Montessori Autism Programs and Services (MAPS)

Montessori Autism Programs and Services (MAPS) offers Social Skills Play Groups, Center-based Behavior Services, Adaptive Skills Training, Tween and Teen Social Skills Group, In-home Behavior Services, School-based Behavior Services, Trainer to Trainer Program, and a Mentor Program. The Social Skills Play Groups use child-led play with MAPS Friends, and the behavior services programs focus on communication, language, self-management, self-monitoring, independent leisure, group instruction, attention, classroom readiness, adaptive functional skills, on-task behavior, self-regulation, executive functioning, planning, and supported social interactions.

Programs

• Social Skills Play Groups — On-campus social skills play group; clients learn social skills through play with MAPS Friends through child-led engaging play opportunities.
• Center-based Behavior Services Program — Designed to develop and enhance communication, language, self-management, self-monitoring, independent leisure, group instruction, attention, and classroom readiness skills.
• Adaptive Skills Training Program — Helps the child develop social skills and decrease behavior excesses; ideal for clients with emerging skills who require one to one support.
• Tween and Teen Social Skills Group
• In-home Behavior Services Program — In-home program with similar curriculum to the Center-Based Programs and Services; supports adaptive functional skills and addresses interfering behaviors in a more naturalistic environment.
• School-based Behavior Services Program — School-based ABA program providing support in on-task behavior, self-regulation, executive functioning, planning, communicating appropriately, and supported social interactions.
• Trainer to Trainer Program — One-on-one parent/guardian training on positive discipline and behavior strategies to support behavior management and skills teaching techniques.
• Mentor Program — Supports families in becoming their child’s Instructor and teaches skills to support friendships outside of the MAPS campus.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old

About the provider

MAPS says its mission is to build a community that offers children a guided path to develop social skills and friendships, improve quality of life, and support families so they may better contribute and participate in the world. Its community involvement includes child volunteers, siblings of children served by MAPS, classmates, neighborhood friends, children from outside the MAPS community, and a partnership with Hands 4 Hope.

Programs are evidence based and scientifically proven therapies. The philosophy states that all children, regardless of diagnosis, have gifts to offer and challenges to meet. The site also references respectful values, naturalistic environments, and parent participation in expanding the community.

Last updated October 9, 2026.