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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
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| Slavka | 06/24/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Connie | 01/18/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | A very thorough answer and a kind ..... |
| Marilla | 01/16/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | This is really helpful! I appreciate this ..... |
| Stephanie | 01/14/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very helpful and knowledgeable. Wrote an easy ..... |
| Shannon | 01/04/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | ABSOLUTELY! She was so wonderful in explaining ..... |
Recent Answers from Jene Aviram
2012-01-17 4 month old - suspect autism:
Hi there, I can tell you with certainty that you have absolutely nothing to worry about. At four months old, it's impossible to predict if a child has autism. That being said, there are many mothers
2012-01-13 HFA or Aspergers in toddler?:
HI there, I'm not entirely sure what your question is. I believe you're asking if a child presents red flags for autism, but no longer continues those behaviors, should we still be concerned? Is that
2011-06-23 autism:
Hi there, There are many misconceptions about autism. One of them is that people are shut off in their own world and have no eye contact. Some think that toddlers can't have autism if they are affectionate
2011-01-13 2 year old with speech delay:
Hi Stephanie, I can see right away that you're a proactive mom. It's great how far your daughter has come with speech therapy. One cannot possibly diagnose over the Internet but you have said a lot
2011-01-09 How to handle a child with autism:
I apologize greatly for the late reply but I did not receive your question. I just logged into the board now to update my settings and there are a bunch of questions in my inbox. I have no idea why I
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