Autism Live

Temple Grandin Today on a Special Extended Version of Autism Live: Dr. Adel Najdowski explains how Pivotal Response Training fits into a quality ABA program for ideal generalization and then answers parent questions about when to potty train, how to work on parent separation issues and what to do when one parent can’t follow through on an extinction procedure. Dr. Jonathan Tarbox answers viewer questions about teaching coping skills to teens on the spectrum, how to help an adult with ASD with flexibility issues around wearing several pairs of underwear. Race car driver Jason Cherry speaks from the ASA conference about being an Autism sibling and how he is using his talents as a race car driver to bring awareness about Autism. Finally, Dr. Temple Grandin answers viewer questions LIVE from the ASA conference after giving her Keynote address!!! Dr. Grandin shares insights on how to encourage children with ASD, to educate to take away anxiety and to set them up for success with sensory issues!

Today on Autism Live Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh talks about Autism and Anxiety issues. During Let’s Talk Autism with Shannon & Nancy, the ladies talk about some of the recent issues in the news with ASD and new stories of parents locking up their children. Jenny Palmiotto talks about the upcoming conference on Love & Autism and Dr. Jim Ball shares the vision of this year’s Autism Society of America Conference in Indiana.

Today on Autism Live, Shannon’s guests include Tarita Davenock from Taritas Travel Connections talking about Inclusion Travel; Lars Perner, Chair of the Autism Society of America’s Panel of Persons on the Spectrum of Autism; Kate Palmer, the president of GRASP; Kevin Custer of Arc Capital Development sharing life changing technology and Deena Booth, a former middle school teacher with tons of ideas for making the transition to middle school easier for those with ASD.

If you’ve ever wondered how great products that help the special needs community get into consumer’s hands, you don’t have to look any further than Kevin Custer of Arc Capitol Development. Kevin, who is also on the board of directors for the Autism Society of America, helps companies with good ideas that benefit and educate individuals with special needs reach their goal of being successful enterprises. For more information on Arc Capital Development visit: http://arccd.com/

Lars Perner, the Chair of the Autism Society of America's Panel of Persons on the Spectrum of Autism talks about their participation at the ASA convention, giving parents and practitioners an opportunity to talk to adults on the spectrum about their experiences and perspectives.

Kevin Custer of Arc Capital Development shares information about 4 great companies who have engineered technology that is game changing for the Autism community. This technology will be featured at this year’s Autism Society of America Conference. For more information visit: www.autism-society.org

Kate Palmer, the president of the Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership (GRASP) talks about their mission to provide assistance to individuals on the Autism Spectrum and their families. Grasp offers support groups for adults on the spectrum and for parents of individuals on the spectrum. For more information on GRASP visit: www.grasp.org

Tarita Davenock from Taritas Travel Connections talks about Inclusion Travel. Tarita was working with individuals on the spectrum when she discovered that she had MS. That led her to a career as a travel agent who specializes in helping individuals and families with special needs access successful travel arrangements that suit their individual needs.

LMFT Jenny Palmiotto talks about the upcoming conference on Love & Autism, which will take place in San Diego on August 23rd and 24th. World experts will speak on a variety of different topics having to do with love and Autism. For more information visit: www.loveandautism.com

Deena Booth, a former middle school teacher shares ideas for making the transition to middle school easier for those with ASD. Deena offers tips of what to write into an IEP to ensure there is a sturdy safety net for any child. For more information visit: http://hfacare.org