Autism Live

*Special Episode* Joins us for this special episode featuring the founder of TACA, Lisa Ackerman as she and our host discuss the Autism Prevalence Numbers that have recently been released in the CDC report a few days ago. Tune in and join the discussion with Lisa and our host Shannon Penrod. www.autismnetwork.com 2:28 What did the new report say? 4:00 What are the key findings? 4:38 Autism Prevalence Graph 6:37 This is complicated: what data is collected, for what time periods and how is it shared? 9:56 Annual Impact of Rising Prevalence in the Societal Cost 11:22 The press continue to report that the increase "better awareness" and "wider availability of services" - what does the data demonstrate? 15:55 In world with resources, what should the data include in the future? 18:15 What can parents and community do? 23:54 Shannon shares a touching Christmas story 31:00 Shannon drops big news about a book release June of 2022 31:30 A conversation about referring to individuals on the autism spectrum how they would like to be referred to 35:07 Words of wisdom for Adults with autism that do not want to try 42:52 About the TACA Autism Journey Guide 47:55 About the TACA Mentors 49:27 Information about Next year's Online TACA Conference 52:12 How is your son doing? 55:50 A conversation with the viewers 58:57 Lisa Ackerman's Closing Statements 1:00:02 This week on Autism Live

*Special Episode* Joins us for this special episode featuring the founder of TACA, Lisa Ackerman as she and our host discuss the Autism Prevalence Numbers that have recently been released in the CDC report a few days ago. Tune in and join the discussion with Lisa and our host Shannon Penrod. www.autismnetwork.com 2:28 What did the new report say? 4:00 What are the key findings? 4:38 Autism Prevalence Graph 6:37 This is complicated: what data is collected, for what time periods and how is it shared? 9:56 Annual Impact of Rising Prevalence in the Societal Cost 11:22 The press continue to report that the increase "better awareness" and "wider availability of services" - what does the data demonstrate? 15:55 In world with resources, what should the data include in the future? 18:15 What can parents and community do? 23:54 Shannon shares a touching Christmas story 31:00 Shannon drops big news about a book release June of 2022 31:30 A conversation about referring to individuals on the autism spectrum how they would like to be referred to 35:07 Words of wisdom for Adults with autism that do not want to try 42:52 About the TACA Autism Journey Guide 47:55 About the TACA Mentors 49:27 Information about Next year's Online TACA Conference 52:12 How is your son doing? 55:50 A conversation with the viewers 58:57 Lisa Ackerman's Closing Statements 1:00:02 This week on Autism Live

In this episode of Autism Live, our guest covers Adaptive Skills for the Jargon of the day! After that, our host demo's and reviews the award winning toys from the autism live gift and toy guide! Tune in and watch! 4:14 The Autism Network 12:43 Jargon of the Day - Adaptive Skills 14:07 Adaptive Skills - Actual Definition 15:38 Adaptive Skills - Working Definition 24:45 Question of the Day - What would you like your child to do for themselves? 33:50 Topic of the Week - The 5000 hour expert 43:13 Autism Live Gift and Toy Guide Review Best Board Game and Puzzle Award Winners https://www.autismnetwork.com/toy-guide/ 45:58 Best Card Game Award Winner - Zoo® Crew Memory Game by SkipHopNYC https://www.amazon.com/Skip-Hop-Crew-Memory-Matching/dp/B088PR5SSJ/ref=asc_df_B088PR5SSJ/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=475771037026&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1717364186266627858&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031186&hvtargid=pla-1131260092792&psc=1 48:07 Best Board Game Award Winner - Zingo® by @ThinkFun https://www.amazon.com/ThinkFun-Zingo-Winning-Pre-Readers-Readers/dp/B01DY818JG/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=preschool%2Bboard%2Bgames&qid=1632071468&sr=8-5&th=1 49:33 Best Board Game Award Winner - Keys to the Capitals® by @Golden Bell Studios https://www.amazon.com/Golden-Bell-Studios-Keys-Capitals/dp/B01I7JC2AQ?ref_=ast_sto_dp 50:35 Best Card Game Award Winner - Hasty Baker by Go Chuckle https://hastybaker.com/ 54:25 Best Board Game Award Winner - Articulate! by TOMY Toys https://www.amazon.com/TOMY-Articulate-Family-Board-Version/dp/B07X2TTYYY/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=articulate&qid=1632137816&sr=8-1 55:22 Best Card Game Award Winner - Jeopardy! Card Game by Endless Games https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdMhMjciSo7xw74TkRehYkQ/featured https://endlessgames.com/product/jeopardy-card-game/ 56:12 Award Winning Puzzle Winner Reviews 56:18 Best Puzzle Award Winner - Toddlers First Textured Sensory Puzzle Kit by KAPLAN® https://www.kaplanco.com/product/35023/toddlers-first-textured-sensory-puzzle-kit?c=24%7CIT1011&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4K_7v-f_8gIVg4vICh0VIgEFEAQYCCABEgK_QfD_BwE 56:50 Best Puzzle Award Winner - Self-Correcting Alphabet Wooden Puzzle by @Melissa & Doug https://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-Self-Correcting-Alphabet-Developmental/dp/B004PBNGEM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1J7HEADQT8ASI&dchild=1&keywords=melissa+and+doug+self+correcting+alphabet+puzzle&qid=1632071398&sprefix=melissa+and+doug+self%2Caps%2C225&sr=8-1 57:26 Best Puzzle Award Winner - Moon Spinner by ThinkFun https://www.thinkfun.com/products/moon-spinner/ 57:46 Best Puzzle Award Winner - 3D Marble Run Wooden Puzzle by RO Wood https://www.amazon.com/RoWood-Puzzles-Mechanical-Christmas-Birthday/dp/B094CQR5SL/ref=sr_1_29_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=toys+for+teens&qid=1632079808&sr=8-29-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzNjVLQ1RRVkNXR1dBJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUExMDM3MjQ0MkVCOVRHVFQ1SkI1RyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMzU0Nzk5MzY4M1lQTDQ4MVhZNiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX210ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU= 58:39 Best Puzzle Award Winner - Harry Potter™ Hogwart's™ Clocktower by @Wrebbit 3D Puzzle https://www.amazon.com/Wrebbit-3D-Hogwarts-440-Piece-Jigsaw/dp/B08X7G3HV1?ref_=ast_sto_dp 1:00:59 Best Puzzle Award Winner - Holiday Harmony Puzzle by MasterPieces® https://www.masterpiecesinc.com/holiday-holiday-harmony-300-piece-ezgrip-puzzle/

In this episode of Autism Live, our guest covers Adaptive Skills for the Jargon of the day! After that, our host demo's and reviews the award winning toys from the autism live gift and toy guide! Tune in and watch! 4:14 The Autism Network 12:43 Jargon of the Day - Adaptive Skills 14:07 Adaptive Skills - Actual Definition 15:38 Adaptive Skills - Working Definition 24:45 Question of the Day - What would you like your child to do for themselves? 33:50 Topic of the Week - The 5000 hour expert 43:13 Autism Live Gift and Toy Guide Review Best Board Game and Puzzle Award Winners https://www.autismnetwork.com/toy-guide/ 45:58 Best Card Game Award Winner - Zoo® Crew Memory Game by SkipHopNYC https://www.amazon.com/Skip-Hop-Crew-Memory-Matching/dp/B088PR5SSJ/ref=asc_df_B088PR5SSJ/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=475771037026&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1717364186266627858&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031186&hvtargid=pla-1131260092792&psc=1 48:07 Best Board Game Award Winner - Zingo® by @ThinkFun https://www.amazon.com/ThinkFun-Zingo-Winning-Pre-Readers-Readers/dp/B01DY818JG/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=preschool%2Bboard%2Bgames&qid=1632071468&sr=8-5&th=1 49:33 Best Board Game Award Winner - Keys to the Capitals® by @Golden Bell Studios https://www.amazon.com/Golden-Bell-Studios-Keys-Capitals/dp/B01I7JC2AQ?ref_=ast_sto_dp 50:35 Best Card Game Award Winner - Hasty Baker by Go Chuckle https://hastybaker.com/ 54:25 Best Board Game Award Winner - Articulate! by TOMY Toys https://www.amazon.com/TOMY-Articulate-Family-Board-Version/dp/B07X2TTYYY/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=articulate&qid=1632137816&sr=8-1 55:22 Best Card Game Award Winner - Jeopardy! Card Game by Endless Games https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdMhMjciSo7xw74TkRehYkQ/featured https://endlessgames.com/product/jeopardy-card-game/ 56:12 Award Winning Puzzle Winner Reviews 56:18 Best Puzzle Award Winner - Toddlers First Textured Sensory Puzzle Kit by KAPLAN® https://www.kaplanco.com/product/35023/toddlers-first-textured-sensory-puzzle-kit?c=24%7CIT1011&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4K_7v-f_8gIVg4vICh0VIgEFEAQYCCABEgK_QfD_BwE 56:50 Best Puzzle Award Winner - Self-Correcting Alphabet Wooden Puzzle by @Melissa & Doug https://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-Self-Correcting-Alphabet-Developmental/dp/B004PBNGEM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1J7HEADQT8ASI&dchild=1&keywords=melissa+and+doug+self+correcting+alphabet+puzzle&qid=1632071398&sprefix=melissa+and+doug+self%2Caps%2C225&sr=8-1 57:26 Best Puzzle Award Winner - Moon Spinner by ThinkFun https://www.thinkfun.com/products/moon-spinner/ 57:46 Best Puzzle Award Winner - 3D Marble Run Wooden Puzzle by RO Wood https://www.amazon.com/RoWood-Puzzles-Mechanical-Christmas-Birthday/dp/B094CQR5SL/ref=sr_1_29_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=toys+for+teens&qid=1632079808&sr=8-29-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzNjVLQ1RRVkNXR1dBJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUExMDM3MjQ0MkVCOVRHVFQ1SkI1RyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMzU0Nzk5MzY4M1lQTDQ4MVhZNiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX210ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU= 58:39 Best Puzzle Award Winner - Harry Potter™ Hogwart's™ Clocktower by @Wrebbit 3D Puzzle https://www.amazon.com/Wrebbit-3D-Hogwarts-440-Piece-Jigsaw/dp/B08X7G3HV1?ref_=ast_sto_dp 1:00:59 Best Puzzle Award Winner - Holiday Harmony Puzzle by MasterPieces® https://www.masterpiecesinc.com/holiday-holiday-harmony-300-piece-ezgrip-puzzle/

