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: 00:12 – How can we best manage self-stimulating behavior? 20:48 - My son is autistic...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today on Autism Live: Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewer’s questions such as, How can I help my 4 year-old student to focus in the classroom, have less anxiety and stop self-stimulating during class? My five year old is still not speaking, is it time to give up hope? How can I help my daughter to engage in more social activities?. A...

Matt Asner talks about the shocking failure of the US Preventative Services Task Force to recommend Autism screenings for all children under the age of three. On the Spectrum with Matt Asner is a collaborate effort between Autism Live and Autism Speaks. For more information on Autism Speaks visit www. AutismSpeaks.org Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD...

Autism Dad, Matt Asner, talks about the new feature film, Jack of the Red Hearts with the film's director, Janet Grillo, it's writer, Jennifer Deeton, and Autism mom Navah Paskowitz-Asner. Jack of the Red Hearts opens Feb. 26th. For more information visit: www.jackoftheredhearts.com. On the Spectrum with Matt Asner is a collaborate effort between Autism Live and Autism Speaks. For more information...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive The Jargon of the Day is Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). In the United States every school aged child is legally entitled to a "Free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment that give the student a floor of opportunity to access the curriculum." For many students this means being included with their neurot...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today on Autism Live: The Jargon of the Day is Shaping. Shannon welcomes Kerry Magro to talk about his work on a new feature film, Jane Wants a Boyfriend. The film, which opens on March 25th, tells the story of two sisters, one who is on the spectrum and would like to start dating and the sibling who wants to help her sister and protec...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Ricky the Robot, an interactive therapeutic tool for working with children on the Autism Spectrum, demonstrates how he teaches lessons and rewards the child when they get the answer correct! For more information on Ricky the Robot visit: www.scholacticrobotics.com Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorde...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Ricky the Robot is an interactive therapeutic tool that can help children on the Autism Spectrum want to learn and connect. Ricky shows off some of his new and improved features, including the fact that he is now wireless! For more information on Ricky the Robot visit: www.scholacticrobotics.com Autism Live is a production of the Cente...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Mindful Thursday! Shannon talks about being present and in the moment. How do you get present and how can it help you to get through stressful moments. Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today on Autism Live: The Jargon of the Day is Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). Shannon welcomes Ricky the Robot. Ricky is an interactive therapeutic tool that can help children want to learn and connect. For more information on Ricky the Robot visit: www.scholacticrobotics.com Shannon gives the Mindful Thursday tip of centering yo...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today on Let’s Talk Autism with Shannon & Nancy, the ladies welcome Tom and Emily Iland for the next installment of Autism Family Portraits. Emily talks about the early years as Tom got an Autism Spectrum diagnosis quite late, while Tom talks about some of the things that have led to his success as an adult, first as a Certified Public...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Tom and Emily Iland join Shannon & Nancy or the next installment of Autism Family Portraits. Emily talks about the early years as Tom got an Autism Spectrum diagnosis quite late, while Tom talks about some of the things that have led to his success as an adult, first as a Certified Public Accountant and now as a professional speaker. F...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today on Autism Live: A replay of a favorite Ask Dr. Doreen, Autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh, gives the master class on the DSM V classification for Autism Spectrum Disorder. During Let’s Talk Autism with Shannon & Nancy, the ladies welcome Tom and Emily Iland for the next installment of Autism Family Portraits. Emily talks about...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive For Self-Care Tuesday, Shannon encourages everyone to make one Doctor's appointment they have been putting off. It's important to be around for our kids long term, which means making regular doctor's appointments and taking care of our health...one step at a time. Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorde...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive The Jargon of the Day is ADA – The Americans with Disabilities Act. ADA is legislation that protects individuals with disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder from being discriminated because of their disabilities. Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills,...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Dr. Linda Copeland, better known as “The Unicorn”, answers viewer questions about treating gut issues, supplements, methyl B12 and more. Dr, Copeland is both a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and a Developmental Pediatrician, hence her nickname, “The Unicorn”. Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Dis...