Autism Live

Like Autism Live on Facebook at facebook.com/autismlive Actress Holly Robinson Peete talks with Shannon Penrod and Nancy Alspaugh-Jackson about the mission of the HollyRod Foundation to support families dealing with challenges from Autism and Parkinson's disease. Holly shares some of their upcoming events including events sponsored by FUHU, ATT&T and Stella and Dot jewelry! Learn more at Hollyrod.org 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 Award winning author, actress and advocate Holly Robinson Peete shares her views on the need for a clear national directive for treating Autism. Holly's charity the HollyRod Foundation has been at the forefront of helping families to overcome Autism challenges but listen as she shares her vision for what we need to be focused on as a nation and as a global community. 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 When Holly Robinson Peete decided to talk about her son's Autism diagnosis on the Oprah Winfrey show she hoped that it would help other parents. Autism mom, Shannon Penrod, tells Holly what seeing her on the show did to change the way she looked at 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 facebook.com/autismlive Today on Autism Live, Shannon talks with Dr. Paul Wang, Autism Speaks' senior vice president and head of medical research, about the ground breaking initiative Autism Speaks has launched to further research into the brain-gut connection. Dr. Wang discusses the importance of further research in GI issues in regards to Autism. Matt Asner, the Executive Director of the Southern California Chapter of Autism Speaks shares some of the events they are prepping for Autism Awareness Month including Light Up the Blues, Light it Up Blue events, the Los Angles Walk and a number of sporting events sponsored by area baseball, basketball and hockey teams! 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 Matt Asner shares exciting details about this year's Light Up the Blues concert event! This year will feature Crosby, Still and Nash, John Mayer, Don Felder, Brandi Carlile, Chris Stills, Neal Katz, Adam Mandela Walden and Rio "Soulshocka" Wyles. This amazing evening raises money and awareness for Autism. You can purchase a video of last year's event on iTunes, starting April 1st! 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. Paul Wang, Autism Speaks' senior vice president and head of medical research, speaks about the ground breaking initiative that has been launched to further research into the brain-gut connection. For a long time Autism parents have suggested that there is a link between GI issues and Autism. Dr. Wang discusses the importance of further research in GI issues in regards to Autism, so science and medicine can catch up to what parents have been reporting. 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 On this edition of Autism Live: Shannon Penrod welcomes Cecilia Knight from The Institute for Behavioral Intervention to explain the newly designated Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)role in treating Autism. The required course work for certification as a Registered Behavior Technician is currently available as an eLearning for the Institute for Behavioral Training, for more information visit www.ibehavioraltraining.com. Dr. Jonathan Tarbox explains the role of research in the field of behavior treatment for Autism as well as the mission of the Autism Research Group to use research to bring meaningful information to those currently treating Autism. Dr. Tarbox shares research on the importance of mindful parenting and rewarding interactions with very young babies. Sara Gershfeld from Love My Provider visits to talk about this new site which will help parents get honest reviews on ABA providers, OTs and a host of other services. Visit www.LoveMyProvider.com to share your opinions and find out about other services available in your area. 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 Looking for quality ABA providers, or other Autism services and you're not really sure where to begin? Love My Provider is the answer to many parents cries for help! Sara Gershfeld, a former ABA therapist, describes why she developed this interactive website to help parents and caregivers find quality services without having to constantly reinvent the wheel. Now parents can visit www.LoveMyProvider.com to give and get honest reviews on ABA providers, OTs and a host of other services in their area or an area they are thinking of moving to. Visit www.LoveMyProvider.com to share your opinions and find out about other services available in your area. 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 Cecilia Knight from The Institute for Behavioral Intervention explains the newly designated Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)role in treating Autism. This new classification will help to ensure that therapists working in the field will be trained and proficient in providing quality ABA services. Ms. Knight details how ABA providers can quickly get their staff trained and certified. The required course work for certification as a Registered Behavior Technician is currently available as a series of eLearning modules from the Institute for Behavioral Training. For more information about this and other trainings available for parents, teachers and providers, visit www.ibehavioraltraining.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 Dr. Jonathan Tarbox, director of The Autism Research Group, talks about their newest instructional video Lost in Public. This short film, available for free on YouTube can help parents teach life saving skills to their children so that in an emergency, if the child is lost, they will have skills to help them be safe and reunited quickly.