On this week's episode of Let's Talk Autism, our hosts Shannon and Nancy discuss autism news from the CDC about Autism Prevalence, an article from Fox news about a girl with autism committing suicide and another article from Hellomagazine.com about Paddy and Christine McGuinness before reviewing toys that won the sensory toy award in the Autism Live Toy and Gift Guide! 4:30 Autism News - Paddy and Christine McGuinness reveal they 'hardly let anyone in the house' before children's autism diagnosis 7:46 Autism News - Autism Prevalence Higher in CDC's ADDM Network 21:34 What makes it more challenging for parents is that the child has difficulty communicating due to brain processing difficulties and limited language development that contributes to behavior issues. 24:40 Autism News - Utah girl with autism commits suicide, sparking outrage online over bullying, racism 28:16 A Conversation about Bullying 35:50 Autism Live Sensory Toy Guide Winner Toy Review 40:02 Award Winning Sensory Toy Review: Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog® Fidget Friend by Learning Resources 41:53 Award Winning Sensory Toy Review: Pop Oh Ver Play Food by PopOhVer 45:12 Award Winning Sensory Toy Review: Fidget Toy Pack by Special Supplies 47:17 Award Winning Sensory Toy Review: Inflatable Lounger by Mockins 49:25 Award Winning Sensory Toy Review: Globby by Schylling 51:28 Award Winning Sensory Toy Review: Shiatsu Back and Neck Massager by Zyllion 52:51 A conversation about Vocal Stereotypy "Some kids with autism, when asked a question they repeat instead of answering" 1:00:17 Next week on Autism Live https://www.autismnetwork.com/toy-guide/

4:30 Autism News - Paddy and Christine McGuinness reveal they 'hardly let anyone in the house' before children's autism diagnosis 7:46 Autism News - Autism Prevalence Higher in CDC's ADDM Network 21:34 What makes it more challenging for parents is that the child has difficulty communicating due to brain processing difficulties and limited language development that contributes to behavior issues. 24:40 Autism News - Utah girl with autism commits suicide, sparking outrage online over bullying, racism 28:16 A Conversation about Bullying 35:50 Autism Live Sensory Toy Guide Winner Toy Review 40:02 Award Winning Sensory Toy Review: Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog® Fidget Friend by Learning Resources 41:53 Award Winning Sensory Toy Review: Pop Oh Ver Play Food by PopOhVer 45:12 Award Winning Sensory Toy Review: Fidget Toy Pack by Special Supplies 47:17 Award Winning Sensory Toy Review: Inflatable Lounger by Mockins 49:25 Award Winning Sensory Toy Review: Globby by Schylling 51:28 Award Winning Sensory Toy Review: Shiatsu Back and Neck Massager by Zyllion 52:51 A conversation about Vocal Stereotypy "Some kids with autism, when asked a question they repeat instead of answering" 1:00:17 Next week on Autism Live https://www.autismnetwork.com/toy-guide/

Our very own Shannon Penrod discusses Working Memory for the jargon of the day before reviewing the Educational Toy Winners from this year's Autism Live gift and Toy Guide! Shannon reviews the Vtech sit to stand, PreSchool, School-Aged, Tween/Teen, Adult and Caregiver. You don't want to miss this one! Links below! https://www.autismnetwork.com/toy-guide/ 10:08 Autism Jargon of the Day - Working Memory 11:00 Working Definition - Actual Memory 12:07 Actual Definition - Working Memory 21:38 Question of the Day - What games do you like to play on your phone? 25:22 Topic of the Week - Staying sane during the Holidays 30:16 Autism Live Gift & Toy Guide Educational Toy Award Winners Review 30:31 Baby/Toddler – Vtech sit to stand Toy Review https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0053X62GK?tag=dotdashvwfm-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&ascsubtag=4165642%7Cnc9dc92b7a09040d993bae18a9838822300 31:52 PreSchool – Leap Frog ABC Back Pack Toy Review & Demonstration https://store.leapfrog.com/en-us/store/p/mr-pencils-abc-backpack/_/A-prod80-603400 40:05 School-Aged – Osmo Math Toy Review https://www.playosmo.com/en/shopping/games/math-wizard-secrets-of-the-dragons/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_NGSxs2L8wIVQGxvBB3ZQAF4EAQYAyABEgIBqPD_BwE 42:03 Tween/Teen – Gobidex Solar Robots https://www.amazon.com/Educatoinal-Learning-Building-Educational-Experiment/dp/B089CTH7J3/ref=sr_1_98?dchild=1&keywords=teen+gifts&qid=1632083319&s=toys-and-games&sr=1-98 45:28 Adult – Kanoodle Genius https://www.amazon.com/Educational-Insights-3026-Kanoodle-Genius/dp/B00I0D3FUQ/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=teen%2Beducational%2Bgifts&qid=1632082823&s=toys-and-games&sr=1-6&th=1 45:26 Caregiver – Joanne Lara's Book Teaching Pre-Employment skills to 14-17 year olds https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Pre-Employment-Skills-14-17-Year-Olds-Joanne/dp/1785927256 56:21 Tomorrow on Autism Live 56:46 This Sunday December 5th, 2021 Don't miss the online table reading of "It's a Wonderful Life" at the Ed Asner Family Center! https://teafc.org/wonderful/

Our very own Shannon Penrod discusses Working Memory for the jargon of the day before reviewing the Educational Toy Winners from this year's Autism Live gift and Toy Guide! Shannon reviews the Vtech sit to stand, PreSchool, School-Aged, Tween/Teen, Adult and Caregiver. You don't want to miss this one! Links below! https://www.autismnetwork.com/toy-guide/ 10:08 Autism Jargon of the Day - Working Memory 11:00 Working Definition - Actual Memory 12:07 Actual Definition - Working Memory 21:38 Question of the Day - What games do you like to play on your phone? 25:22 Topic of the Week - Staying sane during the Holidays 30:16 Autism Live Gift & Toy Guide Educational Toy Award Winners Review 30:31 Baby/Toddler – Vtech sit to stand Toy Review https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0053X62GK?tag=dotdashvwfm-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&ascsubtag=4165642%7Cnc9dc92b7a09040d993bae18a9838822300 31:52 PreSchool – Leap Frog ABC Back Pack Toy Review & Demonstration https://store.leapfrog.com/en-us/store/p/mr-pencils-abc-backpack/_/A-prod80-603400 40:05 School-Aged – Osmo Math Toy Review https://www.playosmo.com/en/shopping/games/math-wizard-secrets-of-the-dragons/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_NGSxs2L8wIVQGxvBB3ZQAF4EAQYAyABEgIBqPD_BwE 42:03 Tween/Teen – Gobidex Solar Robots https://www.amazon.com/Educatoinal-Learning-Building-Educational-Experiment/dp/B089CTH7J3/ref=sr_1_98?dchild=1&keywords=teen+gifts&qid=1632083319&s=toys-and-games&sr=1-98 45:28 Adult – Kanoodle Genius https://www.amazon.com/Educational-Insights-3026-Kanoodle-Genius/dp/B00I0D3FUQ/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=teen%2Beducational%2Bgifts&qid=1632082823&s=toys-and-games&sr=1-6&th=1 45:26 Caregiver – Joanne Lara's Book Teaching Pre-Employment skills to 14-17 year olds https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Pre-Employment-Skills-14-17-Year-Olds-Joanne/dp/1785927256 56:21 Tomorrow on Autism Live 56:46 This Sunday December 5th, 2021 Don't miss the online table reading of "It's a Wonderful Life" at the Ed Asner Family Center! https://teafc.org/wonderful/

Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh BCBA-D answers questions from our viewers about ADHD, Diet, Biomedical Treatment and much more! Tune in and check it out! https://www.tiktok.com/@askdrdoreen? https://www.autismnetwork.com/categor... https://www.autismnetwork.com/toy-guide/ 13:29 Please share your reviews about therapeutic listening for the children with autism. 15:33 My 7 years is showing through intellectual deficit and speech delay and lately diagnose d ADHD. He is having therapies but how to manage ADHD 18:27 Diet – Sugar, Pesticides and IBS 27:10 does biomedical treatment help autism symptoms like GAPS diet and OAT and mycotoxins testing? 33:57 What causes autistic children to laugh for no reason (silly laughter)? 34:49 how can stimming be controlled? 49:59 Yes I meant auditory listening therapy. ( listening to some kind of music using headphones) Thanks Shannon. I heard from many parents it helps a lot with receptive skills/auditory processing disorder. TOMATIS and other similar therapies

Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh BCBA-D answers questions from our viewers about ADHD, Diet, Biomedical Treatment and much more! Tune in and check it out! https://www.tiktok.com/@askdrdoreen? https://www.autismnetwork.com/categor... https://www.autismnetwork.com/toy-guide/ 13:29 Please share your reviews about therapeutic listening for the children with autism. 15:33 My 7 years is showing through intellectual deficit and speech delay and lately diagnose d ADHD. He is having therapies but how to manage ADHD 18:27 Diet – Sugar, Pesticides and IBS 27:10 does biomedical treatment help autism symptoms like GAPS diet and OAT and mycotoxins testing? 33:57 What causes autistic children to laugh for no reason (silly laughter)? 34:49 how can stimming be controlled? 49:59 Yes I meant auditory listening therapy. ( listening to some kind of music using headphones) Thanks Shannon. I heard from many parents it helps a lot with receptive skills/auditory processing disorder. TOMATIS and other similar therapies

Our host Shannon Penrod Discusses Self-Regulation for the jargon of the day before getting into the question of the day and the topic of the week! After that, if giving you a guide to buying sensory toys wasn't enough, our very own Shannon Penrod is going to review the award winners from this year's toy guide! Starting with Math Wizard and the Secrets of the Dragons by Osmo, the 1986 Edition clue game and a fan favorite, the Bop-it by Hasbro! 2:40 My Daughter has ASD, GDD (Global Developmental Delay), OCD and ADHD 7:30 She can't English but she can speak. 8:13 I have my 9 year old, please explain its not her fault. How to explain Autism to a newly diagnosed child with autism 16:40 Jargon of the Day: Self-Regulation 18:43 Self-Regulation Actual Definition 20:11 Self-Regulation Working Definition 25:55 Question of the day - What is your favorite board game? 27:28 Topic of the Week - Staying Sane during the Holidays 30:44 Autism kids who draw or Books that have been written and illustrated on the spectrum 33:00 Anxiety about Holiday Parties 38:22 Osmo - Math Wizard and the Secrets of the Dragons https://www.playosmo.com/en/shopping/games/math-wizard-secrets-of-the-dragons/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_NGSxs2L8wIVQGxvBB3ZQAF4EAQYAyABEgIBqPD_BwE 53:50 Retro Series Clue 1986 Edition Game https://www.amazon.com/Hasbro-B2848-Retro-Clue-1986/dp/B013TO5PDU/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=clue&qid=1632138229&sr=8-5 55:52 Hasbro Gaming Bop It! https://www.amazon.com/Hasbro-Gaming-E6393000-BOP-IT/dp/B07M923D3C/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=bop+it&qid=1632082082&s=toys-and-games&sr=1-2 1:00:35 Check out the Autism Live Toy Sensory Toy Guide! https://www.autismnetwork.com/toy-guide/ 1:00:55 Don't miss the Sensitive Santa Event December 19th, 2021! Sign-up soon! 1:01:39 This Sunday December 5th, 2021 Don't miss the online table reading of "It's a Wonderful Life" at the Ed Asner Family Center! https://teafc.org/wonderful/ 1:03:41 This week on Autism Live

Our host Shannon Penrod Discusses Self-Regulation for the jargon of the day before getting into the question of the day and the topic of the week! After that, if giving you a guide to buying sensory toys wasn't enough, our very own Shannon Penrod is going to review the award winners from this year's toy guide! Starting with Math Wizard and the Secrets of the Dragons by Osmo, the 1986 Edition clue game and a fan favorite, the Bop-it by Hasbro! 2:40 My Daughter has ASD, GDD (Global Developmental Delay), OCD and ADHD 7:30 She can't English but she can speak. 8:13 I have my 9 year old, please explain its not her fault. How to explain Autism to a newly diagnosed child with autism 16:40 Jargon of the Day: Self-Regulation 18:43 Self-Regulation Actual Definition 20:11 Self-Regulation Working Definition 25:55 Question of the day - What is your favorite board game? 27:28 Topic of the Week - Staying Sane during the Holidays 30:44 Autism kids who draw or Books that have been written and illustrated on the spectrum 33:00 Anxiety about Holiday Parties 38:22 Osmo - Math Wizard and the Secrets of the Dragons 53:50 Retro Series Clue 1986 Edition Game 55:52 Hasbro Gaming Bop It! 1:00:35 Check out the Autism Live Toy Sensory Toy Guide! 1:00:55 Don't miss the Sensitive Santa Event December 19th, 2021! Sign-up soon! 1:01:39 This Sunday December 5th, 2021 Don't miss the online table reading of "It's a Wonderful Life" at the Ed Asner Family Center! 1:03:41 This week on Autism Live

This time on Autism Live, our host Shannon Penrod covers Imaginative Play for the jargon of the day. After that, Shannon reviews a toy that will be featured on the Autism Live Toy Guide! Nerlie Babies from Distroller Toys! Tune in and check it out! BABY NERLIE TAKEITEASY 9:40 Jargon of the Day - Imaginative Play 11:56 Imaginative Play - Actual Definition 12:20 Imaginative Play - Working Definition 25:25 Question of the Day - What toy would you like for this Holiday season? 35:44 Topic of the Week - Being Thankful 41:38 Autism Live Toy Guide and Sensory Toy Review of the BABY NERLIE TAKEITEASY from Distroller USA 57:30 Some of the toys that will be featured on the Autism Live Gift & Toy Guide

This time on Autism Live, our host Shannon Penrod covers Imaginative Play for the jargon of the day. After that, Shannon reviews a toy that will be featured on the Autism Live Toy Guide! Nerlie Babies from Distroller Toys! Tune in and check it out! BABY NERLIE TAKEITEASY 9:40 Jargon of the Day - Imaginative Play 11:56 Imaginative Play - Actual Definition 12:20 Imaginative Play - Working Definition 25:25 Question of the Day - What toy would you like for this Holiday season? 35:44 Topic of the Week - Being Thankful 41:38 Autism Live Toy Guide and Sensory Toy Review of the BABY NERLIE TAKEITEASY from Distroller USA 57:30 Some of the toys that will be featured on the Autism Live Gift & Toy Guide

This time on Autism Live, our host Shannon Penrod covers Imaginative Play for the jargon of the day. After that, Shannon reviews a toy that will be featured on the Autism Live Toy Guide! Nerlie Babies from Distroller Toys! Tune in and check it out! BABY NERLIE TAKEITEASY 9:40 Jargon of the Day - Imaginative Play 11:56 Imaginative Play - Actual Definition 12:20 Imaginative Play - Working Definition 25:25 Question of the Day - What toy would you like for this Holiday season? 35:44 Topic of the Week - Being Thankful 41:38 Autism Live Toy Guide and Sensory Toy Review of the BABY NERLIE TAKEITEASY from Distroller USA 57:30 Some of the toys that will be featured on the Autism Live Gift & Toy Guide

This time on Let's Talk Autism, Shannon and Nancy Discuss autism news about autism research and more! After that, Shannon and Nancy talk to CARD Research Coordinator Leah Hirschfeld about research! Don't miss it! 7:40 Autism News - Synaptic overgrowth, hyperconnectivity may define autism subtype 11:12 TV presenter Melanie Sykes announces 'life-affirming' autism diagnosis 19:55 Signs of autism in adults - the 8 unique personality traits 18:53 Peppa Pig theme park in Central Florida will be autism-certified 22:27 A Conversation about Diet and Thanksgiving 26:05 Autism diagnosis at early age leads to better social development - study 29:20 Autism Research with Research Coordinator Leah Hirschfeld 31:23 CARD Research Coordinator, Leah Hirschfeld Discusses Employment and Unemployment in the Autism Community 53:08 Workplace Inclusion at Autism Speaks 55:20 An Idea for Employing Students on the Autism Spectrum

This time on Let's Talk Autism, Shannon and Nancy Discuss autism news about autism research and more! After that, Shannon and Nancy talk to CARD Research Coordinator Leah Hirschfeld about research! Don't miss it! 7:40 Autism News - Synaptic overgrowth, hyperconnectivity may define autism subtype 11:12 TV presenter Melanie Sykes announces 'life-affirming' autism diagnosis 19:55 Signs of autism in adults - the 8 unique personality traits 18:53 Peppa Pig theme park in Central Florida will be autism-certified 22:27 A Conversation about Diet and Thanksgiving 26:05 Autism diagnosis at early age leads to better social development - study 29:20 Autism Research with Research Coordinator Leah Hirschfeld 31:23 CARD Research Coordinator, Leah Hirschfeld Discusses Employment and Unemployment in the Autism Community 53:08 Workplace Inclusion at Autism Speaks 55:20 An Idea for Employing Students on the Autism Spectrum

