Autism Live

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today on Autism Live: The Jargon of the Day is Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). Shannon welcomes Ricky the Robot. Ricky is an interactive therapeutic tool that can help children want to learn and connect. For more information on Ricky the Robot visit: www.scholacticrobotics.com Shannon gives the Mindful Thursday tip of centering yourself in the moment and discussed news of the day Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at: http://centerforautism.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today on Let’s Talk Autism with Shannon & Nancy, the ladies welcome Tom and Emily Iland for the next installment of Autism Family Portraits. Emily talks about the early years as Tom got an Autism Spectrum diagnosis quite late, while Tom talks about some of the things that have led to his success as an adult, first as a Certified Public Accountant and now as a professional speaker. For more information on Emily, her books or Be Safe the Movie, visit : www.emilyiland.com For more information on Tom’s journey or to book him as a speaker visit: www.thomasiland.com Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at: http://centerforautism.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Tom and Emily Iland join Shannon & Nancy or the next installment of Autism Family Portraits. Emily talks about the early years as Tom got an Autism Spectrum diagnosis quite late, while Tom talks about some of the things that have led to his success as an adult, first as a Certified Public Accountant and now as a professional speaker. For more information on Emily, her books or Be Safe the Movie, visit : www.emilyiland.com For more information on Tom’s journey or to book him as a speaker visit: www.thomasiland.com Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at: http://centerforautism.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today on Autism Live: A replay of a favorite Ask Dr. Doreen, Autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh, gives the master class on the DSM V classification for Autism Spectrum Disorder. During Let’s Talk Autism with Shannon & Nancy, the ladies welcome Tom and Emily Iland for the next installment of Autism Family Portraits. Emily talks about the early years as Tom got an Autism Spectrum diagnosis quite late, while Tom talks about some of the things that have led to his success as an adult, first as a Certified Public Accountant and now as a professional speaker. For more information on Emily, her books or Be Safe the Movie, visit : www.emilyiland.com For more information on Tom’s journey or to book him as a speaker visit: www.thomasiland.com Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at: http://centerforautism.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive For Self-Care Tuesday, Shannon encourages everyone to make one Doctor's appointment they have been putting off. It's important to be around for our kids long term, which means making regular doctor's appointments and taking care of our health...one step at a time. Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at: http://centerforautism.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive The Jargon of the Day is ADA – The Americans with Disabilities Act. ADA is legislation that protects individuals with disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder from being discriminated because of their disabilities. Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at: http://centerforautism.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Dr. Linda Copeland, better known as “The Unicorn”, answers viewer questions about treating gut issues, supplements, methyl B12 and more. Dr, Copeland is both a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and a Developmental Pediatrician, hence her nickname, “The Unicorn”. Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at: http://centerforautism.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today on Autism Live: The Jargon of the Day is ADA! For Self-Care Tuesday, Shannon talks about the importance of making just one doctor’s appointment. Shannon discusses the horrible new that the Task force for preventative medicine has failed to recommend screening children under the age of 3 for Autism. Dr. Linda Copeland, better known as “The Unicorn”, answers viewer questions about treating gut issues, supplements, methyl B12 and more. Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at: http://centerforautism.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Vana Thiero, from the documentary My Thiero Boys, talks about the therapies that made a difference for her two boys, the fight to have assistive technology funded and what it felt like to hear that a CDC whistleblower admitted that data was concealed that showed a higher prevalence of Autism in African American boys who received the MMR vaccine. For more information on Vana Thiero, visit www.mythieroboys.com Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at: http://centerforautism.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Filmmaker and Autism mom Vana Thiero talks about her journey as a single mom with two boys on the Autism Spectrum, her difficult but brave choice to have her son placed in a group home and how she finds strength to advocate for her boys and others on the Autism spectrum. For more information on Vana Thiero, visit www.mythieroboys.com Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at: http://centerforautism.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at facebook.com/autismlive Autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh joins Shannon for a special episode of Ask Dr. Doreen. Ask Dr. Doreen is a weekly live segment where viewers can ask questions of one of Autism's leading experts. In this episode Dr. Doreen answers the following questions: 00:12 - How to treat echolalia? 08:41 - How we help my son poop on toilet? 13:57 - How can I get my high functioning 5 year old to make comments and have conversations with his friends at pre-school? 18: 13 What is the statistics of active, contributing adults who were diagnosed with Autism as a child? 22:57 - What are some of the dynamic, artistic skills that most children exhibit who has Autism? 27:05 - Any suggestions for help with emotional regulation and impulse control? 30:35 - Any ideas to help on social communication? 34:29 - Does CARD accept Medicaid? 36:57 - How can we help with asking questions properly? 42:32- What age is the most common for an Autism diagnosis? Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, and with offices throughout the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Ned Sahin the genius behind Brain Power, talks about this amazing new invention, that uses heads up technology to help individuals on the Autism spectrum connect with the world. For more information visit: www.brain-power.com Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at: http://centerforautism.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Robin Hogerhuise, from Fullerton Cares, visits to talk about this year’s Mardi Gras for Autism which will take place on April 16th. Shannon compares this amazing event to Star Trek and Disneyland! For more information visit: www.fullertoncares.org Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at: http://centerforautism.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Robin Hogerhuise talks about her exciting new role with Skills®. Robin serves on the Board of Fullerton Cares and now is traveling the US helping schools and ABA providers to be able to successfully utilize the Skills® program. Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at: http://centerforautism.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive The Jargon of the Day is Social Skills! Social Skills are an important area of focus for individuals on the Autism spectrum. Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at: http://centerforautism.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive For Self-Care Tuesday, Shannon talks about the importance of delivering self-care on a schedule, think of taking care of the baby. Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at: http://centerforautism.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today on Autism Live: The Jargon of the Day is Social Skills! Shannon talks with tech genius Ned Sahin about Brain Power, amazing new technology that uses heads up technology to help individuals on the Autism spectrum connect with the world. For more information visit: www.brain-power.com Robin Hogerhuise, from Fullerton Cares, visits to talk about this year’s Mardi Gras for Autism which will take place on April 16th. For more information visit: www.fullertoncares.org Robin also talks about her exciting new role with Skills®. For Self-Care Tuesday, Shannon talks about the importance of delivering self-care on a schedule, think of taking care of the baby. Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at: http://centerforautism.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today on Autism Live: The Jargon of the Day is Sensory Processing Disorder. Shannon talks with AIT Specialist Kimberleigh Herwill-Levin about how this unique treatment can be beneficial for individuals with Autism and or Sensory Processing Disorder. For more information visit: www.aitinstitute.org Shannon also gives the Mindful Thursday tip of the week. Autism and the use of technology is discussed.Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at: http://centerforautism.com

