Autism Live

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Bill Ritchie from Think Fun joins Shannon Penrod and Philip Sheppard to talk about the toy of the day, whcih is Compose Yourself from Think Fun! Bill shares with Shannon, the mission for Think Fun and why they are so great at creating products for all kids that happen to also be great for kids with ASD. For more information visit: www.thinkfun.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

Autism Live's Toy of the Day - Laser Maze!

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today on Autism Live, the Toy of the Day Compose Yourself from Think Fun! World famous composer, Philip Sheppard, talks with Shannon about how he conceived this unique game that allows anyone to become an instant composer! If you've always dreamed of writing a song but never had the skill, compose yourself gives you ability to write and rewrite your masterpiece. Bill Ritchie from Think Fun joins Shannon and Philip to talk about Compose Yourself and some of the amazing games Think Fun currently has available that are spectacularly suited to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. For more information visit: www.thinkfun.com Matt Asner hosts the December edition of On the Spectrum with Matt Asner. His special Guests include Kameena Ballard-Dawkins, author of the new Autism Speaks tool kit for adolescence and puberty. To find the download for the free toolkit visit: https://www.autismspeaks.org/science/find-resources-programs/autism-treatment-network/tools-you-can-use/atn-air-p-puberty-adolescence-resource Navah Paskowitz-Asner and Wolfie Paskowitz join Matt to talk about celebrating Chanukah! 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 Laser Pegs are an award winning building toy but now the have something extra! JD Stiebling talks with Shannon about the new animated series, PEG HEADS, which features characters who problem solve with technology and Laser Pegs. Watch the Peg Heads by visiting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXbgUJw2tdE&list=PLxdYbxAudIJCsTkCuRcnv3Il34svTEsLdFor more information about Laser Pegs visit www.laserpegs.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.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today's Toy of the Day is Laser Pegs! JD Stiebling talks with Shannon about this award winning building toy that lights up! This is a great toy for those kiddoes that love to build. Hear Shannon describe all the reasons this toy is a winner with the ASD community. For more information about Laser Pegs visit www.laserpegs.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.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today's Jargon is: SocioDramatic Play. This is when we take on roles to portray other things or people in the form of play. It is a great way to help children learn a wide variety of skills! 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.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Ahren Hoffman from Lekotek Toys talks about this year's Toy Guide for Differently Abled Children. This yearly guide is done in collaboration with Lekotek, Autism Speaks and Toys R Us to provide parents with informed choices about toys that will not only make their children happy but will also help them work on important skills. Find the guide at your local Toys R Us store or by looking on line at:http://www.toysrus.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=3261680 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.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Ahren Hoffman from Lekotek Toys talks about some of the special toys featured in this year's Toy Guide for Differently Abled Children. This yearly guide is done in collaboration with Lekotek, Autism Speaks and Toys R Us to provide parents with informed choices about toys that will not only make their children happy but will also help them work on important skills. Find the guide at your local Toys R Us store or by looking on line at:http://www.toysrus.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=3261680 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.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today on Autism Live, Shannon interviews Ahren Hoffman from Lekotech about some of the amazing toys featured in the years Toy Guide for Differently Abled Children. The yearly toy guide is a collaboration between Lekotek, Toys R Us and Autism speaks. For more information on Lekotek, visit www.lekotek.com During Let's Talk Autism with Shannon & Nancy the ladies give an update on Read Jackson's health. They also welcome back Erin and Bruce Wilson from IfINeedHelp.org to talk about some of their newest products to help families keep their children safe. Check out the wide variety of products available at IfIneedHelp.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 Today's Jargon is: Functional Pretend Play. Functional Pretend Play involves toys that resemble real life item, like a play kitchen or a toy phone. Children love to play pretend and these toys help them to strengthen skills required in real life. 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 www.centerforautism.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Jennifer Jones from Autism Speaks shares the many joys or attending a resource fair at an Autism Speaks Walk. The Orange County Autism Speaks Walk being held this Sunday, Dec 6th at Angels Stadium! For more information visit: www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/orangecounty 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.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Jennifer Jones talks about Autism Cares, a division of Autism Speaks that provides on time financial assistance to families with catastrophic circumstances, families that have had a fire, are about to be homeless, are dealing with cancer and other devastating issues. For more information visit: https://www.autismspeaks.org/AS-cares 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 Autism Mom, Shannon Penrod, discusses the speech and subsequent apology of NEA President Lily Eskelsen Garcia, in which she referred to having to teach students who are “chronically tarded and medically annoying”. Yes. She actually said that. 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.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Warmkins creator Carolyn Garrick talks about these unique sensory friendly toys were created. These fun and inventive stuffed toys double as stuffed animals, weighted therapeutic tools and a gentle heating pad. For more information or to purchase a Warmkin visit: www.Warmkinsworld.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.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Carolyn Garrick, creator of Warmkins talks about these unique animals that are soothing and sensory friendly. These fun and inventive stuffed toys double as stuffed animals, weighted therapeutic tools and a gentle heating pad. For more information or to purchase a Warmkin visit: www.Warmkinsworld.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.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today on Autism Live, Shannon kicks off the 2016 Festival of Toys and welcomes Carolyn Garrick to show the toy day: Warmkins. These fun and inventive stuffed toys double as stuffed animals, weighted therapeutic tools and a gentle heating pad. For more information or to purchase a Warmkin visit: www.Warmkinsworld.com Jennifer Jones from Autism Speaks shares the four pillars of Autism Speaks and encourages everyone to attend the Orange County Autism Speaks Walk being held this Sunday, Dec 6th at Angels Stadium! For more information visit: www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/orangecounty 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.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 get my child to eat new foods? 06:51 - If we are doing ABA should we stop other services? 13:49 – Are there ASD resources for adult women? 20:53 – How can I stop my son from throwing things just to watch them fly? 24:59 - What is the best way to talk to my daughter about menses? 28:23 - Does it get easier? 33:02 - My son lost his augmentative device, should we get another? 37:19 - Where can we find services for social skills? 41:53 - My son says he is having trouble controlling his brain, should I be concerned? 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

