Autism Live

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 Do our kids on a restricted diet benefit from ABA therapy? 05:18 How and when do you say a child on the spectrum is high-functioning? 10:05 Are there studies of early intervention and the resulting adult having a happy, intimate relationships? 17:15 Why do our kids need to repeat the same answer 10 times in ABA therapy? 26:10 When is the right time to stop trying to teach a child to speak and to start using a communication device? 31:06 How do we help keep our kids engaged in appropriate play? 37:41 Will my child always be naive/innocent compared to his neurotypical peers? 42:50 How do you decide if sensory integration would help the child in eliminating or managing the automatically reinforcing self-stimulatory behavior? 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

Spring is in the air, and what better time to teach our kids about plants and growth. Making your own Chia Pet is fun and easy. Decorate them to teach labeling and work on cause and effect if they should forget to water them. 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.com Music by: Youtube.com/MistaCookieJar Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive

Alex Plank from Wrongplanet.net talks with Shannon Penrod about Susan Boyle's recent announcement that she in on the Autism Spectrum. Alex shares his personal views about how and when a person might consider disclosing their diagnosis publicly. Are there pros and cons? Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive

Like Autism Live on Facebook at facebook.com/autismlive Today on Autism Live, Autism Mom Shannon Penrod shares tips on how we can all reduce stress by taking small thoughtful actions. Viewers are encouraged to send birthday cards to a young boy on the spectrum who is about to turn 12. Debra Hosseini from The Art of Autism talks about the role of the arts in the Autism community. Debra also shares the harrowing events that have changed the way her family is treated in their own community and offers hopeful advice to others who find themselves in the same position. 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

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 Can I teach my high functioning 9-year-old creativity? 08:39 Are there ABA programs for older children on the spectrum? 23:07 How do I stop my 8-year-old from smearing poop from his diaper at night? 33:54 Why does my son walk on his tippy toes? 40:34 How can I help my child understand personal space? 42:27 Can we teach our kids to calm themselves down before heading to a meltdown? 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

Alex Plank from Wrongplanet.net shares interesting details about a study of the micromovements detected when an individual who has Autism Spectrum Disorder uses their arm to point to an image on a computer screen.

Alex Hale is a talented young singer with a dream of making his living on stage. Alex is also on the Autism Spectrum, so some might think his dream is impossible, but Alex knows better. This inspirational young man has a message of hope for anyone who has faced adversity and decided to keep going! 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

Being a parent can be so overwhelming, especially when life gives you extra challenges. This short meditation will help to relieve stress and find the peace to cope with the craziest of days. Shannon Penrod, host of Autism Live, leads the meditation.

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive 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. Quality ABA programs have monthly of bimonthly meetings that allow parents to meet with their child's team and the BCBA leading the team to talk about progress and to remove stumbling blocks. But what should a parent ask to maximize the progress? Dr. Tarbox offers great information about strategically maximizing opportunities for generalization. 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. Jonathan Tarbox, Director of the Autism Research Group, explains why positive reinforcement is so effective in dealing with challenging behavior.