Early intervention
Play-based ABA in the early years, focused on communication, play, imitation and getting ready for school.
ABA therapy for children
ABA therapy for New Mexico kids, built around your family.
We help children build communication, play, daily living and social skills through individualized, play-based ABA. Every plan is written and supervised by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and shaped by what matters most to your family.
- In-home and clinic options
- Parents on the team
- Serving families in New Mexico
Services
Care that meets your child where they are
Sessions happen where your child learns best. Many families use a mix of home and clinic time as goals change.
In-home ABA
A therapist comes to your home to work on the routines that matter there: meals, bedtime, dressing and play.
Clinic-based ABA
Structured sessions in a calm space designed for learning, with room for play and practice alongside peers.
Parent training
Regular sessions with your BCBA so you can use the same strategies between visits and in everyday life.
How it works
From first hello to first session
We walk you through every step and help with the insurance side, so you always know what comes next.
Reach out
Send the intake form or email us. Tell us about your child and your goals.
Check coverage
We check your benefits and explain what your plan needs.
BCBA assessment
A BCBA gets to know your child and family and completes a skills assessment.
Plan and start
You review a written plan with clear goals, then sessions begin.
Why Nido
NidoNEE-doh · Spanish for nest
A nest is where little ones grow strong enough to fly on their own. That's what we want for every child we work with: skills that carry into school, family life and the community.
Our storyOur approach
Family-centered from the very first hello
Your child is more than a list of goals, and your family is part of the team. Here's what that looks like day to day.
Built around your goals
Every plan is individualized and starts with what matters to your family.
Positive and play-based
We use positive reinforcement and follow your child's interests.
You're on the team
Parent training and regular check-ins keep you involved and informed.
Small caseloads
Our goal is to keep caseloads small so your BCBA truly knows your child.
Insurance
We'll help you sort out coverage
We're working to get in-network with New Mexico Medicaid (Turquoise Care) and major commercial plans. Reach out and we'll check your coverage. Private pay is also available.
NM Medicaid
Turquoise Care. We're working on in-network enrollment.
Commercial plans
We're working to join major plans. Ask us about yours.
Private pay
Available for families who prefer it. Ask us about rates.
Not sure?
That's fine. Tell us what you have and we'll check for you.
FAQ
Questions parents often ask
Starting ABA comes with a lot of questions. Here are a few we hear most.
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a therapy based on the science of learning and behavior. It breaks skills into small, teachable steps, uses positive reinforcement to build them, and tracks progress so the plan can be adjusted.
ABA is commonly used to support autistic children and children with related developmental needs, in areas like communication, social skills, play and daily living.
For insurance to cover ABA, plans usually need a diagnosis, most often autism spectrum disorder, from a qualified provider. Many plans also ask for a referral or prescription for ABA.
If you don't have a diagnosis yet, reach out anyway. We can talk through next steps.
Very involved, in a good way. Parents and caregivers are part of the team. You'll help set goals, have regular parent training with your BCBA, and learn strategies to use between sessions.
Ready to talk about your child?
Tell us a little about your family and we'll get back to you within one business day to talk through next steps and coverage.