CEO, Visionary

Dr. Gia has dedicated her clinical work for over 20 years to the evaluation and treatment of autism spectrum disorders. She is a Clinical Psychologist and a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) specializing in autism. 

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Dr. Gia discovered her purpose in life soon after graduating Magna Cum Laude from the University of Puerto Rico with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Her passion to dedicate her life to children with autism was ignited when she fell in love with her first clients as a behavior therapist. Dr. Gia worked 40 hours a week delivering applied behavior analysis (ABA) and was able to see first-hand how it completely transformed the future of young children with autism. 

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In 2003, she opened and directed a non-profit organization in Puerto Rico that provided ABA home-based therapy for children with autism. She received her formal ABA training from Penn State University in 2005 and an autism certification from Penn State in 2007. 

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While directing her ABA program, Dr. Gia received her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, graduating Magna Cum Laude, from Ponce School of Medicine in 2008 with a strong focus on neuropsychology, psychological evaluations, and evidence-based therapy for children.

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In 2011, Dr. Gia’s vision became a reality when she founded Blossom Center for Children. She had dreamed of a creating a quality ABA clinic which achieved excellent results, while children were also happy and motivated to learn through natural interactions such as play. As a psychologist experienced in diagnosing autism and brain functions, she created Milestones in Autism, a unique treatment program incorporating brain–behavior relationships specific to an autism diagnosis, which serves as the treatment guide at Blossom Center for Children. 

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Fun Fact: Dr. Gia is married to her husband who serves in the military and is the proud mother of 4 daughters, one who is blessed with an extra chromosome.