Autism Live

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Dr. Tarbox answers a viewer's question about what they should ask a BCBA during their monthly meetings to maximize the success of the child.  Quality ABA programs have monthly of bimonthly meetings that allow parents to meet with their child's team and the BCBA leading the team to talk about progress and to remove stumbling blocks.  Bu...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive  Dr. Jonathan Tarbox, Director of the Autism Research Group, explains why positive reinforcement  is so effective in dealing with challenging behavior.

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Filmmaker Vana Thiero discusses her second in a series of five films dealing with Autism. My Thiero Boys: Believing in Miracles in Spite of Autism continues the journey of looking at one single mom's plight to find answers and a future for her two boys on the Autism Spectrum, but this is not just one woman's story, this is the story...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Autism Mom and author Liz Becker helps to kick off Blog-AU-Rama month.  Liz is the author of The World According to Matt, which details her adventures with her son Matt.  Matt recently moved into his own apartment.  Shannon Penrod and Alex Plank talk with Liz about how this amazing milestone was accomplished.

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive  Autism expert Emily Iland talks about how we can keep our kiddos safe by teaching them important skills using BE SAFE The Movie.  This is an important tool that teaches a wide variety of skills that any teen or adult on the autism spectrum should know in order to stay safe and prevent needless tragedies. Autism Live is a production of...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Autism Parent Matt Asner shares his vision and hope for Autism in the 2014 with Alex Plank  and Shannon Penrod. Matt is the Executive Director of Autism Speaks' Southern California Chapter.  Alex Plank is the founder of Wrong Planet.net.   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    Alex Plank from Wrongplanet.net talks about love in the 21st Century when you are on the Autism Spectrum.  Autism Parents Matt Asner and Shannon Penrod to ask questions about using technology and being able to be in the moment.   Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarz...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive  Shannon Penrod shares two essential items to have in your home at the start of the flu season.  You never know when the flu could hit and which member of your family it could start with, having these two items in your home will help to lessen the amount of time you are sick.  The two items are oscillococcinum, a safe and effective hom...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive  The DNA has confirmed that the remains of a body found last week are Avonte Oquendo.  The search for Avonte is over, but as the mourning begins there are still many questions left to be answered.  Perhaps most important is "What do we need to do to prevent a tragedy like this from happening again?"  Autism Mom Shannon Penrod makes a p...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive  Wouldn't it be great if you could maximize every minute of the day to help your child learn skills important to their development?  Camp Discovery is a free app that is designed to teach your child while keeping them entertained with things that are of specific interest to them! Christopher "C.J" Miyake shows how this interactive app...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Famed Author Christina Adams shares a new case report on the effects of Camel Milk as a treatment for Autism, based on her experiences treating her own son with Camel Milk.  Christina is the author of, A Real Boy.  Camel Milk has been used to treat other issues for centuries and is now gaining traction from the Autism community. Auti...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive  Andrew Duff was diagnosed with Autism as a child.  His parents did everything right, they started early intervention and made sure he got all the help he needed.  Andrew, in his own words "got better".  But "getting better" isn't always easy.  Andrew's one man show "Where Are We Now?" takes a poignant look at what "getting better" loo...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Dr. Jonathan Tarbox answers a viewer questions about whether to use quality ABA program or Cognitive interventions for a teen on the spectrum. Which is better?       Dr. Tarbox shares the reality that there will be a great deal of overlap if the ABA program is a quality program.   Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at facebook.com/autismlive   On this edition of Autism Live: Shannon Penrod  welcomes Dr. Adel Najdowski to talk about chaining and shaping procedures, how and when do use them to help teach a skill that is complex in nature.  Shannon Des Roches Rosa visits during Blog-AU-Rama to talk about her blog Squidalicious.com and her continued involvement with The Thinking Pers...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at facebook.com/autismlive   During Ask Dr. Doreen, Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewer questions about  bolting, eloping and wandering, how schools can ensure our children's safety and how you can work on these behavior issues at home.  Additional questions are answered about removing a pacifier, teaching shoe tying to an older child, getting a child to stop throwin...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today on Autism Live, Autism Mom Shannon Penrod shares the news that Avonte Oquendo's remains have been identified as the Autism community mourns.  Other topics include using chaining to successfully teach new skills, stress reduction techniques and adhering to the BRAT diet to help a child return to solid foods after the flu.  Shan...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   On this edition of Autism Live: Shannon Penrod  welcomes Dr. Adel Najdowski to talk about memory skills, why they are important and how we teach them to individuals on the autism spectrum.  Dr. Adel also answers the question, "What is ABA?"  Dr. Jonathan Tarbox talks about the research behind the 30-40 hr a week prescription of quali...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at facebook.com/autismlive   During Ask Dr. Doreen, Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewer questions about teaching children how and when to lie and when not to lie, what "affect" means when talking about Autism, how do you get a child who is labeling to use 2 and 3 word sentences and what you can say to motivate a parent to get early intervention for a child who appear...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive  Today on Autism Live, special guest Alex Plank from Wrongplanet.net talks how teens on the Autism spectrum can make friends and connect with others who are like-minded.  Autism Mom and author Liz Becker helps to kick off Blog-AU-Rama month.  Liz is the author of The World According to Matt, which details her adventures with her son Ma...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive On this edition of Autism Live: Shannon Penrod talks with Dr. Adel Najdowski about using Executive Function skills to follow through on New Year's Resolutions.  Dr. Najdowski answers viewer questions about using ABA in significantly different ways with older and higher functioning individuals to create progress on executive functioning...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at facebook.com/autismlive   Today on Ask Dr. Doreen, Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers questions about Rhett's Syndrome, diagnosing Autism according to the DSM 5 and what it means for those who have already gotten the diagnosis from the DSM IV.  The revolutionary Skills® BIP Builder is discussed, Dr. Granpeesheh shares how this tool can create effective behavior interven...