The Place for Children with Autism
Stephanie Olivar is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in behavioral therapy and education. Currently serving as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) at The Place for Children with Autism since March 2023, Stephanie has previously held similar positions at PEBBLEBROOK PEDIATRIC BEHAVIORAL THERAPY, LLC, and Autism Home Support Services, Inc. Educationally, Stephanie holds a Master of Education in Special Education (Applied Behavior Analysis) from Arizona State University, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Biology and Psychology from Clarke University and an Associate of Science from McHenry County College. Additional experience includes roles in customer service, web design, and childcare, reflecting a strong foundation in both technical and interpersonal skills.
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The Place for Children with Autism
The Place for Children with Autism specializes in providing the highest quality autism therapy (i.e., applied behavior analysis: ABA therapy) in a preschool-like setting for children with autism ages 2-6. Utilizing one-to-one therapy in a structured, center-based environment, our full-day programs target a variety of skills across many key areas of development, including communication, socialization, independent living, and school readiness. It is our mission to deliver best-in-class therapy based on the individual needs of our clients, and our goal is to make significant and measurable improvements in the lives of the children, families, and communities that we serve. As an accredited Behavioral Health Center of Excellence company, The Place for Children with Autism operates nine (9) therapy centers in the Chicagoland area and one in Urbana, Illinois. Three (3) new centers are slated to open in the first half of 2021, with additional new centers planned to meet the growing need for best-in-class autism therapy services in our community.