Autism Live

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Lisa Ackerman, Executive Director of TACA discusses what to do when the Doctor says, "Go allergy free GFCFSF."  Now what?   TACA is a national non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to educating, empowering and supporting families affected by autism.    For more information on TACA visit: www.tacanow.org   Autism Live is a prod...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Lisa Ackerman, Executive Director of TACA discusses the notion of being "non-verbal" on the Autism Spectrum.     TACA is a national non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to educating, empowering and supporting families affected by autism.    For more information on TACA visit: www.tacanow.org   Autism Live is a production of t...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Today on Autism Live:  On Ask Dr. Doreen: Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewer questions about Autism including:  How can I request more support for my child during standardized testing? Will the CARD book help me to teach conversation skills to my child?  How can I get my child to sleep in his own bed all night?  How can I help my...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Dani Bowman from Powerlight Animation Studios talks about the upcoming event: Temple Grandin and Friends.  Dani will be speaking at the event along with Dr. Temple Grandin.  James Durbin, Dr. Stephen Shore and many others will be performing.  The entire event will benefit Autism Works, a unique program to help individuals on the spe...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today’s Jargon is Boundary Markers!  Boundary Markers are the little things we do to let others know we are tuned in to what they are saying.  Sometimes we nod our heads, other times we inject words or exclamations, "No way!" or, "Wow!"  These little signals when they are given and received help speakers know if they need to change...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Vanessa Alvarez outlines the 11 curricula areas of CARD Adult Services.  For more information visit www. http://www.cardadults.com/AdultServices/Default.aspx .      Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout, the United States an...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Vanessa Alvarez shares the importance of adult services being tailored specifically to the individuals needs. For information about CARD Adult services visit www. http://www.cardadults.com/AdultServices/Default.aspx .      Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, Cal...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Today’s Jargon is FBA!  FBA or Functional Behavior Assessment is critical to dealing effectively with challenging behavior.  If you don’t know why it’s happening how can you hope to be effective in changing it?  FBA’s tell us the function of the behavior. Sign up for Autism Live’s free newsletter at: http://www.autism-live.com/join-o...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Zade Shakir, founder of USCKicks for Kids, shares exciting information about this unique and FREE program designed to help kids of all abilities access and enjoy physical fitness. For more information visit: http://www.usckicksforkids.org/     Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquar...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   The Autism Society of America is joining with Autism Live to bring you a new monthly show. Apprentice winner Stefanie Schaeffer will host “The Future is Bright!”  which will provide information, resources and hope to individuals and families living with autism. The Autism Society of America values the uniqueness of each person living...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Apprentice winner Stefani Schaeffer shares how she has become involved with the Autism Society of America and their ongoing mission to support individuals and families in the Autism community.  Ms. Schaeffer will be hosting the new monthly show on Autism Live, “The Future is Bright”, which will be done in conjunction with the Autism...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Dani Bowman is a talented 20 year old college student.  She is also the founder of Powerlight Animation Studios, an international speaker, a successful artist and animator and teacher who specializes in teaching animation to children and adults on the Autism Spectrum.  Dani is also on the Autism Spectrum and an inspiration to the ent...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Today on Autism Live: Autism Mom, Shannon Penrod introduces Stefani Schaeffer, who will be hosting the new monthly show, “The Future is Bright”, brought to you in conjunction with the Autism Society of America.  Shannon gives and update of the free parent training currently available from the Institute for Behavioral Training  visit...

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 get my son to stay in bed at night? 09:05- How can I stop my son f...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Elaine Hall shares how the Miracle Project came to be. Student actor Nick Brode, shares how he became involved with the project and how his love of performance grew.  For more information on the Miracle Project visit: www.themiracleproject.org     Sign up for Autism Live’s free newsletter at: http://www.autism-live.com/join-our-email...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Elaine Hall, AKA Coach E!, along with student actor Nick Brode discusses the Miracle Project's newest show, The Intimidation Game.  The show is written and performed by students, many on the Autism Spectrum, and deals with themes having to do with bullying.  Nick sings an original song from the show! For more information on the Mirac...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   The Miracle Project received international recognition after Autism: The Musical debuted on HBO. Elaine Hall the creative genius behind the Miracle Project shares details about on of their new shows, Heroes Like Me, which features non verbal individuals with ASD. For more information on the Miracle Project visit: www.themiracleprojec...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Student actor Nick Brode joins Shannon to talk about his role in The Miracle Project's newest show The Intimidation Game which will open this weekend.  Nick shares how much it has meant to him to be involved with a project like this and his hope to be a professional actor in films and TV.  For more information on the Miracle Project...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Bob Epner is one of those inspirational parents who saw a need for their child and in solving that need created something amazing for all kinds of individuals.  Bob talks about the first year of the David Arthur Foundation in Manhattan and the decision to start a hockey team at the center. For more information on the David Arthur Cen...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Autism Dad, Bob Epner gives an update on the David Arthur Center in New York City and their first year of providing excellent services to clients in order to prepare them for happy, productive lives that include being employed. For more information visit: http://manhattan.centerforautism.com/   Sign up for Autism Live’s free newslett...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Today on Autism Live: Cecilia Knight from IBT offers free eLearning Autism Training to Parents who register in the month of April.  Visit http://www.ibehavioraltraining.com/IBT/AutismAwarenessTraining.aspx to register!  Tell everyone you know!  Bob Epner visits to give an update on the David Arthur Center in New York City and their f...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Skills® is an online tool for treating Autism.  The Cognition Curriculum helps teach learners what others are seeing, thinking and experiencing.  For more information visit: www.skilsforautism.com      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 t...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Finding a great service provider can be stressful for an Autism parent.  Sara Gershfeld from Love My Provider shares ways that Love My Provider is helping parents to find good quality service providers in their area.  Visit www. LoveMyProvider.com for more information.     Sign up for Autism Live’s free newsletter at: http://www.aut...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today on Autism Live: Sara Gershfeld from Love My Provider recaps the inspirational Walk Now For Autism 2015 and shares ways that Love My Provider is helping parents to find good quality service providers in their area.  Shannon shares the Cognition Curriculum in Skills(R). The Jargon for the day is Boundary Markers!     Sign up for...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    The Institute for Behavioral Training (IBT) is offering free access to top quality training for Autism parents during the month of April.  Cecilia Knight from IBT shares the good news about how parents can empower themselves through eLearning!  Parents must register for the trainings before May 1st, when they register they will have...