Autism Live

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Dr. John Youngbauer from the North Los Angeles County Regional Center, talks about the evolution of the California Regional Center's mission to help families to stay intact and take care of their children. Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today on Autism Live: Shannon Penrod talks with Dr. Adel Najdowski about play skills, how to teach them and why they are important to teach.  Shannon answers viewer questions about whether school time counts towards the prescription of 30-40 hours of ABA for young children and gives an update on the status of Autism insurance reform in...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Children's book author Barry Rudner  talks about his newest book, SILENT VOICE  which deals with Autism.  The book SILENT VOICE is available on www.nickoftime.us. 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 Christine Duffley shares her inspirational journey from becoming a mother to Christopher Duffley to helping him find his way to touch the hearts of millions.  Christopher was blind when he was adopted by the Duffleys, later they discovered that he was also on the Autism spectrum.  Christopher began to sing before he spoke.  He now is a...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today on Autism Live: Shannon Penrod talks with children's book author Barry Rudner, whose new book, SILENT VOICE deals with Autism.  The book SILENT VOICE is available on www.nickoftime.us.  Dr. Jonathan Tarbox talks about the importance of doing a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) to know the function of a behavior before writing...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today on Autism Live it is CAN (Coverage for Autism Now) DAY! Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewer questions about  chromosomal duplications,  whether 40 hours of ABA includes time at school and  what to do if potty training seems to be taking a long time.  During Let's Talk Autism with Shannon & Nancy the ladies welcome Bonnie Schlac...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today on Autism Live, Shannon kicks off CAN Week by welcoming Joanne Lara to talk about Autism Movement Therapy, why it's good for kids on the spectrum and how adults can become certified to be Autism Movement Therapists.  For more information visit www.autismmovementtherapy.com.  Shannon also has a special conversation with Dr. Temple...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Joanne Lara speaks about Autism Movement Therapy, why it's good for kids on the spectrum and how adults can become certified to be Autism Movement Therapists.  For more information visit www.autismmovementtherapy.com.  Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, Californi...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Bonnie Schlachte, founder of Ballet For All Kids, shares how this unique program is revolutionizing dance for individuals with special needs.  The Schlachte Method works on a variety of different skills, using child specific teaching methods.  To find out about classes in New York and Los Angeles or to become certified in the Schtachte...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Dr. Temple Grandin, author  and Autism advocate, talks with Shannon Penrod  about Autism, anxiety and what is dividing the Autism community.  Dr. Grandin is a notable authority on these subjects having been diagnosed with Autism herself at the age of 2.  In 2010 HBO released an award winning film about her life. Autism Live is a produc...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Dr. Jonathan Tarbox answers a viewer's question about whether her child's placement is correct and gives great advice for what to ask your child's school to determine if their program is serving your child's individual needs. Dr. Tarbox is the Director of the Autism Research Group. Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism a...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Dr. Adel Najdowski explains why it's important to teach play skills to children on the Autism spectrum.  We assume play is fun for our kids, but the truth is we have to make it fun!   Teaching play and other important lessons can found in Skills®, visit www.skillsforautism.com for more information. Autism Live is a production of the Ce...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Today on Autism Live, Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewer questions about getting teens to school and helping them with anxiety, how to help teens to get sleep and deal with executive functions skills necessary to succeed.  Dr. Granpeesheh also addresses a viewer's disappointment in the term "Recovered" when talking about Autism. ...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today on Autism Live, Shannon kicks off Autism Action Week by welcoming Dina Kimmel from We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gym and children's book author Sara Hoagland Hunter.  Today's special guest is Eustacia Cutler, Temple Grandin's remarkable mother, who speaks with Shannon about the unique challenges facing an Autism Mom.  Shannon pays t...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive On today's Autism Live, Dr. Adel Najdowski shares some of the ways we can strengthen memory in children with ASD. Dr. Adel also shares important information about toilet training for families who feel like they have done everything and still haven't been successful.  Dr. Jonathan Tarbox gives the definitive explanation of what it means...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Dina Kimmel from We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gym, shares her mission to create a gym that meets the needs of kid's on the spectrum, after her son was diagnosed with Autism.  For more information about We Rock The Spectrum Kid's Gyms or to find out about franchise opportunities visit: http://www.werockthespectrumkidsgym.com/ Autism Live...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today on Autism Live, Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewer questions about preparing for IEPs, how parents can get great training to help their child and other children, how to get a child to understand that NOW is not a time to play video games and much, much more.  During Let's Talk Autism with Shannon & Nancy the ladies welcome Bri...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Michael Myvett was a talented young man with a bright future.  He was much loved and respected therapist for the Center for Autism and Related Disorders.  Michael's life was cut short in a tragic bus accident last week.  He was chaperoning a bus full of high school students going to visit a prospective college.  We honor Michael's memo...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Critically acclaimed author, Sara Hoagland Hunter talks about her newest children's book, Every Turtle Counts, whose heroine happens to be on the Autism spectrum.  The main character Mimi, was inspired by Hunter's real niece who is also on the spectrum.  For more information please visit:  www.sarahunterproductions.com Autism Live is a...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Eustacia Cutler, Temple Grandin's mother, talks about the way the post WW II community rallied around Temple and kept her and the family included.  She also shares the best and worst of the advice that she was given about Temple's autism. Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered i...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Eustacia Cutler, Temple Grandin's mother, tells the truth about the help and support she received after Temple's diagnosis, which is slightly different than how it is depicted in the HBO movie about Temple's life. Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, an...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive In August of 2013, Eustacia Cutler, the mother of Temple Grandin, wrote an article for The Daily Beast entitled, Autism and Child Pornography: A Toxic Combination.  In it she encouraged parents to monitor what their children are exposed to on the internet.  It was a well thought out piece, and hailed by experts as an important article....

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Dr. Jonathan Tarbox gives the definitive explanation of what it means to recover from Autism.  Dr. Tarbox, Director of the Autism Research Group (ARG) shares the scientific research that supports the reality of Autism recovery.  Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana,...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Brianna Shaffer from Play Your Part speaks on benefits of Music Therapy for individuals with Autism.  Brianna is a Board Certified Music Therapist with a Neurological Music Specialty and extensive experience working with ASD. Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, Ca...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Kerrie Mallory is one of those moms that knows how to inspire others.  She created  AutismWillNotDefineMySon.com after her son was diagnosed as being at risk for Autism.  Kerrie shares some of the upcoming events that she is participating in to raise money for Autism, including an INK 4 Autism event where individuals can get tattoos to...