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Autism/Expert Profile
Expertise
My primary expertise is in the area of the social, psychological, and mental development of Aspergers Syndrome and other high-functioning Autistic Spectrum Disorders. I am also very knowledgeable in the communication disorders and common co-existing issues. I'm well-read on most of these as well as having experienced it myself. Other aspects of autism, I can do fairly well at as well, from the oversensitivity to the recognition of it. Warning: I am *not* a medical professional, and while I can research answers through books and online, I can not give direct medical expertise.
Experience in the area
I am 14 years diagnosed Asperger's Autistic, and have been reading up and studying it, as well as taking 'first hand accounts' for most of those 14 years. In addition, I have had three children, adopted elsewhere, all of whom are varying degrees of autistic from mid to high functioning. My mother has done some research on the subject as well, and passed some of it on to me.
Education/Credentials
I have completed grade school and most of high school, and achieved a GED. I've also received home schooling.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Lee | 08/12/10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Trey, I appreciate the speedy response ..... |
| Jennifer | 07/07/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Trey has helped clarify a lot of ..... |
| GLT | 05/06/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Hi Trey, Thank you so much.... I ..... |
| Shauna McLaughlin | 03/29/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thankyou trey for answering my question so ..... |
| Ryan | 02/28/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Trey McGowan
2010-08-23 autism:
Hi there, Janet! First off, I notice that you haven't mentioned what happens when you mention it to your son and daughter in law. May I ask, what's happened when it's been mentioned, and how did you
2010-08-15 HELP! I think my boyfriend's son has autism or AS.:
Hi there, Nicole! I understand, for sure, how frustrating it can be to want to help and yet be utterly unable to. And unfortunately, while I wish I could give you the be-all and end-all answer to the
2010-08-11 Social anxiety, depression, aspergers. The differences?:
Hi there, Lee! As I am not a doctor, nor a psychologist, I unfortunately can't tell you whether there was misdiagnosis on either side. Even in an adult, diagnosis takes some observation, as well as
2010-07-16 Autism turning dangerous behavior:
Hi there, Billijo! Some searching around the Internet brought me a few names that might be helpful for you with your situation. The biggie is: http://www.accesspointkids.com/ "The company operates
2010-07-01 19 month old falling behind:
Hi again, Jennifer! I understand how you can miss it in panic. I just wish I am going to be able to be of more help, but again: this is a 'I'm not a doctor' moment. I can offer a little more information
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