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Expertise
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.
Experience in the area
I am one of the co-founders of Natural Learning Concepts, a manufacturing company for autism and special education materials. I am an author and writer and my work on the autism spectrum is frequently published by many organizations and renowned magazines. My son has Aspergers and my nephew has autism.
Publications
Autism/Aspergers Digest Autism Society of America Autism Today Issue Spirit Magazine The Autism Perspective Magazine Yahoo News Parenting Magazine
Education/Credentials
My original background and education is computer network engineering. A turn of events led me to switch careers in early 2000 when my passion and driving force became helping people on the autism spectrum. I then co-founded a successful company that helps people on the autism spectrum every day.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Tim | 03/12/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I wasnt very informative with my question ..... |
| Kim | 02/25/10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| kimberly | 02/12/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Josephine | 02/03/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for all of your responses ..... |
| Cetta | 01/05/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Gene. I appreciate all your help |
Recent Answers from Jene Aviram
2010-03-08 3 yr old autistic child wont eat.:
Hi, You are not alone. There are so many parents out there who have gone through/or are going through the same as you. I take it you've been doing this for a while and have probably done a lot of
2010-02-27 red flag?:
Hi Julie, Eleven months is way too early to detect autism. Even so, when I read your post the word autism does not jump out at me. Far from it. He says mama and dada discriminately. He shakes his
2010-02-26 Worried about 9.5 month old baby:
Hi Kristy, As parents we worry about everything. It all comes with the territory. Nine months is way too early to detect autism. But I will say that at this point, it sounds like you have nothing
2010-02-26 Autistic behaviors in my 8 year old step son:
I understand that you've known this doctor for 15 years and that puts you in a difficult situation, but his response is absurd. Only a comprehensive evaluation can tell you if someone is on the spectrum
2010-02-25 Aspergers-3 year old?:
Hi there, I'm impressed with your detailed post and I know that you are concerned. Firstly let me say that your son has some incredible skills and this is really wonderful. If he does qualify for
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