Autism Live

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today’s Jargon is Task Analysis! A task analysis provides list of all the minute behaviors that when chained together make a complex behavior. Still confused? Listen to Shannon explain how this action can make progress possible! 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 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Today on Autism Live Shannon welcomes Cindy VandenBosch from the Museum Access Consortium to talk about their mission to collaborate with experts and members of the special needs community in order to provide positive cultural experiences for all members of the community. For more information visit: www.museumaccessconsortium.org Cindy is also the founder of Turnstile Tours a unique service that provides interactive tours of New York Metropolitan sites. For more information visit: www.turnstiletours.com Dr. Linda Copeland answers viewer questions about the benefits of eating broccoli, when and why to have an MRI and or an EEG test done, what tests to order when a child’s immune system seems to be overloaded and more. Dr. Copeland is both a Developmental Pediatrician and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. 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 Hoy en Autismo y Familia, Juan Ronderos, Presentador de Autismo y Familia, nos comparte de hispano a hispano y nos da ayuda con la pregunta ¿Por qué mi niño hace berrinches? 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 Dirty Dozen, Clean 15! Shannon talks about recent research that has shown the importance of reducing the amount of pesticides in our diet and more importantly the diet of our children! But how can you eat healthily on a budget? The Environmental Working group issues a list each year of the "dirtiest" fruits and vegetables as well as a list of fruits and vegetables that are relatively safe to buy conventionally. These lists are known as the Dirty Dozen and the Clean Fifteen. For more infomation or to view the lists visit: www.ewg.org. 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 Jem Miller was diagnosed with Autism at 2 1/2. Now at the age of 11, with a children's book about to be published, Jem is getting ready to run his first 5k to support Military Families with children on the Autism Spectrum. Jem talks with his mom about getting ready for the ACT Today for Millitary Families' Run. You can join Jem's Awesomerama Team and be a virtual runner with him by visiting : http://acttodayformilitaryfamilies.kintera.org/jem 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. Stephen Shore gives his opinions on the subjects of disclosure and self-advocacy. His thoughtful and considered opinions are a source of inspiration for the Autism community. Dr. Shore is preparing to perform at the Temple Grandin and Friends musical event taking place at the Nokia Theatre on May 20th. For more information on Stephen or his work visit: www.autismasperger.net. 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 Autism Mom Mari Nosal shares her experience of trying to return to the workforce after having devoted several years of her life to taking care of her children, one of whom is on the spectrum. Mari's blog, Taking the Diss out of Disabled can be viewed at www.mnosal49.wordpress.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

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today on Autism Live: The jargon of the day is Clean 15/ Dirty Dozen! Stephen Shore talks with Shannon about some of the inspirational work he has done in service of the Autism Community including his book Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome. Stephen gives his opinions on the subjects of disclosure and self-advocacy. For more information on Stephen or his work visit: www.autismasperger.net. Autism Mom Mari Nosal shares her experience of trying to return to the workforce after having devoted several years of her life to taking care of her children, one of whom is on the spectrum. Mari's blog, Taking the Diss out of Disabled can be viewed at www.mnosal49.wordpress.com. Shannon talks about how to go Organic on a Budget! For the first time ever Shannon's son join her during the live show. Jem talks with his mom about getting ready to run his first 5k for the ACT Today for Millitary Families Run. You can join Jem's Awesomerama Team and be a virtual runner with him by visiting : http://acttodayformilitaryfamilies.kintera.org/jem 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 facebook.com/autismlive 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: 00:12 - How long should it take to readjust to new routines? 19:00 – After the age of 5, is there no hope in recovery? 36:41 - Will CARD set up a center in India and is 11 too old for ABA? 41:34 – How can we help improve auditory memory? 45:49 - Can my daughter be oversensitive to noise? 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 Autism Mom, Gina Giambi Peters shares genisis of the Center 4 Special Needs and their mission to help families of special needs children in the Conejo Valley. For more information or visit: www.center4specialneeds.org 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