Autism/Autism in girls

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Expert: - 9/28/2010


Question
I just move to Florida from a small town and I have a five year girl and the school wants her to be tested for autism is there a special doctor that can exam her and answer some of my questions Miami Florida Mom

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Hi Jacky

Yes-take her to Miami Childrens dept of neurology. They are very good and can answer your questions. And I live in South Florida, so if you ever need someone to take a look at her and help you plan out what you need to do with her let me know. My phone number is 954-980-0134 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              954-980-0134      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. Call anytime. Where in Miami do you live?

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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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