Autism Live

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Autism Dad Bob Epner shares exciting news about a new center opening in Manhattan that will not only offer quality ABA services but will also provide vocational training for adults and teens on the Autism spectrum.  This new center will host an open house on Sunday September 21 at the center.  To RSVP to the event contact: s.price@c...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today on Autism Live Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewer questions about what to do when your child’s school isn’t meeting your child’s needs, how to book play dates, how to use the Skills® BIP Builder to create a quality intervention strategy and more.  On Let’s Talk Autism with Shannon & Nancy the debut their entire interview wi...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today on Autism Live: Autism Dad Bob Epner shares exciting news about a new center opening in Manhattan that will not only offer quality ABA services but will also provide vocational training for adults and teens on the Autism spectrum.  This new center will host an open house on Sunday September 21 at the center.  To RSVP to the ev...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    On her final day, we offer a fond farewell to Emily Goodwin, the original Programming Producer for Autism Live.  Emily will be dearly missed as she makes her move to the NFL Network.  Emily has been the Martha Stewart meets MacGyver genius behind all of the good things on Autism Live.  We wish her well!   Autism Live is a production...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Dr. Jonathan Tarbox answers viewer’s questions about what to do when your child is newly diagnosed with Autism and ADHD.  It came seem very overwhelming in the first days after diagnosis but taking steps to get good quality ABA services along with education and support are the keys to seeing progress. For more information call 855.3...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Vince Redmond talks about depression and despair; how to combat these feelings and how and when to get help. This after Autism Mom Kelli Stapleton pleaded guilty to First Degree Child Abuse to avoid standing trial for the attempted murder of her daughter who is on the Autism spectrum.  Dr. Phil...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Dr. Adel Najdowski, widely known as the queen of Executive Functions skills, talks about what EF skills are and how they can make a difference is a person’s life.  Dr. Adel gives examples of a 15 year old with high functioning autism, who has learned and now using and enjoying his EF skills to clean and organize his room and to get...

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:   00:14 - What are some classroom or individual accommodations that address paying...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Author, Advocate and Autism Mom Nancy Alspaugh-Jackson does an in depth interview with Dr. Temple Grandin while at a recent Future Horizons Autism Conference.  The women speak openly about the challenges and blessings that are often a part of a life on the Autism spectrum.   Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and R...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today on Autism Live: Dr. Adel Najdowski, who is the queen of Executive Functions skills, talks about what EF skills are and how they can make a difference is a person’s life.  Dr. Adel gives examples of a 15 year old with high functioning autism, a young child who is profoundly affected and an adult who is not on the spectrum but s...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today on Autism Live Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewer questions about how to get quality ABA services from CARD in Oregon, how to help a kindergartner to pay attention for longer periods of time, what to do when everything you ask your child seems to upset them and more.  On Let’s Talk Autism with Shannon & Nancy the ladies wel...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today on Autism Live, we bid a fond farewell to Emily Goodwin the original Programming Producer for Autism Live.  Emily will be dearly missed as she makes her move to the NFL Network.  Debuting on today’s show:  Nancy Alspaugh-Jackson does an in depth interview with Dr. Temple Grandin while at a recent Future Horizons Autism Confere...

Dr. Jonathan Tarbox answers a  viewer’s question about how to teach teens that are high functioning. Do we tell them what the point of the lesson is? Do we tell them what the expectation of a response is and how do we get to true generalization?   Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout, th...

Center for Autism and Related Disorders CFO, Mark Keller visits the set of Autism Live for a misty farewell before he begins his retirement.  Mr. Keller has worked tirelessly behind the scenes for the last 10 years, helping children with Autism receive the highest quality of care.  We salute Mark Keller for his service to the Autism community and his service to our country!  We wish him a happy ne...

Dr. Linda Copeland shares her unique vantage point of Autism as both a Developmental Pediatrician and a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst.  Dr. Copeland has joined forces with the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) to provide clients with more comprehensive, meaningful care.   Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana,...

Dr. Jonathan Tarbox answers a viewer’s questions about a new challenging behavior that has cropped up – Is it normal for a child who is going through a quality ABA intervention to have new challenging behavior?  Dr. Tarbox gives great advice about the natural progression of behaviors even within a great ABA program.   Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD...

Shannon gives an update on the story alleging that a CDC whistleblower has come forward admitting there was a cover-up that kept information about  a link between the MMR vaccine and Autism in young African American male children.  According to Andrew Wakefield, via a phone conversation, Bill Thompson has no plans to speak to the media and will tell his story to Bill Posey’s office and to Congress...

Amanda Smith talks about the Elephant in the Room Project, a new study that examines how and when to tell an individual that they are on the spectrum.  Amanda welcomes parents, practitioners and individuals with ASD to fill out the online survey which can be found at http://www.ucalgary.ca/asert/Discussion .     Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), hea...

Dr. Adel Najdowski explains how the Skills® program can be used by an entire team working with a student on the Autism Spectrum within a school setting to not only teach effectively but also communicate with each other efficiently!  For more information on Skills® The Online Autism Tool, visit: www.skillsforautism.com    Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (C...

Dr. Adel Najdowski explains how the Skills® program works helps within the school setting by giving the teachers and staff an accurate read on where to begin teaching a student with deficits. The Skills® assessment not only shows where a student is, but it also helps to track the student’s progress so new teachers don’t have to start over, do redundant assessments and waste valuable time in order...

Juan Ronderos Torres shares news about Binational Health Month 2014 and the many different festivals and resource fairs that will be held in Los Angeles and around the United States.  For more information visit www.centroparaautismo.com      Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout, the Unit...

Noddy Nweke shares inspirational information about the upcoming Jazz Hands concert, taking place on September 13 at 2pm in Venice, CA.  The concert will feature performers on the Autism Spectrum, including singer Alex Hale.  To RSVP to the event email JazzHandsForAutism@gmail.com   Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, Californ...

Dr. Alysson Muotri, a leading cellular and molecular biologist, talks about recent advances in medicine that are making it possible to find medicines that can change the way autistic brain cells react, grow and take in new information.  This research has the potential to phenotype Autism and make existing treatments more effective and efficient. For more information on Dr. Muotri’s research visit:...

Juan Ronderos Torres shares information about what steps to take once you determine that your child has some of the symptoms of Autism.  The process doesn’t have to be scary when you know that there are resources available to your child and that you have rights, regardless of your citizenship status. Juan’s new segment Autismo y Familia will debut on Autism Live’s You Tube page on Friday, Septembe...

Today on Autism Live: Shannon gives the newest update on the alleged CDC Whistleblower.  Dr. Linda Copeland shares her unique vantage point of Autism as both a Developmental Pediatrician and a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst.  Center for Autism CFO, Mark Keller visits the show for a misty farewell before he begins his retirement and Dr. Jonathan Tarbox answers viewer’s questions about how to te...