Autism Live

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Joanne Lara, from Autism Works Now, shares the latest news and information about Autism Works Now and how she plans to help adults with Autism get job ready and then matched to a job.  For more information visit: www.autismworksnow.org    Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartere...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Joanne Lara talks about her Documentary, Generation A: Portraits of Autism and the Arts, which will have screenings in New York City at the Golden Door International Film Festival on September 25th at 6pm.  Joanne will also be speaking about transition issues at the festival on September 27th at 11am. For more information visit: www...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Joanne Lara talk about her Documentary, Generation A: Portraits of Autism and the Arts, which will have screenings in Los Angeles at the Awareness Film Festival on September 13 at 5pm.  There will be a Q&A afterwards with many of the young people featured in the film including Alex Plank and Dani Bowman, among others. For more infor...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today's jargon is Least Restrictive Environment. IDEA states that children with disabilities have a right to a free, appropriate, public education in the least restrictive environment that offers a floor of opportunity to access the curriculum.  Determining the least restrictive environment that is appropriate can be challenging, bu...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today on Autism Live: The jargon of the day is Least Restrictive Environment.  Shannon talks with Joanne Lara about her Documentary, Generation A: Portraits of Autism and the Arts, which will have screenings in both Los Angeles and New York this month.  Joanne shares the latest news and information about Autism Works Now and how she...

Former classroom teacher Shannon Penrod talks about how to deal with challenging behaviors in a classroom so teachers can get back to doing their jobs! Discussion includes what the usual suspects of different behaviors are and how to deal with them.

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Julie Johns, the newest franchise owner of a We Rock the Spectrum, shares how Dina Kimmel's original We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gym changed her life and inspired her to open her own WRTS in Los Angeles. We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gyms are opening all over the country and will now be opening internationally. To find a We Rock the Spe...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Dina Kimmel from We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gyms, along with Julie Johns, the newest franchise owner of a We Rock the Spectrum, tell the mission of these unique gyms and how they got started. We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gym's are opening all over the country and will know be opening internationally. To find a We Rock the Spectrum Gym...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today on Autism Live: During Ask Dr. Doreen, Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers questions from viewers including, Where are there links to show adults with Autism speaking favorably about ABA? If a person uses sign language to communicate and they can not understand spoken words does it mean they have Autism or are they deaf? What can b...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    In this episode of On the Spectrum with Matt Asner, Matt kicks things off with an inspirational reading of the letter his father, Emmy Award winning actor Ed Asner, wrote in response to a recent op ed piece in the LA Times about Autism Speaks.  Ed, a grandfather and father to four individuals on the spectrum tells it like it is!  La...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today on Autism Live: Episode III of On the Spectrum with Matt Asner debuts.  Matt kicks things off with an inspirational reading of the letter his father, Emmy Award winning actor Ed Asner, wrote in response to a recent op ed piece in the LA Times about Autism Speaks.  Ed, a grandfather and father to four individuals on the spectru...

Today's jargon term is IEP. An IEP is an individualized education plan. It is a legal document that must be adhered to.  It ensures a student gets the education they need.

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    The San Diego Walk will be on September 26th and the Orange County walk will take place on December 6th.  For more information or to find a walk near you, visit: www. AutismSpeaks.org    Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughou...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Jennifer Jones from Autism Speaks talks about the Autism Safety Fair happening on Tuesday September, 8th at Huntington Beach. This is a great opportunity to get children to meet first responders and learn what will happen in an emergency.      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 talks with Shannon Penrod about being Autism moms and the incredible night of Autism awareness at Dodger Stadium.  Jennifer says something that makes Shannon cry!    Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offi...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Filmmakers Chip Lane and Angelique Chase talk about their unique idea to raise funds for their upcoming feature length film, A Smile Beneath, by asking one million people to donate one dollar!  After the film is made and sold all of the donations will be given to charities chosen by the donors.  For more information and to donate yo...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Autism Live host, Shannon Penrod addresses the fallout from an OP Ed piece in the LA times that took exception to the some of the activities of Autism Speaks; notably their lack of a board member who is on the Autism Spectrum.  The author of the LA Times Op Ed piece is an individual who is neither on the spectrum nor has a child on...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today’s Jargon is Executive Functions.  Executive Functions are skills that help us to achieve goals.  They help us to identify goals, strategize, plan, check and see if our methods are working and help us to adjust if our methods aren't working.    Sign up for Autism Live’s free newsletter at: http://www.autism-live.com/join-our-em...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today on Autism Live: Shannon welcomes Jennifer Jones from Autism Speaks to talk about the Autism Safety Fair happening on Tuesday September, 8th at Huntington Beach. This is a great opportunity to get children to meet first responders and learn what will happen in an emergency.  Jennifer also gives information about 2 upcoming Auti...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Animator Gary Jesch, whose animated avatars can interact with children on the Autism Spectrum, talks about his work and how it can assist individuals with ASD. For more information visit: www.chops.com    Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today on Autism Live: Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewer questions including, What is a good replacement behaviors for loss of focus in a classroom? What can we do to get our daughter to stop putting her hands down her pants?  What are some good Executive Function Skills to teach a teen with Autism?  and more....During Let's Talk...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Global Rally racer Patrik Sandell talks about his role as a Puritas sponsor and Autism advocate. For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/PuritasBeverages/posts/568811919887282     Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices thr...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today’s Jargon is Cognitive Skills.  Cognitive Skills help us to understand thoughts and thinking, both our own thoughts and those of others.    Sign up for Autism Live’s free newsletter at: http://www.autism-live.com/join-our-email-list.aspx   Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headqu...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Karen Nelson from Puritas Water talks about their ongoing commitment to Autism causes.  For more information on Puritas Organic Gold Fulvic Water visit:  www.puritasorganicgold.com   Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout, t...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Philip Folsom from Fulcrum Adventures talks about the CARD 2015 Leadership Retreat and what happens when you invite a group of Board Certified Behavior Analysts to experience both "high rope" and "low rope" challenges.  For more information on Fulcrum Adventures, visit:  www.fulcrumadventures.com      Autism Live is a production of...