Autism Live

Like Autism Live on Facebook at facebook.com/autismliveAutism 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:00:15 I'm the father of a 4-yr-old with ASD and we live in Pakistan. Would it be worth it for me to bring him to CARD for an evaluation? How much would it cost?13:23 How do I keep my 3-yr-old from stripping down to nakedness?15:22 My son, 8, touches his private parts a lot. He says the parts get stuck to the other parts. How do I get him not to touch himself in public?20:36 How do you get a child to try new foods?30:57 When do you know when a child is ready for inclusion?38:25 How does the BACB program through IBT work?41:38 Have you ever seen kids recover with just ABA and no biomedical treatments?46:58 Can you have schizophrenia and autism? What is the difference?51:25 Is there anything besides melatonin that will help a child sleep?53:25 How can I get through to my 16-yr-old that finishing high school is important?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, Autism Dad and Executive Director of Autism Speaks for Southern California, talks about his upcoming trip to Korea, the shocking prevalence of Autism in Korea and the Korean government's admirable desire to learn more about fund raising to combat this epidemic. 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 Michelle Hascall from the Mea'Alofa Autism Support Center (MASC) shares their mission to provide quality ABA and whole family services as a non-profit organization. Quality ABA is a necessary treatment for Autism, but it can be very expensive. MASC works with their families to try to ease the financial burden. MASC is located in the Hampton area of Virginia. For more information visit : www.learnwithmasc.orgAutism 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/autismliveFrom the Autism Daily Newscast: researchers in Georgia may have found a way to diagnose Autism symptoms at just 2 months of age. For more on this story visit: www.autismdailynewscast.comAutism 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 In light of Susan Boyle's announcement that she is on the spectrum, Autism Dad and brother, Matt Asner discusses his feelings on disclosure. Matt cites the example his father, Ed Asner, taught when Matt's brother was diagnosed.

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Daniel Wendler was diagnosed with Autism as a teenager. For him it was an opportunity to understand why he had previously been so unsuccessful in social situations. Armed with this new knowledge Daniel began to research social skills so he could perform better in a variety of different situations. He created www.ImproveYourSocialSkills.com to share his newly found expertise with the world. 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/autismliveAutism 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:00:16: Follow Up: Are there hospitals in NY that can help more with my brother' psychosis but focus more on his autism?16:11 I have to wait 45-60 days to start ABA therapy. What can I do in the meantime? 26:44 Is there a way you can send autism materials to some of the poorer parts of Kenya?31:35 Iapos;m a man with CP and I wonder what tips you have for becoming a line therapist?37:22 What would be the best school placement for a 10-year-old who can verbalize his needs but has difficulty attending and vocally stims?44:02 I have a 16-year-old daughter that needs proprioceptive deep pressure and I'm physically unable to hug her that way. What can I do?47:01 Does acupressure help with our kids with ASD?48:27 What questions should a parent ask to a BCBA to grade their caliber?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/autismliveAutism 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:00:18 My 27-year-old brother had Asperger's and psychosis. How can we overlap these diagnoses to get him the best help and treatment?21:13 With the new DSM-V, is there no longer an Asperger's diagnosis? What about when it is combined with other medical conditions?25:19 Is treatment for ADHD appropriate for kids with autism?30:48 The regional center will only give me 10 hours of ABA. I just got insurance, will CARD provide me with more hours?42:20 Should I apply for Social Security for my 2-year-old with ASD?45:22 Why has no one done research on autism and puberty?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/autismliveAutism 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:00:18 My daughter was just diagnosed. Do I do ABA this summer or just a Skills® class?21:28 Where can I get information about seizures to know if my child is having them in his sleep?34:03 Where can I go to get with a 9-year-old who does not speak, just grunts and has many tantrums?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/autismliveAutism 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:00:21 My son is sensitive to background noise outside and prefers to stay indoors. How can I help him?04:42 How do you teach a child how to have a conversation all they want to do is monologue?16:26 My 3-year-old daugheter insists on using the bathroom in every business we go in. What do I do?31:04 How do I instill some reality in my 22-year-old daughter that there's a hierarchy for careers?34:35 How do I know if our school's aide is qualified?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