Autism Live

Today on Autism Live: Shannon Penrod talks Amy Rauch about her upcoming event teaching cooking skills to teens with Autism while working on social skills and self-regulation.  Shannon shares important information about when and how to begin working on adaptive skills.  News stories about studies involving gene mutations causing Autism and the risk of drowning deaths in individuals with ASD are cov...

Today on Autism Live Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewer questions about obsessions, inflexibilities, knowing when to send a child to school instead of doing therapy at home, how to get a teenager to clean her room, how to stop hair twirling behavior, when you need to seek professional help for tantrums and violence and more.  During Let’s Talk Autism with Shannon & Nancy, the ladies Licensed Ma...

Autism Warrior Moms Lisa Ackerman from TACA and Nancy Alspaugh-Jackson from ACT Today! discuss the horror on hearing about the recent news story of the 11-year old boy who was placed in a cage by his parents because of his violent behaviors.  Both woman offer insights as to how families can get access to help before things reach crisis level.  For more information and for helpful resources visit w...

Scott Badesch from The Autism Society of America shares information about the upcoming 45th Annual Autism Society Conference which will take place on July 23-26th in Indianapolis, Indiana and feature speakers such as Temple Grandin, Ruth Sullivan and more.  For more information and to register to attend the conference visit www. Autism-Society.org     

Today on Autism Live, Shannon welcomes Autism Warrior Moms Lisa Ackerman from TACA and Nancy Alspaugh-Jackson from ACT Today! to talk about the recent news story of the 11-year old boy who was placed in a cage by his parents because of his violent behaviors. Both woman offer insights as to how families can get access to help before things reach crisis level. Scott Badesch from The Autism Society o...

Autism Live is a free resource for the Autism community and the world at large.  With live broadcasts on Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays and free podcasts on YouTube, iTunes and Roku, Autism Live provides information, resources, hope and inspiration to help individuals with Autism achieve progress in areas that are important to them.  For more information and to interact with the live show visit...

Emmy award winning actor Ed Asner and Autism Speaks So Cal Executive Director Matt Asner talk about the realities of being Dads of children on the Autism Spectrum. They are preparing for the  2nd Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament to benefit the Los Angeles Chapter of Autism Speaks.  For more information on the event visit: http://autismspeaks.print2d.com/full.shtml#sthash.1knapdly.dpbs

Seven time Emmy award winning actor Ed Asner, along with his son and Autism Speaks So Cal Executive Director Matt Asner visit to talk about the 2nd Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament to benefit the Los Angeles Chapter of Autism Speaks.  For more information on the event visit: http://autismspeaks.print2d.com/full.shtml#sthash.1knapdly.dpbs  

Television and film legend Ed Asner gives heartfelt advice to the dads and grandfathers of children with ASD.   Ed will be hosting the  2nd Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament to benefit the Los Angeles Chapter of Autism Speaks.  For more information on the event visit: http://autismspeaks.print2d.com/full.shtml#sthash.1knapdly.dpbs

Vincente King is a bright and strong young man on the Autism spectrum. He and his mother, Katrena King, talk about Vincente's recent appearance, as a contestant on American Ninja Warrior!  Vincente, made the Autism community and his mom very proud!  

Bill Wong is an Occupational Therapist who has his own ASD diagnosis.  Bill shares exciting news in the field of OT that will allow individuals to be assessed and have consultations via distance, thus shortening travel time.

Dr. Jonathan Tarbox offers a new look at perseverative behavior in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.  If you only have time to watch one video about dealing with Autism, this is the one to watch!

Lifestyle Editor Susan Campbell Cross shares great tips for keeping the summer fun and sane.  Included in the tips are ways to simplify in order to get to the fun, great ways to get our kids involved in events while commemorating the time and, of course, how to squeeze in some down time for yourself! 

Dr. Jonathan Tarbox, Director of the Autism Research Group, shares exciting information about teaching creativity and imagination skills to individuals on the Autism spectrum. 

Elaine Hall talks about The Miracle Project and some of the exciting programs they are offering around the country.  The Miracle Project provides an inclusive, safe environment that allows individuals on the spectrum to express themselves creatively. Their program is critically acclaimed and the recipient of grants from ACT Today! , Autism Speaks and the NEA.  For more information on The Miracle P...

Dr. Adel Najdowski provides insights on how to work on attention with our kids: helping them to focus appropriately on things that are important to their lives.  For more information on lessons to build attention skills visit: www.skillsforautism.com

Today on Autism Live: Shannon Penrod talks with Dr. Adel Najdowski about how to work on attention with our kids: helping them to focus appropriately on things that are important to their lives.  Dr. Najdowski answers viewer questions on how to fit school and an intensive behavioral intervention into one small child's life as well as how to get a child to tact when using an iPad for communication....

Today on Autism Live Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewer questions about RBT Training, Siblings, getting individuals to talk about non-preferred topic, how to have a comprehensive Autism program and more.  During Let's Talk Autism with Shannon & Nancy, the ladies welcome back Lifestyle Expert Susan Campbell Cross to talk about keeping the summer fun and sane. Nancy shares a fabulous GFCF summer...

Today on Autism Live, Shannon welcomes 7 time Emmy award winning actor Ed Asner, along with his son and Autism Speaks So Cal Executive Director Matt Asner to talk about the 2nd Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament to benefit the Los Angeles Chapter of Autism Speaks. For more information visit: http://autismspeaks.print2d.com/full.shtml#sthash.1knapdly.dpbs  Shannon also recaps the highlights...

On today's Autism Live, Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewer questions about flexibility and selectivity over what certain genders should wear, what to do with an older teen who needs to swear to let off steam, what to do for a parent who is struggling not to react when a child misbehaves to gain attention...and MORE.  During Let's Talk Autism with Shannon & Nancy, Elaine Hall from The Miracle Pr...

Today on Autism Live, Andrew Bailey visits to talk about The Anova Education Method and how it is implemented in Anova schools to help individuals with social and sensory issues  gain the skills and education they so richly deserve.  Steve Mauldin, President and General Manager of CBS2 and KCAL9, talks with Shannon about Stephanie's Day; a truly remarkable event celebrating individuals with challe...

Andrew Bailey, the co-founder of Anova, shares information about The Anova Education Method and how it is implemented in Anova schools to help individuals with social and sensory issues gain the skills and education they so richly deserve.  For more information on Anova visit www.anovaeducation.org 

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Vince Redmond shares tips and ideas about how to plan and execute family fun during the summer.  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...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Wendy Chung of the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative talks with Shannon Penrod and Dr. Jonathan Tarbox from The Autism Research Group about what Autism Research is revealing and how that has the potential to change the ways we treat Autism. Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD),...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Wendy Chung, one of the world's leading geneticists in the field of Autism talks shares info about the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative and how she came to be involved in such a worthwhile mission.  Chung recently did a TED Talk entitled: "Autism: What we know (and what we don't know yet)".  Dr. Jonathan Tarbox from The A...