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Everyone deserves the chance to take control.

Movement-based, trauma-informed coaching for children, teens, and adults — foster and adoptive individuals and people with developmental disabilities — building regulation, confidence, and independence at every stage of life.

1 in 5

people live with a disability

7 million +

Americans have a developmental disability

All ages

children, teens, and adults — served

1

Reach Out

Fill out a short interest form and we'll follow up.

Getting Started is Simple

2

Onboarding Call

A clinician walks you through a live setup and answers questions.

3

Begin Sessions

We build your personalized plan and coordinate a schedule that fits your budget.

Who We Are

Take Control Movement is a nonprofit providing movement-based behavioral support for individuals of all ages who are adopted, in foster care, or living with developmental disabilities. Through trauma-informed activity, staff training, and real-world social experiences, we help each person build regulation, confidence, and resilience. Founded by Arlene Lopez Martinez.

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Our Programs

Rhythmic Audio & Social Coaching

Our flagship program pairs a personalized rhythmic audio protocol with immersive, avatar-driven social coaching. Accessible through California's Self-Determination Program (code 331) or private pay.

Movement Recreation

Our flagship program pairs a personalized rhythmic audio protocol with immersive, avatar-driven social coaching. Accessible through California's Self-Determination Program (code 331) or private pay.

Your support changes lives

Every gift helps us reach more individuals and families, launch more programs, and expand into new communities — with full financial transparency behind every dollar.

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2907 Shelter Island Dr. Suite 105, #254 

San Diego, CA 92106

(619) 884-4467  SMitchell@TakeControlMovement.org

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