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Ettina Canada Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 65	I can't answer 'biomed' questions. I can answer questions about behavior, what it's like to be autistic, specific subtypes (especially PDA) and educational methods
James Michael Roan Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.93 Clarity of Response 9.88 Timeliness 9.96 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 1308	Expertise: Expertise: I can provide information on autism and Asperger`s syndrome. I cannot and will not attempt to diagnose at any time. I can answer general questions related to assessment and educational planning.
Celtica Germany Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.48 Clarity of Response 9.70 Timeliness 9.95 Politeness 9.70 Total Questions 160	<BR><B>DISCLAIMER</B><BR><BR> Please note <B>I am not a healthcare professional or a doctor</B>. <BR>I cannot provide a diagnosis or give any medical advice. <BR><B>Therefore I cannot answer questions like "is my child autistic ?" other than by telling you to go and see a specialist</B> <BR>================================================================<BR><BR> Please be aware that if you are in the US it will usually take <B>at least</B> 24 hours until I can answer your question, as I'm in Europe and don't have access to my email during the day. I also cannot answer questions concerning the US educational or law system (other than by looking up .....
Valerie Herskowitz U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.86 Clarity of Response 9.86 Timeliness 9.97 Politeness 9.94 Total Questions 212	I am an autism expert and speech pathologist (for over 30 years). I am also the parent of a child with autism. I can answer any question on autism dealing with communication, education, behavior and diet. I cannot answer questions that are medical in nature or are dealing with medications.
Jene Aviram U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.85 Clarity of Response 9.88 Timeliness 9.98 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 118	How do you know if your child has autism? If you're concerned about your child's behavior and would like to know if they're symptoms of autism, I can help you. If you need behavior and parenting strategies, I have many suggestions and ideas to help you. I can also help you with questions on ABA therapy. I cannot answer biomedical questions.
Trey McGowan Canada Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.81 Clarity of Response 9.91 Timeliness 9.88 Politeness 9.97 Total Questions 273	My primary expertise is in the area of the social, psychological, and mental development of Aspergers Syndrome and other high-functioning Autistic Spectrum Disorders. I am also very knowledgeable in the communication disorders and common co-existing issues. I'm well-read on most of these as well as having experienced it myself. Other aspects of autism, I can do fairly well at as well, from the oversensitivity to the recognition of it. Warning: I am not a medical professional, and while I can research answers through books and online, I can not give direct medical expertise.
Paul Johnson U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.82 Clarity of Response 9.67 Timeliness 9.85 Politeness 9.97 Total Questions 114	All questions regarding late diagnosis (Adults with Asperger's Or othe ASD's). Spirituality and ASD, Relationships, How our minds work, Adolescent development with AS and Self Definition as an Autistic culture.
Stephanie U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 8	General inquiries from concerned individuals that a child may on the spectrum. What EARLY SIGNS to watch for in a baby/toddler. Why early detection is so important, and suggestions of what resources to utilize if there is a concern. Help navigating the confusing systems/resources available. I cannot and will not provide medical information, diagnosis, or anything close to that nature. I am not a medical professional, just someone with personal exposure to the experiences.
Nicole Flamer U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question	Knowledgeability N/A Clarity of Response N/A Timeliness N/A Politeness N/A Total Questions 1	I can answer general questions about diagnosis, referral for treatment, early intervention, special education, behavior interventions, and some biomedical/nutrition.
Tim Runner U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.62 Clarity of Response 9.71 Timeliness 9.71 Politeness 9.52 Total Questions 137	Questions concerning autistic student special education: IEP, assessments, Due Process, mediation, resolution conference, federal law, state law, qualifying for services, residential treatment, special day classes, resource specialists, procedures, having your child assessed, adaptive PE, speech & language, non-public school, FAPE, tuition reimbursement for private schools and treatment centers .
Sharon A. Mitchell Canada On Vacation returns 11/08/2009 View Profile View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.98 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 207	Sharon can help with parenting and educational concerns. She has worked in teaching, special education and counselling for over twenty-five years and gives workshops to educators and parents on working with kids with autism spectrum disorders. Sharon speaks from both the education and parent points of view, having a son with Asperger's.
Catherine Ridenour U.S. On Vacation returns 11/30/2009 View Profile View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.87 Clarity of Response 9.91 Timeliness 9.83 Politeness 9.98 Total Questions 539	I can answer your questions about parenting your High Functioning Autisic or Asperger`s Syndrome child. In particular, questions about family life, discipline, siblings, finding resources, and working with (sometimes opposing) the educational system are welcome.

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Recent Answers

2009-11-05 concerns about 7 month old:

Hi Leigh; Please understand that I do not, at any time, attempt to diagnose or rule out a diagnosis or condition over the Internet. Actually, based on your second paragraph it sounds like he is developing

2009-11-05 help:

Hi Stephanie, Yes. All those things you mention are typical of young children with autism. Your son isn't doing it to be naughty, he is just unable to communicate effectively at this point. Think

2009-11-05 appropriate education:

Good evening Missy, The move from elementary to middle school can be scary, can't it? Sometimes it's more scary for the parents than even the student. It sounds like you know your boy well when you

2009-11-04 Concerns about 7 month old baby:

Hi Leigh From a speech perspective, making vowel sounds are good. We call this cooing. Babbling comes in around 6 months, so keep a watch on this. If you don't see it by 10 months, go get his hearing

2009-11-03 I forgot to mention:

That's great!! He reminds me a lot of my son. You should also teach him things to help himself like making simple meals (not on the stove) and doing laundry and housekeeping. It's important that he learn