The Jacob's Ladder Group

The Jacob's Ladder Group Grounded in Science. Guided by Love. Bringing hope, healing, and a path forward for those who need it most.

The Jacob’s Ladder Group is a leader in therapeutic, educational care for the neurodiverse population. Since 1998, Jacob’s Ladder has transformed over 4,000 lives through The Interpersonal Whole-Brain Model of Care® (IWBMC™), our unique, science-backed methodology that utilizes a whole-brain, whole-person approach with individualized treatment plans. Based in Roswell, Georgia, The Jacob’s Ladder G

roup consists of five entities: Jacob’s Ladder School, AHAVA, Ascend Training Institute, Pillar Research Institute, and The Jacob’s Ladder Network. Together, we are changing the conversation around the potential of the neurodivergent population – regardless of age, diagnosis, or level of need. Learn more about our methodology:
INTERPERSONAL WHOLE-BRAIN MODEL OF CARE® (IWBMC™)
Using the latest in neuroscience, our one-of-a-kind IWBMC™ is built upon the principle of neuroplasticity – the idea that the brain can grow and change – and our commitment to deliver excellent care in love. Learn more about our five entities:
JACOB'S LADDER SCHOOL
Jacob's Ladder School uses a person-centered approach and instruction to help clients experience outcomes never thought possible. Accredited by SAIS-Cognia as a non-profit private school and therapeutic entity, Jacob’s Ladder offers full- and part-time enrollment and remote care options to help more families and communities carve a path toward hope and healing. AHAVA
Our comprehensive software solution provides global access to the science of the IWBMC™. With over 1,300 assessment metrics and 4,000 corresponding strategies, AHAVA empowers trained providers and evaluators to evaluate clients, design individualized programs, and implement therapeutic activities. ASCEND TRAINING INSTITUTE
Ascend Training Institute offers in-person and remote training for families, communities, and professionals in the IWBMC™. Training includes access to AHAVA, allowing for high-quality and comprehensive care delivery in various therapeutic and educational settings. PILLAR RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Pillar Research Institute houses comprehensive studies for trainers, evaluators, and providers, supporting the efficacy of the IWBMC™ methodology. Utilizing three decades of collected data, this institute fosters collaboration, promotes innovation, and advances understanding to shape the future of educational and developmental neuroscience for improved outcomes. THE JACOB’S LADDER NETWORK
Membership to The Jacob’s Ladder Network is available for those interested in replicating our Model of Care at home, in an existing educational or therapeutic program, or as a new community school or part-time center. Becoming a Jacob's Ladder Network Member means joining a community dedicated to providing exceptional therapeutic and educational support and services.

09/02/2026

Watch her eyes find it. Watch her hand follow. This is what progress looks like.

For kids with communication and mobility challenges, brief activities like this foster tremendous impact.

This activity is designed to strengthen central macular vision while simultaneously working on hand-eye coordination. It requires visual attention, upper extremity control, and crossing the midline, completed in a way that's fun and supports functional improvement.

That coordinated effort builds more efficient visual processing, body awareness, and accuracy - with carryover into skills like communication, independence with activities of daily living, and mobility. It looks like a simple and fun game, but this is how independence gets built, one intentional moment at a time.

🌊🎨 Under the Sea in Art Enrichment! 🐠🤿Lisa’s class dove into creativity with an “Under the Sea” self-portrait project! C...
09/01/2026

🌊🎨 Under the Sea in Art Enrichment! 🐠🤿

Lisa’s class dove into creativity with an “Under the Sea” self-portrait project! Clients designed colorful scuba masks with paint sticks, created ocean-inspired backgrounds using metallic blue and green watercolors, and assembled their own underwater self-portraits.
From choosing colors to adding the finishing underwater details, each client had the opportunity to make their masterpiece uniquely their own. 💙💚

This fun, hands-on activity supported creativity, fine motor skills, color exploration, and individual artistic expression—all while bringing a little bit of the ocean to the classroom! 🌊✨

Every person deserves to be truly known, seen, and understood - not defined by a diagnosis or reduced to a list of defic...
09/01/2026

Every person deserves to be truly known, seen, and understood - not defined by a diagnosis or reduced to a list of deficits.

Amy O’Dell developed the Interpersonal Whole-Brain Model of Care® from the belief that meaningful growth begins by recognizing the whole person: their strengths, gifts, challenges, spirit, and will. From there, science helps us understand where they are, why they are there, and the individualized pathway that can help them move forward.

This is the heart of the IWBMC™: seeing what is possible and creating the relationships, environments, and supports that allow each person to grow and flourish.

08/31/2026

“The science is important - but love is the most important part.”

Janie shares what sits at the heart of our work at Jacob’s Ladder: science gives us the roadmap, but relationship creates the foundation.
Through highly individualized programming and specific goal sets, we can harness the brain’s incredible capacity to change and rewire - creating meaningful functional progress that truly moves the dial.