Watch as our host Shannon Penrod covers Symbolic Play for the jargon of the day before discussing the question of the day with the live viewers! After that, Shannon talks about the topic of the week while taking viewer questions! Tune in @10am PST on social media to interact and interact with our host live! Autism Live on FaceBook Autism Live on YouTube Twitch: AutismLivePodcast Twitter: @AutismLiveShow 6:45 Jargon of the Day - Symbolic Play 8:44 Actual Definition - Symbolic Play 9:40 Working Definition - Symbolic Play 20:05 Question of the Day - What is your favorite toy right now? 22:45 Topic of the Day - Festival of Toys 25:00 Doing an FBA 30:49 Why kids might switch 36:50 Trying to find a support person to do play therapy is hard. we always seem to end up with grandma ladies that have health issues and couldn't run if he got away. staffing shortage everywhere is hard. 45:50 What do you do when you are bored? 53:00 When he is doing school, I make him use his words to tell me answers then I let him answer on computer. he is in 2nd reading and first grade math. 56:50 A Talk about PDA (Public Display of Affection) 1:02:02 Pathological Demand Avoidance

Watch as our host Shannon Penrod covers Symbolic Play for the jargon of the day before discussing the question of the day with the live viewers! After that, Shannon talks about the topic of the week while taking viewer questions! Tune in @10am PST on social media to interact and interact with our host live! Autism Live on FaceBook Autism Live on YouTube Twitch: AutismLivePodcast Twitter: @AutismLiveShow 6:45 Jargon of the Day - Symbolic Play 8:44 Actual Definition - Symbolic Play 9:40 Working Definition - Symbolic Play 20:05 Question of the Day - What is your favorite toy right now? 22:45 Topic of the Day - Festival of Toys 25:00 Doing an FBA 30:49 Why kids might switch 36:50 Trying to find a support person to do play therapy is hard. we always seem to end up with grandma ladies that have health issues and couldn't run if he got away. staffing shortage everywhere is hard. 45:50 What do you do when you are bored? 53:00 When he is doing school, I make him use his words to tell me answers then I let him answer on computer. he is in 2nd reading and first grade math. 56:50 A Talk about PDA (Public Display of Affection) 1:02:02 Pathological Demand Avoidance

Check out this episode of Ask Dr. Doreen! Psychologist and BCBA Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh discusses Meltdowns, Depression and Neurotypical siblings! Tune in to hear what Shannon and Dr. Doreen have to say! 5:20 My autistic 11 year old will shut down often when he has a sensory meltdown or is stressed. Sometimes he will not talk at all for hours. Is this something normal autistic kids do? How can I help him? He will roll up into a ball. 23:53 My 3.5 years old son talking to himself in gibberish has reduced and now he has started using words I can understand even if it is directed to me. Does it mean there is hope for him to talk again? 27:35 I cry every night 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ 31:15 We as parents have to get through the circle of depression before we can think of helping them. 43:23 My son is more affectionate than before his diagnosis. Do you know why? 46:35 Hello. I have a 10 year old boy with ASD and a neurotypical 6 year old girl. My son teases his sister every chance he gets. It's almost automatic. As soon as he sees her he starts right in making fun of whatever she is doing, wearing, playing, etc. Calling her a baby and other names. It's mostly verbal, but sometimes he even gets physical with her. It's difficult to stop him. We have house rules that they say no unkind words, but he still teases. He knows he loses time on the computer (his favorite) if he is mean to his sister, but he continues. It's draining. We need expert advise. Thank you! 55:42 My son was jealous. He would say that he wishes he had some autism so that I could spend more time with him. 59:29 Is Dr. Doreen accepting adult patients who need an autism diagnosis?

Check out this episode of Ask Dr. Doreen! Psychologist and BCBA Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh discusses Meltdowns, Depression and Neurotypical siblings! Tune in to hear what Shannon and Dr. Doreen have to say! 5:20 My autistic 11 year old will shut down often when he has a sensory meltdown or is stressed. Sometimes he will not talk at all for hours. Is this something normal autistic kids do? How can I help him? He will roll up into a ball. 23:53 My 3.5 years old son talking to himself in gibberish has reduced and now he has started using words I can understand even if it is directed to me. Does it mean there is hope for him to talk again? 27:35 I cry every night 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ 31:15 We as parents have to get through the circle of depression before we can think of helping them. 43:23 My son is more affectionate than before his diagnosis. Do you know why? 46:35 Hello. I have a 10 year old boy with ASD and a neurotypical 6 year old girl. My son teases his sister every chance he gets. It's almost automatic. As soon as he sees her he starts right in making fun of whatever she is doing, wearing, playing, etc. Calling her a baby and other names. It's mostly verbal, but sometimes he even gets physical with her. It's difficult to stop him. We have house rules that they say no unkind words, but he still teases. He knows he loses time on the computer (his favorite) if he is mean to his sister, but he continues. It's draining. We need expert advise. Thank you! 55:42 My son was jealous. He would say that he wishes he had some autism so that I could spend more time with him. 59:29 Is Dr. Doreen accepting adult patients who need an autism diagnosis?

In this episode, our host Shannon discusses Functional Pretend Play for the jargon of the day before being joined by Author, Healer and Autism World Autism Ambassador, Kameena Star!! Check it out! 18:35 Jargon of the Day - Functional Pretend Play 20:43 Pretend Play - Actual Definition 21:19 Pretend Play - Working Definition 29:10 What Do I get a Teenager on the Autism Spectrum for Christmas? Autism Live Gift & Toy Guide Information 30:54 Question of the Day - What was your favorite toy when you were a child? 32:42 Topic of the Week - Festival of Toys 34:02 Author, Healer, Autism Ambassador and Show Host Kameena Star Joins us! 34:55 About Kameena Star's Book and when it will be Released 40:25 Kameena Star's Healing Self-Care TV Show 44:00 Kameena Star the Musician, the Singer, the Performer 50:27 USC TRUST Study 56:45 Where to find Kameena Star's Content! 59:56 This week on Autism Live

In this episode, our host Shannon discusses Functional Pretend Play for the jargon of the day before being joined by Author, Healer and Autism World Autism Ambassador, Kameena Star!! Check it out! 18:35 Jargon of the Day - Functional Pretend Play 20:43 Pretend Play - Actual Definition 21:19 Pretend Play - Working Definition 29:10 What Do I get a Teenager on the Autism Spectrum for Christmas? Autism Live Gift & Toy Guide Information 30:54 Question of the Day - What was your favorite toy when you were a child? 32:42 Topic of the Week - Festival of Toys 34:02 Author, Healer, Autism Ambassador and Show Host Kameena Star Joins us! 34:55 About Kameena Star's Book and when it will be Released 40:25 Kameena Star's Healing Self-Care TV Show 44:00 Kameena Star the Musician, the Singer, the Performer 50:27 USC TRUST Study 56:45 Where to find Kameena Star's Content! 59:56 This week on Autism Live

This time on Let's Talk Autism, Shannon and Nancy Discuss autism news about autism research, gut bacteria and more! After that, Shannon and Nancy talk to Vince Redmond, LMFT about the feelings around being excluded! Don't miss it! 9:53 Autism News Research into gut microbiome-autism link reveals new perspective in collaborative Autism CRC study 12:53 Gut bacteria don't cause autism. Autistic kids' microbiome differences are due to picky eating 18:17 My partner's adult son with autism was disinvited from a holiday party - The Boston Globe 24:12 Feds: Stamford YMCA reaches deal after not helping child with autism (westport-news.com) 32:25 Vince Redmond, LMFT, Discusses Feelings Around Being Excluded

This time on Let's Talk Autism, Shannon and Nancy Discuss autism news about autism research, gut bacteria and more! After that, Shannon and Nancy talk to Vince Redmond, LMFT about the feelings around being excluded! Don't miss it! 9:53 Autism News Research into gut microbiome-autism link reveals new perspective in collaborative Autism CRC study 12:53 Gut bacteria don't cause autism. Autistic kids' microbiome differences are due to picky eating 18:17 My partner's adult son with autism was disinvited from a holiday party - The Boston Globe 24:12 Feds: Stamford YMCA reaches deal after not helping child with autism (westport-news.com) 32:25 Vince Redmond, LMFT, Discusses Feelings Around Being Excluded

This time on Ask Dr. Doreen, Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh talks about being on the Doctors, Pika, aggressive behavior, and more! Check it out! TikTok: @AskDrDoreen Instagram: @AskDrDoreen 1:08 Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh on the Doctors! 9:35 What you should know about Pika 22:38 My four year old (with ASD) is pushing his 3 year old brother. Hard to the ground and worse he seems to like doing it. I am horrified and frightened. To add to the situation my mother in law saw him do this and is telling everyone in the family that it is because he has autism and no empathy. Help! 33:04 My son is one of those hard core cases. Everyday is a battle. He is 22. I feel like I have tried everything and that everyone has given up on us – on him and me. My choices seem to be to drop him off at a facility that I don't believe to be reputable or to simply take the chaos that is my life. We don't sleep. We live in fear of another out burst. He communicates with an ipad but it is not unusual for him to break his ipad. I have 4 in the shop being repaired right now. I don't believe anyone understands. 45:35 Where can I get information about which diet I should try for my 4 year old who is NV and has diarehhia every day of his life. 56:30 My 16 year old is mostly happy but when he is sad it is catastrophic, everything is horrible…it scares me. Then he seems to snap out of it but as he ages it seems more extreme and to last longer. Does the dr recommend meds Has Dr. Doreen heard of Great Thunberg?

