Autism Live

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today’s Jargon is Functional Pretend Play! You may not know the term but you’ve definitely spent some time in a toy store aisle that featured Functional Pretend Play toys. 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: Shannon kicks off the 2014 Festival of Toys with an interview with Ahren Hoffman from Lekotek Toys, showcasing the 20th edition of the Toys R Us Toy Guide for differently-abled children. Dr. Linda Copeland, a Developmental Pediatrician and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst answers parents questions about PICA, fevers, menstrual cramps, ridges on fingernails, Respiradol and more. Shannon showcases great toys Ukloo and Headbanzs Act Up! Viewers are encouraged to take the #AutismActofLove challenge. For more information on the #AutismActofLove challenge or to donate to the challenge 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

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 – If I am currently a stay at home mom, would it be better to have therapy at home or center based? 13:20 – How do I deal with tantrums and whining when asked to do simple tasks? 19:40 – What type of behaviors do you suggest to replace hand-flapping? 25:16 - Do I need an appointment to access the Skills log book lessons? 26:42 – How do I help with hair-pulling?! 30:27 - How do I help my child with a fear of water? 34:05 – How do I help my son dress himself? 38:58 – Why does my nonverbal daughter love music so much? 40:12 – What can I say to the school district to request further services? 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. Jonathan Tarbox answers a viewer’s question what to do when the teacher doesn’t know about Autism. Who implements the IEP? Who is supposed to be making the modifications so this child can access the curriculum? What’s a parent to do? 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. Adel Najdowski talks about the basic principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. Dr. Jonathan Tarbox answers viewers questions about parents who don’t want to do play dates with our kids when the find out our kids have ASD! Other questions deal with IEPs and who makes accommodations in the class work for our kids, teaching a child to appropriately touch icons for functional communication and more. Shannon speaks out on the growing number of Autism parents who have taken issue with Jerry Seinfeld’s recent admission that he has some Autism traits. 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 Jerry Seinfeld recently discussed in an interview with Brian Williams that he feels he has some traits of Autism, in his words “I think on a very drawn out scale, I think I’m on the spectrum.” Since that interview there have been some Autism parents who have taken issue with Mr. Seinfeld’s comments, suggesting that “Celebrity Autism doesn’t help”, that it was a “slap in the face”. Shannon Penrod, an Autism Mom, wants the world to know that not all Autism parents feel that way. She thanks Jerry Seinfeld for making Autism synonymous with Genius for one full news cycle after years of less fortunate pairings in the news. Penrod asks the upset parents, “What happened to, When you’ve met one person with Autism, you’ve met one person with Autism? We would never allow someone to judge our kids the way some in the Autism community have judged Jerry Seinfeld. We have all had someone look at our kids and assume they don’t have Autism. Why would be anything but welcoming to someone who has always been good to us?” 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. Adel Najdowski talks about the basic principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, including the way in which we use reinforcement to strengthen the likelihood a behavior occurs. If you have been confused about the difference between positive and negative reinforcement, this is your answer. 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 You’ve been challenged to take the #AutismActofLove challenge! Now what??? Don’t worry! It’s easy! You’ll enjoy it and you’ll help countless individuals on the Autism Spectrum. Watch to see why this challenge is so important and the see Nancy Plotkin take the challenge. Make sure you take the challenge and donate to www.HelpforAutism.org. Remember to hash tag your challenge video #AutismActofLove!!!! 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 Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Vince Redmond talks strategies for getting through holidays that involve food and relatives! Everyone has that one relative that is sure they know what everyone else should be doing, eating and or thinking. Holidays can be stressful enough, but sometimes dealing with that relative and a child with Autism can be just too much! Vince gives great tips to prepare and deflect, so the holidays can go back to being warm and fuzzy! 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 – What behaviors can I use to help my child who is sensitive to yelling? 21:03 – Who should I ask for an autism assessment? 30:00 – What are some helpful classroom for interventions for PDD-NOS? 36:10 - How many hours a day of home-based ABA would you recommend for parents who are homeschooling? 43:36 - Where do I get assessed in Los Angeles? 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