Bio: Joy is an Autistic advocate, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), clinical director, adjunct professor, and founder of Spectrum Support. As a Black, Autistic, and Jewish woman, Joy has firsthand experience navigating the systemic harms of ableism, racism, and flawed social validity in ABA, educational systems, and society as a whole. These personal experiences have deeply informed her advocacy and professional mission.
Joy is committed to eradicating ableism and racism in therapeutic settings and beyond, ensuring that Autistic individuals are respected, accommodated, and empowered to live authentically. Her work focuses on redefining therapeutic approaches to align with neurodivergent values, fostering acceptance and inclusion, and advocating for systemic change. Through Spectrum Support, Joy aims to create affirming, culturally responsive, and strengths-based services that celebrate neurodiversity and honor each individual’s unique identity.