives, and continuing to invest in staff development and leadership pathways. Growth, however, is never pursued at the expense of quality. As Evelyn notes, “Expansion only matters if it preserves the care, culture, and trust families depend on.”

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