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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:
01:01 Where can I go for help with my sons eating challenges?
08:43 My kid will only eat mashed foods; my wife wants to focus on that, but I want to focus on speech. Who is right?
12:28 Four psychologists can't agree that my sons; high-functioning autism is aspergers. What do I do next?
22:16 I've noticed children with autism tend to be biters. Is that just part of the deal?
33:09 Any advice for teaching my son counting quantities?
39:02 Why is it that children with autism seem to specialize in certain things, like photographic memory?
42:54 Will I ever understand what my child is going through?
49:35 Why do we have to fight for treatment for our kids every step of the way?
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