Autism Live

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Karen Lorkovic treats us to a wide array of fun toys from Fat Brain Toys! Fat Brain Toys offers more than 6,000 toys on their website that are great for all children, but their special needs toys section allows a parent to search for top rated Autism toys or by individual skills they want to foster. Karen shares Squigz, Tangle, Magnatab and Roger von Oech's Ball of Whacks. All of these toys are great fine motor sensory toys. For more information visit: FatBrainToys.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 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: 00:20 Do you have any suggestions for fun games that work on socialization? 14:31 Our 17-month-old was not diagnosed with autism but has severe trouble with language and big tantrums. My doctors said to wait a few months, but I don't want to. Does CARD take kids that young? 18:50 How do I teach my daughter to love herself? 24:12 Has my sons' need to isolate himself caused his depression and anxiety? 35:24 If 8-yr-olds aren't very good at perspective taking, how do we teach our kids with autism? 44:36 When do I know when my child's ABA is not needed anymore? 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 Dad and entrepreneur, Thorkil Sonne created Specialisterne, a company that is changing the way the world looks at Autism. After his son was diagnosed with Autism, Thorkil realized that in helping his son he also needed to get the world to shift their perception of Autism. In doing so, he is changing one of the most challenging aspects of Autism for adults: Employability. Mr. Sonne is helping corporations identify skills they need in their employees that are specifically abundant in the Autism community, then he systematically educates the individuals with ASD to be able to master the components of the job they may be deficient in. The result is a highly trained employee, a productive member of society and a shift in how we view nurturing talent! 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's Autism Live features Ask Dr. Doreen with Autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answering questions on the rising incidence of Autism, dietary considerations including GFCFSF, maintaining hope, teaching a child to attend to board games, services for teenagers and adults on the spectrum and more. On Let's Talk Autism with Shannon Nancy, special guest Doug Baker talks about preparing for the financial aspect of Autism long-term, conservatorship, estate planning, and conscious spending. Shannon and Nancy share current news stories: President Obama signs bill allowing Tricare to cover ABA for all military dependants and using change.org to help families stop foreclosure. 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

This week Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh breaks down the autism diagnosis criteria in the new DSM-V (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), to be put into affect May 22nd, 2013. Find copies of the slides with this link: http://on.fb.me/14sBCYI If you have any questions about the new guidelines email us at autismlive@gmail.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

Learn how to make a gluten free apple crisp for the upcoming cold winter months. We also include substitutions to make if casein free. Learn how you can win FREE bread mix by going to our Facebook page at facebook.com/autismlive Thanks to Breads from Anna for sponsoring this Healthy Eating recipe! To see more Breads from Anna recipes visit: breadsfromanna.com/

Like Autism Live on Facebook at facebook.com/autismlive Topic of the Week: LOVE Jargon of the Day: Preference Assessment Question of the Day: How do you know when you are in love? Schedule:10:15am Alex Plank 10:40am David Kot 11:05 Matt Asner & Nava Paskowitz 11:15 Alex Plank rejoins 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 Tod Ryan is the creative genius behind the new animated series BOT, which is not about Autism, but was created with the idea of being sensory friendly for children with ASD. You can support this venture by donating to their indiegogo fund. For more info visit www.botshow.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 On this edition of Autism Live: Shannon Penrod welcomes Dr. Adel Najdowski to shares tips on how and why you should track progress. Dr. Adel also answers a viewer's question about how much therapy is enough or too much with a small child on the Autism spectrum. Dr. Jonathan Tarbox talks what to do if you are not seeing progress. It is equally important to know what NOT to do. 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: 00:15 Why is a high functioning 7 year old engaging in new, strange, sensory behavior when he's bored? 05:54 When should I begin to worry about gender identification? 08:35 How do we help our son learn about appropriate hugging? 14:55 How can I help my daughter who has involuntary body jerking? 15:57 What are your thoughts on the effectiveness of PECS? 23:07 How do I potty train my daughter? 32:18 Are there any internet classes about ABA? 40:55 How do you talk to your kids about events like the Sandy Hook School shooting? 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