Autism Live

Like Autism Live on Facebook at facebook.com/autismlive   On this edition of Autism Live: Shannon Penrod welcomes Cecilia Knight from The Institute for Behavioral Intervention to explain the newly designated Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)role in treating Autism.  The required course work for certification as a Registered Behavior Technician is currently available as an eLearning for the Inst...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Looking for quality ABA providers, or other Autism services and you're not really sure where to begin?  Love My Provider is the answer to many parents cries for help!  Sara Gershfeld, a former ABA therapist, describes why she developed this interactive website to help parents and caregivers find quality services without having to con...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Cecilia Knight from The Institute for Behavioral Intervention explains the newly designated Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)role in treating Autism.  This new classification will help to ensure that therapists working in the field will be trained and proficient in providing quality ABA services. Ms. Knight details how ABA providers...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Dr. Jonathan Tarbox, director of The Autism Research Group,  talks about their newest instructional video Lost in Public.  This short film, available for free on YouTube can help parents teach life saving skills to their children so that in an emergency, if the child is lost, they will have skills to help them be safe and reunited quic...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive It's important that our kids are able to use their imagination, and what better way than playing with sock puppets! Here Suzanne teaches us how to make sock puppets with interchangeable faces to not only practice using imagination, but to help learn and identify emotions and expressions. Smarty, short for smart art, is a monthly series...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive In this month's Smarty, we focus on the patterns and shapes using the the fun craft of potato print wrapping paper. Using paints and recycled brown bags, children can practice their patterning skills while making practical wrapping paper for the holidays. Smarty, short for smart art is a monthly series showing the ways in which you can...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Since it's the start of a new year, we thought it would be great to teach our kids about calendars! This project helps you design a magnet calendar that kids can manipulate and add to in order to help them learn about days, weeks, months, holidays, and more! Smarty, short for smart art, is a monthly series showing the ways in which you...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Autism Advocate Lisa Ackerman shares her gluten free Zucchini Muffin recipe that make a great breakfast and include a whole serving of vegetables.   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 glob...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Autism Advocate Lisa Ackerman shares her amazing recipe for "fake mac n cheese" a totally gluten and dairy free version that looks and tastes as good as the blue box stuff.   Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout the United...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive From the Autism Daily Newscast: Temple Grandin calls for more research on sensory issues in individuals with ASD citing the difficulties in attempting to socialize an individual who is having debilitating sensory issues. For the complete article visit: www.autismdailynewscast.com   Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism a...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive As the weather warms up, all the birds come out to play. Help teach your kids about tacting and ornithology with these simple and fun bird feeders. Using a mold, or their imagination, kids can make the bird seed into any shape they desire. Smarty, short for smart art, is a monthly series showing the ways in which you can use art to bon...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive It's October and while the ghosts and ghouls are out to play, we wanted to work on labeling emotions and socio-dramatic play with our kids by making spooky eye portraits. Using ping pong balls you get the illusion the pictures eyes are following you! Creeeepy! And, using props and costumes to take the photos is a great learning opportu...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Autism Advocate Lisa Ackerman shares her amazing recipe for "meat puffs" a GFCFSF meatball that will please even the pickiest eater at your table. Lisa makes this nutrient packed recipe economical and easy!   Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and w...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Dr. Jonathan Tarbox, the Director of the Autism Research Group, answers an Autism Mom's question about  what she should be doing when her child is not in therapy to maximize his learning potential.  Dr. Tarbox, who has extensive experience in the field of ABA treatment for Autism, compares the first 2 years of intensive behavioral inte...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive As our kids head back to school, we thought it would be helpful to share our template for a task completion chart. Task completion charts help kids visualize what they need to be accomplishing, when they've completed the task, and how close they are to being rewarded for it. Smarty, short for smart art, is a monthly series showing the...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at facebook.com/autismlive BBQ and Bourbon sauce typically contain gluten, but learn from Lisa how to make a gluten free Bourbon sauce for the whole family to enjoy. Take out your frustrations on some chicken while you make a delicious dinner. Music By: http://www.youtube.com/mistacookiejar

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Autism Advocate Lisa Ackerman shares her prized Chicken Nugget recipe, including lots of alternatives to make it dairy and gluten free! For more recipes visit: www. TACAnow.org   Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout the Uni...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at facebook.com/autismlive On this special edition of Autism Live, actress, advocate and award winning author Holly Robinson Peete talks about her Autism journey now that her son is a teenager.  Holly gives voice to all of the advances we have had in the field of Autism as well as her desire to see a national response and a plan to help all individuals and families who...

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: 00:20 Do you have a favorite toy for working with small children? 05:18 I need help...

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: 00:29 My son is going through a stage of dropping things in the toilet. I don't know...

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: 00:22 Is self talk a form of stimming? Should we stop it? 03:01 Our son, 7, used to...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Making a Rain Stick is a great way for our kids to practice fine motor skills as well as work on executive functions to use their memory and sensory skills to practice telling you what they hear! Smarty, short for smart art, is a monthly series showing the ways in which you can use art to bond with your child while practicing skills th...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Kids love playdough, but for our kids with gluten sensitivity, the branded kind can be a nightmare. Here Suzanne teaches us how to make our own homemade gluten free playdough that every kid can enjoy! Smarty, short for smart art, is a monthly series showing the ways in which you can use art to bond with your child while practicing skil...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive From the Autism Daily Newscast, a story about a recent study from Australia using magnetic brain wave treatment to boost social skills.  To view the article in its entirety or for more Autism news, visit: http://www.autismdailynewscast.com/social-skills-in-autistics-boosted-after-magnetic-brain-wave-treatment/4398/shanellis/ Autism Liv...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Charlotte Olson, author of the "Suzie Books" talks about these delightful children's books which help to ease tension around real life events for kids with ASD.  Charlotte is an Autism mother and was inspired to help other children to cope with some of the sometimes mysterious  and often troubling factors that surround every day activi...