PARSIPPANY – A new franchise, “Success on the Spectrum,” has opened its doors at 2200 Route 10 West (Morris Plains).
Success on the Spectrum (SOS), owned by Vick Kharba, is a facility with many amenities catered to provide ABA therapy, Speech therapy, and Occupational therapy for children with Autism and Caregiver training for parents. They were founded in Houston, Texas, by Nichole Daher, the franchise owner, and in 2018 became the first Autism treatment franchise in the United States. Healthcare Business Review honorably awarded them as the Top ABA Service Provider in 2024.
Success on the Spectrum is the ideal place for children aged 2 to 18 and on the autism spectrum to receive quality therapy through multiple forms. Owner Vic Khabra was excited to announce that they will waive their annual registration fee of $250 for a short period in honor of their grand opening. SOS is insurance-based and accepts all insurances, including Medicare, to reduce parents’ out-of-pocket costs.
Vick and his team at Success on the Spectrum are passionate about helping their community using the most influential science methods, a fun environment, community outings, safety, and high parent involvement to help their clients make the most progress possible. The handpicked staff, who are CPR and Safety-Care certified, use their skills to assist children in developing self-control, independence, and a positive self-concept. The 5000 sq ft+ facility includes a sensory room, mock classroom, art room, cafeteria, social room, and a unique sensory gym.
ABA therapy focuses on teaching social skills, language and communication, academic skills, emotional development, cognitive functioning, play/leisure, fine motor, and self-care skills. Mayor Jamie Barberio was in attendance along with Parsippany Economic Development Chairman Frank Cahill, Economic Development member Jigar Shah, Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Vice President Frank Neglia, Councilman Justin Musella, and Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce President Robert Peluso with Board members Ildiko Peluso and Nicolas Limanov. Baberio said, “I’m glad Success on the Spectrum decided to come to Parsippany. We have many children in need, and parents need to have the outreach this provides. I think this will be good for the township.”
Frank Cahill, Chairman of Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development, said, “Parsippany celebrates the ribbon cutting of “Success on the Spectrum,” a center dedicated to empowering autistic individuals through personalized support, education, and community integration.
Some specialties include speech-language therapy, which addresses challenges with language and communication. This therapy can help children improve their verbal, nonverbal, and social communication skills. The overall goal is to enable them to communicate more practically and functionally.
Occupational therapy (OT) helps children become more independent and participate in various activities. It can also improve fine motor development, visual motor integration, sensory-motor integration, self-help, and organizational skills.
The Mount Tabor, Volunteer Fire Department, enhanced the ceremony by attending in support of Success on the Spectrum’s mission and goals. Captain Matthew Roca, Tyler Foley, John Haas, Michael Scherer, and Jordan Santana attended. Captain Matthew Roca said, “We are happy to be here. We are happy to represent the town. This will be a great new business for the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills as these children need help, and this program will assist. We happily help with their mission in any way.”
Success On The Spectrum offers group social skills classes to promote growth in social connections and friendship skills.
Lessons include conversational skills, appropriate use of humor and electronic communication, identifying sources of friends, entering and exiting conversations, and handling peer conflict and rejection. Success on the Spectrum looks forward to helping Parsippany with its needs. For information, visit their website by clicking here.
Reprinted from Parsippany Focus Magazine, August 2024. Click here to view the magazine.
