Individualized ABA services designed to build communication, independence, and real-life success across home, school, and community settings.
At Neurodiversity Movement, we believe meaningful progress begins with connection, trust, and understanding. We are an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) practice committed to providing compassionate, individualized, and neurodiversity-affirming care for children and families. Our approach reflects the evolution of modern ABA—moving beyond simply changing behaviors and focusing instead on helping each child develop meaningful skills that increase communication, independence, confidence, and participation in everyday life.
We recognize that every child experiences the world differently. Rather than asking a child to fit into a predetermined mold, we take the time to understand their unique strengths, needs, interests, communication style, and sensory experiences. We follow the child's lead, prioritize assent and emotional safety, and build genuine relationships before expecting meaningful learning to occur.
Our services are grounded in the science of behavior analysis while embracing a child-centered and compassionate approach. We collaborate closely with parents, caregivers, teachers, and other professionals so that the skills children develop extend beyond therapy and make a meaningful difference at home, at school, and in the community.
At Neurodiversity Movement, progress is not about changing who a child is. It is about giving each child the communication, adaptive, social, and self-advocacy skills they need to navigate their world with greater independence.
Different by nature. Limitless by design.
Diana Puentes, MS, BCBA, is the founder of Neurodiversity Movement and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst dedicated to helping children and families experience ABA in a way that feels compassionate, meaningful, and connected.
Diana believes that effective therapy begins with understanding the child as a whole person, not simply focusing on behaviors that need to change. Her approach prioritizes building genuine relationships, following the child's lead, honoring communication in all its forms, and creating an environment where children feel safe, understood, and motivated to learn.
Her clinical approach combines the science of Applied Behavior Analysis with naturalistic, child-centered strategies that support functional communication, independence, emotional regulation, social participation, and everyday life skills. She believes that behaviors communicate important information and that understanding why a behavior occurs is essential to providing meaningful support.
Diana also places a strong emphasis on collaboration. She works closely with parents, caregivers, teachers, Registered Behavior Technicians, and other professionals to create consistency across home, school, and community environments.
Through Neurodiversity Movement, Diana's goal is to represent the evolution of modern ABA, an approach where connection comes first, individual differences are respected, and progress is measured not by making children appear less different, but by helping them build the skills they need to thrive.
For many parents, recognizing developmental differences can bring questions, uncertainty, and the desire for answers. New advances in autism assessment are helping clinicians gather objective information earlier.
EarliPoint is an FDA-cleared assessment tool that uses innovative eye-tracking technology to measure how a child naturally responds to social information while watching age-appropriate videos.
The process is noninvasive and requires no complicated instructions from the child. Instead, the technology measures patterns of social visual engagement, providing qualified clinicians with objective information that can support an autism evaluation.
Early identification can lead to earlier understanding. When autism is identified earlier, families can better understand their child's communication, learning, sensory, social, and behavioral needs and begin accessing appropriate services and supports sooner.
Early diagnosis isn't about placing a label on a child. It's about giving families information, direction, and the opportunity to provide meaningful support during important years of development.
EarliPoint does not replace a comprehensive autism evaluation or the expertise of a qualified professional. It provides another valuable source of objective information that can be considered alongside developmental history, clinical observation, and other assessment measures.
At Neurodiversity Movement, we welcome advances that help families better understand their children and access the support they need sooner.
Connection first. Meaningful progress follows.
We combine evidence-based ABA strategies with a compassionate, individualized framework that respects each person's unique strengths, preferences, and needs.
Building meaningful language and communication skills that transfer across environments and truly serve each individual's daily needs.
Teaching practical skills that promote greater independence at home, in school, and throughout the community.
Developing coping strategies and emotional awareness so individuals can navigate challenges with confidence and resilience.
Fostering meaningful connections and social skills within natural, real-world environments that matter most.
Ensuring skills learned in sessions transfer seamlessly across home, school, and community settings for lasting impact.
Partnering closely with families, schools, and therapists to maintain consistency and drive meaningful, long-term progress.
Comprehensive, individualized services delivered across home, school, and community environments — tailored to each person's unique needs.
Individualized, one-on-one therapy using evidence-based strategies to improve communication, behavior, and independence. Programs are tailored to each client's needs and implemented across home, school, and community settings.
Hands-on coaching to empower caregivers with practical, effective strategies. We focus on real-life application, helping families confidently manage behaviors and support skill development outside of sessions.
Collaboration with teachers, therapists, and school teams to ensure consistency across environments. We support classroom behavior, transitions, social skills, and independence within natural settings.
Comprehensive assessments to identify strengths, needs, and goals. Data-driven treatment plans are developed to guide meaningful and measurable progress tailored to each individual.
Every program is uniquely designed around each person's strengths, needs, and goals — never one-size-fits-all.
We focus on skills that matter in everyday life — communication, independence, and meaningful engagement.
We partner deeply with families and professionals to ensure consistency and progress beyond sessions.
Services are guided and overseen by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with extensive clinical experience.
We bring services to where life happens — delivering support across all natural environments.
Our approach respects and celebrates each individual's unique neurological profile with dignity and inclusion.
We provide services to children and families with a variety of developmental and behavioral needs. Our services are tailored to each individual, focusing on strengths while supporting areas of need.
In-home therapy for comfort and real-world skill building
Collaboration with educators and school teams
Skills generalized to parks, stores, and social spaces
Empowering parents with tools for lasting progress
We are currently in the process of credentialing with major insurance providers. Please contact us for the most up-to-date information regarding coverage and eligibility.
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