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About Jene Aviram
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Expertise
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
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.

Publications
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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concerns about 7 month old11/5/2009James Michael Roan
  Q: I have a baby who is about to turn seven months old. I am concerned that he is showing early signs ...
  A: Please understand that I do not, at any time, attempt to diagnose or rule out a diagnosis or ...
help11/5/2009Jene Aviram
  Q: My son was diagnosed with autism he has alot of behaviors that i am wondering if there related to ...
  A: Yes. All those things you mention are typical of young children with autism. Your son isn't doing ...
appropriate education11/5/2009Sharon A. Mitchell
  Q: I have a 12 year old son with autism, and I'm having difficulty knowing if his current placement in ...
  A: Good evening Missy, The move from elementary to middle school can be scary, can't it? Sometimes ...
Concerns about 7 month old baby11/4/2009Valerie Herskowitz
  Q: I have a baby who is about to turn seven months old. I am concerned that he is showing early signs ...
  A: From a speech perspective, making vowel sounds are good. We call this cooing. Babbling comes in ...
I forgot to mention11/3/2009Valerie Herskowitz
  Q: There's a thing I forgot to mention in the previous letter which is, he seems to understand ...
  A: That's great!! He reminds me a lot of my son. You should also teach him things to help himself like ...
15 year old Autistic brother can't talk11/2/2009Valerie Herskowitz
  Q: I'm Easel and my brother's name is Prithul who had been diagnosed with autism when he was 3 years ...
  A: I know you are worried about your brother. At this point, I doubt your brother will speak, but ...
Help11/2/2009James Michael Roan
  Q: Hey James I have recently been told that i have aspergers as well as being told im dyselixa im 23 ...
  A: Please understand that I do not, at any time, attempt to diagnose or rule out a diagnosis or ...
behavior11/2/2009Valerie Herskowitz
  Q: I have a 10yr old son with autism. His behavior has gotten out of control. He would for no reason ...
  A: I understand that medication is always the last resort, so here is what I would recommend: 1. Take ...
Autism in toddlers11/1/2009James Michael Roan
  Q: My problem is that I think our 3 y/o grandson is starting to demonstrate symptoms of Aspergers ...
  A: Please keep in mind that at no time am I diagnosing anything nor am I ruling out any potential ...
Asperger's Minus One10/31/2009James Michael Roan
  Q: In the process of being diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder two years ago, I was told by the ...
  A: Please keep in mind that at no time am I diagnosing anything nor am I ruling out any potential ...
Is my son autistic?10/30/2009Valerie Herskowitz
  Q: My 3 year old son has not yet started speaking in full sentences. He uses meaningful words and short ...
  A: I can understand that you are worried. Usually, autism is a lifelong issue. However, many ...
Is this a form of Autism?10/30/2009Jene Aviram
  Q: my boyfriend has a 3 year old little girl who I believe has a learning disability or a form of ...
  A: How wonderful that you have taken the time to write about your boyfriend's daughter. Not being able ...
expressive speech10/30/2009Valerie Herskowitz
  Q: My son is 28mth & has about 40 words (sounds) and a handful of 2 word phrases like All-done, bye bye ...
  A: I think I have an issue with the way therapy is being handled. Are they trying to get him to ...
PDD-nos & personal hygiene10/29/2009Paul Johnson
  Q: My son is 13 going on 14 and has PDD-nos. Since he was very young , we taught him good hygiene ...
  A: Hey Karen. This is a common question among many parents of ASD children. I do not know of any ...
behavior10/28/2009Ettina
  Q: I work with a student who has autism and is non verbal. Quite often at school this student will ...
  A: Well, there's a couple of possibilities. Firstly, the obvious one, is that he might want to go ...
Nephew with "probably autism"10/28/2009Trey McGowan
  Q: my nephew is 3 1/2 yrs old, he's communication skills are very limited, he does not make a full ...
  A: Rachel! If you are concerned about your child, the best place that you can take him is to his ...
Education or Not10/28/2009Sharon A. Mitchell
  Q: we have a 21 year old son who has failed one college and now is failing community college. He did ...
  A: I can see your husband's point in wanting his son to be responsible, hold down a job and work ...
2 year old Aspergers or just normal toddler behavior?10/28/2009James Michael Roan
  Q: I am concerned my 2 year old may have Aspergers - most of the symptoms I read about describe him ...
  A: This is a hard one. These behaviors that you have described occur in Asperger's syndrome (AS)and can ...
Education or Not10/27/2009Sharon A. Mitchell
  Q: we have a 21 year old son who has failed one college and now is failing community college. He did ...
  A: There are so many things involved in living away from home, aren't there? Even think about taking ...
2 year old Aspergers or just normal toddler behavior?10/27/2009James Michael Roan
  Q: I am concerned my 2 year old may have Aspergers - most of the symptoms I read about describe him ...
  A: Please understand that I do not, at any time, attempt to diagnose or rule out a diagnosis or ...
