Autism Live

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today on Autism Live: Special guest 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!  T...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Alumni from Hope Tech share their view on having attended a school where inclusion was paramount.  Hope Tech, located in Palo Alto, California has been providing inclusive education for 14 years for grades K-8.  This year Hope Tech will start its very first 9 th grade class. For more information on Hope Tech visit: www.hopetechschool...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Gail Ewell, founder and Executive Director of Hope Tech, talks about their unique program in Northern California that uses true inclusion to educate young students of all needs.  Graduates of the Hope Tech program speak about the benefits of learning in such a productive environment. For more information on Hope Tech visit: www.hopet...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Dr. Adel Najdowski discusses teaching social skills to teens with Autism.  Are social skills classes worth the time and money?  Is there a more effective way to teach social skills?       Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, and with offices th...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Dr. Najdowski gives tips on how to customize a teen’s program for maximum effect.  Depending on the individual there are many areas that a teen might need help with, everything from socialization to executive functioning!     Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland...

  Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Dr. Adel Najdowski discusses getting to real progress with teens on the Autism spectrum using ABA.  Many people assume that ABA is only effective in teaching very young children with Autism, the truth is that ABA can be very effective in helping teens on the spectrum.       Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and R...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Autism Dad and inventor Bruce Wilson talks about his non-profit, If I Need Help. If I Need Help creates inexpensive and effective products to keep children safe if they are separated from their care givers.  Their unique QR codes are available in a wide array of patches and tags to help reunite children with their families safely.  F...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Today’s Jargon is Fluency.  Fluency is being able to do something quickly and accurately. 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 through...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Today on Autism Live: Dr. Adel Najdowski talks about getting to real progress with teens on the Autism spectrum using ABA.  Dr. Najdowski gives tips on how to customize a teen’s program for maximum effect.  Gail Ewell, founder and Executive Director of Hope Tech, talks about their unique program in Northern California that uses true...

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 automatically reinforced behavior and how to treat it, what to do when there is anxiety about getting older, how to toilet train a non verbal 7 year old, how do we know a therapist will be knowledgeable and kind and more!  On Let’s Talk...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Kerrie Mallory Thompson, from Autism Will Not Define My Son, talks with Shannon Penrod about her ongoing adventures with Autism Will Not Define My Son, Ink for Autism, Autism Speaks and a newly formed Arizona support group. For more information visit: www.facebook.com/autismwillnotdefinemyson   Autism Live is a production of the Cent...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Cara Koscinski, the Pocket OT, answers viewers questions about sensory issues, systematic desensitization, building attention and sensory rooms.     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...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Looking for more summer fun ideas? Cara Koscinski, the Pocket OT, gives even more tips on how to keep the fun going while the learning is happening! To read more visit: www.thepocketot.com and click on the blog tab.     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   Cara Koscinski, the Pocket OT, gives great summer fun tips that are guaranteed to help any aged learner learn and grow without even knowing its therapy.  To read more visit: www.thepocketot.com and click on the blog tab.     Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland H...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Today’s Jargon is Model Prompt.  Modeling the behavior you want someone else to do is a very effective teaching tool when the individual has already developed the skill of learning through imitation. 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...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Today on Autism Live: Shannon Penrod talks with Cara Koscinski, the Pocket OT, about great ways to have fun while building skills over the summer!   Cara gives great tips guaranteed to help any aged learner to access fun and progress.  To read more suggestion visit: www.thepocketot.com and click on the blog tab. Shannon also intervie...

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 son to be more calm? 07:52 - Is ABA beneficial for high functionin...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   LMFT, Vince Redmond, talks with Shannon about setting meaningful priorities as a family during Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention.  One of the most important things to remember is COMMUNICATION!   Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with off...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   George Williams, Autism Dad and author of Who Will Care for Them, What the Future Holds for Millions of Autistic Adults talks about being a dad of an 18 year old on the spectrum.     Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout, th...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Who Will Care for Them, What the Future Holds for Millions of Autistic Adults, a book by George Williams chronicles what life will be like in 2040 and what we need to put in place now to ensure that our children are taken care of.    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   George Williams, author of Who Will Care for Them, What the Future Holds for Millions of Autistic Adults talks with Shannon about the need to prepare for the future for all of us with children on the Autism Spectrum.  George’s book looks forward to 2040 to see how we should begin to prepare. Autism Live is a production of the Center...

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 teaching social skills to high functioning kids on the spectrum, what to do about a 5 year old who struggles to be calm, what services are available to support adults on the spectrum with hygiene skills and keeping their rooms cleaned,...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Mike Fogel, Director and Founder of Camp Pegasus, talks about their unique summer camp program, in the Philadelphia area, that specializes in teaching social skills to kids age 6-15 on the Autism spectrum.  For more information visit: www.camppegasus.com        Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorder...

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.  Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, and with office...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Today’s Jargon is FAPE !  FAPE stands for Free Appropriate Public Education!  It is what every school child in the U.S. is legally entitled to. 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), headquar...