Autism Live

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Michael Tolleson identifies himself as being a savant painter who is gay, biracial and on the Autism Spectrum. Michael talks candidly about who talks he is and his story through an upcoming book and documentary may help others accept who they truly are. For more information on Michael and his paintings visit: http://www.michaeltollesonartist.com/ Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, 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

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Michael Tolleson didn’t discover he could paint until he was over 50, later he discovered that he was on the Autism Spectrum. Michael talks about finding his hidden talent and his hidden diagnosis. For more information on Michael and his paintings visit: http://www.michaeltollesonartist.com/ Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, 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

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today on Autism Live: Shannon Penrod answers questions from viewers on how to be a good ABA parent and explains the ABCs of behavior from a parent’s view point. During Let’s Talk Autism with Shannon & Nancy the ladies welcome Savant Painter, Michael Tolleson who talks about finding his hidden talent and his hidden diagnosis. For more information on Michael and his paintings visit: http://www.michaeltollesonartist.com/ Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, 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

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today on Autism Live: Special guests Rebecca Frye from the The Shawnee Little Theatre and Robin Hogerhuis from Fullerton Cares and Everybody Dance Now inspire with stories of hope and progress through the arts. For more information on The Shawnee Little Theatre visit www.shawneelittletheatre.com. For more information on the Everybody Dance Now program visit: http://fullertoncares.com/fullerton-resources/everybody-dance-now/ Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, 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

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today’s Jargon is Distractor! When beginning to teach using the principles of ABA, it is common to use errorless learning, teaching one target at a time, and only presenting the target as a choice. Eventually a therapist will present wrong choices as well as the right choice. The wrong choices are distractors and help to ensure the student can discriminate between the target and other choices. Sign up for Autism Live’s free newsletter at: http://www.autism-live.com/join-our-email-list.aspx 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

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Shannon gives tips on how to successfully visit theme parks with children with ASD and gives a comparison between the LegoLand® Guest Assistance Pass and the Disney® Disability Pass. Spoiler alert: Someone is BUILDING a better relationship with Autism Parents! Sign up for Autism Live’s free newsletter at: http://www.autism-live.com/join-our-email-list.aspx 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

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Lois Jean Brady, author of Apps for Autism gives recommendations on a few of her favorite apps featured in the newly revised and expanded edition of the book. For more information visit: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1941765009/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_3?pf_rd_p=1944687522&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=193527449X&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0ND36NW8KYV6R4CJ7X27 Sign up for Autism Live’s free newsletter at: http://www.autism-live.com/join-our-email-list.aspx 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

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Lois Jean Brady, co-creator of InnerVoice, shares news of an exciting update to this innovative app. Inner Voice is a communication app with 3D avatar technology that utilizes the revolutionary technique of video self monitoring. InnerVoice is available at a fraction of the cost of most communication apps and retails for $19.99. For more information visit: http://www.innervoiceapp.com/ Sign up for Autism Live’s free newsletter at: http://www.autism-live.com/join-our-email-list.aspx 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

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Lois Jean Brady from iTherapy talks about the newly revised and expanded version of Apps for Autism! This book is a fabulous resource for finding apps that will help teach and reinforce skills for Autism! The new edition includes tips from experts on how to effectively use the featured apps. For more information visit: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1941765009/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_3?pf_rd_p=1944687522&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=193527449X&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0ND36NW8KYV6R4CJ7X27 Sign up for Autism Live’s free newsletter at: http://www.autism-live.com/join-our-email-list.aspx 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

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive On Today’s Show: Lois Jean Brady from iTherapy talks about the newly revised and expanded version of Apps for Autism! This book is a fabulous resource for finding apps that will help teach and reinforce skills for Autism! The new edition can be found at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1941765009/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_3?pf_rd_p=1944687522&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=193527449X&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0ND36NW8KYV6R4CJ7X27 Lois Jean Brady also shares an exciting update to the app Inner Voice which she co-created. Inner Voice is a communication app with 3D avatar technology that utilizes the revolutionary technique of video self monitoring. This exciting app is a fraction of the cost of most communication apps and retails for $19.99. For more information visit: http://www.innervoiceapp.com/ Shannon gives tips on how to successfully visit theme parks with children with ASD and gives a comparison between the LegoLand® Guest Assistance Pass and the Disney® Disability Pass. Sign up for Autism Live’s free newsletter at: http://www.autism-live.com/join-our-email-list.aspx 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