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Expert: - 8/27/2010


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Hi Valerie.. my son is 17 almost 18 years old.. he has a very mild form of Autism.. my question is.. what kind of jobs would be good for someone with Aspergers?? He really wants to go into the military or some form of law enforcement.. and I am not sure what to do or where to turn.. any information you could give me would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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Hi Jamie

There are lots of people in the military that appear to have some characteristics of autism, but I don't know if they have a true diagnosis. You'll have to check to see if they allow people with Asperger's to join. The military seems to appeal to these people because it feeds into their need for structure and routine. So that would be a good choice for him.

Good luck and let me know how it goes

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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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