The Able Center

What The Able Center does

The Able Center is a privately-held clinical neuropsychology practice founded in 2011 by Dr. Jennifer Huffman, operating in Illinois as Neuropsychology Center for Attention, Behavior & Learning, PLLC. The practice delivers neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed, low-demand neuropsychological evaluations, consultations, and therapy services primarily to autistic and neurodivergent individuals across the lifespan, including specialized PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance), twice-exceptional (2e), ADHD, OCD/tics/Tourette's, learning differences, and trauma-affected populations. Pricing is structured as fee-for-service professional engagements: $220 per consultation session, $350 for an initial intake, and $3,200-$4,000 for a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation, with some therapy services billable through BCBS insurance. The practice also generates revenue from school district training contracts and from retail book sales on Amazon.

The underlying methodology is built on proprietary, trademarked frameworks: the Neurodynamic Navigator System™ and Neuro-Dynamic Quotient™ (NDQ) for clinical support of PDA individuals, and the Neurodiversity-Affirming Support Framework for Schools (NASF) for educational clients. Distribution is concentrated in two physical offices (Champaign, IL and Morton, IL) plus telehealth across Illinois, Florida, and PSYPACT-authorized states, with a 2024-launched beta mobile app (Neurodynamic Navigator Copilot) extending the methodology into a software product. The go-to-market mixes direct consumer intake via IntakeQ scheduling, B2B professional development for K-12 districts, and content-led demand generation through Dr. Huffman's TikTok presence, published books, and board roles at the PDA Society of North America and Autistic Revolution Magazine.

The business is founder-owned with no outside funding, three named practitioners, and a planned leadership transition in fall 2025 when Dr. Huffman joins The Baby Fold as VP of Clinical Operations. The strategic trajectory is shifting from pure clinical practice toward a hybrid clinical-plus-content-plus-product model, though revenue scale remains undisclosed and the transformation is early-stage.

Name

The Able Center

Legal name

Neuropsychology Center for Attention, Behavior & Learning, PLLC

Website

https://theablecenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Able Center is a founder-owned Illinois neuropsychology practice providing neurodiversity-affirming evaluations, consultations, and therapy for autistic and neurodivergent individuals across the lifespan, with a proprietary PDA framework, school district training, and a beta consumer app.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Clinical Neuropsychology Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Autism Diagnostic & Educational Assessment Services (EDAKAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked) (EDAKAKAJ), Autism Executive Functioning & Academic Skills Intervention (EDAKAKAI)

Keywords

• Neuropsychological evaluation services
• Neurodiversity-affirming therapy
• Autism assessment services
• Pediatric neuropsychology practice
• PDA consultation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lincoln

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Neuropsychological Evaluations: Comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations ranging from $3,200-$4,000, including initial diagnostic assessment/intake, testing sessions (typically 90-180 minutes), report writing, and feedback sessions (up to two). Forensic evaluations available for neurodivergent individuals.
2. Consultation Sessions: Traditional 55/60-minute consultation sessions at $220 (in-person or via telehealth). Initial consultation without prior assessment costs $350. Ongoing consultation based on session length (45-60 minutes = $220).
3. Therapy Services: Therapy sessions provided by Emily Perepa, LCSW ranging from 30-60 minutes for individuals, couples, and/or families. Emily Perepa is in network with BCBS insurance.
4. Book Sales and Resources: Sale of books including 'Unlocking the Power of My PDA Brain', 'Pilot's Drive for Autonomy', and activity workbooks available on Amazon and through the PDA Resource Store.
5. School District Training and Consultation: Professional development sessions and tailored training programs for school districts on PDA, Autism, and 2e educational profiles, providing evidence-based strategies for supporting neurodivergent students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Able Center provides neuropsychological consultations, comprehensive evaluations, and ongoing support services for autistic and other neurodivergent individuals across the lifespan, using neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed, connection-based, and low-demand clinical approaches. Offerings include diagnostic evaluations for autism, ADHD, PDA, OCD/tics/Tourette's, learning differences, trauma, and concussion/TBI, as well as therapy, forensic evaluations, and educational consulting for school districts.

