Autism Live

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Michael Tolleson didn’t discover he could paint until he was over 50, later he discovered that he was on the Autism Spectrum.  Michael  talks about finding his hidden talent and his hidden diagnosis.  For more information on Michael and his paintings visit: http://www.michaeltollesonartist.com/    Autism Live is a production of the...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today on Autism Live: Shannon Penrod answers questions from viewers on how to be a good ABA parent and explains the ABCs of behavior from a parent’s view point.  During Let’s Talk Autism with Shannon & Nancy the ladies welcome Savant Painter, Michael Tolleson who talks about finding his hidden talent and his hidden diagnosis.  For m...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today on Autism Live: Special guests Rebecca Frye from the The Shawnee Little Theatre and Robin Hogerhuis from Fullerton Cares and Everybody Dance Now inspire with stories of hope and progress through the arts.  For more information on The Shawnee Little Theatre visit www.shawneelittletheatre.com.  For more information on the Everyb...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today’s Jargon is Distractor!  When beginning to teach using the principles of ABA, it is common to use errorless learning, teaching one target at a time, and only presenting the target as a choice.  Eventually a therapist will present wrong choices as well as the right choice.  The wrong choices are distractors and help to ensure t...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Shannon gives tips on how to successfully visit theme parks with children with ASD and gives a comparison between the LegoLand® Guest Assistance Pass and the Disney® Disability Pass. Spoiler alert:  Someone is BUILDING a better relationship with Autism Parents!   Sign up for Autism Live’s free newsletter at: http://www.autism-live.c...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Lois Jean Brady, author of Apps for Autism gives recommendations on a few of her favorite apps featured in the newly revised and expanded edition of the book.  For more information visit: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1941765009/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_3?pf_rd_p=1944687522&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=193527449X&pf_r...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Lois Jean Brady, co-creator of InnerVoice, shares news of an exciting update to this innovative app.  Inner Voice is a communication app with 3D avatar technology that utilizes the revolutionary technique of video self monitoring.  InnerVoice is available at a fraction of the cost of most communication apps and retails for $19.99.  ...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Lois Jean Brady from iTherapy talks about the newly revised and expanded version of Apps for Autism!  This book is a fabulous resource for finding apps that will help teach and reinforce skills for Autism!  The new edition includes tips from experts on how to effectively use the featured apps.  For more information visit: http://www....

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   On Today’s Show: Lois Jean Brady from iTherapy talks about the newly revised and expanded version of Apps for Autism!  This book is a fabulous resource for finding apps that will help teach and reinforce skills for Autism!  The new edition can be found at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1941765009/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_3?pf_rd_p=1944...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Soo Cho, shares her personal mission to procure 60 technology devices to be given to individuals with ASD to help them communicate and grow!  Soo is asking individuals, organizations and corporations to donate their outmoded technology so it can be repurposed for the highest cause, giving a voice to those who wouldn’t otherwise have...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Amanda and John Musolino share their experience of being on CBS’ hit show The Briefcase.  Amanda and John three children, one on the spectrum but when given $100,000 they made a rare and generous decision that has America talking!  For more information visit: www.teamwhippersnapper.com     Autism Live is a production of the Center f...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Katherine Yu talks with Stefanie Schaeffer about her daughter’s drawings which are featured in the book, Drawing Sylvia.     Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more inf...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Scott Badesch, the President of Autism Society of America talks with Stefanie Schaeffer about this year’s Autism Society of America Conference, which will be held in Denver, Colorado from July 8-11, 2015. This year’s conference will feature Dr. Temple Grandin, Michelle Garcia Winner, Jane McGonigal and others. For more information v...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Lori Ireland, founder of Extraordinary Ventures, talks with Stephanie Schaeffer about the importance of giving work opportunities to individuals with special needs.  Extraordinary Ventures makes it possible for individuals to successfully access employment in the Chapel Hill, North Carolina area.  For more information visit: www.ext...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Stephanie Schaeffer talks with Lori Ireland, founder of Extraordinary Ventures, ways parents can support their children during the teen years to better prepare them for adulthood.  Extraordinary Ventures makes it possible for individuals to successfully access employment in the Chapel Hill, North Carolina area.  For more information...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Is it possible that individuals with Autism feel empathy but don’t know how to communicate it? Dr. Adel Najdowski shares important information about perspective taking and how to foster empathy in individuals on the Autism spectrum.     Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Dr. Adel Najdowski shares important information about perspective taking and how to teach it to individuals on the Autism spectrum.     Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. F...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Today’s Jargon is Theory of Mind.  Theory of Mind is a much debated concept of being able to take one’s own and other’s perspectives. 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 T...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Today on Autism Live: Dr. Adel Najdowski shares important information about perspective taking and how to teach it to individuals on the Autism spectrum.  Amanda and John Musolino share their experience of being on CBS’ hit show The Briefcase.  Amanda and John three children, one on the spectrum but when given $100,000 they made a ra...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Inventor Ned Sahin, wearing Google Glass, talks about an exciting new app called Brian Power. Brain Power harnesses the capabilities of Google Glass to teach social skills to individuals with Autism.  Ned invites parents in the Boston area to participate in their Beta trials that are being conducted now.  For more information visit...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Ned Sahin, inventor of Brian Power, talks about this innovative way to use Google Glass as teaching tool for individuals with Autism.  Ned invites parents in the Boston area to participate in their Beta trials that are being conducted now.  Visit www.brain-power.com   Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related...

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 - Does CARD accept Medicaid?   01:48 - How can we teach swallowing?    11:...

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 Medicaid funded services in Florida, food selectivity and picky eaters, how to teach a child to swallow after taking out a G tube, the relationship between ABA and PRT, what to do when a child is being moved to a special day program be...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Joanne Lara, from Autism Movement Therapy, recaps the fabulous Temple Grandin and Friends event that benefited Autism Works Now. The star studded event featured Temple Grandin, Joe Montagna, Ed Asner and Dani Bowman as well as performances by James Durbin, Lonnie Parks, Susan Scheller and more!  Joanne speaks about the pressing need...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today’s Jargon is Pica.  Pica is a very serious condition that involves a compulsion to eat things that are not food.  It can be life threatening and requires professional intervention.   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...