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Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Dr. Cynthia Norall talks about the foundation that shares her name and their mission to help more individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.  Dr. Norall is the Clinical Director of Comprehensive Autism Services and Education (C.A.S.E., Inc.), and author of the book,  Quirky Yes, Hopeless, No: Practical Tips to Help Your Child with As...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Dr. Cynthia Norall, Clinical Director of Comprehensive Autism Services and Education (C.A.S.E., Inc.), talks about her book,  Quirky Yes, Hopeless, No: Practical Tips to Help Your Child with Asperger's Syndrome Be More Socially Accepted .  Dr. Norall is also a Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP), a nationally certified Cognitive-...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Dr. Cynthia Norall, author of Quirky Yes, Hopeless, No: Practical Tips to Help Your Child with Asperger's Syndrome Be More Socially Accepted   talks about Comprehensive Autism Services and Education (C.A.S.E., Inc.). Dr Norall is the Clinical Director of C.A.S.E., she is also a Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP), a nationally ce...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Today’s Jargon of the Day: ASD, which stands for Autism Spectrum Disorder.  The words we use to describe Autism have changed.  Under the new DSM V there are no longer classifications for PDD-NOS or Asperger’s Syndrome, now everything comes under the heading of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Sign up for Autism Live’s free newsletter at: ht...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   On Today’s Show: Dr. Cynthia Norall is a Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP), a nationally certified Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist, and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She is also the Clinical Director of Comprehensive Autism Services and Education (C.A.S.E., Inc.), the creator of Friends' Club® and author of the book Quirky...

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Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Dr. Jonathan Tarbox answers viewer’s question about how to cope with a 2 hour delay in school starting because of the weather.  At first glance the advice might seem crazy to a parent who doesn’t want to deal with a tantrum, but the reality is that working in this way may be the biggest gift you can give your child!   Autism Live is...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Dr. Adel Najdowski gives tips on how to know what to teach first.  The best first step is to assess to see where the individual’s current skill levels are. Dr. Najdowski explains the pivotal role assessment can play and how to proceed.   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    Today’s Jargon is Perspective Taking!  The ability to take other’s perspectives is the key to all conflicts.  For individuals on the Autism spectrum this is a crucial skill to be developed.   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...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today on Autism Live: Dr. Adel Najdowski gives tips on how to know what to teach first.  The conversations include talking about assessments and what priorities might be at different ages and stages of learning.  Dr. Jonathan Tarbox answers viewer’s questions about what to do when a child is afraid of the toilet, how to talk with a...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Rajeev Nirmalakhandan , director and co-writer of the independent feature film, The Odd Way Home talks with Shannon about film and its inspiration.  The Odd Way Home which features a leading character who has ASD has been embraced by the Autism Community for its accurate portrayal of Autism and its uplifting message.  Shannon hails...

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 behaviors should be understood as Autism vs. understood as neuro-ty...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today on Autism Live: Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewer questions about Autism including: What behaviors should we try to change and what behaviors should we leave alone?  How can I get a corroborating diagnosis under the new guidelines? How I begin to toilet train my 5 year old?  How can I help my child have better focus at sch...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today’s Jargon is Pragmatic Speech!  This is the area where speech converges with social skills so an individual is able to understand and communicate within all settings and circumstances.   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...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    It’s not uncommon for parents and schools to disagree when it comes time to craft and IEP for a special needs student.  What a parent decides to do when there is a disagreement can be an difficult and emotional journey. Special education attorney Devon Rios Barellano shares important  advice for parents in these situations.  Barella...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Special education attorney Devon Rios Barellano shares important information about an upcoming workshop: “What parents need to know about negotiating” which will be done in conjunction with the Autism Society of GLB/SGV/OC. No RSVP is required.  For more information email: regina-a-moreno@hotmail.com   Sign up for Autism Live’s free...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Autism parents often become accustomed to dealing with challenging, and can even become resigned to the idea that there is nothing they can do to change it.  The truth is with proper intervention these behaviors can be changed! Lisette Duarte, from Autism Speaks, talks about their upcoming workshop: Interventions for Challenging Beh...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Lisette Duarte, from Autism Speaks, talks about their upcoming workshop: Interventions for Challenging Behaviors of Autism which is co-hosted by Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services.  The workshop features presenters Sue Trautman, Dr. Susan Schmidt-Lacker  and Dr. Esther Hess.  It is a free event.  RSVP to losangeles@autismspeaks....

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   On Today’s Show: Lisette Duarte, from Autism Speaks, talks about their upcoming workshop co-hosted by Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services.  The topic is Interventions for Challenging Behaviors of Autism and features presenters such as, Sue Trautman, Dr. Susan Schmidt-Lacker,  and Dr. Esther Hess.  It is a free event.  RSVP to los...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Independent filmmaker and Autism Mom, Vana Thiero talks with Shannon & Nancy about her documentary series My Thiero Boys. Being a single mom of two growing boys isn’t easy, when they are both on the spectrum it is another matter all together!  Vana’s decision to tell her family’s story through a series of films is courageous and ins...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today on Autism Live: Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewer questions about Autism including: How can we teach curiosity?  Can children with great memory but low cognition make progress with ABA? How can you teach a toddler to roll a ball?  What can you do for an 11 year old who is violent and self injurious?  How can you teach wait...

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 - My 11 year old has complete melt-downs at home, punching, hitting, shout...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    This month’s Smarty craft is extra fun!  It helps to use all of the broken crayons in your home and create new fabulous crayons!  With those new crayons kids can create fun “scratch and reveal” paintings.  The craft is inexpensive and helps children to work on skills such as pincer grasp, holding a pencil, using a paintbrush and mor...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Expressive language has to do with everything that is functional communication, being able to communicate your needs through language, sign language, gesture or other means. Many individuals on the autism spectrum have expressive language deficits. Knowing what skills need to be worked on and knowing how to work on them can be extre...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Matt Asner, Navah Paskowitz and Shannon Penrod listen in as Rabbi Zushe Cunin tells the meaning behind Chanukah and its traditions!   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 and around the globe. For more i...