Summary
Jessica Adge is a Statewide Coordinator for family projects at the Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities, housed within the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, Reno’s College of Education and Human Development. In her role, she supports families and communities across Nevada through her work with Positive Behavior Support–Nevada (PBS-NV), Healthy Home Life, the Prenatal Exposure Assessment Team (PEAT) and the Prenatal Exposure Education Project.
Jessica brings extensive experience in autism services, having worked with private providers in both Nevada and California. She has supported children and adolescents from toddlerhood through high school, partnering closely with families and school teams to promote positive outcomes. Among her proudest professional accomplishments is assisting in the development and opening of a center-based autism clinic in the Las Vegas area.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in teaching with an emphasis in applied behavior analysis. Jessica is committed to advancing evidence-based practices and strengthening supports for children and families statewide.
Education
- M.A. in Teaching (Applied Behavior Analysis emphasis)
- B.A. in Psychology