Ask Dr. Doreen - February 12th, 2014

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Autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh joins Shannon for a special episode of Ask Dr. Doreen. Ask Dr. Doreen is a weekly live segment where viewers can ask questions of one of Autism's leading experts. In this episode Dr. Doreen answers the following questions:

00:20 Do you have any suggestions for fun games that work on socialization?

14:31 Our 17-month-old was not diagnosed with autism but has severe trouble with language and big tantrums. My doctors said to wait a few months, but I don't want to. Does CARD take kids that young?

18:50 How do I teach my daughter to love herself?

24:12 Has my sons' need to isolate himself caused his depression and anxiety?

35:24 If 8-yr-olds aren't very good at perspective taking, how do we teach our kids with autism?

44:36 When do I know when my child's ABA is not needed anymore?

Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com