Autism Live

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Dr. Jonathan Tarbox answers a viewer questions about whether to use quality ABA program or Cognitive interventions for a teen on the spectrum. Which is better? Dr. Tarbox shares the reality that there will be a great deal of overlap if the ABA program is a quality program. 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 talk about chaining and shaping procedures, how and when do use them to help teach a skill that is complex in nature. Shannon Des Roches Rosa visits during Blog-AU-Rama to talk about her blog Squidalicious.com and her continued involvement with The Thinking Person's Guide to Autism. Shannon, an Autism mom, articulates her mission to focus on Autism Acceptance as opposed to Autism Awareness and what the difference is between the two. Dr. Jonathan Tarbox talks about elopement in light of the Avonte Oquendo tragedy, giving insights into how you can achieve progress on wandering and elopement behaviors and what to do to insure an individual's safety until there is progress . Dr. Tarbox answers viewer questions about what progress should look like in the first year of therapy and how to ensure that your child learns generalization, as well as a question about building language skills in a 10 year old. 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 During Ask Dr. Doreen, Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewer questions about bolting, eloping and wandering, how schools can ensure our children's safety and how you can work on these behavior issues at home. Additional questions are answered about removing a pacifier, teaching shoe tying to an older child, getting a child to stop throwing things on the floor and more. Richard Stripp Sr., author of Mommy I Wish I Could Tell you What They Did to Me at School Today shares his experience of searching for Avonte and how he became close with the family after Avonte's disappearance. During Let's Talk Autism with Shannon and Nancy the ladies welcome Autism Blogger Tom Hibben whose blog, Adventures in Aspergers, details his busy life with 3 boys, one on the Autism spectrum. Special Education Attorney Erik Menyuk, from Newman, Aaronson and Vanaman, talks about some keys things parents need to know about special education in today's economy. 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, Autism Mom Shannon Penrod shares the news that Avonte Oquendo's remains have been identified as the Autism community mourns. Other topics include using chaining to successfully teach new skills, stress reduction techniques and adhering to the BRAT diet to help a child return to solid foods after the flu. Shannon answers parent's questions about how long it takes to see progress when using quality ABA. 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 this edition of Autism Live: Shannon Penrod welcomes Dr. Adel Najdowski to talk about memory skills, why they are important and how we teach them to individuals on the autism spectrum. Dr. Adel also answers the question, "What is ABA?" Dr. Jonathan Tarbox talks about the research behind the 30-40 hr a week prescription of quality ABA for children under the age of 5 with ASD. Dr. Tarbox answers viewer questions about how a BCBA gains experience and if ABA is effective for children who are nonverbal. 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 During Ask Dr. Doreen, Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewer questions about teaching children how and when to lie and when not to lie, what "affect" means when talking about Autism, how do you get a child who is labeling to use 2 and 3 word sentences and what you can say to motivate a parent to get early intervention for a child who appears to be on the spectrum. Christopher "C.J" Miyake visits to demo Camp Discovery, a free, interactive app that not only teaches kids new skills during down time; it tracks progress and even customizes its reinforcers to be child specific. During Let's Talk Autism with Shannon and Nancy the ladies welcome Emily Iland to talk about how we can keep our kiddos safe by teaching them important skills using BE SAFE The Movie. Shannon and Nancy talk about Katie Wright's recent post on Age of Autism and they talk about taking their boys to Knott's Berry Farm. 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, special guest Alex Plank from Wrongplanet.net talks how teens on the Autism spectrum can make friends and connect with others who are like-minded. Autism Mom and author Liz Becker helps to kick off Blog-AU-Rama month. Liz is the author of The World According to Matt, which details her adventures with her son Matt. Matt recently moved into his own apartment. Shannon and Alex talk with Liz about how this amazing milestone was accomplished. Shannon shares essential items to have in your home to be prepared for the flu season and Alex answers a viewer's question about using planners to keep track of assignments which leads to a spirited discussion about computers in classrooms!

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive On this edition of Autism Live: Shannon Penrod talks with Dr. Adel Najdowski about using Executive Function skills to follow through on New Year's Resolutions. Dr. Najdowski answers viewer questions about using ABA in significantly different ways with older and higher functioning individuals to create progress on executive functioning, cognition and social skills and talks about the many uses of the Skills® BIP Builder. Dr. Jonathan Tarbox offers suggestions on how to identify QUALITY ABA programs. Dr. Tarbox also answers viewer questions about whether to use quality ABA programs or Cognitive interventions for teens on the spectrum. 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 Ask Dr. Doreen, Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers questions about Rhett's Syndrome, diagnosing Autism according to the DSM 5 and what it means for those who have already gotten the diagnosis from the DSM IV. The revolutionary Skills® BIP Builder is discussed, Dr. Granpeesheh shares how this tool can create effective behavior intervention plans efficiently. Toilet training, teen years and challenging behavior questions are also answered. During Let's Talk Autism with Shannon & Nancy the ladies welcome Andrew Duff and amazing young playwright and performer who was diagnosed with Autism as a child and, in his own words "got better" thanks to early intervention and hard work. Andrew's one man show "Where Are We Now?" takes a poignant look at what "getting better" looks like, all of the blessings and all of the angst that comes with it. The ladies also discuss recent blogging controversy involving the The Thinking Person's Guide to Autism and some of the incorrect press circulating about Jenny McCarthy and her son's diagnosis. 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