Trauma-informed, in-home support for children aged 1.5 to 12 with autism and developmental differences. Serving the Bethesda area of Maryland and Virginia.
We know how to effectively develop speech and other essential forms of communication through rapid instruction and data based decision making.
Challenging Behavior
We cultivate alternative behaviors to reduce the frequency of challenging behaviors, foster resilience to typical triggering scenarios, and develop toilerance to refusals and waiting.
School readiness
We work on enhancing skills related to following instructions, shared attention, tolerance to corrections, navigating complex social situations.
Leisure and Personal Care
We build the everyday skills — play, recreation, and self-care — that allow children to live full, connected lives.
Not Every ABA Experience Is the Same
ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) is an evidence-based approach that helps children develop communication, social, learning, and daily living skills.
At its best, ABA is not about forcing children to fit a program. It's about understanding how they learn and creating support that helps them succeed in everyday life.
Whether you're new to ABA or had a bad experience with it before, if you're looking for support that's built around your child rather than a template, you're in the right place.
What Makes Our Approach Different?
Understanding Before Intervention
We take time to understand the reasons behind behavior before trying to change it.
Respect for Real Life
Therapy should work with your child’s routines, family schedule, and everyday needs, not against them.
Trauma-Informed Care
We focus on safety, trust, and meaningful relationships, avoiding approaches that may cause unnecessary stress or distress.
Family Partnership
Parents are an essential part of the process. We work together to build strategies that fit your family's goals and circumstances.
Why Families Choose Dot's
At Dot's, we combine the personal attention of a small practice with the clinical oversight families deserve. Every treatment plan is designed and supervised by Mikhail Ignatov, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with more than 16 years of experience in ABA.
Rather than focusing on volume, we focus on consistency, communication, and long-term relationships. Our carefully selected Behavior Technicians receive ongoing training and supervision to ensure that every child receives thoughtful, individualized support.
At Dot's, we combine the personal attention of a small practice with the clinical oversight families deserve. Every treatment plan is designed and supervised by Mikhail Ignatov, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with more than 16 years of experience in ABA.
Rather than focusing on volume, we focus on consistency, communication, and long-term relationships. Our carefully selected Behavior Technicians receive ongoing training and supervision to ensure that every child receives thoughtful, individualized support.
We measure what matters: skill by skill, session by session. Here's what that progress looked like for two children over six months of in-home ABA therapy.
ANMA
Physical aggression instances per month (baseline and after 6 months of instruction).
SAP
One word requests in English learned (baseline and after 6 months of instruction)
SAP
Working at the desk (baseline and after 6 months of instruction).
SAP
Motor imitations: total learned actions (baseline and after 6 months of instruction).
SAP
Elopement behavior, episodes per month (baseline and after 6 months of instruction).
SAP
Physical aggression, episodes per month (baseline and after 6 months of instruction).
SAP
Tantrum, episodes per month (baseline and after 6 months of instruction).
What Families Say
Bruno G.
parent of a young adult with complex needs
The BCBA Who Actually Shows Up He did not hand us a generic template. Mikhail built a comprehensive, data-driven treatment plan that actually reflected who my son is, and trained our family and caregivers so we could carry the work forward.
Irina P.
parent
Working with Dot’s Behavior Consulting has been one of the best decisions we’ve made. This is truly the best ABA team we’ve been able to find in the United States. Only after starting therapy with them did my autistic child begin to make real, noticeable progress. Their recommendations are practical, effective, and consistently deliver results.
They also provide exceptional support for parents. They help us build stronger connections with our child and guide us on how to respond appropriately in challenging situations—something especially important for families raising autistic children. Their guidance has been invaluable.
I’m deeply grateful for everything they do. I wholeheartedly recommend Dot’s Behavior Consulting. They are an incredible group of professionals doing truly monumental work—work that deserves the highest recognition.
Insurance Providers We Work With
Our list of insurance partners is continuously growing. We also accept private pay.
How It Works
01. Reach out
Fill out a short form telling us about your child and what you're looking for.
02. Free consultation
A 30-minute call to see if we're the right fit. No pressure, no commitment.
03. Assessment
Our therapist visits your home, observes your child, and builds a plan tailored to their needs.
04. Begin services
Therapy starts according to the plan, delivered in your home on a schedule that works for your family.
Let's see if we're a good fit
A free 30-minute conversation is the easiest way to find out. No paperwork, no pressure, just a chance to talk about your child and what support could look like for your family.
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