Valentine Dmitriev has a Ph.D. in Early Childhood Special Education and is the published author of four noveles and seven books, as well as numerous professional papers and articles, on parenting and child development. A pioneer in infant learning and early intervention, Dmitriev was the founder and past coordinator of the Model Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities at the University of Washington Experimental Unit in Seattle, Washington. In addition to her work at the university, Valentine Dmitriev served as a lecturer and consultant to public schools, developmental centers and university educational programs in over forty cities in the United States. She has also given lectures and workshops in eleven foreign countries, including Australia, England, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Russia and Spain. A widow and mother of two sons and a daughter, Dr. Dmitriev lives in a retirement community near Hackettstown, New Jersey. Dr. Valentine Dmitriev is available to give presentations, seminars and workshops. For a list of suggested topics or other information contact: 908-269-6045 d.valentine10@comcast.net www.Valentinedmitriev.com