Autism Live

Jonas Rivera, producer of the Disney/Pixar summer hit Inside Out, talks about the genesis of this amazing movie that is being embraced by audiences around the world!  Jonas shares “insider” information you may have missed if you weren’t watching closely.  Hear what he says at 06:25.  It could change the way you look at the film and your life.     On the Spectrum with Matt Asner is a collaborate ef...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   On the first episode of On the Spectrum with Matt Asner , Matt welcomes Jonas Rivera, producer of the Disney/Pixar summer hit Inside Out !  Jonas shares “insider” information about this blockbuster summer hit!  Later Matt welcomes Navah Paskowitz to talk about a two day Friendship Circle by the Sea family retreat happening on August...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Dr. Dorothea Lerman, an expert in extreme challenging behavior, talks about some of the issues that make treating challenging behavior difficult.    Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Dr. Dorothea Lerman talks about training teachers to be more effective in the classroom and giving them tools to work with students on the spectrum.  Dr. Lerman’s program at the University of Houston-Clear Lake not only trains teachers, it gives the skills to go back to their home schools and train other teachers.     Autism Live is...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Dr. Adel Najdowski explains how an Establishing Operation (EO) can help to make reinforcers more powerful.   Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more information on ther...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Today on Autism Live: Dr. Adel Najdowski explains how an Establishing Operation (EO) can help to make reinforcers more powerful.  Shannon and Dr. Najdowski discuss challenging behavior and what to do when you find yourself just accepting challenging behavior as your “new normal”.  Dr. Dorthea Lerman talks about training teachers to b...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today’s Jargon is EO.  EO stands for Establishing Operation.  Establishing Operations are things or circumstances that make it more likely for a behavior to occur.  If you give a person a lot of salty snacks they are more likely to drink a lot of liquid.  If you drink more liquid to will need to be urinate more frequently.  During p...

Every week, join LoveMyProviderTV as we highlight new special needs providers through our extensive database.   This week we met with Lee Chernotsky, founder of the ROSIES Foundation, a college that creates CREWMates: Collaborative, respected and empowered workers. Lee shares about how the ROSIES Foundation provides an employment training program that prepares students for employemeng in either an...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    This year’s Love and Autism: A Conference With a Heart will be held on September 27th and 28th in San Diego, California and it will feature a very special wedding between two people who happen to be on the Autism Spectrum!  The Wedding party is a who’s who list of amazing individuals on the Autism Spectrum – including Dr. Temple Gra...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Jenny Palmietto from Love and Autism: A Conference with a Heart, talks about the second annual conference.  This year’s conference, held on September 27th and 28th in San Diego, will offer a wide variety of speakers and events and will be appropriate for ages 12+.  There will even be an actual wedding! For more information on the co...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today on Let’s Talk Autism with Shannon & Nancy, the ladies welcome Jenny Palmietto from the Love and Autism Conference.  This year’s conference, held on September 27th and 28th in San Diego, California features a Wedding!  The Wedding party is a who’s who list of amazing individuals on the Autism Spectrum – including Dr. Temple Gra...

    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: 00:12 - How can we address negative attention-seeking behaviors? 13:49 - How can...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Today on Autism Live:  On Ask Dr. Doreen:  Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewer’s questions about how to react after a tantrum that has involved extremely inappropriate behavior,  how to prepare for a successful first sleepover, how to tell when it is sensory processing disorder or Autism and more! On Let’s Talk Autism with Shannon...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Dr. Martha Herbert talks about her book The Autism Revolution, the role the gut plays in Autism and ways that we can heal our immune systems to decrease Autism related symptoms.  To purchase The Autism Revolution visit: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-autism-revolution-dr-martha-herbert/1104154476?ean=9780345527202    Autism Liv...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Dr. Martha Herbert, author of The Autism Revolution, talks about the significance of the Brain/Gut Connection.  Dr. Herbert gives tips of how parents can improve a child’s good gut bacteria and improve their immune system in order to reduce Autism related symptoms.  To purchase The Autism Revolution visit: http://www.barnesandnoble....

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Rebecca Fry shares how The Shawnee Little Theatre involves individuals with Autism in their programs and how that has enriched the experience for everyone! For more information on The Shawnee Little Theatre visit www.shawneelittletheatre.com.       Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), he...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Author Amelia Davies talks about her book Teaching Asperger’s Students Social Skills Through Acting and the benefits of theatre and theatre games for individuals with ASD.  The book is available here: http://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Aspergers-Students-Social-Through/dp/1932565116     Autism Live is a production of the Center for Auti...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Special guest, Matt Asner, talks about some of the amazing Autism Speaks events that took place recently and more that are coming up - including the Los Angeles Chef’s Gala and the Ed Asner Poker Tournament!  For more information visit www.autismspeaks.org    Matt also recaps this year’s Light Up the Blues and tells how Brad Pitt be...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Matt Asner from Autism Speaks talks a two day Friendship Circle by the Sea family retreat happening on August 16 and 17th!  This event is for the whole family, it is affordable, beneficial and at the BEACH!  For more information visit www.fcbythesea.org  When registering mention Autism Live to get $50 off!!   Matt’s wife, the fabulo...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    On the Spectrum with Matt Asner debuts on Monday, July 13th at noon EST, 9am PST.  Matt’s first guest will be Jonas Rivera, producer of the Disney/Pixar summer hit Inside Out!  Matt talks about the concept for this new show and its message of hope!!   Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD),...

Autism Live, Tuesday July 7, 2015   Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive  Today on Autism Live: Special guest Matt Asner, from Autism Speaks, talks about his new show, On the Spectrum with Matt Asner debuting on Monday, July 13th at noon EST, 9am PST.  Matt’s first guest will be Jonas Rivera, producer of the Disney/Pixar summer hit Inside Out!  Matt shares news about a tw...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today’s Jargon is DTT.  DTT stands for Discrete Trial Teaching (or training). DTT is very effective way of beginning to teach a skill.   Sign up for Autism Live’s free newsletter at: http://www.autism-live.com/join-our-email-list.aspx    Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related  Disorders (CARD), headquartere...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today’s Jargon is DRO.  DRO stands for Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior(s). DRO can be a very effective intervention, especially when the behavior you are seeking to change is currently being rewarded by something that is not in your control to change.   Sign up for Autism Live’s free newsletter at: http://www.autism-liv...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Robin Hogerhuis from Fullerton Cares shares the mission of Everybody Dance Now, a unique program that gives all individuals the opportunity to participate in a true dance class.  For more information on the Everybody Dance Now program visit: http://fullertoncares.com/fullerton-resources/everybody-dance-now/      Autism Live is a pro...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Rebecca Fry is an Autism Mom, a former teacher and now the director of the The Shawnee Little Theatre. Rebecca talks candidly on how the arts help individuals with Autism to blossom! For more information on The Shawnee Little Theatre visit www.shawneelittletheatre.com.     Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Rel...