Autism Live
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The #1 rated autism podcast worldwide. Autism Live's mission is to provide information and inspiration to the larger autism community, that starts with individuals on the spectrum but includes everyone who loves and cares for those individuals. Host Shannon Penrod shares the Jargon of the Day, interviews with experts, community events and much more. Viewers are invited to interact live to address questions, concerns and topics of interests.
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Dec 11, 2014 • 4min
How Do I Know if My Child Has an Intellectual Disability?
Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Dr. Jonathan Tarbox answers a parent’s heartfelt question about how she can know if her son with Autism also has an intellectual disability. Dr. Tarbox’s answer may surprise you. 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
Dec 11, 2014 • 4min
Food as a Reinforcer
Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Dr. Adel Najdowski talks about using food as a reinforcer. Often parents are hesitant to utilize food as a reinforcer, but armed with the right knowledge and techniques, food can be a powerful tool on the way to real progress. 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
Dec 11, 2014 • 3min
Autism Jargon: Premack's Principle
Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today’s Jargon is Premack’s Principle! This principle states that when we make a desirable behavior contingent on a less desirable behavior, we make the less desirable behavior more likely to happen! 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
Dec 11, 2014 • 2h 1min
Autism Live, Thursday December 11th, 2014
Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today on Autism Live: Dr. Adel Najdowski talks about using food as a reinforcer. Often parents are hesitant to utilize food as a reinforcer, but armed with the right knowledge and techniques, food can be a powerful tool on the way to real progress. Dr. Adel also gives suggestions on ways to teach letters and numbers. Dr. Jonathan Tarbox answers viewer’s questions about what to do when you made a consequence that you wished you hadn’t! Dr. Tarbox also gives advice about dealing with the behavior in the moment and ultimately before it happens! Roz Picard gives an exciting update on technology that has arisen from extensive research being done at MIT. Embrace, a bracelet that can recognize that someone is having, or about to have a seizure and can provide life saving assistance. For more information about EMRACE visit https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/embrace-a-gorgeous-watch-designed-to-save-lives 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
Dec 11, 2014 • 8min
EMRACE: The Bracelet That Can Detect Seizures
Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Roz Picard gives an exciting update on technology that has arisen from extensive research being done at MIT. Embrace, a bracelet that can recognize someone is having, or about to have a seizure and can provide life saving assistance. This technology also can detect when someone’s stress levels are rising and give an opportunity for intervention. For more information about EMRACE visit https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/embrace-a-gorgeous-watch-designed-to-save-lives 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
Dec 11, 2014 • 6min
Having "The Santa Talk"
Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Vince Redmond talks about how and when to have the “Santa conversation” with children that are getting older. Vince also discusses how and when to transition to age appropriate holiday toys and events and what to do when a child isn’t interested in transitioning to things their peers like. 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
Dec 11, 2014 • 45min
Ask Dr. Doreen, December 10th, 2014
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 I help my autistic adult’s aggression? 14:15 – With CARD ABA, do I need to add occupational and speech therapy? 24:50 – How can we get help in remote areas and how do we find an ABA provider? 32:42 – Where do we start when creating a sensory room? 37:13- What do I do when having doubts about therapy? 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
Dec 11, 2014 • 2h 1min
Autism Live, Wednesday December 12th, 2014
Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today on Autism Live: Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewer questions about treating aggression in adults on the spectrum, how to start services in Wisconsin, how to start a sensory room at a day care facility for adults and children and what to do when you feel like your child is developing new behaviors while being treated. During Let’s Talk Autism with Shannon & Nancy the ladies welcome back LMFT Vince Redmond to talk about how and when to have the “Santa conversation” with children that are getting older. Viewers are encouraged to take the #AutismActofLove challenge and are treated to watching Liz Becker and her son Matt take the challenge. Liz is the author of the book Autism and The World According to Matt. You can order the book at http://www.amazon.com/Autism-World-According-Matt-inspirational-ebook/dp/B00HKXBL6W . Find more information about the #AutismActofLove challenge and make donations by visiting www.HelpforAutism.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
Dec 11, 2014 • 4min
Autism Act of Love Challenge: Matt Asner
Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Matt Asner takes the #AutismActofLove challenge in honor of his son Will. Matt challenges Kate Movius, Thomas Selby and Phillip Haine. Who will be the first to take the challenge and support individuals with Autism? For more information on the #AutismActofLove challenge or to make a donation visit: www.HelpforAutism.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
Dec 11, 2014 • 5min
My Name is Neal
Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Autism Speaks, Director of Corporate Development Matt Asner visits to talk about the newest in a series of short films focusing on individuals with Autism. The new film, entitled My Name is Neal, features a young man who is nonverbal and uses assistive technology to be able to speak. You can view the film at: https://search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?p=my+name+is+neal&ei=UTF-8&hspart=mozilla&hsimp=yhs-001 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
