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Valerie Herskowitz

U.S.

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Expertise

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.

Experience in the area

I have run a therapy center for individuals with autism since 1981. I lecture all over the country. I also teach classes on autism on line.

Organizations

Vice President of Communications Florida Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists Member American Speech and Hearing Association, MembernAutism Society of America, President of the National Autism Registry, Vice President of the Association for Developmentally Disabled Adults and Adolescents.

Publications

Autism Society of America's national publication (September 2008). Advance Magazine, South Florida Parenting, Spectrum Magazine, I am the author of: Autism and Computers: Maximizing Independence Through Technology (available:www.valerieherskowitz.com)

Education/Credentials

I have a masters degree in speech pathology

Awards and Honors

I won a Stevie Award in 2004: Lifetime Achievement Award for my work with individuals with autism. My therapy center won, Judge's Choice Award Best Center in South Florida by South Florida Parenting magazine 2005.

What do you like about this subject?

I like helping families

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

One day, I hope someone discovers the reason for autism that will eventually lead to the cure.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Most people with autism have a great deal of intelligence

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Vaccines

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Erik	01/26/12	10	10	10	Thanks. I do hope I can persuade .....
sharon	01/26/12	10	10	10	Thankyou valerie you have been a tremendous .....
Georgina	01/23/12	10	10	10
skye	12/14/11	10	10	10	Greatly appreciated, thank u so much
sharon	12/06/11	10	10	10	Thankyou for your quick and helpful response .....

Recent Answers from Valerie Herskowitz

2012-02-01 Asperger Syndrome- What are the initial steps:

Hi Meenu I know how hard it is to accept. Take it one step at a time. This website services is not structured to give specific therapy interventions for a specific child. I am sure that there are behaviorists

2012-01-31 Asperger Syndrome- What are the initial steps:

HI Meenu I think you have taken the first steps: diagnosis and looking into OT. By the way, the OT will also be able to work with him on the motor issues as well. Being that he has some speech issues

2012-01-27 11.5 weeks baby not smiling:

I really don't know. I would suggest that you have her checked by a pediatric gastroenterologist if you are not seeing any improvement. If you don't see any change in her demeanor by 3 months, I would

2012-01-26 11.5 weeks baby not smiling:

It may be a little early to worry about anything developmentally, but I would bring her to see a pediatric gastrointerologist to see if there is something going on that she can be helped with. It sounds

2012-01-26 Can a adult get autism?:

Hi Erik You are correct that to be a diagnosis of autism, it has to have developed by the age of 3. So therefore, this man either had signs before but they were slight and not picked up on or he has

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