Autism Live

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Autism parents Shannon Penrod and Jim Miller visit Toys R Us to check out some of the featured toys in this year’s Toy Guide for Differently-Abled Children.  Looking for a toy that helps build communication skills?  Finger skills? Listening? Gross Motor?  Creativity, Social Skills, Thinking, Listening or Visual Motor skills?  Find g...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    What does it take to have a happy compliant child?  Shannon shares “Happy Compliant Children 101” a step by step guide to…getting happy compliant children!   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...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today’s Jargon is Deprivation!  Deprivation isn’t about teasing a child or depriving them of things that are basic necessities.  It’s about super charging a known reinforce so the individual will find it exciting!   Sign up for Autism Live’s free newsletter at: http://www.autism-live.com/join-our-email-list.aspx    Autism Live is a...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today on Autism Live: The Festival of Toys continues on this special “Gratitude” episode featuring the PlasmaCar®!  Watch to find out how you can be entered to win one of 6 yellow PlasmaCars®! Shannon and Nancy talk tips and tricks for the Thanksgiving Holiday.  Jess Block Nerren tells her story of discovering that her son who is on...

Dale me gusta en Facebook a http://facebook.com/Centroparaautismoytrastornosrelacionados   Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Hoy en Autismo y Familia, Juan Ronderos, Presentador de Autismo y Familia, nos comparte como recibir ayuda gratuita para recibir terapia ABA para su niño o niña con autismo.    Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related D...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Kristina Rozenbergs talks with an OCALI board member, live from the Innovation Playground at Ocalicon 2014.  For more information on OCALI or Ocalicon 2015 visit: www.ocali.org   Shannon gives a full run down on essential play skills and which toys create progress!   Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Di...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Kristina Rozenbergs takes us to the Innovation Playground at Ocalicon 2014 to met RoboKind’s awesome robot Milo!  Milo shows off the facial expressions he uses to help kids with Autism learn social cues.  He is amazing!  For more information about Milo and the exciting research RoboKind is doing visit: www.robokidrobots.com   Autism...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Today on Autism Live: Shannon answers parent questions about IEPs and FAPE.  Kristina Rozenbergs takes us to the Innovation Playground at Ocalicon 2014 to met RoboKind’s awesome robot Milo!  Milo shows off the facial expressions he uses to help kids with Autism learn social cues.  He is amazing!  For more information about Milo and t...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Today’s Jargon is Adaptive Skills!  Adaptive Skills are an important key to creating independence, building self esteem and creating meaningful outcomes!  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...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Live from the Innovation Playground at Ocalicon 2014, Kristina Rozenbergs  speaks with a representative from Safe and Found, which provides a wide range of QR code products that facilitate finding lost children as well as a real time GPS tracker with customizable settings to place specific parameters within which the individual must...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Live from the floor of Ocalicon’s Innovation Playground, Kristina Rozenbergs talks with a representative from Snug Vest. Snug Vest, a revolutionary new product, is an inflatable and deflateable pressure vest.  For more information on the Snug Vest visit www.snugvest.com.     Sign up for Autism Live’s free newsletter at: http://www.a...

Dale me gusta en Facebook a http://facebook.com/Centroparaautismoytrastornosrelacionados   Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    El dos 211 es un centro de ayuda muy útil que ofrece servicios gratuitos. Entérate como el 211 te puede ayudar.    Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and wit...

Dale me gusta en Facebook a http://facebook.com/Centroparaautismoytrastornosrelacionados   Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Hoy en Autismo y Familia, Patricia Herrera, Directora de 211 LA County, nos cuenta la gran labor que esta hace el 211 en Los Ángeles y en todo U.S.A.    Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headqua...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today on Autism Live: Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewer questions about dealing with hand flapping, hair pulling and spitting as well how to decide between home based and center based services for a child just starting ABA services. During Let’s Talk Autism with Shannon & Nancy the ladies discuss the Pope’s decision to have an a...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Ahren Hoffman from Lekotek Toys talks about Lekotek’s part in the 20th edition of the Toys R Us Toy Guide for differently-abled children.  Lekotek Centers make it possible, through their Toy Lending Libraries, for families to access toys they might not otherwise have a chance to play with.  To find out more about Lekotek visit: www....

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Dr. Linda Copeland, a Developmental Pediatrician and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst answers a parent’s question about use of  Respiradol in treating a teen with ADHD.     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 R...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today’s Jargon is Functional Pretend Play!  You may not know the term but you’ve definitely spent some time in a toy store aisle that featured Functional Pretend Play toys.     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...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today on Autism Live: Shannon kicks off the 2014 Festival of Toys with an interview with Ahren Hoffman from Lekotek Toys, showcasing the 20th edition of the Toys R Us Toy Guide for differently-abled children. Dr. Linda Copeland, a Developmental Pediatrician and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst answers parents questions about PICA,...

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 – If I am currently a stay at home mom, would it be better to have therapy...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Dr. Jonathan Tarbox answers a viewer’s question what to do when the teacher doesn’t know about Autism.  Who implements the IEP?  Who is supposed to be making the modifications so this child can access the curriculum? What’s a parent to do?   Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquarte...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Today on Autism Live: Dr. Adel Najdowski talks about the basic principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. Dr. Jonathan Tarbox answers viewers questions about parents who don’t want to do play dates with our kids when the find out our kids have ASD!  Other questions deal with IEPs and who makes accommodations in the class work for our k...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Jerry Seinfeld recently discussed in an interview with Brian Williams that he feels he has some traits of Autism, in his words “I think on a very drawn out scale, I think I’m on the spectrum.”    Since that interview there have been some Autism parents who have taken issue with Mr. Seinfeld’s comments, suggesting that “Celebrity Auti...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Today on Autism Live: Dr. Adel Najdowski talks about the basic principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, including the way in which we use reinforcement to strengthen the likelihood a behavior occurs. If you have been confused about the difference between positive and negative reinforcement, this is your answer.   Autism Live is a pro...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    You’ve been challenged to take the #AutismActofLove challenge!  Now what??? Don’t worry!  It’s easy!  You’ll enjoy it and you’ll help countless individuals on the Autism Spectrum.  Watch to see why this challenge is so important and the see Nancy Plotkin take the challenge.  Make sure you take the challenge and donate to www. Helpfo...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Vince Redmond talks strategies for getting through holidays that involve food and relatives!  Everyone has that one relative that is sure they know what everyone else should be doing, eating and or thinking.  Holidays can be stressful enough, but sometimes dealing with that relative and a child...