Autism Live

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive It's important that our kids are able to use their imagination, and what better way than playing with sock puppets! Here Suzanne teaches us how to make sock puppets with interchangeable faces to not only practice using imagination, but to help learn and identify emotions and expressions. Smarty, short for smart art, is a monthly series showing the ways in which you can use art to bond with your child while practicing skills they are working on in therapy. Its real life application of lessons they are learning.Music by: Youtube.com/MistaCookieJar

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive In this month's Smarty, we focus on the patterns and shapes using the the fun craft of potato print wrapping paper. Using paints and recycled brown bags, children can practice their patterning skills while making practical wrapping paper for the holidays. Smarty, short for smart art is a monthly series showing the ways in which you can use art to bond with your child while practicing skills they are working on in therapy. Its real life application of lessons they are learning.

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Since it's the start of a new year, we thought it would be great to teach our kids about calendars! This project helps you design a magnet calendar that kids can manipulate and add to in order to help them learn about days, weeks, months, holidays, and more!Smarty, short for smart art, is a monthly series showing the ways in which you can use art to bond with your child while practicing skills they are working on in therapy. Its real life application of lessons they are learning.Music Provided By: Youtube.com/MistaCookieJar

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Autism Advocate Lisa Ackerman shares her gluten free Zucchini Muffin recipe that make a great breakfast and include a whole serving of vegetables. 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.comMusic By: http://www.youtube.com/mistacookiejar

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Autism Advocate Lisa Ackerman shares her amazing recipe for "fake mac n cheese" a totally gluten and dairy free version that looks and tastes as good as the blue box stuff. 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.comMusic By: http://www.youtube.com/mistacookiejar

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive From the Autism Daily Newscast: Temple Grandin calls for more research on sensory issues in individuals with ASD citing the difficulties in attempting to socialize an individual who is having debilitating sensory issues. For the complete article visit: www.autismdailynewscast.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 As the weather warms up, all the birds come out to play. Help teach your kids about tacting and ornithology with these simple and fun bird feeders. Using a mold, or their imagination, kids can make the bird seed into any shape they desire. Smarty, short for smart art, is a monthly series showing the ways in which you can use art to bond with your child while practicing skills they are working on in therapy. Its real life application of lessons they are learning. This segment is sponsored by www.SkillsforAutism.comMusic by: Youtube.com/MistaCookieJar

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive It's October and while the ghosts and ghouls are out to play, we wanted to work on labeling emotions and socio-dramatic play with our kids by making spooky eye portraits. Using ping pong balls you get the illusion the pictures eyes are following you! Creeeepy! And, using props and costumes to take the photos is a great learning opportunity for our kids to act out different emotions and expressions. Enjoy!Smarty, short for smart art, is a monthly series showing the ways in which you can use art to bond with your child while practicing skills they are working on in therapy. Its real life application of lessons they are learning.This segment is sponsored by www.SkillsforAutism.comMusic by: Youtube.com/MistaCookieJar

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Autism Advocate Lisa Ackerman shares her amazing recipe for "meat puffs" a GFCFSF meatball that will please even the pickiest eater at your table. Lisa makes this nutrient packed recipe economical and easy! 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.comMusic By: http://www.youtube.com/mistacookiejar

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismliveDr. Jonathan Tarbox, the Director of the Autism Research Group, answers an Autism Mom's question about what she should be doing when her child is not in therapy to maximize his learning potential. Dr. Tarbox, who has extensive experience in the field of ABA treatment for Autism, compares the first 2 years of intensive behavioral intervention to the preparation an Olympic athlete might do for the games. The result will inspire any Autism parent! 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