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QUESTION: how much is a consultation and for how long?
ANSWER: I charge $150 for the initial consultation which runs about an hour to an hour and a half
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QUESTION: I see how you can pay for the consult but do you call for a time, not sure how this worked on your website? I would probably only need 1/2 hr( if that's ok) - I need a second opinion on my son. I have previously posted but since have seen a neurologist and have about 4 weeks of early intervention. I was not in the bit impressed with the neurologist appointment so i wanted to discuss your thoughts based upon his speech delays and progress thus far.
A half hour doesn't really do the trick. We would probably just get into things and then the half hour would be done. I will compromise with you and do 1 hour for $100. How's that. Instead of paying for the initial consultation, here is a link for just a one hour consult if you want. Later on, we can do 1/2 hrs if you want, but for a first time consult, a 1/2 hr just won't be enough. I hate to ask you to spend more money, but I have been doing these a long time, and I know that I can't really do anything in the first consult that would go a half hour.
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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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