Ocean County’s Only Autism Care Center Backed by RWJBarnabas Health
Our Jackson center serves families throughout Ocean County and the Jersey Shore with comprehensive autism care you won’t find anywhere else in the region — ABA therapy, speech, occupational therapy, social work, and family support, all under one roof.
Located at 178 W Veterans Highway with easy access from the Garden State Parkway and Route 9, we’re here for families in Toms River, Brick, Lakewood, Point Pleasant, Freehold, Howell, and surrounding Shore communities.
178 W Veterans Highway, Jackson, NJ 08527
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Saturday by appointment
Garden State Parkway Exit 91 | Route 9 | Route 537
We’re not just another ABA provider in Ocean County. Here’s what makes us different.
THE JACKSON ADVANTAGE: The only autism care center in Ocean County partnered with RWJBarnabas Health — New Jersey’s largest healthcare system. That partnership means priority access to specialists, hospital-grade quality oversight, and comprehensive services that go far beyond traditional ABA.
When your child needs services beyond ABA — nutrition, psychology, medical consultation — our team coordinates directly with RWJBarnabas Health specialists. No referral lists. No waiting months for appointments. Direct access.
Hospital physicians, psychologists, and administrators review our Jackson center’s clinical outcomes quarterly. The same institutional standards you’d expect from a major healthcare system, applied to your child’s autism care.
Our Jackson clinical team has access to RWJBarnabas Health’s Autism Center of Excellence — cutting-edge research, advanced diagnostic tools, and treatment protocols most Ocean County ABA providers don’t have.
Center-Based ABA Therapy
Full-day, half-day, after-school programs
In-Home ABA Therapy
Throughout Ocean & Monmouth Counties
Speech-Language Therapy
Integrated with ABA
Occupational Therapy
Sensory, motor, daily living skills
Social Work Services
Insurance, IEP advocacy, family counseling
Family Faculty Program
Parent-to-parent mentorship
Psychological Evaluations
ADOS-2, ADI-R for children up to age 10
One center. One coordinated team. Everything your family needs.
Can’t make it to Jackson? We also serve Ocean County families from:
Newark Center — 131 Bergen St, Newark, NJ 07103 Serving Essex, Hudson, Union, and Passaic Counties
Voorhees Center — 136 NJ-73, Voorhees, NJ 08043 Serving Camden, Burlington, and Gloucester Counties
In-Home Services — Available throughout Ocean County, Monmouth County, and 11 other NJ counties
Led by Board Certified Behavior Analysts with hospital-grade training and oversight.
Sarah Corrigan leads the clinical team at our Jackson center, overseeing all treatment plans, staff training, and family coordination.
Amanda Zahlmann oversees clinical quality across all Children’s Specialized ABA centers in New Jersey, including our Jackson location.
Dr. DeQuinzio leads our psychological evaluation services across all New Jersey locations, including Jackson.
Evidence-based, play-based, family-centered — delivered by a team that knows Ocean County.
Our Jackson center is designed for how children actually learn — warm, sensory-friendly spaces where therapy happens through play, exploration, and activities your child already enjoys.
What center-based therapy looks like at Jackson:
Flexible scheduling at Jackson:
Jackson center features:
Prefer therapy at home? Our Jackson-based clinical team provides in-home ABA services throughout Ocean County and Monmouth County — same BCBAs, same comprehensive approach, delivered in your natural environment.
What in-home therapy looks like:
In-home coverage from Jackson:
Licensed SLPs work alongside our ABA team right here at the Jackson center — integrated into your child’s care plan from day one, not a separate service you have to coordinate across town.
Whether your child is pre-verbal, learning to use an AAC device, or working on social communication, our Jackson SLPs coordinate directly with your child’s BCBA.
Available: Center-based at Jackson and in-home (select families)
From sensory processing to fine motor skills to daily living tasks (feeding, dressing, toileting) — our OTs at the Jackson center help your child feel capable and comfortable.
Available: Center-based at Jackson and in-home (select families)
Licensed clinical social workers support Jackson families with:
Every Jackson family has a dedicated social worker.
Parent-to-parent mentorship from Ocean County families who’ve been where you are. Real parents who’ve navigated Lakewood school districts, dealt with Horizon BCBS authorization, survived Jersey Shore summer schedule chaos.
Available: In-person at Jackson center and virtual
Dr. DeQuinzio and our psychology team provide comprehensive autism diagnostic evaluations at the Jackson center:
Available: Children ages 18 months – 10 years
From the beaches to the Pinelands — we’re here for Shore families.
Ocean County: Toms River, Brick, Lakewood, Point Pleasant, Jackson Township, Howell, Freehold, Barnegat, Seaside Heights, Seaside Park, Lavallette, Manasquan, Bay Head, Beachwood, Berkeley Township, Lacey Township, Manchester Township
Monmouth County: Freehold, Howell, Manalapan, Wall Township, Neptune, Asbury Park, Long Branch, Ocean Township, Colts Neck, Marlboro
In-home services available throughout both counties.
