About Us
We are a group of creative and dedicated Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). With a passion for supporting and teaching children with autism and other developmental delays, our team of professionals continually thinks outside-of-the-box to meet the needs of your family.
Why We Are Here
Every day counts when there is a developmental delay! Wait lists for ABA centers in the area can be 6-12 months or longer. We aim to start with therapy as soon as possible.
Our Goal
At Developmental Wellness, our ultimate goal is to help children become the best version of themselves. We implement proven strategies in unique ways to obtain realistic results that generalize across home, school and the community.
Founder and Chief Clinical Director
Kyle Marie Cervone Dahl, BCBA, LBA
Kyle is the Founder and Chief Clinical Director of Developmental Wellness. Her experience in the ABA field spans 2 decades. During this time she has grown her passion for teaching children functional skills and supporting parents with effective-at-home techniques using practical strategies. Kyle specializes in developing a quality environment where both families and therapists can thrive.
The decade prior to becoming a BCBA, Kyle worked as a clinical medical writer focusing on behavioral disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, depression, anxiety, autism and ADHD. Her work has been presented at international conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals.
Kyle received her Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis from Pennsylvania State University; her Master’s in Behavioral Neuroscience from the University of Connecticut; and her Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Connecticut. She is a past Executive Board Member of the Iowa Association of Behavior Analysis and past President of Cultivating Hope Farms, a inclusive care-farm environment focusing on teaching life, job, and social skills to those with autism.
Kyle lives in Central Iowa with her husband, two children, and four fur-babies. Kyle is a huge fan of all things Harry Potter and loves to spend her spare time reading, cooking, and kayaking. Kyle’s passion for working with children extends into her home as a mom of a child with autism.