This time on Ask Dr. Doreen, Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh talks about being on the Doctors, Pika, aggressive behavior, and more! Check it out! TikTok: @AskDrDoreen Instagram: @AskDrDoreen 1:08 Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh on the Doctors! 9:35 What you should know about Pika 22:38 My four year old (with ASD) is pushing his 3 year old brother. Hard to the ground and worse he seems to like doing it. I am horrified and frightened. To add to the situation my mother in law saw him do this and is telling everyone in the family that it is because he has autism and no empathy. Help! 33:04 My son is one of those hard core cases. Everyday is a battle. He is 22. I feel like I have tried everything and that everyone has given up on us – on him and me. My choices seem to be to drop him off at a facility that I don't believe to be reputable or to simply take the chaos that is my life. We don't sleep. We live in fear of another out burst. He communicates with an ipad but it is not unusual for him to break his ipad. I have 4 in the shop being repaired right now. I don't believe anyone understands. 45:35 Where can I get information about which diet I should try for my 4 year old who is NV and has diarehhia every day of his life. 56:30 My 16 year old is mostly happy but when he is sad it is catastrophic, everything is horrible…it scares me. Then he seems to snap out of it but as he ages it seems more extreme and to last longer. Does the dr recommend meds Has Dr. Doreen heard of Great Thunberg?

In this episode, our host Shannon is joined by our friends from the Ed Asner Family Center Matt Asner and Navah Paskowitz-Asner to talk about the stars doing the live table read for It's a Wonderful Life!! Check it out and don't miss the announcement! https://edasnerfamilycenter.org/ 0:00 Intro 3:00 Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh on The Doctors https://youtu.be/R8wIRN1cYIg 4:00 Matt Asner and Navah Paskowitz-Asner from the Ed Asner Family Center! https://teafc.org/ https://teafc.org/wonderful 10:38 Celebrities that will be present at the Ed Asner Family Center Live Table Reading of "It's a Wonderful Life" 26:45 About the Ed Asner Family Center Movie Chat with Chelsea Darnell 36:50 About the Q & A After the Ed Asner Family Center Live table reading of "It's a Wonderful Life" 35:45 The "Ed Talks" from the Ed Asner Family Center https://youtu.be/YBFv13LZoCk 46:45 Words of wisdom to a grandma with a teenager on the autism spectrum 59:29 What if they have the oral fixation of eating items? 1:03:41 This week on Autism Live!

In this episode, our host Shannon is joined by our friends from the Ed Asner Family Center Matt Asner and Navah Paskowitz-Asner to talk about the stars doing the live table read for It's a Wonderful Life!! Check it out and don't miss the announcement! https://edasnerfamilycenter.org/ 0:00 Intro 3:00 Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh on The Doctors https://youtu.be/R8wIRN1cYIg 4:00 Matt Asner and Navah Paskowitz-Asner from the Ed Asner Family Center! https://teafc.org/ https://teafc.org/wonderful 10:38 Celebrities that will be present at the Ed Asner Family Center Live Table Reading of "It's a Wonderful Life" 26:45 About the Ed Asner Family Center Movie Chat with Chelsea Darnell 36:50 About the Q & A After the Ed Asner Family Center Live table reading of "It's a Wonderful Life" 35:45 The "Ed Talks" from the Ed Asner Family Center https://youtu.be/YBFv13LZoCk 46:45 Words of wisdom to a grandma with a teenager on the autism spectrum 59:29 What if they have the oral fixation of eating items? 1:03:41 This week on Autism Live!

In this episode, our host Shannon discusses Out of Pocket Maximum for the jargon of the day before being joined by representatives from Spectrum Laboratory, the group of individuals that our responsible for the Autism Live theme song being created by musicians on the autism spectrum! Check it out! 14:40 Jargon of the Day - Out of Pocket Maximum 15:54 Out of Pocket Maximum - Actual Definition 17:00 Out of Pocket Maximum - Working Definition 27:03 Question of the Day - When is your open enrollment? 30:50 Topic of the Week - Understanding Insurance 32:55 Garth Herberg, Sean McRae and Amos Stillwell from Spectrum Laboratory join us! www.speclabs.org Spectrum Labs Email: [email protected] 1:01:15 This week on Autism Live! Sean Mcrae https://www.instagram.com/seanmcraemusic/ https://seanmcrae.squarespace.com/ https://linktr.ee/seanmcraemusic Amos Stillwell https://www.instagram.com/amosstamos/ Garth Herberg facebook.com/spectrumlaboratory www.speclabs.org Spectrum Labs Email: [email protected] #AutismPodcast #OutOfPocketMaximum #SpectrumLaboratory

In this episode, our host Shannon discusses Out of Pocket Maximum for the jargon of the day before being joined by representatives from Spectrum Laboratory, the group of individuals that our responsible for the Autism Live theme song being created by musicians on the autism spectrum! Check it out! 14:40 Jargon of the Day - Out of Pocket Maximum 15:54 Out of Pocket Maximum - Actual Definition 17:00 Out of Pocket Maximum - Working Definition 27:03 Question of the Day - When is your open enrollment? 30:50 Topic of the Week - Understanding Insurance 32:55 Garth Herberg, Sean McRae and Amos Stillwell from Spectrum Laboratory join us! www.speclabs.org Spectrum Labs Email: [email protected] 1:01:15 This week on Autism Live! Sean Mcrae https://www.instagram.com/seanmcraemusic/ https://seanmcrae.squarespace.com/ https://linktr.ee/seanmcraemusic Amos Stillwell https://www.instagram.com/amosstamos/ Garth Herberg facebook.com/spectrumlaboratory www.speclabs.org Spectrum Labs Email: [email protected] #AutismPodcast #OutOfPocketMaximum #SpectrumLaboratory

This time on Let's Talk Autism, Shannon and Nancy Discuss autism news about autism assessments, genetic heart defects, gut microbiomes and more! After that, Shannon and Nancy talk to Eva Lund from Special Spirit Inc! Don't miss it! 6:11 Autism News - Despite flurry of findings, doubts dog gut microbes' role in autism https://www.spectrumnews.org/news/despite-flurry-of-findings-doubts-dog-gut-microbes-role-in-autism/ 10:40 Autism News - Genetic study of heart defects and autism finds new causative genes https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-11-genetic-heart-defects-autism-genes.html 13:19 Autism News - With massive donation, Israel autism center aims to 'impact policy worldwide' https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-massive-donation-israel-autism-center-aims-to-impact-policy-worldwide/ 19:57 Autism News - Rethinking autism assessments in the time of COVID-19: Q&A with Bishop, Zwaigenbaum https://www.spectrumnews.org/opinion/q-and-a/rethinking-autism-assessments-in-the-time-of-covid-19-qa-with-bishop-zwaigenbaum/ 27:30 Eva Lund - Special Spirit Inc. https://www.specialspirit.org/ 57:42 About the new Autism Live Intro 1:00:37 Next Week on Autism Live

This time on Let's Talk Autism, Shannon and Nancy Discuss autism news about autism assessments, genetic heart defects, gut microbiomes and more! After that, Shannon and Nancy talk to Eva Lund from Special Spirit Inc! Don't miss it! 6:11 Autism News - Despite flurry of findings, doubts dog gut microbes' role in autism https://www.spectrumnews.org/news/despite-flurry-of-findings-doubts-dog-gut-microbes-role-in-autism/ 10:40 Autism News - Genetic study of heart defects and autism finds new causative genes https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-11-genetic-heart-defects-autism-genes.html 13:19 Autism News - With massive donation, Israel autism center aims to 'impact policy worldwide' https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-massive-donation-israel-autism-center-aims-to-impact-policy-worldwide/ 19:57 Autism News - Rethinking autism assessments in the time of COVID-19: Q&A with Bishop, Zwaigenbaum https://www.spectrumnews.org/opinion/q-and-a/rethinking-autism-assessments-in-the-time-of-covid-19-qa-with-bishop-zwaigenbaum/ 27:30 Eva Lund - Special Spirit Inc. https://www.specialspirit.org/ 57:42 About the new Autism Live Intro 1:00:37 Next Week on Autism Live

Join us as our host Shannon covers Theory of Mind for the jargon! Then, Shannon is joined by special education attorney Bonnie Yates for this weeks episode of Your Rights with Bonnie Yates! Check out this useful information! https://specialeducationcounsel.com 6:27 Jargon of the Day - Theory of Mind 7:00 Theory of Mind - Actual Definition 8:18 Theory of Mind - Working Definition 24:57 Question of the Day - Are you good at putting yourself in other people's shoes? 28:07 Topic of the Week - Following Through 30:35 Your Rights with Special Education Attorney Bonnie Yates 34:45 Special Education Rights and Responsibilities. What's the difference between federal state laws and federal state regulations? 36:02 What are regulations? 36:21 What is the definition of Special Education? 38:15 Key Terms - (at no cost) 39:04 (physical Education) 39:43 (Specially Designated Instruction) 40:27 Is it possible to have modifications to the curriculum outside of special education? 45:29How can I get the school district to evaluate my child? 51:03 If we have all the notes that we kept a record of and they start talking about what a problem my child is, is it reasonable for a lawyer to go back and look at those to make asking them why they haven't triggered child find? 53:56 Our daughter attends public school and has a great team. However, during our last conference, it was noted that she is very behind academically. We are now wondering if we should send her to a private special needs school. Is it possible to get the local school district to fund her education at a special needs school if she is not thriving in the current school environment? How do we find a lawyer to support special education? (Texas) copaa.net 56:33 If you had a really good team that is willing but you are not getting where you need to be academically. Would you change to a private school? Or would you bring in some help for the team that you have in the public school?

