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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

American Speech and Hearing Association, Autism 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	T	P	Comments
simone	11/06/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you... i will try to see .....
Easel	11/05/09	10	10	10	10
Easel	11/03/09	10	10	10	10
Angel	10/02/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you so much for such a .....
edgar	09/24/09	10	10	10	10	thank you valerie for answering my question .....

Recent Answers from Valerie Herskowitz

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

2009-11-02 15 year old Autistic brother can't talk:

Dear Easel Thank you for your wonderful letter. I know you are worried about your brother. At this point, I doubt your brother will speak, but that doesn't mean he can't learn to communicate. My

2009-11-02 behavior:

Hi Simone I understand that medication is always the last resort, so here is what I would recommend: 1. Take him to a gastrointerologist and make sure he isn't having stomach issues-a lot of our kids

2009-10-30 Is my son autistic?:

HI Upali I can understand that you are worried. Usually, autism is a lifelong issue. However, many individuals do get to a point in which they are functional. Intervention usually requires many many years

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