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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.
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Recent Reviews from Users
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| Melissa Hadfield | 10/08/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you. It didn't come across curt ..... |
| Melissa | 10/02/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much for taking the ..... |
| Scott | 09/23/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you Very much. I will keep ..... |
| chetta | 09/18/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Trey. I am taking your advice ..... |
| Jo | 08/26/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I have been able to understand ..... |
Recent Answers from Trey McGowan
2009-11-09 delayed speech concern:
Hi there, Erum! To be quite honest, I'm not sure what you're asking of me. Your child is obviously getting all the help he can with his speech development, since you have stated that you are dealing
2009-10-31 Could this be aspergers?:
Hi there, Christina! You're asking me 'Could this be Asperger's'. However, I have a feeling that the question you are hoping to have answered is '*Is* this Asperger's?'. Unfortunately, as I am not a
2009-10-28 Nephew with "probably autism":
Hi there, Rachel! If you are concerned about your child, the best place that you can take him is to his pediatrician and voice your concern with them. Alternatively, I would suggest locating a therapist
2009-10-23 Re: friends adult son who shows signs of autism:
Hi there, Diane! If your friend's son is of age (and at 27, he is), then what must be done is for your friend's son to be the one to either ask for help, or step forward to look for it himself. I understand
2009-10-15 ? Autism:
Hi there, Debra! As I have said in the past, I am not a doctor. When it comes to giving a diagnosis in any way, I can't offer that. Only an actual expert, rather than an AllExpert, could give you that
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