Autism Live

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive James Durbin broke down barriers when he became a finalist on the 10th season of American Idol. He inspired people around the world by showing what a person with Autism and Tourette syndrome can do. James continues to inspire through his work with Autism Works and their upcoming event #TempleGrandinandFriends. This amazing event will take place at Club Nokia on May 20th. The star studded event features performances by James Durbin and Stephen Shore among others, along with appearances by Dr. Temple Grandin and Dani Bowman. For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/266402480232226/ 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 It’s April! And Autism Live starts it with a very special show! First up, Ask Dr. Doreen: Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewer questions about Autism including: What is advanced Cognition? Can it help my HF child? How can I teach my daughter to pull up her pants, What should I do if my son cries every morning when I take him to school, How do I teach my son to wipe his bottom? …and more. During Let’s Talk Autism with Shannon & Nancy, the ladies welcome Joanne Lara and American Idol Finalist, James Durbin to talk about #TempleGrandinandFriends. This amazing event will take place at Club Nokia on May 20th. For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/266402480232226/ Areva Martin from the Special Needs Network talks about April events for the Special Needs Network and an important new task force that will help underserved populations. 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 Jennifer Jones shares the mission of Autism Speaks. Autism Mom Shannon Penrod urges people to judge Autism charities by their work toward their mission, not on what they would like their mission to be. 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 Teaching receptive and expressive labels is great but it won’t foster true interactive speech. Quality ABA programs feature instruction that addresses the verbal operants! 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 Jennifer Jones from Autism Speaks shares exciting news about this year’s Light Up the Blues concert which will be hosted by Jack Black and feature Neil Young! For more information on Light Up the Blues visit: http://hollywoodpantages.com/showinfo.php?id=55 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 Jennifer Jones from Autism Speaks gives an update on the Los Angeles Walk Now for Autism. Shannon urges families to participate in this important event! For more information visit: http://www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1124950 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 Dr. Adel Najdowski explains the Verbal Operants and how they can help us to foster language skills! 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 Today’s Jargon is Tact! In ABA jargon, a Tact is something very different than “being tactful”! Tacting is when an individual labels something novel in their environment, usually for the benefit of social interaction. Confused? Listen to Shannon’s explanation. 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 Today on Autism Live: The jargon of the day is Tact! Dr. Adel Najdowski explains the Verbal Operants and how they can help us to foster language skills! Dr. Najdowski also answers questions from parents in crisis. Jennifer Jones from Autism Speaks gives an update on the Los Angeles Walk Now for Autism and the Light Up the Blues concert which will be hosted by Jack Black and feature Neil Young! For more information on the walk visit: http://www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1124950 For more information on Light Up the Blues visit: http://hollywoodpantages.com/showinfo.php?id=55 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 Shiloh Levine, one of the filmmakers behind the documentary Trace Amounts, talks about the genisis of the film and the impact it is making around the country. Trace Amounts tells the true story of Eric Gladen who became ill after getting a tetanus shot that contained Thimersol. The film features interviews and information on the role of mercury in vaccinations, past and present. For more information on Trace Amounts visit: www.traceamounts.com 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