Autism Live

Matt Asner hosts the December edition of On the Spectrum with Matt Asner. His special guests include Kameena Ballard-Dawkins, author of the new Autism Speaks tool kit for adolescence and puberty. To find the download for the free toolkit visit: https://www.autismspeaks.org/science/find-resources-programs/autism-treatment-network/tools-you-can-use/atn-air-p-puberty-adolescence-resource Navah Paskow...

During On the Spectrum with Matt Asner, Navah Paskowitz-Asner and Wolfie Paskowitz join Matt to talk about celebrating Chanukah! 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), headquartered in Woodland H...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Matt Asner talks with Kameena Ballard-Dawkins about the realities of parenting a teen on the Autism spectrum. Kameema, author of the new Autism Speaks tool kit for adolescence and puberty, shares critical information for any parent who is facing the dreaded teen years. To find the download for the free toolkit visit: https://www.autism...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Shannon Penrod talks with Philip Sheppard, world famous composer about The Toy of the Day: Compose Yourself from Think Fun! Philip talks with Shannon about how amazing this gift is for an individual with ASD! For more information visit: www.thinkfun.com Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD),...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive The Toy of the Day is Compose Yourself from Think Fun! World famous composer, Philip Sheppard, talks with Shannon about how he conceived this unique game that allows anyone to become an instant composer! This unique game is an amzing gift for an individual with ASD! For more information visit: www.thinkfun.com Autism Live is a producti...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Bill Ritchie from Think Fun joins Shannon Penrod and Philip Sheppard to talk about the toy of the day, whcih is Compose Yourself from Think Fun! Bill shares with Shannon, the mission for Think Fun and why they are so great at creating products for all kids that happen to also be great for kids with ASD. For more information visit: www....

Autism Live's Toy of the Day - Laser Maze! 

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today on Autism Live, the Toy of the Day Compose Yourself from Think Fun! World famous composer, Philip Sheppard, talks with Shannon about how he conceived this unique game that allows anyone to become an instant composer! If you've always dreamed of writing a song but never had the skill, compose yourself gives you ability to write an...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Laser Pegs are an award winning building toy but now the have something extra! JD Stiebling talks with Shannon about the new animated series, PEG HEADS, which features characters who problem solve with technology and Laser Pegs. Watch the Peg Heads by visiting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXbgUJw2tdE&list=PLxdYbxAudIJCsTkCuRcnv3Il34...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today's Toy of the Day is Laser Pegs! JD Stiebling talks with Shannon about this award winning building toy that lights up! This is a great toy for those kiddoes that love to build. Hear Shannon describe all the reasons this toy is a winner with the ASD community. For more information about Laser Pegs visit www.laserpegs.com Autism Liv...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today's Jargon is: SocioDramatic Play. This is when we take on roles to portray other things or people in the form of play. It is a great way to help children learn a wide variety of skills! Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices througho...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Ahren Hoffman from Lekotek Toys talks about this year's Toy Guide for Differently Abled Children. This yearly guide is done in collaboration with Lekotek, Autism Speaks and Toys R Us to provide parents with informed choices about toys that will not only make their children happy but will also help them work on important skills. Find th...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Ahren Hoffman from Lekotek Toys talks about some of the special toys featured in this year's Toy Guide for Differently Abled Children. This yearly guide is done in collaboration with Lekotek, Autism Speaks and Toys R Us to provide parents with informed choices about toys that will not only make their children happy but will also help t...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today on Autism Live, Shannon interviews Ahren Hoffman from Lekotech about some of the amazing toys featured in the years Toy Guide for Differently Abled Children. The yearly toy guide is a collaboration between Lekotek, Toys R Us and Autism speaks. For more information on Lekotek, visit www.lekotek.com During Let's Talk Autism with Sh...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today's Jargon is: Functional Pretend Play. Functional Pretend Play involves toys that resemble real life item, like a play kitchen or a toy phone. Children love to play pretend and these toys help them to strengthen skills required in real life. Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headqua...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Jennifer Jones from Autism Speaks shares the many joys or attending a resource fair at an Autism Speaks Walk. The Orange County Autism Speaks Walk being held this Sunday, Dec 6th at Angels Stadium! For more information visit: www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/orangecounty Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Di...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Jennifer Jones talks about Autism Cares, a division of Autism Speaks that provides on time financial assistance to families with catastrophic circumstances, families that have had a fire, are about to be homeless, are dealing with cancer and other devastating issues. For more information visit: https://www.autismspeaks.org/AS-cares Aut...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Autism Mom, Shannon Penrod, discusses the speech and subsequent apology of NEA President Lily Eskelsen Garcia, in which she referred to having to teach students who are “chronically tarded and medically annoying”. Yes. She actually said that. 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 Warmkins creator Carolyn Garrick talks about these unique sensory friendly toys were created. These fun and inventive stuffed toys double as stuffed animals, weighted therapeutic tools and a gentle heating pad. For more information or to purchase a Warmkin visit: www. Warmkinsworld.com Autism Live is a production of the Center for Auti...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Carolyn Garrick, creator of Warmkins talks about these unique animals that are soothing and sensory friendly. These fun and inventive stuffed toys double as stuffed animals, weighted therapeutic tools and a gentle heating pad. For more information or to purchase a Warmkin visit: www. Warmkinsworld.com Autism Live is a production of the...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today on Autism Live, Shannon kicks off the 2016 Festival of Toys and welcomes Carolyn Garrick to show the toy day: Warmkins. These fun and inventive stuffed toys double as stuffed animals, weighted therapeutic tools and a gentle heating pad. For more information or to purchase a Warmkin visit: www. Warmkinsworld.com Jennifer Jones fro...

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 I get my child to eat new foods? 06:51 - If we are doing ABA should...

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