You have came to this link because you are either researching autism or looking for autism information for someone of your aquaintance. Possibly a relative, maybe a friend or maybe a child that you work with.
The purpose of this page is to make sure that you know my capacity. I am not a professional in the Autism Field. I am a parent. I have been associated with Autism since the birth of my daughter in 1983. I have been involved with information and a mailing list regarding Autism since 1992. However this involvement has been strictly as the role of a concerned parent, who might also wish to help other parents.
The information I present on my pages should be construed as only my opinions or references to other people's opinions. My opinions cannot help with diagnosing someone! I might present some information to help recognize some common signs of Autism but the ultimate labelling of a child must come from a professional in the field. And once you get an opinion from someone in the field, if you have second thoughts regarding their opinion, you should seek a second professional opinion.
In light of this, consider what you are seeking, if you are seeking research information for a paper or a thesis, you may be better served by seeking the advice or consultation of a professional. If you are truly seeking a parents perspective, I welcome your inquiries. However please understand that Autism is not my primary occupation and I have little time that I can devote to outside endeavors regarding autism. My primary endeavor outside of work in the field of autism is for my daughter's benefit.
In light of that if you still seek information feel free to email me: rjkopp@syr.edu.
Sincerely, Ray Kopp