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About Our Practice

At Ponte Vedra Behavioral Health, we believe every individual has the potential to grow, learn, and achieve greater independence. Through individualized, compassionate, and evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services, we partner with individuals and their families to build meaningful skills that extend beyond therapy and into everyday life. Our approach focuses on building independence, supporting caregivers, promoting meaningful community integration, and creating positive, lasting impacts. We work collaboratively with families and caregivers to develop practical strategies that support progress at home, in school, and throughout the community.

Our Mission

To deliver top-quality, individualized, and compassionate Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services that empower individuals with autism and related conditions to thrive in a supportive environment.

Our Vision

To cultivate a society where every individual achieves personal autonomy, masters essential independence skills, and enjoys meaningful inclusion in daily community life.

Our Core Values

  • Individualized Care Tailoring every program to unique personal strengths and supporting caregivers throughout the process.
  • Compassionate Approach Prioritizing a positive, nurturing, and supportive space.
  • Independence Focused Targeting real-world skills that build true autonomy.
  • Community Integration Emphasizing meaningful inclusion in social and daily life.

Who We Serve

We serve individuals from eighteen months to twenty one years. We serve individuals in Duval County, St. Johns County, Clay County, and other areas of North East Florida. At Ponte Vedra Behavioral Health, we provide individualized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services for individuals with an established diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other conditions for which ABA services may be clinically appropriate.

Our services are designed to help individuals develop meaningful skills, increase independence, strengthen communication, navigate social and community environments, and participate more successfully in everyday life.

We recognize that every individual is unique. Our approach is centered on each person’s strengths, needs, preferences, abilities, and meaningful goals, while partnering with caregivers to support progress across everyday environments.

If You Are Seeking an Autism Evaluation

Ponte Vedra Behavioral Health does not diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorder. Autism diagnosis is performed by appropriately qualified healthcare or behavioral health professionals using established diagnostic criteria and comprehensive evaluation procedures.

If an individual has not yet received an autism diagnosis, we encourage families to seek an evaluation from a qualified diagnostic professional. Once an appropriate diagnosis and referral are established, our clinical team can work with the individual, family, and other members of the care team to determine whether ABA services are appropriate.

Our Focus: Meaningful Progress

ABA is not simply about reducing behaviors. We focus on teaching meaningful, functional skills that improve quality of life and increase opportunities for independence and participation.

We establish individualized goals, measure progress, collaborate with caregivers, and celebrate every single step forward. Together, we work toward bringing hopes and wishes into meaningful, lasting changes.

How Is Autism Diagnosed?

Autism Spectrum Disorder is diagnosed through a comprehensive evaluation by a qualified healthcare or behavioral health professional. Diagnostic professionals consider developmental history, current functioning, clinical observations, and standardized assessment tools in determining whether an individual meets established diagnostic criteria.

Ponte Vedra Behavioral Health does not independently diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorder. We provide individualized ABA services for individuals with an established diagnosis and collaborate with families and other qualified professionals to support meaningful treatment goals.

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