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More Than a Team-We're a Family Dedicated to Your Child's Success

Founded by Parents and Educators Who Understand the Autism Journey

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Meet Us

 As two autism teachers working in the public school system, we had the privilege of supporting incredible children every day. But over time, we saw the challenges our students and their families faced outside the classroom — and we knew we wanted to do more.

We dreamed of creating something different in a field where large companies often take a one-size-fits-all approach. Our vision was to build a place that truly sees each child as an individual — supporting their growth across all environments, not just at school.

With a blend of our classroom experience, parenting insights, and deep belief in the power of ABA, Beltway ABA was born. Our mission has always been simple: to provide compassionate, personalized care that helps every child reach their full potential — and to support families every step of the way.

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Marisa Gruber, M.A., BCBA - Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer of Beltway ABA
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Marisa Gruber, M.A., BCBA

The Chief Clinical Officer and Co-Founder of Beltway ABA Inc., an ABA therapy provider serving children and young adults with autism across the DMV area. With over a decade of experience in behavior analysis, special education, and clinical leadership — including roles at DC Public Schools and the Ivymount School — Marisa is dedicated to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care. Inspired by her brother’s journey with autism, she founded Beltway ABA to ensure every family feels supported and every child has the opportunity to thrive.

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Tamara Ouckama 

The Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Beltway ABA, Ms. Ouckama has been working as a special education teacher for children with disabilities since 2013. In 2019 she began to pursue her BCBA licensure and masters in applied behavior analysis. Ms. Ouckama was inspired by her two nephews with autism and her advocacy work in supporting their educational rights. Her vision for Beltway ABA was to support other families in getting the services and supports they deserve.

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Locations We Serve

Alexandria

Annapolis

Arlington

Baltimore

Baltimore County

Beltsville

Bowie

Charles County

Clinton

College Park

Columbia

Frederick

Gaithersberg

Germantown

Greenbelt

Hyattsville

La Plata

Landover

Lanham

Largo

Laurel

Montgomery County

Montgomery Village

New Carrollton

Owings Mills

Potomac

Prince George's County

Rockville

Silver Spring

Upper Marlboro

Waldorf

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