Serving families across Maryland & North Carolina

About Ahead ABA in North Carolina

Ethical, transparent, family-centered ABA therapy — now in North Carolina.

About Ahead ABA

Our Mission

High-quality ABA therapy that empowers children with autism to reach their potential — while supporting families every step of the way.

After establishing our roots in Maryland, we’re bringing the same commitment to NC — clinical quality over caseload size, collaboration over cookie-cutter programs.

Our name reflects our focus: helping children move ahead — at their own pace, toward their own goals.

Our Values

Core values that guide us in Maryland, North Carolina, and beyond.

Family-Centered Care

Families are essential partners at every step.

Ethical Practice

Decisions based on clinical need, not billing metrics.

Transparency

Honest, open communication about goals, progress, and recommendations.

Individualized Approach

Personalized treatment plans for each child's unique needs.

Collaboration

Working with families, schools, and providers for comprehensive care.

Clinical Excellence

Evidence-based practice with ongoing supervision and quality assurance.

Our team

Leadership

Led by professionals committed to clinical integrity and family-centered care.

Judah Edelstein

Founder & Operator

Judah founded Ahead ABA to prioritize ethical practice, family collaboration, and meaningful outcomes — with individualized care and transparent communication at the core.
After seeing how high caseloads and billing-driven models compromise quality, he built Ahead ABA on a simple principle: treatment decisions should be guided by a child’s progress and family goals — not productivity targets.

Sara Guzman, BCBA

Clinical Director

Sara brings nearly a decade of clinical leadership to Ahead ABA. She has served as Chief Clinical Officer and Regional Director across multiple ABA organizations overseeing teams, developing treatment programs, and championing high standards of care. At Ahead ABA, Sara leads quality assurance across all clinical services, ensuring every BCBA delivers individualized, evidence-based therapy. Her approach is grounded in compassion, ethical practice, and a deep belief that ABA done right transforms lives.

Low Staff Turnover

Consistent Care Team

Family-Centered

RBT & BCBA Retention Focus

Family stories

Real progress, Real families, Real love

"Our BCBA feels like part of the family. We've seen more progress in six months than we did in years of waitlists elsewhere."
Jessica R.
Parent, Rockville MD
"They built therapy around our son's love of trains. He looks forward to every session and so do we."
Daniel M.
Parent, Bethesda MD
"The team is responsive, kind, and genuinely invested. I finally feel like someone has our back."
Aisha K.
Parent, Charlotte NC

Ready when you are

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