Autism Live

On Today's Autism Live:  Janice Kern talks about TACA's upcoming National Conference being held on Oct 23 and 24th in Costa Mesa. For more information visit: www. TACAnow.org  Interviews from the recent Future Horizons Autism Super Conference in Dallas, Texas are premiered.  Miss America contestant, Alexis Wineman talks about sensory issues.  Dr. Jed Baker talks about crisis management during a me...

Today's Jargon term is Antecedent Modification.  Sometimes the best way to change a behavior is by changing what happens right before the behavior.

At the recent Future Horizons Autism Super Conference in Dallas, Texas, former Miss Montana, Alexis Wineman talked with Autism Live about having an Autism diagnosis and dealing with  sensory issues in a world that doesn't always understand Autism.

At the recent Future Horizon's Autism Super Conference, Cara Koscinski talked with Autism Live about her new book. Cara gives great tips on sensory processing issues and how we can help students make progress on handwriting and sound related concerns.  For more information visit: www.pocketot.com

Dr. Jed Baker sits down with Autism Live at the recent Future Horizon's Autism Super Conference in Dallas, Texas to talk about meltdowns, crisis management, anxiety and aggression. Dr. Baker's book Overcoming Anxiety in Children and Teens, is available now at www.fhautism.com

Milo chats with Shannon Penrod from Autism Live while at the Future Horizons Autism Superconference in Dallas, Texas.  Milo shows Shannon the full range of emotions that he can express when working with children on the Autism Spectrum.  For more information on Milo visit: www.robokindrobots.com

Dr. Temple Grandin answered viewer questions at the recent Future Horizons Autism Super Conference in Dallas, Texas.  She spoke candidly about her feelings on hearing that Oliver Sacks had died and what her relationship with the world renowned author meant to her.  Dr. Grandin also talks about role models, perseverations, sensory issues, environmental enrichment, handling death and more.

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 –What is the highest dosage of methyl B12 I can give an 8 year old? 03:29 - Ho...

LMFT Vince Redmond gives advice on how to help with your child's homework.

Candlelight Vigil for Paul Lee, September 22nd, 2015

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Vince Redmond, gives great tips to help Autism parents keep the lines of communication open with teachers, administrators, aides and their children when it comes to school!

Jill Escher, from the San Francisco chapter of the Autism Society, relates the disturbing details of a neighbor seeking to have the a boy with Autism declared a public nuisance.  Further, the neighbor is alleging they are owed compensation for lowered home values because of the boy's behavior challenges.  For more information on this case and the hearing set for September 22, 2015 visit: http://ww...

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 –Any ideas how we can use our 1:1 school aide for socialization goals?   0...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    The Future is Bright with Stefani Schaeffer; Stefani’s special guests today are Emily Iland from Be Safe the Movie.  Emily gives tips on how to help our children be safe and appropriately interact with law enforcement. For more information visit: www.besafethemovie.com  Michael Leaver joins Stefani to talk about The Autism Big Give...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Autism expert Emily Iland, whose film Be Safe the Movie teaches individuals with Autism to respond appropriately with first responders, gives information on new QR code technology, that helps keep individuals safe, even when they are lost. For more information visit: www.besafethemovie.com     The Future is Bright is done in collabo...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    During The Future is Bright with Stefani Schaeffer,  Stefani’s special guest Emily Iland, from Be Safe the Movie, talks about some of the hot topics in Autism safety, including knowing your rights and fully understanding that you have the right not to incriminate yourself.  For more information visit: www.besafethemovie.com     The...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Emily Iland, from Be Safe the Movie, talks with Stefani Schaeffer about what to do when an in individual with Autism interacts with law enforcement.  Should they disclose their diagnosis and if so is there an effective way to do it?  For more information visit: www.besafethemovie.com     The Future is Bright is done in collaboration...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Emily Iland, from Be Safe the Movie, talks with Stefani Schaeffer about interactive screenings of the film, Be Safe the Movie. These screenings bring individuals with Autism together with law enforcement in an educational setting to learn the proper ways to react in a variety of circumstances.  For more information visit: www.besafe...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    During The Future is Bright with Stefani Schaeffer, Stefani’s special guest Emily Iland, from Be Safe the Movie, talks about risk factors for individuals with Autism that can lead to dangerous interactions with first responders.  Emily tells how to help our children be safe and appropriately interact with law enforcement. For more i...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Michael Leaver, from The Autism Society of America, joins Stefani Schaeffer; from The Future is Bright, to talk about The Autism Big Give which will take place on Thursday September 17th, 2015. The Autism Big Give will allow people to make donations to the Autism charity of their choice. For more information visit: www.autismbiggive...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Shannon also welcomes Dr. Linda Copeland, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a Developmental Pediatrician to answer viewer’s questions about PANDAS, intestinal issues, gas, bloating and more!!   Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offic...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today on Autism Live: Shannon celebrates her birthday with a special showing of The Future is Bright with Stefani Schaeffer.  Stefani’s special guests today are Emily Iland from Be Safe the Movie, to talk about how to help our children be safe and appropriately interact with law enforcement. For more information visit: www.besafethe...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    At the age of 2, Jack Riley was diagnosed with Autism. His family decided to allow cameras into their home to document his early intensive behavioral intervention.  Over a 3 year period Jack Riley was filmed in an ongoing series called "The A Word".  In this final episode we see Jack Riley's progress as he enjoys his last day of ABA...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Joanne Lara, author of Autism Movement Therapy, talks about her whole brain approach to teaching individuals on the spectrum, using music and dance to help them unlock their creativity and awaken areas of their brain that have previously remained dormant.  Joanne offers training and certification to help others to be able to do this...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Joanne Lara from Autism Works Now and Autism Movement Therapy, shares details about her recent trip to China and her book Autism Movement Therapy, which comes out in October.      Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout, the...