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Expertise
Questions about behavior, communication and social skills. Also any questions on educational treatments.
Experience in the area
I have been an educator for over 30 years. I have worked as a special education teacher, administrator, principal, and consultant. I have given presentations about autism on both the state and national level.
Organizations
Council for Exceptional Children
Publications
Principals Attitudes regarding the inclusion of children diagnosed with autism in Pennsylvania public schools, Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v38 n8 p1462-1473 Sep 2008 Book coming out this spring about Autism through Cambridge Press. I am a contributing author, I wrote the chapter on educational treatments.
Education/Credentials
B.A. in psychology from Penn State University M.S. in special education from Beaver College (now Arcadia University) Ed. D. in educational leadership from Lehigh University
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| mary | 05/15/12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | very helpful thank you |
| Genevieve | 04/27/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very clear and thorough answer to my ..... |
| GRACE CHONG | 04/17/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| desiree | 04/06/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you that eased my mind |
| Nancy | 04/01/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Dr. Judy Horrocks
2012-05-12 ripping posters off wall and collecting leaflets:
It is not uncommon for people diagnosed with autism to have obsessions, it is also referred to as perservative behavior. Often this obsessions begin inappropriate behavior and this can be difficult to
2012-05-02 Concerns about ASD in 20-month-old girl:
Your daughter sounds wonderful. It is normal for some children to be shy and play alone. There was nothing in your description that would point to autism or any other developmental deficits! Enjoy her
2012-04-04 my 15 month old:
A language delay can be a characteristic of autism, however there also has to be differences in social skills and behavior. You did not mention any concerns in these areas. In fact, from your description
2012-04-01 Quiet baby:
Those characteristics are not consistent with autism. Typically children with autism are not vary of strangers and will wander away from their parents. It is good to hear that he settles down after a
2012-03-27 Quiet baby:
I understand your concerns, however I am glad to hear your son is socially interactive. You are describing a delay in oral language and I would suggest you seek an evaluation. First, the doctor will
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