Recently, Hillary Clinton released a comprehensive plan for dealing with Autism. Tony Coelho, a top Clinton advisor, talks with Stephanie Schaeffer about some of the finer points of the plan including addressing early diagnosis and creating environments which encourage, develop and create opportunities for successful employment for individuals with ASD. For more information on the Clinton Autism Plan visit www.HillaryClinton.com 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 information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.comThe Future is Bright is done in conjunction with The Autism Society. The Autism Society, the nation’s leading grassroots autism organization, exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism. Their mission is to increase public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the lifespan, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy. For more information visit: www.autism-society.org **Disclaimer - The Autism Society of America and all of its affiliates are highly non-partisan and will never endorse any candidate for elected office. Rather, we attempt to educate people on the issues impacting individuals and families impacted by autism, including letting them know what positions elected officials as well as those seeking such office may or may not take on various public policy and legislative issues. The Autism Society will provide any declared candidate running for the Presidency who is securing at least one percent support in national polls, equal time to any other candidate, to appear on this show and discuss their plans. They also may choose to have a representative speak on their behalf. The Autism Society of America will not allow any speaker at any Autism Society event or on this show to speak harmful words against any other candidate or use the time with the Autism Society to suggest, imply or state that the Autism Society is supportive of their candidacy.

Top Clinton advisor, Tony Coelho, talks with Stephanie Schaeffer about the portion of the Clinton Autism Plan that addresses the opportunity for individuals with ASD to be successfully employed. How does the Clinton plan provide incentives to employers so they can discover how beneficial having individuals with ASD as employees can be. For more information on the Clinton Autism Plan visit www.HillaryClinton.com 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 information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.comThe Future is Bright is done in conjunction with The Autism Society. The Autism Society, the nation’s leading grassroots autism organization, exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism. Their mission is to increase public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the lifespan, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy. For more information visit: www.autism-society.org **Disclaimer - The Autism Society of America and all of its affiliates are highly non-partisan and will never endorse any candidate for elected office. Rather, we attempt to educate people on the issues impacting individuals and families impacted by autism, including letting them know what positions elected officials as well as those seeking such office may or may not take on various public policy and legislative issues. The Autism Society will provide any declared candidate running for the Presidency who is securing at least one percent support in national polls, equal time to any other candidate, to appear on this show and discuss their plans. They also may choose to have a representative speak on their behalf. The Autism Society of America will not allow any speaker at any Autism Society event or on this show to speak harmful words against any other candidate or use the time with the Autism Society to suggest, imply or state that the Autism Society is supportive of their candidacy.

