For over 40 years, Robert J. Bernstein has devoted his career to treating children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of cognitive challenges. Rob’s book, “Uniquely Normal: Tapping into the Reservoir of Normalcy to Treat Autism” consisting of 27 case studies has won six awards in the fields of “Psychology/Mental Health”, “Parenting and Health” and “Autism Assessment and Treatment”. The foreword is written by Temple Grandin.
He is an International consultant for autism treatment in the USA, UK, and India. Robert has expanded to using his cognitive approach with autistic individuals of all ages. Robert's work has grown to holding positions of leadership, speaking, and consulting as well as writing. He is on the Board of Directors of Westchester ARC and the US Autism Association (USAA). He hosts a monthly webinar with the US Autism Association and has conducted webinars hosted by the Autism Research Institute. His podcast "Uniquely Normal" is available on Apple, Google, and Spotify Podcasts.
Robert is an international consultant working with autistic children in schools, including school districts and SEPTA groups across the USA, UK, and India. He has appeared on Dateline NBC and hosted "Educating Your Child," a call-in radio show. Robert has also conducted dozens of seminars and presentations on autism for educators, parents, and the general public, including the USAA, the India Autism Center, the International Autism Conference hosted by CADRRE, the India Inclusion Summit, PESI, and the New Jersey Autism Center of Excellence.