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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.

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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.

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Recent Answers from Jene Aviram

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

2009-10-30 Is this a form of Autism?:

Hi Sara, How wonderful that you have taken the time to write about your boyfriend's daughter. Not being able to understand simple directions, repetitive speech and odd behavior are all typical of being

2009-10-23 hi:

I wish you the best of luck Leanne. The one thing you can be sure of is that you are taking all the right steps. Your son might grow out of some of these behaviors, but if he does need services, he'll

2009-10-22 signs of autism in a 12 month old.:

Melissa, This is yet another very encouraging sign. Pointing is an important milestone and pointing things out to you shows social awareness. You should see this start to increase and once your son

2009-10-22 signs of autism in a 12 month old.:

Hi, Responding to his name is a WONDERFUL sign. Most young toddlers on the autism spectrum rarely respond to their name. 70% - 80% is just great. I can't think of ANY toddler who would respond 100%

 

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