Join us as our host Shannon covers Theory of Mind for the jargon! Then, Shannon is joined by special education attorney Bonnie Yates for this weeks episode of Your Rights with Bonnie Yates! Check out this useful information! https://specialeducationcounsel.com 6:27 Jargon of the Day - Theory of Mind 7:00 Theory of Mind - Actual Definition 8:18 Theory of Mind - Working Definition 24:57 Question of the Day - Are you good at putting yourself in other people's shoes? 28:07 Topic of the Week - Following Through 30:35 Your Rights with Special Education Attorney Bonnie Yates 34:45 Special Education Rights and Responsibilities. What's the difference between federal state laws and federal state regulations? 36:02 What are regulations? 36:21 What is the definition of Special Education? 38:15 Key Terms - (at no cost) 39:04 (physical Education) 39:43 (Specially Designated Instruction) 40:27 Is it possible to have modifications to the curriculum outside of special education? 45:29How can I get the school district to evaluate my child? 51:03 If we have all the notes that we kept a record of and they start talking about what a problem my child is, is it reasonable for a lawyer to go back and look at those to make asking them why they haven't triggered child find? 53:56 Our daughter attends public school and has a great team. However, during our last conference, it was noted that she is very behind academically. We are now wondering if we should send her to a private special needs school. Is it possible to get the local school district to fund her education at a special needs school if she is not thriving in the current school environment? How do we find a lawyer to support special education? (Texas) copaa.net 56:33 If you had a really good team that is willing but you are not getting where you need to be academically. Would you change to a private school? Or would you bring in some help for the team that you have in the public school?

This time on Ask Dr. Doreen, the founder of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh, discuss systematic desensitization, reinforcers, Yeast Issues and more! TikTok: @AskDrDoreen Instagram: @AskDrDoreen 4:32 Shannon gets a surprise gift from CARD! 10:38 My Son Keeps Going Into the Bathroom and Undressing Before Urinating on His Clothes 16:40 Take away reinforcer of removing laundry is what we are trying now. I sent special bags to put wet clothes in to bring home. Fingers crossed. 24:42 is it good idea to collect data for my son's doc his endocrinologist referral is not till march ugh 30:48 A Discussion about Systematic Desensitization 33:37 Hello Shannon and Dr. Doreen, thank you for all the help to many families! my concern is - - - Can a 30min EEG with 10min of wake time and 20 min of nap time diagnose seizures? my son is 4yr old nonverbal and did not like the EEG cap on his head but we could manage because he had a nap, not sure how he can take the 48hr ambulatory EEG and how we can stop him from pulling 39:17 his neurologist only recommended for a 30 min for now and said will decide on to extending to 48hr after seeing the reports for 30mins... scheduled to discuss in December 39:48 Seizure activity and diet 42:00 Yeast Issues 46:00 Do you recommend any tests for yeast overload? 51:22 We are in the process of adjusting medications to help with focus. Zoloft was awful and I'm hearing negative reviews on SSRIs in general. Any suggestions? I believe the next step is Prozac but that is an SSRI as well. 55:33 A Discussion about a Study about Pesticides 58:28 My son is ADHD and takes meds for it but I also feel he may have anxiety. Is that possible to treat, also?

This time on Ask Dr. Doreen, the founder of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh, discuss systematic desensitization, reinforcers, Yeast Issues and more! TikTok: @AskDrDoreen Instagram: @AskDrDoreen 4:32 Shannon gets a surprise gift from CARD! 10:38 My Son Keeps Going Into the Bathroom and Undressing Before Urinating on His Clothes 16:40 Take away reinforcer of removing laundry is what we are trying now. I sent special bags to put wet clothes in to bring home. Fingers crossed. 24:42 is it good idea to collect data for my son's doc his endocrinologist referral is not till march ugh 30:48 A Discussion about Systematic Desensitization 33:37 Hello Shannon and Dr. Doreen, thank you for all the help to many families! my concern is - - - Can a 30min EEG with 10min of wake time and 20 min of nap time diagnose seizures? my son is 4yr old nonverbal and did not like the EEG cap on his head but we could manage because he had a nap, not sure how he can take the 48hr ambulatory EEG and how we can stop him from pulling 39:17 his neurologist only recommended for a 30 min for now and said will decide on to extending to 48hr after seeing the reports for 30mins... scheduled to discuss in December 39:48 Seizure activity and diet 42:00 Yeast Issues 46:00 Do you recommend any tests for yeast overload? 51:22 We are in the process of adjusting medications to help with focus. Zoloft was awful and I'm hearing negative reviews on SSRIs in general. Any suggestions? I believe the next step is Prozac but that is an SSRI as well. 55:33 A Discussion about a Study about Pesticides 58:28 My son is ADHD and takes meds for it but I also feel he may have anxiety. Is that possible to treat, also?

In this episode, our host Shannon discusses Executive Functions for the jargon of the day before being joined by Bob Demarco and Tresha Allen from Ability Life Solutions to make an important announcement! Check it out! https://abilitylifesolutions.com 14:23 Jargon of the Day - Executive Functions 15:33 Executive Functions - Actual Definition 16:07 Executive Functions - Working Definition 30:50 Question of the Day - What do you have a hard time finishing? 33:07 Topic of the Week - Following Through 35:06 Bob Demarco and Tresha Allen from Ability Life Solutions! 36:52 What you Should Know about Ability Life Solutions 38:45 Ability Life Solutions Super Hero Ad 43:01 The Goal of Ability Life Solutions 58:48 This week on Autism Live!

In this episode, our host Shannon discusses Executive Functions for the jargon of the day before being joined by Bob Demarco and Tresha Allen from Ability Life Solutions to make an important announcement! Check it out! https://abilitylifesolutions.com 14:23 Jargon of the Day - Executive Functions 15:33 Executive Functions - Actual Definition 16:07 Executive Functions - Working Definition 30:50 Question of the Day - What do you have a hard time finishing? 33:07 Topic of the Week - Following Through 35:06 Bob Demarco and Tresha Allen from Ability Life Solutions! 36:52 What you Should Know about Ability Life Solutions 38:45 Ability Life Solutions Super Hero Ad 43:01 The Goal of Ability Life Solutions 58:48 This week on Autism Live!

Tune into the Let's Talk Autism with Shannon and Nancy Halloween special! Our hosts join us in costume and interact with the audience after covering autism news! Check it out! 1:25 Jake from Statefarm joins the stream! 3:55 Halloween Special Montage 15:45 How an understudied trait has skewed autism studies for decades | Spectrum | Autism Research News https://www.spectrumnews.org/news/how-an-understudied-trait-has-skewed-autism-studies-for-decades/ 23:50 Lawyer: Julian Assange suffers from autism and could commit suicide if sent to United States https://news.yahoo.com/lawyer-julian-assange-suffers-from-autism-and-would-commit-suicide-if-sent-to-united-states-203139382.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAA31neker13T-UCnKRREKXlqUVRxpGk1bouNabivr58gm_ELnC1qg1UbzGVyCiDfmQMn4CaEv6uXRsGMqeiFLvaFZM6zQFyefQ2ZQ6Hbp38RmBnUSHtr77KjpWSR4FaGf9LlFZY1EcljszyyD_Z3mhH4iTzg-TdRSfvMmKNDtzq1 27:47 Parent of student with autism files $50 million lawsuit against Volusia School Board https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2021/10/28/parent-of-autistic-student-files-50-million-lawsuit-against-volusia-school-board-following-investigation/ 31:53 Autism Prevalence in Kids as High as 10% in Some New Jersey Communities https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/961658 34:36 Shannon and Nancy Interview Each other Nancy, When did you realize that Wyatt was different? 41:40 Do you sometimes beat yourself up for the time you wasted in the beginning? 43:33 Shannon, tell us about your autism journey 54:44 What is your best advice for parents of new diagnosed and for parents with Teenagers 1:01:24 Next week on Autism Live

Tune into the Let's Talk Autism with Shannon and Nancy Halloween special! Our hosts join us in costume and interact with the audience after covering autism news! Check it out! 1:25 Jake from Statefarm joins the stream! 3:55 Halloween Special Montage 15:45 How an understudied trait has skewed autism studies for decades | Spectrum | Autism Research News https://www.spectrumnews.org/news/how-an-understudied-trait-has-skewed-autism-studies-for-decades/ 23:50 Lawyer: Julian Assange suffers from autism and could commit suicide if sent to United States https://news.yahoo.com/lawyer-julian-assange-suffers-from-autism-and-would-commit-suicide-if-sent-to-united-states-203139382.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAA31neker13T-UCnKRREKXlqUVRxpGk1bouNabivr58gm_ELnC1qg1UbzGVyCiDfmQMn4CaEv6uXRsGMqeiFLvaFZM6zQFyefQ2ZQ6Hbp38RmBnUSHtr77KjpWSR4FaGf9LlFZY1EcljszyyD_Z3mhH4iTzg-TdRSfvMmKNDtzq1 27:47 Parent of student with autism files $50 million lawsuit against Volusia School Board https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2021/10/28/parent-of-autistic-student-files-50-million-lawsuit-against-volusia-school-board-following-investigation/ 31:53 Autism Prevalence in Kids as High as 10% in Some New Jersey Communities https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/961658 34:36 Shannon and Nancy Interview Each other Nancy, When did you realize that Wyatt was different? 41:40 Do you sometimes beat yourself up for the time you wasted in the beginning? 43:33 Shannon, tell us about your autism journey 54:44 What is your best advice for parents of new diagnosed and for parents with Teenagers 1:01:24 Next week on Autism Live

