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Expert: - 3/19/2009


Question
Is there a program,device or software available that can help my 14 year old, barely verbal(3yrs. 4mons.) express himself without without using it as an alternative to to speaking? Our team feels he has been using PECS as a crutch.

Many thanks!

Answer
This is absolutely my area of expertise!! Please visit my website, valerieherskowitz.com and sign up for the Intro Computer-Based Intervention webinar. You will learn a lot about software and technology. And the class is free as it is sponsored by the Unicorn Children's Foundation. You can also look around at the software on the website under the online store. Look at the Language Level 3 and 4 for good ideas. Afterwards, if you have some questions. write me back.

Valerie Herskowitz, MA CCC
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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
Vice President of Communications Florida Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists Member American Speech and Hearing Association, MembernAutism 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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