Autism Live

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Dr. Adel Najdowski and Dr. Jonathan Tarbox answer a parent’s question about whether they should tell their teenager they have or had a diagnosis of Autism. Autism Mom Shannon weighs in with her opinion.   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    Dr. Jonathan Tarbox gives important information about the Autism Research Group’s upcoming workshop, Why Does My Child Do That?  The workshop will take place on March 10th it is free to the public and free childcare will be provided.  For more information visit http://www.autismresearchgroup.org/   Autism Live is a production of the...

Like Autism Live on Facebook athttp://facebook.com/autismlive    Today’s jargon is OT! Occupational Therapy is included in most Autism treatment programs.     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: The jargon of the day is OT!  Shannon talks parents on an informative tour of the assessment portion of Skills®.  Dr. Adel Najdowski and Dr. Jonathan Tarbox answers questions from parents about how to prevent a 4 year old from removing their clothes at bedtime, how to teach hygiene to a teenager and whether or...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Computer expert Tony Cassara gives a demonstration of Ricky the Scholastic Robot’s abilities! Ricky is designed to interact with a child during treatment for Autism.  For more information on Ricky visit: scholasticrobotics.com   Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarza...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    “Ricky” The Scholastic Robot and his inventor Ralph Morin join Autism moms Nancy and Shannon.  Ralph shares Ricky’s mission to help children on the Autism Spectrum.  For more information on Ricky visit: scholasticrobotics.com   Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzan...

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 – What signs do you look for in an Autism evaluation?    08:52 – Should I...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today on Autism Live: Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewer questions about Autism including:  What symptoms do they look for in an Autism assessment? How can I get my daughter to use less toilet paper? Can an adult with mental retardation be assessed for Autism? Will echolalia stop on its own? What can I do to help my 2.5 year old...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Author Jonathan Mitchell talks with Shannon Penrod his novel The Mu Rhythm Bluff.  Jonathan was the focus of the recent Newsweek article entitled: The Debate Over an Autism Cure Turns Hostile.  Jonathan, who is on the Autism spectrum, does not share the popular self advocate outlook that neurodiversity is something to be embraced.  ...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Ernie Merlan and Yudi Bennett from Exceptional Minds visit talk about their innovative program that teaches students with special needs everything they need to know to prepare them to enter jobs in the filmmaking industry. For more information on Exceptional Minds visit www.exceptionalmindsstudio.org   Sign up for Autism Live’s free...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Tom D’Eri is a smart business man with a brother on the Autism spectrum.  Tom shares his family’s mission to create a business that empowers individuals, like his brother Andrew, to  being gainfully employed - the result: The Rising Tide Car Wash, which employs more than 80 individuals with ASD.  For more information on the Rising T...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Autism Blogger Jonathan Mitchell talks with Shannon Penrod about the recent Newsweek article entitled: The Debate Over an Autism Cure Turns Hostile.  Jonathan, who is on the Autism spectrum, does not share the popular self advocate outlook that neurodiversity is something to be embraced.  Jonathan’s Blog, Autism’s Gadfly can be foun...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    On Today’s Show: Shannon welcomes a series of guests to talk about the challenges and triumphs surrounding employment and Autism.  Ernie Merlan and Yudi Bennett from Exceptional Minds visit to talk about how their students are preparing to enter jobs in the filmmaking industry and Tom D’Eri shares his family’s mission to create a bu...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today’s Jargon is Adaptive Skills!  Adaptive Skills are anything that helps up to be able to lead a reach productive life.  Adaptive Skills can be dressing and toileting, but they can also be things like being able to answer a phone and to order food in a restaurant.   Sign up for Autism Live’s free newsletter at: http://www.autism-...

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Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Pocket OT, Cara Koscinski answers a parent’s question about how to help a young teenager deal with a troubling sensory reaction to the noise of a blow dryer.  Cara’s CD’s Sound Eaze help to systematically desensitize individuals for different sounds.   Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD)...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Cara Koscinski, AKA the Pocket OT,  gives 10 tips for Having a Successful Play Date!  Cara who has been working with kids on the Autism Spectrum for over 15 years has some awesome tips for how to set our kids up for success when having a friend over!  For more info on the Pocket OT visit www. PocketOT.com   Autism Live is a producti...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today’s Jargon is Symbolic Play!  Teaching children to be able to use objects to represent other things is a huge step towards creative thinking, perspective taking, critical problem solving and being a flexible thinker.   Sign up for Autism Live’s free newsletter at: http://www.autism-live.com/join-our-email-list.aspx    Autism Liv...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist,  Vince Redmond talks frankly about love, crushes and sexuality on the spectrum.  Vince offers great advice for parents who are concerned about heartbreaks and other awkward concerns.     Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today on Autism Live: Pocket OT, Cara Koscinski gives 10 tips for Having a Successful Playdate!  These are great tips for how to set our kids up for success when having a friend over!  Cara also answers a parent’s question about how to help a young teenager deal with a troubling sensory reaction to the noise of a blow dryer.  Shanno...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Marcia Hinds talks openly with Autism Moms, Shannon Penrod and Nancy Alspaugh-Jackson about her book I Know You’re in There. The book, which can be found at http://www.amazon.com/KNOW-YOURE-IN-THERE-Winning/dp/0996103902 ,  details Hind’s journey with her son from Autism diagnosis to recovery.   Autism Live is a production of the Ce...

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 explain to my insurance agency that ABA is a medical necessity...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today on Autism Live: Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewer questions about Autism including: How do we help an unmotivated young adult when all he wants to do is sleep and play video games.  Will wearing headphones stigmatize a college student?  How can we communicate to a 17 year old that Mom’s back is hurt but it won’t be permane...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today on Autism Live: Dr. Linda Copeland, BCBA and Developmental Pediatrician answers viewer questions including:     With the flu, is glancing upwards and winking one eye a symptom of something else?    Does excessive bubbles in urine indicate anything?    Do you have tips to handle GERD?   Is it possible to have too much probiotic...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    ABA is the gold standard of treatment for Autism, and now insurance is starting to cover a large portion of the cost of this expensive therapy.  Co pays and hefty deductibles can prevent many people from taking advantage of their insurance coverage.  Autism mom, Shannon Penrod, give suggestions of creative ways to get grants, loans...