Tune into the Let's Talk Autism with Shannon and Nancy Halloween special! Our hosts join us in costume and interact with the audience after covering autism news! Check it out! 1:25 Jake from Statefarm joins the stream! 3:55 Halloween Special Montage 15:45 How an understudied trait has skewed autism studies for decades | Spectrum | Autism Research News https://www.spectrumnews.org/news/how-an-understudied-trait-has-skewed-autism-studies-for-decades/ 23:50 Lawyer: Julian Assange suffers from autism and could commit suicide if sent to United States https://news.yahoo.com/lawyer-julian-assange-suffers-from-autism-and-would-commit-suicide-if-sent-to-united-states-203139382.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAA31neker13T-UCnKRREKXlqUVRxpGk1bouNabivr58gm_ELnC1qg1UbzGVyCiDfmQMn4CaEv6uXRsGMqeiFLvaFZM6zQFyefQ2ZQ6Hbp38RmBnUSHtr77KjpWSR4FaGf9LlFZY1EcljszyyD_Z3mhH4iTzg-TdRSfvMmKNDtzq1 27:47 Parent of student with autism files $50 million lawsuit against Volusia School Board https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2021/10/28/parent-of-autistic-student-files-50-million-lawsuit-against-volusia-school-board-following-investigation/ 31:53 Autism Prevalence in Kids as High as 10% in Some New Jersey Communities https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/961658 34:36 Shannon and Nancy Interview Each other Nancy, When did you realize that Wyatt was different? 41:40 Do you sometimes beat yourself up for the time you wasted in the beginning? 43:33 Shannon, tell us about your autism journey 54:44 What is your best advice for parents of new diagnosed and for parents with Teenagers 1:01:24 Next week on Autism Live

In this one our host Shannon covers Flooding for the jargon of the day before discussing the question of the day with the live viewers! After that, Shannon talks about the topic of the week while taking viewer questions! Then, Shannon is joined by special education attorney Bonnie Yates! Check it out! 12:18 Jargon of the Day - Flooding 13:28 Flooding - Actual Definition 15:06 Flooding - Working Definition 19:49 Question of the Day - What is overwhelming 24:00 Topic of the Week - Topic of the Week - Making a plan but not staying married to it 26:03 Starting on Supplements for my son, Super Overwhelming right now 27:55 Sleep Issues 32:51 Your Rights with Bonnie Yates (Child Funds and Eligibilities) 40:13 A Discussion about Your Basic Special Education Rights 45:03 Disability rights of California: Special Education Rights and Responsibilities https://serr.disabilityrightsca.org 58:50 This Week on Autism Live

In this one our host Shannon covers Flooding for the jargon of the day before discussing the question of the day with the live viewers! After that, Shannon talks about the topic of the week while taking viewer questions! Then, Shannon is joined by special education attorney Bonnie Yates! Check it out! 12:18 Jargon of the Day - Flooding 13:28 Flooding - Actual Definition 15:06 Flooding - Working Definition 19:49 Question of the Day - What is overwhelming 24:00 Topic of the Week - Topic of the Week - Making a plan but not staying married to it 26:03 Starting on Supplements for my son, Super Overwhelming right now 27:55 Sleep Issues 32:51 Your Rights with Bonnie Yates (Child Funds and Eligibilities) 40:13 A Discussion about Your Basic Special Education Rights 45:03 Disability rights of California: Special Education Rights and Responsibilities https://serr.disabilityrightsca.org 58:50 This Week on Autism Live

This time on Ask Dr. Doreen, viewers write in to ask questions about skills, schools, ABA, Apraxia and much more! Tune in and check it out! TikTok: @AskDrDoreen Instagram: @AskDrDoreen 6:28 I'm 25 and have been fired from about 85% of my jobs or aren't rehireable. I've made money every year since 16, but through a lot of jobs. Sometimes only weeks or months at a time. I became an EMT at 23. I've gone through a few jobs since then. I also have PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, sleep issues. Likely Marfans or EDS as well. Waiting on test results. Before I got fired from my last job, I told them about my issues and how it affected my performance and how my boss had really made it difficult for me to succeed. . I even said I thought I had autism. HR lady said "My son has autism". I don't know what she meant by that. I often times miss social cues. I say what I think is acceptable, only to later hear that people don't like me because of it. I ask questions for clarity, and then people hate that. I have a higher-than-average IQ, but I can't seem to really do much with it. If I went to try and get disability, do I need a long history of the diagnosis? I've been in therapy for other stuff for years intermittently. I got diagnosed with autism the day after I got fired. Which was not even a month ago. I'm so mentally exhausted. I don't see how I can keep a job. I only haven't been fired from 3 jobs. 1 was when I was 16 and it was Wendy's and I didn't have it long before we moved. The second was a call center. The third was an EMT job that won't rehire me. Pretty much all my life people disliking me is a huge misunderstanding. They think I am condescending or rude. I try to help and they think I'm lording over and trying to be the boss. Etc. I'm about ready to throw in the towel. Can anyone tell me how hard it is to get the disability and how much they give you? Can you work even if you get the money if you find some place willing to work with you? What if I get the money but have my own business on the side? I want to sell crafts I make with my circuit, what I paint or make. TIA 14:02 Hi , I have a question how parents can learn or benefit through skills program is there a subscription and how can we avail it please let me know 14:51 I have a child on spectrum who once told she does the opposite or do not want to learn the things they are supposed to be done 23:45 Hi Shannon just a update: my 5 yr old nonverbal grandson has been excelling with Aba we found an Autism Academy here in Florida that has ABA on site he gets 35 hours a week he's working w/ Pec cards and pairing along with transitioning into the classroom to school it for anyone in Florida is livingstone's autism Academy he has a person assign to him all day. they also come to the home for parent training thank you guys so much for the content here on YouTube and sharing where and how we can get help 24:41 Thoughts on special needs boarding schools vs daily schools? 27:35 What are your thoughts about brain integration therapy, interactive metronome outcomes to improve focus and attention? Thanks! 37:37 What do you know about studies for pre-K in public schools for kids with autism? I chose to remove my 4 year old because after a month of Pre k he became extremely aggressive. I'm now trying to get him into an aba center since we lost his aba. Aba school vs public school…..thoughts????? 46:51 Thank you for the brief answer, please say something about apraxia how ABA can help with that and who or which specialty of doctor can rule out it is motor planing and processing my son is struggling. 52:14 Following Dr. Doreen in tiktok ❤️. Have you noticed in tiktok theirs so many anti Aba? 55:53 Dr. Granpeesheh, how do you describe autism? 58:56 This week on Autism Live!

This time on Ask Dr. Doreen, viewers write in to ask questions about skills, schools, ABA, Apraxia and much more! Tune in and check it out! TikTok: @AskDrDoreen Instagram: @AskDrDoreen 6:28 I'm 25 and have been fired from about 85% of my jobs or aren't rehireable. I've made money every year since 16, but through a lot of jobs. Sometimes only weeks or months at a time. I became an EMT at 23. I've gone through a few jobs since then. I also have PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, sleep issues. Likely Marfans or EDS as well. Waiting on test results. Before I got fired from my last job, I told them about my issues and how it affected my performance and how my boss had really made it difficult for me to succeed. . I even said I thought I had autism. HR lady said "My son has autism". I don't know what she meant by that. I often times miss social cues. I say what I think is acceptable, only to later hear that people don't like me because of it. I ask questions for clarity, and then people hate that. I have a higher-than-average IQ, but I can't seem to really do much with it. If I went to try and get disability, do I need a long history of the diagnosis? I've been in therapy for other stuff for years intermittently. I got diagnosed with autism the day after I got fired. Which was not even a month ago. I'm so mentally exhausted. I don't see how I can keep a job. I only haven't been fired from 3 jobs. 1 was when I was 16 and it was Wendy's and I didn't have it long before we moved. The second was a call center. The third was an EMT job that won't rehire me. Pretty much all my life people disliking me is a huge misunderstanding. They think I am condescending or rude. I try to help and they think I'm lording over and trying to be the boss. Etc. I'm about ready to throw in the towel. Can anyone tell me how hard it is to get the disability and how much they give you? Can you work even if you get the money if you find some place willing to work with you? What if I get the money but have my own business on the side? I want to sell crafts I make with my circuit, what I paint or make. TIA 14:02 Hi , I have a question how parents can learn or benefit through skills program is there a subscription and how can we avail it please let me know 14:51 I have a child on spectrum who once told she does the opposite or do not want to learn the things they are supposed to be done 23:45 Hi Shannon just a update: my 5 yr old nonverbal grandson has been excelling with Aba we found an Autism Academy here in Florida that has ABA on site he gets 35 hours a week he's working w/ Pec cards and pairing along with transitioning into the classroom to school it for anyone in Florida is livingstone's autism Academy he has a person assign to him all day. they also come to the home for parent training thank you guys so much for the content here on YouTube and sharing where and how we can get help 24:41 Thoughts on special needs boarding schools vs daily schools? 27:35 What are your thoughts about brain integration therapy, interactive metronome outcomes to improve focus and attention? Thanks! 37:37 What do you know about studies for pre-K in public schools for kids with autism? I chose to remove my 4 year old because after a month of Pre k he became extremely aggressive. I'm now trying to get him into an aba center since we lost his aba. Aba school vs public school…..thoughts????? 46:51 Thank you for the brief answer, please say something about apraxia how ABA can help with that and who or which specialty of doctor can rule out it is motor planing and processing my son is struggling. 52:14 Following Dr. Doreen in tiktok ❤️. Have you noticed in tiktok theirs so many anti Aba? 55:53 Dr. Granpeesheh, how do you describe autism? 58:56 This week on Autism Live!