Product overview

The Able Center operates as a neurodiversity-affirming neuropsychology practice offering a portfolio of consultation, evaluation, and educational support services. The core offering consists of consultation and neuropsychological evaluations for neurodivergent individuals across the lifespan, complemented by specialized services including forensic evaluations, educational support, and the proprietary Neurodynamic Navigator System™ framework. The company also produces published resources including books (Unlocking the Power of My PDA Brain series, Pilot's Drive for Autonomy) and is developing a Neurodynamic Navigator Copilot App (in beta). Services are delivered through in-person sessions in Champaign, IL and Morton, IL offices, as well as telehealth for Illinois, Florida, and PSYPACT participating states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Consultation and Neuropsychological Evaluation Services Neurodiversity-affirming consultation, neuropsychological testing, and ongoing support services for autistic and neurodivergent individuals across the lifespan, covering evaluations for autism, ADHD, PDA, OCD/tics/Tourette's, trauma, learning differences (dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia), and concussion/TBI.
• Forensic Neuropsychological Evaluations Comprehensive forensic neuropsychological evaluations for neurodivergent individuals, with particular focus on autistic individuals, tailored to address nuances in legal contexts and ensure fair representation of unique needs and perspectives.
• Therapy Services Therapy sessions of 30-60 minutes for individuals, couples, and families, delivered by Emily Perepa, LCSW (in-network with BCBS).
• Educational Support Services Neurodiversity-affirming professional development, consultation, and Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs) for K-12 school districts, including IEP and Section 504 meeting participation for students with PDA, autism, and twice-exceptional profiles.
• Unlocking the Power of My PDA Brain (Book) Children's book by Dr. Jennifer Huffman designed to help children and their parents understand Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), featuring interactive activities and self-help strategies for navigating home and school with the PDA brain.
• Unlocking the Power of My PDA Brain Activity Workbook and Parent Companion Guide Activity workbook for parents or therapists to use with PDA individuals to explore the PDA brain in a fun, engaging, and neurodiversity-affirming way, accompanied by a Parent Companion Guide.
• Pilot's Drive for Autonomy: The Neurodynamic Navigator System™

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• The Baby FoldflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Dr. Huffman is joining The Baby Fold as Vice President of Clinical Operations in fall 2025. The Baby Fold is a child and family services organization where Dr. Huffman completed her Attachment and Trauma Fellowship and where Emily Perepa received specialized training.
• PSYPACTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Huffman is a member of PSYPACT (Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact), authorized to practice telepsychology (APIT) and temporarily practice in-person across PSYPACT-authorized states. This enables telehealth services for residents of multiple states including Illinois and Florida.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmily Perepa, LCSW is in network with BCBS for therapy services. This partnership allows insured clients to access services directly through their insurance coverage.
• PDA Society of North AmericaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Huffman is a Level 2 Trained PDA-Affirming Provider and serves on the board of directors. She presented a webinar on executive functioning at PDA and contributes to the organization's educational resources.
• Autistic Revolution MagazineflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Huffman is a founding member and Associate Editor of this international online magazine created by and for Autistic and neurodivergent individuals.
• Burch Price & AssociatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Huffman collaborates with Burch Price & Associates on presentations focused on neurodiversity in the workplace, including the CEO Collaborative Educational Occupational Model and presentations on understanding the neurodivergent mind.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Marcus Autism Center: One of the largest autism specialty centers in the U.S., affiliated with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory. Comparable in pediatric autism evaluation, but operates at significantly greater scale and as part of a broader hospital system rather than a private specialty practice.
• May Institute: National nonprofit providing autism and developmental disability services across the lifespan, including evaluations, school consultation, and residential programs. Comparable in lifespan neurodevelopmental support, but at far larger organizational scale with multiple service lines.
• Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders: University of Missouri-affiliated center providing autism and neurodevelopmental evaluations, therapy, and school consultation. Comparable in clinical evaluation services and family/community support, but operates as an academic institution rather than private practice.
• Center for Autism and the Developing Brain (Weill Cornell): Academic medical center providing diagnostic assessments and clinical services across the autism spectrum across the lifespan. Comparable in lifespan autism diagnostic focus and neurodiversity-informed practice, but operates within a large hospital system rather than independent practice.
• Seaver Autism Center (Mount Sinai): Major academic autism research and clinical center providing neuropsychological and developmental assessments. Comparable in evaluation focus and neurodevelopmental population, but embedded within a large academic medical center with broader research and clinical scope.

Direct peers

• Cortica: Multidisciplinary autism care provider offering neurodiversity-affirming evaluations, therapy, and developmental services. Directly comparable in neuroaffirming clinical model, pediatric neurodevelopmental assessment focus, and blended in-person/telehealth delivery across multiple states.
• Children's Health Council: Nonprofit pediatric center providing neuropsychological evaluations, therapy, and educational support for children with autism, ADHD, and learning differences. Closely comparable in service mix (evaluations + therapy + school consultation) and target population (neurodivergent children and families).
• The Johnson Center for Child Health & Development: Pediatric neuropsychology and developmental medicine practice offering comprehensive evaluations for autism, ADHD, and learning differences. Comparable in neuropsychological evaluation focus, multidisciplinary care model, and family-centered neurodiversity framing.

Emerging players

• SPARK (Simons Powering Autism Research): Autism research initiative providing free online genetic and behavioral assessments for autistic individuals and families. Comparable in connecting neurodivergent individuals to research-backed resources, but differs by focusing on research recruitment rather than direct clinical services.
• Dr. Ross Greene / Lives in the Balance: Organization promoting Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS), an approach for children with behavioral challenges including PDA-like profiles. Comparable in non-traditional, demand-reducing clinical framework for neurodivergent children, with parallel book/train-the-trainer revenue model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• TikToktiktok.com/@dr.huffman

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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