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Expert: - 8/19/2009


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  My company is interested in how our technology might be of benefit to Autistic children. My research shows that there is a need for alternative lighting for classrooms. I understand that current florescent lighting is a major issue for the children.

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Al MicaL


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Hi there, Al!

Well, before I can answer this at all, I need more detail on just what your technology happens to be. :) It would be far easier for me to say one way or another if you gave me more than just 'Need for alternative lighting'. Just what sort of alternative lighting are you talking about?

Once I am able to get further information, I might be able to tell you more as to whether the product could, indeed, be a help to autistic children in the long run.

Looking forward to the added information!

Trey

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Trey McGowan

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

I am 19 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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