Valerie Paradiz http://www.valerieparadiz.com

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Valerie Paradiz, PhD, develops educational programs for children and adults with Autism Spectrum and related conditions. Her work 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.

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.

Valerie speaks nationally and internationally on parenting strategies, initiating and enhancing 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 national Autism Society, where she serves as co-chair of the Panel of Individuals on the Spectrum of Autism (PSA) and is a member of the Government Relations Committee. She is also a member of the Insitute for Cognitive Diversity at Bank Street College. In an advisory capacity, she 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.

Outside the autism fields, Dr. Paradiz enjoys an active career in literary and non-fiction writing.

Elijah's Cup

This provocative and pioneering book is both a refreshing exploration of the history of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and a powerful story of the author's own struggle with her son Elijah's Asperger's Syndrome. More..

ISA™ Tip of the Day

Self disclosure is a moment when you share information about your diagnosis with with others. Full disclosure means that you actually tell someone that you are autistic. Partial disclosure means that you share related information, but don't name your diagnosis outright. For example, you might choose to say that you are sensitive to loud noises in some situations, rather than fully disclose. It's good to know you have options.

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