Autism Live

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive “Ricky” The Scholastic Robot and his inventor Ralph Morin join Autism moms Nancy and Shannon. Ralph shares Ricky’s mission to help children on the Autism Spectrum. For more information on Ricky visit: scholasticrobotics.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 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 – What signs do you look for in an Autism evaluation? 08:52 – Should I have my child read only words he knows? 13:56 – Can an adult with mental retardation be diagnosed with Autism? 15:25 – How long will my child speak in echolalia language? 16:38 – I have Autism but my parents won’t listen to me, what can I do? 17:23 - How can I help my daughter use her words to communicate? 27:10 - Does Dr. Granpeesheh see kids? 31:57 – Does Chandler, AZ have cameras installed and do they use Skills? 35:32 – My adult daughter is using WAY too much toilet paper, HELP PLEASE! 38:52 – How do I help with tantruming in public when my teen wants something? 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: Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewer questions about Autism including: What symptoms do they look for in an Autism assessment? How can I get my daughter to use less toilet paper? Can an adult with mental retardation be assessed for Autism? Will echolalia stop on its own? What can I do to help my 2.5 year old daughter if I have no ABA resources and live outside the US? and more. During Let’s Talk Autism with Shannon & Nancy, the ladies welcome “Ricky” The Scholastic Robot and his inventor Ralph Morin. Ralph shares Ricky’s mission to help children on the Autism Spectrum. Computer expert Tony Cassara gives a demonstration of Ricky’s abilities and wows the ladies! For more information on Ricky visit: scholasticrobotics.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 Author Jonathan Mitchell talks with Shannon Penrod his novel The Mu Rhythm Bluff. Jonathan was the focus of the recent Newsweek article entitled: The Debate Over an Autism Cure Turns Hostile. Jonathan, who is on the Autism spectrum, does not share the popular self advocate outlook that neurodiversity is something to be embraced. Jonathan’s Blog, Autism’s Gadfly can be found at http://autismgadfly.blogspot.com/ His book The Mu Rhythm Bluff can be purchased at: http://www.amazon.com/The-Mu-Rhythm-Bluff-ebook/dp/B00BQN84GM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1363837559&sr=8-1&keywords=the+mu+rhythm+bluff 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 Ernie Merlan and Yudi Bennett from Exceptional Minds visit talk about their innovative program that teaches students with special needs everything they need to know to prepare them to enter jobs in the filmmaking industry. For more information on Exceptional Minds visit www.exceptionalmindsstudio.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 Tom D’Eri is a smart business man with a brother on the Autism spectrum. Tom shares his family’s mission to create a business that empowers individuals, like his brother Andrew, to being gainfully employed - the result: The Rising Tide Car Wash, which employs more than 80 individuals with ASD. For more information on the Rising Tide Car Wash visit: www.risingtidecarwash.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 Autism Blogger Jonathan Mitchell talks with Shannon Penrod about the recent Newsweek article entitled: The Debate Over an Autism Cure Turns Hostile. Jonathan, who is on the Autism spectrum, does not share the popular self advocate outlook that neurodiversity is something to be embraced. Jonathan’s Blog, Autism’s Gadfly can be found at http://autismgadfly.blogspot.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 On Today’s Show: Shannon welcomes a series of guests to talk about the challenges and triumphs surrounding employment and Autism. Ernie Merlan and Yudi Bennett from Exceptional Minds visit to talk about how their students are preparing to enter jobs in the filmmaking industry and Tom D’Eri shares his family’s mission to create a business that empowers individuals, like his brother Andrew, who are on the spectrum and are interested in being gainfully employed - the result: The Rising Tide Car Wash, which employs more than 80 individuals with ASD. Autism Blogger Jonathan Mitchell talks with Shannon about the recent Newsweek article entitled: The Debate Over an Autism Cure Turns Hostile. 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’s Jargon is Adaptive Skills! Adaptive Skills are anything that helps up to be able to lead a reach productive life. Adaptive Skills can be dressing and toileting, but they can also be things like being able to answer a phone and to order food in a restaurant. 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

Dale me gusta en Facebook a http://facebook.com/Centroparaautismoytrastornosrelacionados Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Hoy en Autismo y Familia, Juan Ronderos, Presentador de Autismo y Familia, contesta la pregunta popular en el tema de autismo. ¿Como puedo hacer para que mi nino hable? 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