Is my son autistic?10/27/2009Valerie Herskowitz
  Q: My 3 year old son has not yet started speaking in full sentences. He uses meaningful words and short ...
  A: I am not allowed to diagnose autism, but I can give you my impressions: Since your son is not ...
Education or Not10/26/2009Sharon A. Mitchell
  Q: we have a 21 year old son who has failed one college and now is failing community college. He did ...
  A: What a worry for you. It's a lot harder when a child grows up, when so much is no longer under your ...
hi10/23/2009Jene Aviram
  Q: - hits the side of his head with his hand(its the right side all the time) - sleeps a lot but when ...
  A: I wish you the best of luck Leanne. The one thing you can be sure of is that you are taking all the ...
Re: friends adult son who shows signs of autism10/23/2009Trey McGowan
  Q: My question is that I have a friend who has an adult son of 27 who I think has autism. You cannot ...
  A: Diane! If your friend's son is of age (and at 27, he is), then what must be done is for your ...
signs of autism in a 12 month old.10/22/2009Jene Aviram
  Q: I am the first time mum of a beautiful 12 month old boy (12 months today actually). I have some ...
  A: Melissa, This is yet another very encouraging sign. Pointing is an important milestone and ...
signs of autism in a 12 month old.10/22/2009Jene Aviram
  Q: I am the first time mum of a beautiful 12 month old boy (12 months today actually). I have some ...
  A: Responding to his name is a WONDERFUL sign. Most young toddlers on the autism spectrum rarely ...
diagnosis: 1 parent agrees to test, one does not10/21/2009Jene Aviram
  Q: Could my 13-yr-old stepdaughter possibly have aspergers? I met the girl 3 years ago when she was 10 ...
  A: While one cannot diagnose over the Internet, it sounds like this young lady is practically "text ...
signs of autism in a 12 month old.10/21/2009Jene Aviram
  Q: I am the first time mum of a beautiful 12 month old boy (12 months today actually). I have some ...
  A: I wonder if this is your first baby. If so, it's quite amazing how aware you are of child ...
Aspergers10/21/2009James Michael Roan
  Q: What is the first step in seeking help for a 30 year old male who we suspect may have Aspergers? Is ...
  A: Please understand that I do not, at any time, attempt to diagnose or rule out a diagnosis or ...
share ideas10/21/2009Ettina
  Q: Please, Sally is one of the older children and likes to assist in organising and playing games with ...
  A: You haven't given me very much information about Sally. I can give general advice on how to guide a ...
my sons unfair treatment at school10/20/2009Tim Runner
  Q: My son is currently old. He is a very shy child, who perfers routine, he has a speech problem and ...
  A: It sounds to me that your son may need special education services in the area of behavior. Given his ...
hi10/20/2009Jene Aviram
  Q: - hits the side of his head with his hand(its the right side all the time) - sleeps a lot but when ...
  A: I can see that you're concerned about your son and I'm impressed at how much time you've taken to ...
Justified concern or paranoia10/20/2009Valerie Herskowitz
  Q: Perhaps I've been reading too much about autism but I have two concerns around my two year old ...
  A: I understand your confusion. On one hand, your nephew has some concerning behaviors going on, but on ...
re-assessment10/19/2009James Michael Roan
  Q: I have a 9 year old autistic student who is ready for re-evaluation. He is non-verbal. What ...
  A: I would use the Gilliam Autism Rating Scale-2nd Edition (GARS-2)-Teacher Report, or the older GARS ...
PDD-NOS10/19/2009James Michael Roan
  Q: My 10 year old son was diagnosed PDD-NOS two years ago. At the time the report noted his symptoms ...
  A: I have met many who have a good sense of humor, especially physical humor and not "inside jokes" or ...
Toddler girl, maybe aspergers?10/18/2009Sharon A. Mitchell
  Q: I have a little girl age 2.5yrs who I am keeping a very close eye on. She has an older brother age ...
  A: With the additional information you've provided, I can see even more why you are concerned. I'm not ...
help for Autistic son10/18/2009Catherine Ridenour
  Q: My son is 18 years old and he is highly functional with his Autism. He has no trouble learning but ...
  A: We all want our children to grow up and live a "normal" life. Living on his own is part of that. ...
15 month and autism behaviors?10/18/2009Jene Aviram
  Q: I would like to get your opinion about my 15 month old son. To my knowledge, he has never pointed ...
  A: You are certainly on top of things! Because your son is doing so well in so many areas, most people ...
Toddler girl, maybe aspergers?10/17/2009Sharon A. Mitchell
  Q: I have a little girl age 2.5yrs who I am keeping a very close eye on. She has an older brother age ...
  A: She sounds like a lovely, precocious little girl, with so many pluses in her favor. But I do ...
autism and mental retardation10/17/2009Tim Runner
  Q: I have a ten year old daughter who has been diaginosed DOD pervasive developmental delay when she ...
  A: I dislike the name "Mentally Retarded" used for one of the qualifying conditions for special ...

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