But for that work to take root, an individual first needs to feel safe, known, and loved.

When trust and relationship are established, the science has a foundation on which to thrive. That’s where possibility becomes progress - and why our work will always be grounded in science, rooted in love. 💛

Behavior isn't where the story begins.For decades, many interventions have focused primarily on changing behavior itself...
08/28/2026

Behavior isn't where the story begins.

For decades, many interventions have focused primarily on changing behavior itself. Our outcomes study took a different approach: supporting the whole person, their regulation, their relationships, and their growth as a person, not just their behavior. Children improved by an average of 11.4 points on a standardized measure of behavior difficulty, while also showing meaningful gains in emotional control, language, and other areas of development.

The Interpersonal Whole-Brain Model of Care® works this way because behavior is rarely the whole picture. It's usually the surface of something deeper, and when we support what's underneath, real change follows.

Share this with a caregiver or professional who needs a hopeful, whole-person lens today ❤️

08/27/2026

It feels easier sending your child into the world each day when you trust the people around them ❤️

For parents, knowing their child is surrounded by people who genuinely care for them brings a sense of relief and confidence. It means knowing they are safe, welcomed, and supported even when a parent isn’t there to see it.

That confidence is built through relationships - not only with the child, but with the entire family.

When families can walk away each morning knowing their child is in good hands, that renewed sense of security can make a world of a difference.

Most care models ask a person to fit the system. We built ours the other way around.There's not one model that fits all ...
08/27/2026

Most care models ask a person to fit the system. We built ours the other way around.

There's not one model that fits all people, and that's exactly why this work matters. Every individual who walks through our doors carries a different history, a different nervous system, a different set of strengths. Treating that as an inconvenience misses the entire point of neurobiological care.

That's part of why we love what we do. We get to design something uniquely helpful for every person in front of us, grounded in over thirty years of evidence through the Interpersonal Whole-Brain Model of Care®.

Real care isn't one-size-fits-all. It's built person by person. Reach out to us to learn more about how we can support your loved ones ❤️

08/26/2026

🚨 Does your child or client engage in repetitive behaviors like rocking, hand flapping, spinning, or pacing?

These self-stimulatory behaviors (also known as "stimming") may seem harmless - but they can be signs of deeper neurological needs.

Through the Interpersonal Whole-Brain Model of Care® (IWBMC™), we address these behaviors from a brain-based perspective, helping individuals quiet dysregulation and build a stronger foundation for learning, regulation, and engagement.

✅ Learn how neuroplasticity can be used to change the brain's response
✅ Discover the root causes of stimming behaviors
✅ See how targeted input can reduce maladaptive tendencies and increase presence

Interested in learning more? Visit our website to see how the Interpersonal Whole-Brain Model of Care® can help you or your organization!

🌊🎨 Under the Sea with some special animal friends! 🐹🐶Clients dove into creativity during Art Enrichment by creating thei...
08/25/2026

🌊🎨 Under the Sea with some special animal friends! 🐹🐶

Clients dove into creativity during Art Enrichment by creating their own underwater self-portrait scenes! Throughout the project, they followed step-by-step directions to create and assemble their artwork while building fine motor skills, practicing self-expression, and making their own creative choices.

Coffee the guinea pig joined the class as our animal companion observer, offering opportunities for gentle interaction and regulation breaks along the way. 🐹💙

To wrap up the activity, clients proudly showed off their finished underwater masterpieces to Luna the dog! 🐶🌊 It was a fun and meaningful way to celebrate their creativity, hard work, and completed artwork.

Join us THIS THURSDAY for a FREE Community Seminar introducing the Interpersonal Whole-Brain Model of Care® (IWBMC™) - t...
08/25/2026

Join us THIS THURSDAY for a FREE Community Seminar introducing the Interpersonal Whole-Brain Model of Care® (IWBMC™) - the model behind everything we do at The Jacob’s Ladder Group!

Whether you are a current family, a parent, a professional, new to Jacob’s Ladder, or simply interested in learning more, this seminar will offer a foundational look at our whole-person, whole-brain approach to understanding how an individual learns, feels, and grows.

During the seminar, you will:
- Explore the core components of the IWBMC™
- Gain an understanding of brain-based principles
- Learn basic strategies to support growth from a root level

📅 Thursday, August 27
⏰ 5:30–7:30 p.m. ET
📍 Jacob’s Ladder Roswell Campus | Hope House 11705 King Road, Roswell, GA 30075
💻 Virtual attendance is also available
🎟️ Free and open to all!

We would love for you to join us in person for the full experience - and for the opportunity to see our Roswell campus and community firsthand. If you cannot attend in person, we hope you will join us virtually!

*Register using the link or QR code provided*

Questions? Call 224-HOPE-NOW or email [email protected].

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407 Hardscrabble Road
Roswell, GA
30075

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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(770) 998-1017

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