Shore summer schedules: We know July and August look different here. Flexible scheduling works around beach weeks and summer rentals.
Lakewood’s Orthodox community: We provide culturally informed care that respects religious observances, dietary needs, and community values.
Hurricane preparedness: We have protocols for storm prep and makeup sessions when weather disrupts schedules.
Garden State Parkway traffic: We build realistic session times that account for summer traffic and construction delays.
Ocean County school districts: Our team works regularly with Toms River Regional, Lakewood Township, Brick Township, Jackson Liberty, and dozens of other local districts. We know the IEP landscape.
Address: 178 W Veterans Highway Jackson, NJ 08527
From the Garden State Parkway: Exit 91 → East on Route 537 → North on Route 9 → Right on Veterans Highway Approximately 5 minutes from GSP Exit 91
From Route 9: Veterans Highway is directly off Route 9 between Toms River and Freehold Free parking on-site
Drive Times:
We accept most major insurance plans serving Ocean County — and we handle the authorization process.
Ocean County families: We’re very familiar with Horizon BCBS (the dominant Ocean County plan) and know how to navigate their authorization requirements efficiently.
Most parents tell us the hardest part is making the first call. Here’s what happens once you do.
Call (201) 979-0772 or request an appointment online. We’ll answer your questions, verify your insurance, and schedule your child’s assessment at our Jackson center — typically within 1-2 weeks.
A BCBA meets with you and your child at the Jackson center (or in your home if preferred) to conduct a thorough assessment and build an individualized treatment plan.
We submit all paperwork to your insurance company and handle the authorization process. Most Ocean County families get approved within 2-3 weeks.
Your child starts therapy at our Jackson center within 2-4 weeks of insurance approval — with ongoing parent training and regular progress updates from day one.
Total Timeline: Most Ocean County families go from first call to first session in 5-6 weeks.
178 W Veterans Highway, Jackson, NJ 08527
We’re located between Toms River and Freehold with easy access from the Garden State Parkway (Exit 91) and Route 9. Free parking on-site.
Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday: By appointment Sunday: Closed
We offer flexible scheduling within these hours including full-day programs, half-day programs, and after-school sessions.
Both options are available.
Center-based therapy at 178 W Veterans Highway provides access to specialized equipment, peer interaction opportunities, and a dedicated therapeutic environment.
In-home therapy throughout Ocean County and Monmouth County delivers the same clinical expertise in your natural environment.
Many families use a combination — center sessions for intensive skill building, plus in-home sessions for generalization and parent coaching.
We’re the only autism care center in Ocean County partnered with RWJBarnabas Health.
That partnership gives Jackson families three things no other Ocean County provider can offer:
Most Ocean County ABA providers offer therapy in isolation. We provide a complete care system.
Yes. Our Jackson social workers and BCBAs regularly attend IEP meetings with:
We understand that Lakewood IEP meetings look different from Toms River meetings — different resources, different processes. We tailor our approach to your specific district.
Absolutely. We encourage it.
Call (201) 979-0772 to schedule a tour. We’ll show you our therapy rooms, outdoor space, parent observation area, and introduce you to our Jackson clinical team.
Most families find it helpful to see where therapy would happen and meet the BCBAs in person before making a decision.
Yes to both.
Horizon BCBS is the dominant insurance plan in Ocean County, and we work with them every day. Our Jackson insurance team knows their authorization requirements inside and out.
We also accept NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid) and work with families to maximize their benefits under New Jersey’s autism insurance mandate.
Ages 18 months through 12 years for all services — center-based ABA, in-home ABA, speech therapy, occupational therapy, social work, and psychological evaluations.
Most Ocean County families go from first contact to first session in 5-6 weeks.
Timeline depends primarily on insurance authorization (typically 2-3 weeks). Horizon BCBS families often get approved faster since we work with them frequently.
We serve Monmouth County families too — both at our Jackson center and through in-home services.
Many Freehold, Howell, Manalapan, and Wall Township families come to our Jackson center since we’re only 10-15 minutes away.
Yes — free parking on-site. Easy in, easy out, no hunting for street parking or feeding meters.
This is exactly why we offer comprehensive services at Jackson.
If your child needs speech therapy, we have SLPs on-site. If they need OT for sensory processing or feeding challenges, we have OTs right here. If your family needs help with IEP meetings or insurance, we have social workers dedicated to that.
And critically — it’s all coordinated. Your child’s BCBA, SLP, OT, and social worker work together. One team. One building. One care plan.
You don’t have to drive to three different offices and explain your child’s history three different times.
Yes — parent training is built into every treatment plan.
You’ll have regular parent training sessions at the Jackson center where your child’s BCBA teaches you the same strategies they’re using in therapy. Many families also observe sessions through our one-way glass so they can see exactly how techniques work.
For in-home families, parent coaching happens during every session in real-time.
Every therapist at our Jackson center is:
Most Jackson team members live in Ocean County or Monmouth County — they’re your neighbors, not commuters from North Jersey.
Connect with our Jackson team to learn how we can support your Ocean County family.
