Autism Live

Ilana Gerschlowitz from The Star Academy tells the emotional story of a four-year old boy with Autism in South Africa.  The boy, named Gibon, is one of the many children now being called The Yellow Canaries of Thembisa.  Viewers can make donations to The Yellow Canaries of Thembisa by visiting www.thestaracademy.co.za

Autism in South Africa is on the rise but so are the opportunities for quality treatment.  Ilana Gerschlowitz talks about The Star Academy and its mission to help children with Autism in South Africa.  For more information visit: www.thestaracademy.co.za

Ilana Gerschlowitz,from The Star Academy, shares the horrifying realities of The Yellow Canaries of Thembisa.  Viewers can make donations to The Yellow Canaries of Thembisa by visiting www.thestaracademy.co.za

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 help integrate high school ASD students into mainstream classro...

A rare glimpse at Dr. Temple Grandin outside of the speaker circuit, talking about what she loves to do with her free time. Autism Live host, Shannon Penrod takes a madcap trip to the Dallas airport with Dr. Grandin, a Make magazine, no gps...and a ton or personal questions...Has Temple ever been in love? Who was her favorite Star Trek character, and more! Dr. Grandin was in Dallas speaking at the...

During Ask Dr. Doreen, Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh gives the definitive course on the Autism Spectrum Disorder Criteria in t!he DSM V. During Let's Talk Autism with Shannon & Nancy, the ladies welcome R&B legend, Shawn Stockman, to talk about his journey as an Autism DAD! Shawn's inspirational words bring the house down! For more information about the charity Shawn started with his lovely wife Sharhond...

Shannon Penrod explains the Autism jargon: Preference Assessment!

Shawn Stockman, from Boyz II Men and The Sing Off, talks candidly about coming to terms with the fact that one of his son's has an Autism Spectrum Diagnosis.  This a conversation no Autism parent should miss.  For information on the charity Shawn and his wife created in their son's name, visit: www. micahsvoice.com

Autism Dad, Shawn Stockman talks about the charity he and his wife started to help other families to have access to therapies his son benefited from.  Shawn and Sharhonda Stockman are an inspiration to Autism Parents around the world.  For more information about Micah's Voice visit: www.micahsvoice.com

Shawn Stockman, from Boyz II Men,  speaks about his experience as an Autism Dad, the result is pure inspiration.  Shawn, and his wife, Sharhonda, are this year's recipients of the Visionary Award presented and Denim and Diamonds for Autism.  For information about their charity, Micah's Voice, visit: www.micahsvoice.com

Shannon and Nancy welcome Shawn Stockman of Boys II Men!

Shannon Penrod explains the Autism Jargon: Consequence Modification.

John Pitney, Author of the book The Politics of Autism, talks about the role Autism is playing and will play in the 2016 Presidential Election.  Dr. Pitney is an expert in American Politics. To purchase The Politics of Autism, visit: http://www.amazon.com/The-Politics-Autism-Navigating-Contested/dp/1442249609

John Pitney is a college professor, and an expert in American Politics.  His new book, The Politics of Autism, covers everything from the history of Autism to how poilicies are affecting education.  Dr. Pitney talks about modern education with Autism is every classroom, including college.  To purchase The Politics of Autism, visit: http://www.amazon.com/The-Politics-Autism-Navigating-Contested/dp/...

John Pitney is a college professor, and an expert in American Politics.  His new book, The Politics of Autism, covers everything from the history of Autism to how poilicies are affecting education.  Dr. Pitney talks about modern education with Autism is every classroom, including college.  To purchase The Politics of Autism, visit: http://www.amazon.com/The-Politics-Autism-Navigating-Contested/dp/...

Dr. Linda Copeland is a developmental pediatrician and a board certified behavioral analyst.  Once a month she joins Autism Live to answer questions from parents around the world.  This month she answers questions about Autism screenings for 2 olds, what to look for in a pediatrician, how much Halloween candy is appropriate for a child and more...

Dr. Linda Copeland Answers viewer questions and so much more!!