Our Practice

 Welcome to The Social Spectrum Inc, where we provide behavior therapy in the state of New Jersey.  The Social Spectrum Inc. works with various insurance companies in order to get the recommended hours for ABA services based on each individual client's needs, teaching in the natural environment and direct instruction.

 Family involvement is a critical component to therapy. Evidence based research has directly correlated family involvement to the acquisition of skills. We encourage families and caregivers to inform us of their priorities. 

 Services are individualized, based on the client's goals designated based on their initial assessment during the intake process and in conjunction with professional assessment tools including the Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment (VB-MAPP), the Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (ABLLS), the Assessment of Functional Living Skills (AFLS) and/or the Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist (ATEC). 

 The Social Spectrum Inc. is a provider of ABA services. We provide in-center, in-home and community based services for youths aging from 18 months until 21 years of age. The Social Spectrum Inc. provides a comprehensive ABA program utilizing a variety of strategies including discrete trial training, verbal behavior, natural environment teaching, and behavior modification strategies. 

 Jessica is originally from Marietta, Georgia, where she graduated from Georgia State University with a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. After working at a summer camp specially designed for families and their children with autism, Jessica decided to get her Masters in the field of special education. She attended Teachers College, Columbia University and attained a Masters of Arts in Intellectual Disabilities and Autism with a dual teaching certification. Upon graduating, Jessica worked closely with other behavior therapists, Speech and Language Pathologists, as well as Occupational Therapists at The McCarton Center. From there, Jessica headed back to the classroom and taught 5th and 6th grade during her time at The Children's Academy. Wanting to take what she had learned to a new level, Jessica began working as a Head Teacher at the NYC Autism Charter School. After two years, she relocated to New Jersey and began working in homes with families as a BCBA. Currently, Jessica owns and operates The Social Spectrum Inc. and has a center in Morganville, New Jersey; where her team provides therapy for numerous clients, families and caregivers.

Jace the Therapy Dog was born on January 27, 2022, in Suwanee, Georgia and was bred by Christy at Mini Goldendoodles of Georgia. Jace is a Miniature Berne doodle (a mixture of a Bernese Mountain Dog and Poodle). He is non-shedding and is hypoallergenic. Jace is black and white, with a hint of brown. While in Georgia, Jace went through ENS (Early Neurological Stimulation) training, sound desensitizing and had plenty of puppy and human socialization. Jace was enrolled in a puppy group classes and received one on one obedience training in his home and community. Jace earned his Blue Ribbon, as an AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Certification.  Jace then graduated from his month-long board and training obedience program from Greenleaf in Millstone, NJ, where he then became certified as an AKC Canine Good Citizen (AKC CGC). On Jace’s second birthday party, he performed tricks and then received the award of becoming a certified AKC Trick Dog Novice. Later that year, Jace attended another month long advanced obedience board and train program at Bucks dog training in Princeton, NJ, where he refined his obedience skills and was tone trained with an E-Collar. On Jace’s Third Birthday he performed another 10 tricks for his friends at The Social Spectrum where he was awarded with being an AKC Intermediate trick dog. The next week, Jace showed off all his skills to Shelly Leibowitz where he qualified to now be an AKC Community Canine (AKC CGCA)  

Jace is registered with the AKC (American Kettle Club), U.S. Dog Registry as a Therapy Dog, and is also listed with the ADA (Assistance Dogs of America).  Jace enjoys interacting with people of all ages and enjoys being pet and cuddled. His true love is children and individual’s with disabilities. Please follow his journey on Instagram at @jacethetherapydog