Tony Coelho, top Clinton advisor, discusses the Clinton Autism Plan and how it addresses the needs of adults on the Autism spectrum. For more information on the Clinton Autism Plan visit www.HillaryClinton.com 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 information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.comThe Future is Bright is done in conjunction with The Autism Society. The Autism Society, the nation’s leading grassroots autism organization, exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism. Their mission is to increase public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the lifespan, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy. For more information visit: www.autism-society.org **Disclaimer - The Autism Society of America and all of its affiliates are highly non-partisan and will never endorse any candidate for elected office. Rather, we attempt to educate people on the issues impacting individuals and families impacted by autism, including letting them know what positions elected officials as well as those seeking such office may or may not take on various public policy and legislative issues. The Autism Society will provide any declared candidate running for the Presidency who is securing at least one percent support in national polls, equal time to any other candidate, to appear on this show and discuss their plans. They also may choose to have a representative speak on their behalf. The Autism Society of America will not allow any speaker at any Autism Society event or on this show to speak harmful words against any other candidate or use the time with the Autism Society to suggest, imply or state that the Autism Society is supportive of their candidacy.

Recently, Hillary Clinton released a comprehensive plan for dealing with Autism. Tony Coelho, a top Clinton advisor, talks with Stephanie Schaeffer about some of the finer points of the plan including addressing early diagnosis and creating environments which encourage, develop and create opportunities for successful employment for individuals with ASD. For more information on the Clinton Autism Plan visit www.HillaryClinton.com 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 information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.comThe Future is Bright is done in conjunction with The Autism Society. The Autism Society, the nation’s leading grassroots autism organization, exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism. Their mission is to increase public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the lifespan, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy. For more information visit: www.autism-society.org **Disclaimer - The Autism Society of America and all of its affiliates are highly non-partisan and will never endorse any candidate for elected office. Rather, we attempt to educate people on the issues impacting individuals and families impacted by autism, including letting them know what positions elected officials as well as those seeking such office may or may not take on various public policy and legislative issues. The Autism Society will provide any declared candidate running for the Presidency who is securing at least one percent support in national polls, equal time to any other candidate, to appear on this show and discuss their plans. They also may choose to have a representative speak on their behalf. The Autism Society of America will not allow any speaker at any Autism Society event or on this show to speak harmful words against any other candidate or use the time with the Autism Society to suggest, imply or state that the Autism Society is supportive of their candidacy.

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 – For the best outcome, does the comprehension level of the child matter or does it not matter if we have strong reinforcers? 15:53 - How can we encourage safe physical fun for our kids? 21:06 - For a High Functioning Autistic 8 year old, what are the basic perspective taking and. Executive functions we should teach? 29:49 - What can we do to make people with autism want to get involved socially? 37: 22 - How can we curb talking-back and arguing? Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, and with offices throughout the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at facebook.com/autismlive Autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh joins Shannon for a special episode of Ask Dr. Doreen. Ask Dr. Doreen is a weekly live segment where viewers can ask questions of one of Autism's leading experts. In this episode Dr. Doreen answers the following questions: 00:12 – How can I help my daughter with reading progress? 04:47 – Is behavior therapy as effective for adults with Autism? 09:53 – When will social skills classes be coming to Orange County? 10:44 – Does Autism ever get any easier? 13:54 – How can we advocate more effectively for our son? 23:11 – Where can we find a large special needs car seat? 32:17 – How can we stop family arguments? Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, and with offices throughout the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com

The world has lost one of its cherished Autism Dads. Read Jackson, husband, father, Fox News Producer and Autism Advocate, has died after a more than two decade battle with cancer. Read will be remembered for his amazing will to live, his quick wit, delightful sense of humor, his willingness to give and the way he loved his family. He is survived by his remarkable son Wyatt and by his beloved wife, Nancy Alspaugh-Jackson, the Executive Director of Autism Care and Treatment Today! and the co-host of Let's Talk Autism with Shannon & Nancy.

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