Autism Live

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: 00:16: Follow Up: Are there hospitals in NY that can help more with my brother' psyc...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://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: 00:18 My 27-year-old brother had Asperger's and psychosis. How can we overlap...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://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: 00:18 My daughter was just diagnosed. Do I do ABA this summer or just a Skill...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://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: 00:21 My son is sensitive to background noise outside and prefers to stay ind...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://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 Autismapos;s leading experts. In this episode Dr. Doreen answers the following questions: 00:28 My husband isn't learning the techniques of ABA after 1 year. How c...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Marian Shaw from Makoto Neuroplastic Technology talks with Shannon about the Makoto Arena -- Sensory Integration Therapy in a Game! A study by Washington University (St. Louis) showed statistically significant improvement in cognition and memory in only 30 two-minute games.  This innovative technology, based on current brain research,...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Ahren Hoffman from Lekotek Toys is a genius at evaluating whether a toy is ideal for a child on the spectrum.  Lekotek, a specialist in play therapy and evaluating toys for children with special needs, offers a toy lending program for families to help keep children engaged with play.  Ahren offers her expertise recommending toys, inclu...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at facebook.com/autismlive Today on Autism Live, Shannon talks with Dr. Tom Higbee, the Director of the Autism Support  Services: Education, Research and Training (ASSERT) Program at Utah State University, about  Video Modeling as a teaching tool.  This is an exciting way to teach a wide variety of skills including social and play skills to individuals who are interest...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at facebook.com/autismlive On this edition of Autism Live: Shannon Penrod welcomes Dr. Adel Najdowski to shares tips on how the Autism community can use technology to create progress.  Innovation in technology has changed the way we treat Autism and will surely continue to change.  Charlotte Olson, author of the "Suzie Books" talks about her children's books which help...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at facebook.com/autismlive During Ask Dr. Doreen, Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewer questions about what to do first after your child has been diagnosed, what to do for a child who is not making progress on conversation, how to tell if a program is quality ABA and more.  Dr. Steve Edelson, Executive Director of the Autism Research Institute, visits to talk about th...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at facebook.com/autismlive Today on Autism Live, Shannon talks with Dr. Dan Smith, President of Delivering Scientific Innovation for Autism(DELSIA) and Autism Speaks' Director of Discovery Neuroscience, about the PitchJam that took place during last week's Autism Investment Conference.  This was an amazing opportunity for new technology, that has the ability to help in...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://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: 01:21 My son does not want to sit on the toilet. He will tell us when he need...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://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: 00:18 How do I teach my 18-yr-old daughter to shop for herself? 07:21 Is it c...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://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: 00:27  How do we help our son stay in control of his emotions, like anger? 04...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://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: 01:02 My 4-year-old is set to be diagnosed in July and our insurance will c...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://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:   00:16 How do I teach my teenage son to gracefully end an argument? 04:37...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://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:   00:17 I'm a 23 year-old with Aspergers and want friends and a boyfriend b...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive  Is your child interested in building things, robots, technology, Lego®, or computers?  Stan Khaykin from Great Minds Robotics shares a program that works with young kids using robots, computers and other technology to solve real world problems!  It's amazing what our children can do when we give them the proper tools!  For more inform...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at facebook.com/autismlive   On this edition of Autism Live: Shannon Penrod welcomes Dr. Adel Najdowski to shares tips on how know what skills are age and skill appropriate for your child's IEP.  She also answers a viewer's question on the effectiveness of ABA with older children.  Michelle Hascall from the Mea'Alofa Autism Support Center tells about their mission in V...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://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: 00:18 How do I calm my daughter's endless tantrums when nothing seems to wo...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://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:   00:12 What types of bio-medical interventions help kids with autism? 09:5...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at facebook.com/autismlive   Today on Autism Live, meet three young men, all on the Autism Spectrum, who are living their lives fully and making a difference in the world of Autism.  Guests include Alex Plank from WrongPlanet.net, Daniel Wendler from ImproveYourSocialSkills.com and Scott Lentine whose poems appear on  ScottLentine.wordpress.com.  All three men talk abo...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Chris Farrell is the focus of  Fearless Journey, a documentary detailing his adventures traveling around the word.  Chris, 29 years old and on the Autism Spectrum, shares his passion for travel and his inspirational philosophy of living life to its fullest.

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Dr. Steve Edelson, Executive Director of the Autism Research Institute, shares the mission of ARI and the vision it has maintained from its early days under the direction of the late great Dr. Bernie Rimland to today.  For more information on the Autism Research Institute visit: www.autism.com   Autism Live is a production of the Ce...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at facebook.com/autismlive   During Ask Dr. Doreen, Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewer questions about getting a teen on the spectrum to participate in conversation other than their 3 favorite topics, what can we do with a 3 year old who seems obsessed with letter, is a lack of short term memory part of an Autism Diagnosis, what can we do for a child that hits and k...