Introduction

Mission

One For Autism, Inc. was established to serve children, youth and adults of all levels of functioning while providing a comprehensive individualized program, aimed at enhancing language and communication, social, play, academic, and independent living skills. Come learn more about us.


History

Olga B. Vasquez-Silva is a behavioral therapist and consultant. Mrs. Silva received her bachelor's degree in Psychology and a minor in Biology from the University of Incarnate Word. Mrs. Silva has a Master's Degree in Special Education from the University of Texas in San Antonio. She has a graduate certificate in behavior analysis, from the University of North Texas. Mrs. Silva is currently mentoring for her certification as a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) with Jennifer Ganz, PhD, BCBA from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Mrs. Silva was nominated in November 2007, as a Board Director for Brighton: The Center for Inclusive Communities. Mrs. Silva is one of two Handwriting Without Tears Level 1 Certified writing specialist in the San Antonio area.  

She also has several years experience working with children with autism in the Mexico, Laredo and San Antonio area. She worked closely with TXCART (Texas Center for Autism Research and Treatment) as an ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule) tester for the studies. She has established reliability in module one. Mrs. Silva's immediate educational plans are to pursue a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology.

We are happy to announce our new clinic director, Dr. Gia Oretga, Psy. D., BCBA and our lead behavior analyst, Sarah Hively, M.A., BCBA.