Val's Bio
Valerie Paradiz, PhD, develops educational programs for children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs), including the pioneering ASPIE School, and has been featured in the New York Times, Redbook Magazine, and The Guardian.
She is the developer of Integrated Self Advocacy (ISA)®, a curriculum and training series for educators and therapists who wish to support individuals with ASDs in achieving greater ability in self-advocacy. ISA® also includes workbooks and skill-building activities for individuals on the autism spectrum of all ages.
Valerie’s memoir, Elijah's Cup: A Family's Journey into the Community and Culture of High-Functioning Autism and Asperger's Syndrome (Jessica Kingsley, 2005) is the compelling story of the author's experiences raising her autistic son, their involvement together in the advocacy community, and her own ultimate diagnosis with Asperger syndrome.
She speaks nationally and internationally on parenting strategies, improving and creating programs for individuals with ASDs, strengthening advocacy skills, and fostering emerging talents and focused interests.
Valerie is a member of the national board of directors of the Autism Society of America (ASA), where she serves as co-chair of the Panel of Individuals on the Spectrum (PSA) and is a member of the Government Relations Committee. In an advisory capacity, Valerie serves the US Autism & Asperger Association (USAAA), Pace University’s Center for Teaching and Research in Autism (TARA) and the editorial board of The Autism File magazine.
Dr. Paradiz has two books forthcoming with the Autism Asperger Publishing Company (AAPC) relating to building strong educational programs and advocacy skills for students and adults with ASDs in public and private settings. Outside the autism fields, she enjoys an active career in literary and non-fiction writing.
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