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My 4y/o has been dx with aspergers, he also has speech dyspraxia. I am not sure what the cause of his speech issue is as none of the specialist have offered an answer to this problem. He did have multiple ear infections the first three years of his life and has had 4 sets of PE tubes. That being said, he only receives ST twice/week for 30 min each time through his pre-school and I am currently working to get him on a special medicaid program to pay for ST and OT (My insurance does not provide coverage for these therapies unless it is due to a stroke or accident). Do you have any suggestions of how I can work with him at home to help him articulate his words and learn to speak with others? When he tries to have a "conversation" he speaks only in unintelligible language with an occasional word you might understand.
Dear Kim
Part of my services is home program consultations. I can help you set up a program for you to do in your home daily. Just let me know if you would like to do this. An unintelligible 4 year old is a real concern. I have lots of ideas for you. You can email me at:
info@valerieherskowitz.com
Hope to hear from you
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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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