About
Danielle Virnelson is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and founder of Ascent Pediatric Group, where she provides compassionate, family-centered ABA therapy and caregiver support. With over 15 years of experience supporting children and families across home, clinic, school, and community settings, Danielle brings deep expertise in helping caregivers feel confident, supported, and involved in their child's care.
Danielle specializes in assent-based and neurodiversity-affirming ABA. She makes therapy practical, respectful, and individualized so families can use strategies in real life, not just during sessions.
Danielle believes children make the most meaningful progress when caregivers are treated as partners and therapy is built around dignity, trust, communication, and quality of life.
Focus Area
- Caregiver training and parent coaching
- Neurodiversity-affirming ABA
- Assent-based clinical practice
- Early intervention
- Functional communication
- Emotional regulation and coping skills
- Daily living and adaptive skills
- School readiness and classroom participation
- Challenging behavior support
- Family-centered treatment planning
Accepted Insurance
Practice Area
Your Partner in Care
