Autism Live

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Author, Marcia Hinds talks about her book I Know You’re in There which chronicles her family’s journey after her son was diagnosed with ASD. I Know You’re in There can be found at http://www.amazon.com/KNOW-YOURE-IN-THERE-Winning/dp/0996103902 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 Imaginative Play! Play is an important part of any child’s development. When we teach play skills to children with Autism we help them to work on flexibility, social skills, cognition, executive functions, problem solving and more! 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 recaps the Mardi Gras for Autism and offers ideas on how to overcome co-pays and deductibles that keep people from accessing quality ABA therapy. Dr. Linda Copeland, who is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a Developmental Pediatrician answers viewer’s questions about probiotics, GI issues, chelation and more. 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 Gina Giambi Peters, founder of the Center 4 Special Needs, talks about their mission to help children who might otherwise fall between the cracks. The Center 4 Special Needs is preparing for its 3rd annual ABCs & XYZs of Special Needs Conference which will feature workshops on IEPs, Dietary Interventions, Overcoming Anxiety, Gaining Social Skills, and much more. There will also be a resource fair at the event. For more information on the ABCs & XYZs of Special Needs conference visit: www.center4specialneeds.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 The Center 4 Special Needs is preparing for its 3rd annual ABCs & XYZs of Special Needs Conference which will feature workshops on IEPs, Dietary Interventions, Overcoming Anxiety, Gaining Social Skills, and much more. Gina Giambi Peters, founder of the Center 4 Special Needs, share exciting news about this year’s newest addition, a segment of the resource fair devoted to entrepreneurs who are on the spectrum. For more information on the ABCs & XYZs of Special Needs conference visit: www.center4specialneeds.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 Tags: Autism Live, Autism Treatment

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today on Autism Live: Dr. Adel Najdowski gives tips on how and when to thin reinforcers. Dr. Najdowski also answers viewer’s question about Autism. Gina Giambi Peters, founder of the Center 4 Special Needs, talks about their mission to help children who might otherwise fall between the cracks. The Center 4 Special Needs is preparing for its 3rd annual ABCs & XYZs of Special Needs Conference which will feature workshops on IEPs, Dietary Interventions, Overcoming Anxiety, Gaining Social Skills, and much more. There will also be a resource fair at the event. For more information on the ABCs & XYZs of Special Needs conference visit: www.center4specialneeds.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 Tags: Autism Live, Autism Treatment, ABA

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Dr. Adel Najdowski gives tips on how to do a preference assessment and how to thin reinforcers. Dr. Najdowski is one of the co-creators of Skills®, an online curriculum for treating Autism. 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 Reinforcer! Knowing what a reinforce is and how to effectively use it is the key to changing any behavior! 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 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 can we help with hyperactivity and waking up too early? 09:20 – My daughter is very tired in the mornings, how can we put some pep in her step? 11:23 – How can I help my son organize his desk? 21:00 – How do we avoid over-praising? 34:06 – My son loves cake but not cupcakes, even if it is the same cake, why? 36:40- What’s the definition of high-functioning ASD? 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 Deborah L. Smith, aka the “Autism Resource Mom”, talks about her mission to help families with children with ASD. Deborah is an author and speaker who provides 1:1 support for families with high functioning kids on topics such as IEPs, transitioning, behaviors etc. For more information visit: www.autismresourcemom.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