Autism Live

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Ellen Sabin, the author of The Autism Acceptance Book: Being a Friend to Someone with Autism, talks about  gaining understanding and acceptance for Autism in the classroom and the community.  The Autism Acceptance Book: Being a Friend to Someone with Autism, is a wonderful, interactive book that helps children to understand and accept...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Areva Martin is an award winning author, attorney and advocate.  She's an Autism mom who "gets it", which is why she founded the Special Needs Network, a unique organization that provides help and support to underserved families coping with Autism related issues. Areva Martin inspires everyone with a passionate discussion of the Tools...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Jennifer Cook O'Toole is not your average mom.  She has three children, all on the Autism spectrum.  She also has ASD herself and so does her husband.  Her unique perspective has helped her to write several bestselling books on Asperger's and how to parent an individual with Asperger's.  Jennifer also offers some unique products and se...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive TACA founder Lisa Ackerman encourages viewers to participate in Autism Action Month.  With more individuals diagnosed with ASD each year, it's important to take action.   TACA has a wide range of programs to help families and an even greater need for support in order to help those families.  For more information on TACA or to find a wa...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today on Autism Live: Shannon Penrod talks with Dr. Adel Najdowski about teaching social language.  Areva Martin from the Special Needs Network inspires everyone with a passionate discussion of the Tools For Transformation Conference coming up next week.  To attend the free conference register at www.specialneedsnetwork.org.  Dr. Jonat...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Awesome Autism Dad Larry Houser talks about the mission of Fullerton Cares to create awareness and support for the Autism population in the community and how he came to this mission after his own son was diagnosed with Autism.  Check out Fullerton Cares upcoming art event The Beautiful Autism.  For more information visit: www. Fullerto...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride talks about the GAPS Diet.  Dr. Campbell-McBride is the author of the book, Gut and Psychology Syndrome. For more information on the GAPS Diet visit www.gaps.me . Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices through...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Marriage and Family Therapist , Vince Redmond, discusses how we talk about Autism to our ASD children.  How and when you decide to tell your child about their diagnosis is a personal choice, but Vince gives some helpful information about what kinds of things to consider. Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Can we explain away the new CDC rates by saying it's just better diagnosis?  Autism Mom and advocate Lisa Ackerman doesn't think so.  Listen to what the founder of TACA, the largest parent run autism outreach and support group, has to say on this controversial topic.  For more information visit Lisa's blog, Real Help Now at www.tacanow...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive ABA and the way we treat Autism effectively has changed significantly in the last 2 decades.  Why?  Because research has informed us on how to get the job done in better, more efficient ways. Dr. Jonathan Tarbox, Director of the Autism Research Group, details some of the ways research has changed the way we do therapy for the better! A...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Dr. Brian Roper, the Director of Autism Services at Vista Del Mar, shares news about their upcoming Autism Conference.  The 5th Annual Vista Del Mar Conference will take place on April 7, 2014.  The conference, entitled, "Bridging the Gap:  Behavior, Communication & Sensory Processing in  Autism," will  feature Barry M. Prizant, Ph. D....

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Autism Live attended the Mardi Gras for Autism 2013, sponsored by Fullerton Cares, and asked people, "What is Autism?"  It's not an easy answer for any of us.  But, what we found was, once people were given a minute to think about it they had some pretty amazing things to say! Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Re...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    During this special World Autism Awareness Day edition of Autism Live,  Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewer questions from a mom during a live Skype call about how to get a child to answer questions from peers without prompting.  Dr. Granpeesheh answers questions about the CDC prevalence numbers and talks about how Autism has chan...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    The CDC's newly released Autism prevalence numbers demonstrate a 30% increase in the number of children affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder in the United States.  The new number of 1 in 68, is shocking.  Sarah Cho, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board Certified Behavior Analyst with extensive experience treating children and...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at facebook.com/autismlive   Today on Autism Live, Shannon kicks off April by sharing a special interview with TACA founder Lisa Ackerman.  Lisa puts some perspective on the new numbers just out from the CDC and shares some of the many things TACA is doing to help support the growing number of families with children on the spectrum.  Jennifer Cook O'Toole from Asperkid...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Shannon Penrod urges viewers to help Autism Live stay on the air by encouraging more people to watch.  Viewers can help by sharing videos on their social networking sites and letting others know about this free resource.   Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, Ca...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at facebook.com/autismlive     Schedule:10:30am Dr. Campbell-Mcbride                 11:00am Ryan Hendry   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 information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, vi...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at facebook.com/autismlive     Schedule:10:00am Ask Dr. Doreen                    11:00am Let's Talk Autism with Shannon and Nancy   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 information on therapy for autism and o...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Award winning author, actress and advocate Holly Robinson Peete talks about the partnership between the HollyRod Foundation and FUHU, the makers of the Nabi tablet.  FUHU is helping the HollyRod Foundation to put technology in the hands of more individuals with Autism through their innovative INSPIRE program.  Nabi Tablets are espec...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at facebook.com/autismlive   Actress Holly Robinson Peete talks with Shannon Penrod and Nancy Alspaugh-Jackson about the mission of the HollyRod Foundation to support families dealing with challenges from Autism and Parkinson's disease.  Holly shares some of their upcoming events including events sponsored by FUHU, ATT&T and Stella and Dot jewelry! Learn more at Hollyr...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at facebook.com/autismlive   Award winning author, actress and advocate Holly Robinson Peete shares her views on the need for a clear national directive for treating Autism.  Holly's charity the HollyRod Foundation has been at the forefront of helping families to overcome Autism challenges but listen as she shares her vision for what we need to be focused on as a natio...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at facebook.com/autismlive   When Holly Robinson Peete decided to talk about her son's Autism diagnosis on the Oprah Winfrey show she hoped that it would help other parents.  Autism mom, Shannon Penrod, tells Holly what seeing her on the show did to change the way she looked at Autism.   Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD),...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at facebook.com/autismlive   Today on Autism Live, Shannon talks with Dr. Paul Wang, Autism Speaks' senior vice president and head of medical research, about the ground breaking initiative Autism Speaks has launched to further research into the brain-gut connection.  Dr. Wang discusses the importance of further research in GI issues in regards to Autism.  Matt Asner, t...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Matt Asner shares exciting details about  this year's Light Up the Blues concert event! This year will feature Crosby, Still and Nash, John Mayer, Don Felder, Brandi Carlile,  Chris Stills, Neal Katz, Adam Mandela Walden and  Rio "Soulshocka" Wyles.  This amazing evening raises money and awareness for Autism.  You can purchase a vid...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Dr. Paul Wang, Autism Speaks' senior vice president and head of medical research, speaks about the ground breaking initiative that has been launched to further research into the brain-gut connection.  For a long time Autism parents have suggested that there is a link between GI issues and Autism.  Dr. Wang discusses the importance o...