Autism Live

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today’s Jargon is Joint Attention!  Joint attention is one of the early, important building blocks for gaining social skills.  It is often missing or diminished in children with ASD.  The good news is this skill can be taught and when it is it can have tremendous impact!   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: Autism Expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewer's questions on a wide variety of topics including:  What can I do to prevent tantrums? How can I help my child acquire conversation skills?  What can I do if I can't afford ABA? How many lessons in Skills(R) can I work on in a 25 hour week? How can I get my da...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Interviews with Matt Asner (Autism Speaks), Max Burkholder (Parenthood) and Ari Greenburg (Team Greenbean) and Alex Plank (WrongPlanet.net) at the Los Angeles Walk Now for Autism, which took place on Saturday, April 18th at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Autism Live's booth featured painting crafts which started on canvas and became mor...

Today on Autism Live Shannon gives a recap on the wonderful Walk Now for Autism, which took place on Saturday at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.  Building Social Skills is discussed and Dr. Linda Copeland answers questions about PANDAS.   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 D...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Social Skills are essential for success.  Autism Mom and former teacher, Shannon Penrod shares ways that parents and teachers can use Skills® to access critical lessons to build social skill.  For more information on Skills® visit www.skillsforautism.com.   Sign up for Autism Live’s free newsletter at: http://www.autism-live.com/joi...

Talking with TACA with Lisa Ackerman from Talk About Curing Autism.

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Autism Mom, Shannon Penrod, talks with participants in the Entrepreneurship Fair at the ABC's & XYZ's of Special Needs Conference.  For more information on this exciting event visit: www. Center4SpecialNeeds.com     Sign up for Autism Live’s free newsletter at: http://www.autism-live.com/join-our-email-list.aspx   Autism Live is a p...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) has been treating Autism for 25 years.  This short video pays tribute to Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh’s ongoing vision to help individuals with ASD to reach their highest potential.  Congratulations to Dr. Granpeesheh and all of the devoted people at CARD for 25 years of excellence.  Here’...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Iain Croft, from Autism World Magazine, shares news of the exciting new free parent manual that is available to families in Western Australia.  This parent manual puts vital information in parent’s hands so they don’t have to waste time getting the help and support they need!  Bravo! For information on getting your free manual visit:...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   On World Autism Awareness Day, Iain Croft joins Shannon from Western Australia to talk about Autism World Magazine and the wide variety of stories they cover in the bimonthly free digital magazine.  For more information and to get your free copy visit: http://www.autismworldmagazine.com/autism-world.html Sign up for Autism Live’s fre...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Autism Mom, Ilana Gershlowitz has a sobering conversation with Shannon on World Autism Awareness Day about the status of Autism in South Africa.  Ilana has been working hard to make a difference, by creating The Star Academy!  For more information on the Star Academy visit: http://www.thestaracademy.co.za/ Sign up for Autism Live’s f...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Ilana Gershlowitz talks with Shannon on World Autism Awareness Day from the Star Academy in South Africa. The Star Academy now has several locations in South Africa and has the capability to provide services in other areas of Africa as well!  For more information on the Star Academy visit: http://www.thestaracademy.co.za/ Sign up for...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Principal Baker and Assistant Principal Mrs. Loscos from Emblem Academy share their commitment for students of all abilities!  Emblem Academy fosters friendships and support for all students through their inclusion program. Sign up for Autism Live’s free newsletter at: http://www.autism-live.com/join-our-email-list.aspx   Autism Live...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   On a special World Autism Awareness Day edition of Autism Live Shannon welcomes Pilar Pitty to talk about the state of Autism in Panama. 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 i...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Autism Mom and blogger, Ragnhildur Agustsdottir talks with Shannon from Iceland about the status of Autism in Iceland (maybe we should all move the Iceland???) and she fills us in on a new Autism charity she has begun (maybe we SHOULD all move to Iceland).  For more information on Ragga’s charity visit: http://facebook.com/einhverfa...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Today on a special World Autism Awareness Day edition of Autism Live Shannon welcomes guests from around the world to talk about Autism.  First Shannon talks with officials from a school in Southern California about their inclusion model.  Principal Baker and Assistant Principal Mrs. Loscos from Emblem Academy share their commitment...

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 do I get my daughter to pull up the back of her pants?   06:13 - My 5 year...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Joanne Lara and American Idol Finalist, James Durbin talk about #TempleGrandinandFriends.  This amazing event will take place at Club Nokia on May 20 th .  The star studded event features performances by James Durbin and Stephen Shore among others, along with appearances by Dr. Temple Grandin and Dani Bowman and will benefit the Auti...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Areva Martin from the Special Needs Network talks about April events for the Special Needs Network and an important new task force that will help underserved populations.  For more information visit: http://snnla.org/   Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, Califo...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   James Durbin broke down barriers when he became a finalist on the 10 th season of American Idol.  He inspired people around the world by showing what a person with Autism and Tourette syndrome can do.  James continues to inspire through his work with Autism Works and their upcoming event #TempleGrandinandFriends.  This amazing event...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   It’s April!  And Autism Live starts it with a very special show!  First up, Ask Dr. Doreen: Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewer questions about Autism including:  What is advanced Cognition?  Can it help my HF child?  How can I teach my daughter to pull up her pants, What should I do if my son cries every morning when I take him to...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Jennifer Jones shares the mission of Autism Speaks. Autism Mom Shannon Penrod urges people to judge Autism charities by their work toward their mission, not on what they would like their mission to be.   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    Teaching receptive and expressive labels is great but it won’t foster true interactive speech.  Quality ABA programs feature instruction that addresses the verbal operants!   Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout, the Unite...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Jennifer Jones from Autism Speaks shares exciting news about this year’s Light Up the Blues concert which will be hosted by Jack Black and feature Neil Young!   For more information on Light Up the Blues visit: http://hollywoodpantages.com/showinfo.php?id=55   Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorder...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Jennifer Jones from Autism Speaks gives an update on the Los Angeles Walk Now for Autism. Shannon urges families to participate in this important event!  For more information visit: http://www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1124950   Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (...