Amiris DiPuglia, M.D., obtained her degree as a medical doctor in 1991 from the Pontificate Catholic University Mother, and master's degree in the Dominican Republic. When her eldest son Alexander was diagnosed with autism, she abandoned her medical career and pursued her certification as a behavior analyst. Dr. DiPuglia has dedicated the past 12 years to serving children with autism and other developmental delays by providing training and consultation to staff members in educational programs as well as homebound service providers. She also provides training to family members in order to promote and facilitate collaboration as well as optimize outcomes. She is currently an educational consultant for PaTTAN, serving as a parent consultant as well as working with the Autism Initiative to provide consultation and training for staff serving students with autism and related disorders.
