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Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Today on Autism Live:  On Ask Dr. Doreen:  Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh explains the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in the new DSM V.  The DSM V was adopted in May of 2013.  Under the new diagnosis criteria there is no longer a diagnosis of PDD-NOS or Asperger Syndrome. On Let’s Talk Autism with Shannon & Nancy, the ladies welcome A...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Respected physician, Dr. David Berger, from Wholistic Pediatric and Family Care ( www.wholisticfamilycare.com ) talks about the protocol used in the P2I Project. The P2I Project has consistently and successfully helped mothers considered at risk for  having a child with Autism to have babies that have been free of Autism and all othe...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Dr. David Berger from Wholistic Pediatric and Family Care ( www.wholisticfamilycare.com ) talks about the P2I Project, which has consistently and successfully helped improve the health of young expectant mothers and reduced their chances of having a child with Autism and other childhood disorders.  For more information on the P2I Pro...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Elhadj As Sy, Secretary General of the International Federation of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent, speaks with Autism Mom Shannon Penrod about true global inclusion and the statement, "Nothing about us, without us."     Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hi...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Brightfield Shadi is a Special Olympic Silver Medalist from the 2011 games and he is now an International Global Messenger for the Special Olympics.  Brightfield speaks about his gratitude to the Special Olympics for helping him to get medical help, for building his self-esteem and for giving him opportunities he never dreamt of!   A...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Dr. Timothy Shriver, Chairman of the Special Olympics International Board of Directors, answers an Autism Mom's question about the wording he used in his speech at the opening ceremony for the 2015 Special Olympics World Games.  Dr. Shriver described the athletes as being "intellectually different-abled", instead of the common term "...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   On July 25th, the world gathered in Los Angeles to celebrate the opening of the 2015 Olympics in Los Angeles, California.  The next morning world leaders, philanthropists and leaders of industry gathered for a special roundtable to discuss global inclusion.  Here is the panel that spoke after that roundtable, featuring Dr. Timothy Sh...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Anthony Lake, Executive Director of UNICEF speaks with Autism Mom, Shannon Penrod about the need and benefits of global inclusion.  How can we truly hope to be successful if each and everyone of us is not included?     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   Today’s Jargon is Gross Motor Skills.  Gross motor skills involve the large muscles in the body, things like walking, running and jumping.  In fact, it involves all of the things being feature this week at the Special Olympics! Sign up for Autism Live’s free newsletter at: http://www.autism-live.com/join-our-email-list.aspx   Autism...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Today on Autism Live: Shannon talks with Dr. David Berger from Wholistic Pediatric and Family Care ( www.wholisticfamilycare.com ) about the P2I Project, which has consistently and successfully helped improve the health of young expectant mothers and reduced their chances of having a child with Autism or other childhood disorders.  F...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Miracle Project Star Spencer Harte spread hope and joy through her singing voice. Coach E, Elaine Hall and Spencer’s mother, Jill Creter Harte give exciting news of how viewers can help Spencer spread hope during an upcoming trip to China!  To help support Spencer on her trip to China visit: www.gofundme.com and search Jill Harte.  ...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    pencer Harte talks about finding her singing voice and the joy that it brings her.  Coach E, Elaine Hall shares Spencer’s early beginnings as a student with the Miracle Project. For more information on the Miracle Project, visit www.themiracleproject.org  To help support Spencer on her trip to China visit: www.gofundme.com and searc...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Spencer Harte is a 16 year old spreading hope through her inspirational singing voice.  Spencer, who is on the Autism Spectrum was featured in the final episode of PARENTHOOD when she sang Ave Maria as one of the students at the school created by the Bravermans.  Spencer talks about finding her singing voice and the amazing places h...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Donating your outdated technology can change the world!  If you upgrade your iPad, Apple will give you a $50 credit for trading in your old iPad – BUT- if you donate your old iPad to charity you can get a $300 tax credit and give an individual with Autism a way to communicate.  To donate visit:    Autism Live is a production of the...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Autism expert Soo Cho returns to the show to talk about teaching yoga poses to individuals with Autism to help promote core strength, body awareness and self esteem.  This is fondly been dubbed SooChoga!  Soo talks about the benefits of yoga with clients she has worked with around the world.   Autism Live is a production of the Cent...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Vince Redmond, LMFT and Autism ABA Therapist talks with Shannon and Nancy  about bonding and boundaries.  How and when do we cut the apron strings and what do we do to make it easier on both sides of the equation?     Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, Califor...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    LMFT and soccer enthusiast, Vince Redmond answers a viewer’s question about how to teach children with ASD the necessary soccer skills to be able to enjoy playing with peers.   Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout, the Uni...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Autism expert and certified yoga instructor, Soo Cho, demonstrates how to do Downward Dog with the help of Jem Miller, a twelve year old on the Autism spectrum.  Yoga, and the practice of yoga poses has been shown to be effective in helping individuals with ASD improve their posture, focus and self esteem while reducing their stress...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today’s Jargon is Response Cost.  Shannon explains when and how you might use response cost. 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), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices th...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today on Autism Live: Miracle Project Star and Singing Sensation, Spencer Harte talks about finding her singing voice and the joy that it brings her.  Coach E, Elaine Hall shares Spencer’s early beginnings as a student with the Miracle Project and Spencer’s mother, Jill Creter Harte gives exciting news of how viewers can help Spence...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today on Let’s Talk Autism with Shannon & Nancy, the ladies welcome LMFT Vince Redmond to talk about bonding and boundaries.  How and when do we cut the apron strings and what do we do to make it easier on both sides of the equation?  Vince also gives tips on teaching soccer skills to kids on the spectrum. Shannon and Nancy cover ne...

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 help my 5 year old son stay focused while playing soccer?    ...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Today on Autism Live:  On Ask Dr. Doreen:  Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewer’s questions about how to get a child to sleep the entire night in their own bed, why are parents asked to have clinics during school time?  How does it work when siblings are both getting therapy? How can you help a child to learn soccer skills? And more...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   We all need a little laugh from time to time.  Fullerton Cares is gearing up for it annual comedy event on Oct. 21 st !   Comics George Perez, Keith Reza and Joshua Meyrowitz join Rod Castro, and Matt Gendal from the band Super Naked to remind us all why we need to attend this super funny event.  Get tickets now before they sell out....

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Coach E!,  Elaine Hall, from The Miracle Project talks about an upcoming camp in Thousand Oaks California that is a collaboration between The Miracle Project, The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) and Autism Care and Treatment Today! (ACT Today!).  The one week camp will feature movement, dance, music, acting and more. ...