Autism Live

Like Autism Live on Facebook at facebook.com/autismlive During Ask Dr. Doreen, Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewer questions about redirecting or stopping repetitive questions, is there a CARD site in Baltimore, how intensive should ABA be with a small child, how can a parent teach same /different and not encourage an echolalic response and more! During Let's Talk Autism with Shannon and Nancy the ladies welcome Nancy's husband Read Jackson to talk about the father's perspective and what life is like when you face the challenges of Autism and cancer at the same time. 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 Fitness Expert David Geslak from the Exercise Connection shares how to help individuals with Autism get fit, stay fit and enjoy it. For more info visit ecautism.com or myvisualexercise.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 Matt Guggemos, one of the creators of the hot new app InnerVoice, shares this advanced technology which animates pictures in order to show them talking. Children with ASD can watch pictures of themselves speaking to help activate mirror neurons and encourage verbal speech. Learn more at InnerVoiceApp.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. Adel Najdowski explains shaping, a teaching technique that rewards successive approximations as the learner moves closer to a target behavior. This is a technique that is particularly successful with complex or difficult skills as it gives the learning motivation to improve because they are rewarded for progress made. 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 On today's Autism Live: On Ask Dr. Doreen, Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewer questions on teaching our kids math and getting them to do the steps, getting enzymes tested with a MAPS Doctors, helping a child who has been scratching other children and is no longer allowed to go to the parent's gym, seizures in children and teens on the spectrum, giving medication to children for sleep and anxiety, teaching a child to defend themselves without becoming aggressive and what makes an ABA program effective. On Let's Talk Autism with Shannon Nancy the ladies wish a happy birthday to the now freed Alabama hostage and share news on how some of the Newton shooting victims family's are raising money for Autism. Autism activist Becky Estepp visits to talk about legal support for individuals on the Autism spectrum as well as an explanation of a recent decision by the Vaccine Injury Court. 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 Wrong Planet.net's founder and creator Alex Plank talks frankly about the benefits of going away to college. For any parent who has fears about the college experience and wonder if their college-aged children with ASD will benefit from such an experience, this is a must watch interview. 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 Today on Autism Live: On Ask Dr. Doreen, Autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers questions about speeding up the process of getting a child assessed, the benefits of using the Skills? program and its assessment, how to help children with self injurious behaviors, the use of iPads with children who are non verbal, regression and when to be concerned and how to become a BCBA. On Let?s Talk Autism with Shannon Nancy the ladies cover news stories about ?outgrowing autism? and recovering from Autism, new studies about genetic markers for Autism, the effect of low doses of fire retardant on the brain and conflicting reports on the safety of vaccines. Special guest Susan Campbell Cross joins the ladies to talk about the importance of self-care. Why we should prioritize it, but more importantly how to find time for it without GUILT! Shannon also shares exciting news about her interview with Temple Grandin. 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 get children and teens to like new things. How do make something reinforcing for someone? Dr. Adel has great tips. She also answers a viewer's question about how to help their child learn social skills when they themselves have a social anxiety disorder. Both Shannon and Dr. Adel share their personal battles with anxiety and panic attacks as well as how they found help using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance Commitment Therapy. Dr. Jonathan Tarbox talks about the skills we can work on with teens to help them prepare for the social minefield of dating. Dr. Tarbox answers a viewer's question about what they should ask a BCBA during their monthly meetings to maximize the success of the child and then gives a great explanation of generalization and why it is essential in all quality ABA programs. 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 mom Shannon Penrod talks about the power of LEGOS® in the hands of children with Autism. These amazing bricks have the ability to build imagination, creativity, self-esteem, fine motor skills, cognition, executive functions and social skills! The fact that they are well made, virtually indestructible and come in so many varieties that there is something to please every child on and off the spectrum, makes this toy a year in year out favorite!!! For more go to Lego.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 Read Jackson was looking forward to being a Dad, he envisioned playing sports with his son and after overcoming many obstacles he was thrilled when he and his wife were able to adopt a beautiful healthy baby boy. Read speaks honestly of the reality of discovering that his child had Autism and the journey to help that child as Read himself was forced to battle cancer. 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