Autism Live

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Marriage and Family Therapist,  Vince Redmond, talks frankly about how parents can get the most out of therapy!  Parents are an important part of the team, getting them educated and supported is important for the success of the intervention.  Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquarter...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Dr. Adel Najdowski explains the role of verbal operants in teaching language.  If we only teach expressive and receptive labels we do not successfully set and individual up for conversational success. Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with office...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Dr. Adel Najdowski answers a parent's question about teaching language to a non verbal child and details the process of pairing preferred rewards with utterances. 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 ar...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today on Autism Live: Shannon Penrod talks with Dr. Adel Najdowski about the verbal operants and how they are used to teach language and to build conversation.  Dr. Tom Szabo shares information about the Hybrid Master's Program in Professional Behavior Analysis at Florida Institute of Technology.  Dr. Jonathan Tarbox explains the Sally...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today on Autism Live Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewer questions about tooth brushing, sensory issues, Autism coverage in Florida, starting ABA services in Columbia and much, much more. Shannon and Nancy welcome Marriage and Family Therapist Vince Redmond to talk about how parents can get the most out of therapy!  Parents are an im...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today on Autism Live, Shannon talks with Jesse Saperstein about his new book, Getting a Life with Asperger's: Lessons Learned on the Bumpy Road to Adulthood.  Jesse speaks frankly about bullying and the toil it takes on an individual.  This is an inspirational gentleman with tremendous story of success after trial. Shannon also discuss...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Todd Daniel, a Special Care Planner from Mass Mutual, gives hopeful and helpful information to parents of children with ASD.  Do you have a plan to ensure that your child is cared for after your death?  Will inheriting your life insurance actually cause your child to lose their support services? It doesn't have to if you are armed w...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Author and Advocate William Stillman shares incites about his book, Autism and the God Connection.  Many parents report their children with ASD seem to have an uncanny connection to nature and the spiritual world.  Is it just a coincidence or is there more to it?   Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Dis...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Kristin Jacobson speaks about the mission of Autism Deserves Equal Coverage to advocate for quality ABA services for all children.  Listen in to hear what you can do to make a difference.  For more information visit:  www.autismdeservesequaltreatment.com    Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive  Today on Autism Live: Shannon Penrod talks with Kristin Jacobson from Autism Deserves Equal Coverage about what parents can do to advocate for quality ABA services for all children.  Shannon talks about priorities and what extinction and extinction bursts really mean. Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Di...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today on Autism Live, Shannon welcomes Andrew and Reece Bowen, the father and son acting team currently being featured in the Autism Speaks "Lifetime of Difference" promo.  This dynamic acting duo has its roots in reality.  Reece was diagnosed with ASD as a child and his father credits early intervention with having made all the dif...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    David Humphrey, CEO of Kirkman Labs, speaks on Autism Trends: Prevalence and Prevention.  Included in the discussion:  How Autism is being prediagnosed in very young children, allowing them to receive crucial therapies in order to prevent a debilitating diagnosis.  Additionally Humphrey discusses research on preventing Autism throug...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Dr. Andrew Levinson, Founder of Vitality Health and Wellness, answers questions about how to begin Biomedical Treatment for newly diagnosed children on the spectrum, and what veteran parents should know about treatment options. For more information on Dr. Levinson visit www.vitalitywellness.com.    Autism Live is a production of the...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Andrew and Reece Bowan are the father and son acting team currently being featured in the Autism Speaks "Lifetime of Difference" promo.  The duo is acting in the advertisement, but the message they are portraying is real.  Reece was diagnosed with Autism as a child.  Andrew and Reece talk freely about their lives and the difference...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Todd Daniel, a Special Care Planner from Mass Mutual talks about the unique training and preparation Special Care Planners undergo in order to serve families with special needs. None of us thrills to talk about the unthinkable - What will happen when we're no longer here to take care of our children? However, having a plan can actua...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive  David Farkas, co-founder of Polo Buddies, talks about the benefits of a unique inclusive water polo experience in helping individuals with special needs to build skills and self esteem.  For more information about Polo Buddies visit www.polobuddies.com  Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD),...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Dr. Andrew Levinson, Founder of Vitality Health and Wellness, speaks eloquently about the role of Biomedical Interventions in treatment of Autism.  For more information on Dr. Levinson visit www.vitalitywellness.com.    Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, Calif...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Founder of Vitality Health and Wellness, Dr. Andrew Levinson, shares wisdom on the possible causes for the dramatic increase in Autism prevalence.  For more information on Dr. Levinson visit www.vitalitywellness.com.    Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, Calif...

Teaching children to relax and meditate can seem like an overwhelming task.  Getting kids to interact with a story is infinitely easier.  This unique meditation is specifically designed to help children on and off the Autism spectrum to relax and focus on their breathing, all through a fun interactive story about a turtle named Fin!  Children interact to help Fin accomplish a series of tasks.  For...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Shelley Hendrix, the Director of Autism Speaks Grassroots Advocacy, speaks about the current state of Autism insurance reform, what the count is with state insurance mandates and how we all can make a difference in just 5 minutes a day. Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today on Autism Live, Shannon talks with Shelley Hendrix the Director of Autism Speaks Grassroots Advocacy, about the current state of Autism insurance reform, what ERISA has to do with state insurance mandates and how we all can make a difference in just 5 minutes a day.  Dr. John Youngbauer  visits to talk about the California Region...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Let's Talk Autism hosts Shannon & Nancy talk about the CAN campaign and why it is important to stand in solidarity with families who don't yet have insurance coverage for Autism treatments.  The ladies join many around the world who have written CAN on their bodies to encourage Coverage for Autism Now! Autism Live is a production of th...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Shannon Penrod thanks Dr. John Youngbauer for his work in the field of Autism, particularly his work that the North Los Angeles County Regional Center, which made it possible for Penrod's son to get quality ABA therapy. Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, Califo...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today on this special three-hour edition of Autism Live, Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewer questions about inclusion, arbitrary age caps for ABA therapies, fears surrounding mannequins and more. During Let's Talk Autism with Shannon & Nancy welcome Dr. Andrew Levinson to talk about advances in Biomedical Treatment for Autism.  For...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Shelley Hendrix, the Director of Autism Speaks Grassroots Advocacy, speaks about the current status of Autism insurance in regards to ERISA federal guidelines. 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 aroun...