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Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-12 | Richard | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-11-06 | simone | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you... i will try to see if your suggestions work. |
| 2009-11-05 | Easel | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-11-03 | Easel | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-10-02 | Angel | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much for such a speedy response I will try sitting down and speaking to her when she picks him up today and see how it goes...I have worked with disabled children before and have 2 cousin with down syndrome so after watching him for 3 weeks and there being no progress with him I knew there was something not right and started researching...thank you so much for your time and advice |
| 2009-09-24 | edgar | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thank you valerie for answering my question so soon,i really appreciate how efficient and complete is your answer and i am going to think and make a decision about the choices you gave me for teaching and helping my son.i hope and i would like you could be the volunteer of the month.thank you one more time God bless you Valerie |
| 2009-09-23 | Brenda | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-09-23 | eileen | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thank you very much for your answer. i do have influence with him as he lives with me and i care for my grandchildren while their dads work. thats one reason i could pick up on many of the delays with him, plus i raised five sons of my own and his dad suffers from adhd and clinical depression. i can show your answer to my son, who is having a hard time dealing with a possible "label" |
| 2009-09-10 | Laura | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-09-07 | David | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you. You gave us some really good ideas! We will try them out. |
| 2009-08-23 | Maja | 7 | 9 | 10 | 8 | No | |
| 2009-08-12 | Sarah | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thank you for your time and knowledge. Very helpful. |
| 2009-08-02 | C. | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you ! |
| 2009-08-02 | Letto | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you so much Valerie, I understood everything and you were so fast to reply!! God Bless, Letto |
| 2009-07-25 | briana | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thank you very much for listening and responding to my concerns. i have plans to take my daughter for a second opinion by another doctor because a week ago her pediatrican said that he thinks she may have autism. i am also going to have her hearing checked to see if there may be a problem there and thats why she isnt responding to me. i will be talking with her doctor to set up an evaluation of her. again thank you very much for listening your intellect in this matter is greatly appreciated. |
| 2009-07-22 | Barbara Rhyneer | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-07-11 | kelly | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Very helpful and friendly |
| 2009-07-04 | cindy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Very prompt and clear response. Thanks. |
| 2009-06-23 | Helen | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | I appreciate her input as a professional in the field I am inquiring on. I was already heading in the same direction as her suggestion had implied, and will keep my fingers crossed. |
| 2009-06-07 | Gunjan | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | This was a first for me and the response was so quick, I'm amazed and so thankful for having found your website. I had given up hope, but now I realise there ARE people who truly care. I can't thank you enough. |
| 2009-06-06 | rebecca | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I thought she wasvery helpfull although she did not comment on my child's eyes |
| 2009-06-05 | rebecca | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | No | I really did not get a full answer because my concerns was not just about autism it was about atenention disorders & ect meaning anything that could be possible because I am very concerned because my husband drinks alot so i REALLY WANTED 2 KNOW ALL DISABILTIES THAT COULD BE HELPFUL SO THAT i CAN WAYCH 4 EARLY SIGNS SO PERHAPS i WAS NOT AS CLEAR AS I SHOULD HAVE BEEN SORRY 4 THE SPELLING ERRORS I NEED TO HURRY THANKS |
| 2009-05-28 | Jennifer | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-05-27 | Maureen | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you so much! You have been very helpful. |
| 2009-05-22 | amanda | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thank you so much for the support and help offered it really is of comfort. |
| 2009-05-12 | Judy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | I received a response within a few hours. Thanks so much for your time. |
| 2009-05-07 | Theresa | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-04-30 | katie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thanks you very much i will follow your advice. |
| 2009-04-25 | SIVARAMAKRISHNAN | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-04-16 | SIVARAMAKRISHNAN | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | No |
Answers by Expert:
Valerie Herskowitz
Expertise
I am an autism expert and speech pathologist (for over 30 years). I am also the parent of a child with autism. I can answer any question on autism dealing with communication, education, behavior and diet. I cannot answer questions that are medical in nature or are dealing with medications.
Experience
I have run a therapy center for individuals with autism since 1981. I lecture all over the country. I also teach classes on autism on line.
Organizations
American Speech and Hearing Association,
Autism Society of America,
President of the National Autism Registry,
Vice President of the Association for Developmentally Disabled Adults and Adolescents.
Publications
Autism Society of America's national publication (September 2008).
Advance Magazine,
South Florida Parenting,
Spectrum Magazine,
I am the author of: Autism and Computers: Maximizing Independence Through Technology (available:www.valerieherskowitz.com)
Education/Credentials
I have a masters degree in speech pathology
Awards and Honors
I won a Stevie Award in 2004: Lifetime Achievement Award for my work with individuals with autism. My therapy center won, Judge's Choice Award Best Center in South Florida by South Florida Parenting magazine 2005.
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