Autism Live

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://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: 01:02 My 4-year-old is set to be diagnosed in July and our insurance will cover ABA. What can we do in the mean time? 16:32 Does an IQ score have anything to do with the new DSM-V diagnosis? 19:02 Have you ever thought about launching Skills? as an iPad app? 25:06 What do you do when insurance says you only need a few hours of therapy when you know you need more. 35:28 What's a book you recommend for families starting out or that focus on ABA? 41:57 How do the remote training programs work? Who would I contact about that? 49:46 My 8-year-old son's handwriting is terrible. Do I work on that with him or just teach him to type? 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 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: 00:16 How do I teach my teenage son to gracefully end an argument? 04:37 What do you recommend for summer activities? 20:36 My daughter on the spectrum doesn't understand how my neurotypical daughter and I can fight and later make up. 27:32 How do you work on inflexibility or being too flexible with my adult son? 42:19 My son loved riding horses but now says it's a "girl" thing. What's up with that? 46:54 I'm looking for new ideas for my son who has mixed expressive and receptive language disorder, ADHD, and anxiety! 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 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: 00:17 I'm a 23 year-old with Aspergers and want friends and a boyfriend but don't know what i'm doing wrong. Are there online classes I can take? 04:51 How can I get my husband on board? He thinks our son is fine and will grow out of this. 16:38 My son is 4, on the spectrum, and when I talk to other people he points at them and says, "Stop talking to my Dad!" Why does he do that? 26:56 Did your children ever tantrum and how did you deal? 36:39 Do children who aren't speaking at a young age ever recover? 41:02 How do I get my son to stop movie or self talk? 47:43 I'm mad that my child has autism and doesn't speak. I'm furious that we had to fight for services. I'm terrified to think what would have happened had we not gotten ABA. What does it take to change the equation? 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 Is your child interested in building things, robots, technology, Lego®, or computers? Stan Khaykin from Great Minds Robotics shares a program that works with young kids using robots, computers and other technology to solve real world problems! It's amazing what our children can do when we give them the proper tools! For more information on Great Minds Robotics visit: www.greatmindsrobotics.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 facebook.com/autismlive On this edition of Autism Live: Shannon Penrod welcomes Dr. Adel Najdowski to shares tips on how know what skills are age and skill appropriate for your child's IEP. She also answers a viewer's question on the effectiveness of ABA with older children. Michelle Hascall from the Mea'Alofa Autism Support Center tells about their mission in Virginia to provide quality ABA and whole family services as a not-for-profit organization. Dr. Tarbox answers a viewer's question about their child's school that says it is ABA based but does not take data. Is that quality ABA? How do you find a quality ABA program and make sure the people you are working with are well trained? Dr. Tarbox also sheds light on self injurious behavior and reminds us all how important it is to get professional help from an experienced BCBA when treating SIB. 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 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: 00:18 How do I calm my daughter's endless tantrums when nothing seems to work? 19:49 Dr. Doreen briefly discusses the history of the DSM-IV criteria. 25:22 How important are peer models in a school setting? 38:31 What do you recommend saying to parents or kids who are mean to my son when does the slightest odd behavior? 46:36 My teenage daughter dresses provocatively because she likes the attention from men. How do I explain to her it's not appropriate? 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 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 types of bio-medical interventions help kids with autism? 09:55 What are the most typical symptoms that our kids would display to show reactions to sugar or yeast? 21:01 Any advice for individuals with autism, over 18, trying to get SSI disability? 25:49 Are probiotics like anti-fungal medicines? 28:43 My child chews on his hands. How do I make it stop? 32:35 Iapos;m nervous about taking my 7 year old on a flight. Any advice? 37:06 Who pays for schooling in California? Is there a voucher system? 43:06 Why donapos;t all doctors recommend a GFCF diet? It canapos;t hurt, right? 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, meet three young men, all on the Autism Spectrum, who are living their lives fully and making a difference in the world of Autism. Guests include Alex Plank from WrongPlanet.net, Daniel Wendler from ImproveYourSocialSkills.com and Scott Lentine whose poems appear on ScottLentine.wordpress.com. All three men talk about the work they are doing and how having ASD does and doesn't affect their lives. Shannon raves about Fullerton Cares Mardi Gras for 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 http://facebook.com/autismlive Chris Farrell is the focus of Fearless Journey, a documentary detailing his adventures traveling around the word. Chris, 29 years old and on the Autism Spectrum, shares his passion for travel and his inspirational philosophy of living life to its fullest.

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Dr. Steve Edelson, Executive Director of the Autism Research Institute, shares the mission of ARI and the vision it has maintained from its early days under the direction of the late great Dr. Bernie Rimland to today. For more information on the Autism Research Institute visit: www.autism.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