In this one our host Shannon covers Systemic Desensitization for the jargon of the day before discussing the question of the day with the live viewers! After that, Shannon talks about the topic of the week while taking viewer questions! Then, Shannon is joined by returning guest, musical theatre performer, Katrina Aguilar! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1G8D3J8JTKU 8:27 Jargon of the Day - Systemic Desensitization 9:38 Systemic Desensitization - Actual Definition 10:48 Systemic Desensitization - Working Definition 21:22 Question of the Day - What is Your Halloween Plan? 28:53 Topic of the Week - Making a Plan but not being Married to it 31:43 Musical Theatre Performer, Katrina Aguilar 33:07 What is bounding? 35:09 What is your Musical Background? 40:03 What is it like for you to perform Disney songs? 44:57 What is the name of your show and how can we access it? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1G8D3J8JTKU 47:26 Where was this concert that you were performing? 50:50 How has your show evolved since you started performing it? 53:50 Have you ever experienced Apraxia of speech? 57:30 What are you working on now? 1:00:45 This Week on Autism Live!

In this one our host Shannon covers Systemic Desensitization for the jargon of the day before discussing the question of the day with the live viewers! After that, Shannon talks about the topic of the week while taking viewer questions! Then, Shannon is joined by returning guest, musical theatre performer, Katrina Aguilar! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1G8D3J8JTKU 8:27 Jargon of the Day - Systemic Desensitization 9:38 Systemic Desensitization - Actual Definition 10:48 Systemic Desensitization - Working Definition 21:22 Question of the Day - What is Your Halloween Plan? 28:53 Topic of the Week - Making a Plan but not being Married to it 31:43 Musical Theatre Performer, Katrina Aguilar 33:07 What is bounding? 35:09 What is your Musical Background? 40:03 What is it like for you to perform Disney songs? 44:57 What is the name of your show and how can we access it? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1G8D3J8JTKU 47:26 Where was this concert that you were performing? 50:50 How has your show evolved since you started performing it? 53:50 Have you ever experienced Apraxia of speech? 57:30 What are you working on now? 1:00:45 This Week on Autism Live!

Join us as our host Shannon Penrod interviews the famous autism advocate and professor Dr. Temple Grandin! In this episode Dr. Grandin will be answering questions that our viewers wrote into our host! Tune in and interact with us LIVE while Dr. Grandin and our host Shannon discuss the answers and interact with our live audience!!! 3:41 What do you think is the recommendation for kids with ASD /ADHD to improve focus and attention or specific activities that will help, if not having meds as an option? 4:57 what are the best ways to teach job skills for people on the spectrum? 12:17 I have heard you say that you spun a metal ring on your bed and that you like to watch sand go through your fingers. What does that do for you? I want to understand why my son splashes water. 14:09 When you were in elementary, what were your challenges as a kid and how did you manage it, or how did the school help you? 15:46 How did you deal with bullies? 16:46 When you went to college did you have any accommodations, what kinds of accommodations do you make for your students, do you have students that are on the spectrum? 19:06 Which of your books should I read first? I am 22 and am autistic. 25:30 We are trying to teach my son the multiplication tables and I am not sure what to do. I had to memorize it as a kid, but that doesn't seem to be working, how did you learn it, and do you have any suggestions? 27:07 Do you have sensitivity to clothing? Are there somethings you won't wear? My son will only wear short pants and takes off his shoes whenever he can? 29:30 Did you watch Elon Musk and Bezos go into space; did you watch Shatner? What do you think? Do you want to go? Do you think they should be called astronauts for only going up for ten minutes? 32:36 When you visualize one of the buildings you design, do you see it from above first or can you see it from all angles at the same time? Can you describe your process? Your drawings are stunning. 34:22 You have said you have a visual brain are their other types of brains? I don't think my son is visual and I want to understand him. 37:30 Who have you been most excited to meet in your life and if you could meet anyone, who would it be? 39:00 Our son is 7 and loves trains, what can we do with him now to help him be ready to have a job? 42:05 Is there a children's book about Autism you recommend for us to read to our kids on the spectrum and their siblings? 43:56 How did you find out that you were on the spectrum and any advice on how to tell our 11-year-old daughter? 44:58 What does Temple love about teaching? How did she first begin to teach? 47:10 Do you have a best friend? What do you like to do with friends? How do you recommend we foster friendships for our 16-year-old? He likes cars. 49:36 This might be a strange question, but have you ever had someone doubt that you were on the spectrum? Our son has made so much progress that people often tell us that he must have been misdiagnosed but they have no idea how hard he worked. It's frustrating. 50:58 I am neurodivergent and I hate when parents find out – they stare at me and watch everything I do – and they ask stupid questions like "Do I remember my childhood" I find it annoying. Do you every get annoyed when people ask you stupid questions? How do you deal with it? 52:20 I am concerned about high school students who have lost so much in Covid, as a college professor I am interested to know what you think we should be doing to get these kids caught up and ready for college or jobs. 55:45 How many books have you wrote? 56:55 Parents of children how are highly impacted are asking for there to be a new designation for their kids because Autism is such a big umbrella, what does Temple think of that?

Join us as our host Shannon Penrod interviews the famous autism advocate and professor Dr. Temple Grandin! In this episode Dr. Grandin will be answering questions that our viewers wrote into our host! Tune in and interact with us LIVE while Dr. Grandin and our host Shannon discuss the answers and interact with our live audience!!! 3:41 What do you think is the recommendation for kids with ASD /ADHD to improve focus and attention or specific activities that will help, if not having meds as an option? 4:57 what are the best ways to teach job skills for people on the spectrum? 12:17 I have heard you say that you spun a metal ring on your bed and that you like to watch sand go through your fingers. What does that do for you? I want to understand why my son splashes water. 14:09 When you were in elementary, what were your challenges as a kid and how did you manage it, or how did the school help you? 15:46 How did you deal with bullies? 16:46 When you went to college did you have any accommodations, what kinds of accommodations do you make for your students, do you have students that are on the spectrum? 19:06 Which of your books should I read first? I am 22 and am autistic. 25:30 We are trying to teach my son the multiplication tables and I am not sure what to do. I had to memorize it as a kid, but that doesn't seem to be working, how did you learn it, and do you have any suggestions? 27:07 Do you have sensitivity to clothing? Are there somethings you won't wear? My son will only wear short pants and takes off his shoes whenever he can? 29:30 Did you watch Elon Musk and Bezos go into space; did you watch Shatner? What do you think? Do you want to go? Do you think they should be called astronauts for only going up for ten minutes? 32:36 When you visualize one of the buildings you design, do you see it from above first or can you see it from all angles at the same time? Can you describe your process? Your drawings are stunning. 34:22 You have said you have a visual brain are their other types of brains? I don't think my son is visual and I want to understand him. 37:30 Who have you been most excited to meet in your life and if you could meet anyone, who would it be? 39:00 Our son is 7 and loves trains, what can we do with him now to help him be ready to have a job? 42:05 Is there a children's book about Autism you recommend for us to read to our kids on the spectrum and their siblings? 43:56 How did you find out that you were on the spectrum and any advice on how to tell our 11-year-old daughter? 44:58 What does Temple love about teaching? How did she first begin to teach? 47:10 Do you have a best friend? What do you like to do with friends? How do you recommend we foster friendships for our 16-year-old? He likes cars. 49:36 This might be a strange question, but have you ever had someone doubt that you were on the spectrum? Our son has made so much progress that people often tell us that he must have been misdiagnosed but they have no idea how hard he worked. It's frustrating. 50:58 I am neurodivergent and I hate when parents find out – they stare at me and watch everything I do – and they ask stupid questions like "Do I remember my childhood" I find it annoying. Do you every get annoyed when people ask you stupid questions? How do you deal with it? 52:20 I am concerned about high school students who have lost so much in Covid, as a college professor I am interested to know what you think we should be doing to get these kids caught up and ready for college or jobs. 55:45 How many books have you wrote? 56:55 Parents of children how are highly impacted are asking for there to be a new designation for their kids because Autism is such a big umbrella, what does Temple think of that?