Ask Dr. Doreen, Dylan Aragon, and more!

Dr. Linda Copeland answers your Autism nutritional questions!

Lisa Ackerman from TACA discusses the new Autism statistics.

Face it, we all need exercise. Find out why it is so important.

Meet the creator of Exercise Buddy a new Autism Exercise App!

Today's Jargon is Single Case Agreement!

Lisa Ackerman from TACA and Dr. Linda Copeland!

Jo tells her story of living life on the spectrum while being a therapist for kiddos on the spectrum.

Shannon and Debra Muzikar discuss The Art of Autism's 2016 calendar.

Autism services over the telephone? Believe it!

Natalie Helms from the Center for Autism and Related Disorders breaks down CARD Remote Services.

Autism Jargon, The Art of Autism Calendar, CARD Remote Services and much more!

Jim Williams was just doing his job, giving great haircuts, when he got down on the floor to give a child named Mason a haircut. He didn't know that it was going to make him an international star, or that people where going to dub him a "Super Hero". He just wanted to help one family and one little boy accomplish what many take for granted...the ability to get a hair cut. Listen and Jim the Trim talks about how and why he got on the floor and what he plans to do now.

How to stay connected to a family member overseas.

Shannon and Amy Zhang from ACT Today for Military Families read a letter for gratitude from an ACT Today grant recipient.

Amy Zhang from ACT Today for Military Families explains their ACT Across America campaign!

Happy Veteran's Day! Amy Zhang of ACT Today for Military Families and Vince Redmond!

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Lamar Hardwick shares some of the ways Autism makes him an AWESOME Dad and some of the ways it presents challenges. Lamar, a Church Pastor, received an ASD diagnosis a year ago. His writings can be found on www.themighty.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.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Lamar Hardwick is a pastor, a dad, a husband and a contributor to The Mighty www.themighty.com, he is also newly diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Lamar shares how he came to get such a late diagnosis and how that diagnosis has helped him to "meet himself" for the first time. 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.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive LeeAndra Chergey, author of the new book, Make a Wish for Me talks about how a diagnosis of Autism changed her family, how they coped and eventually found happiness and joy. Make a Wish for Me is available today on Amazon and at Barnes & Noble. It is the honest recounting of how a diagnosis of Autism affects an entire family and the hope that can come from getting proper treatment. Find Make a Wish for Me at: http://www.amazon.com/Make-Wish-Me-Familys-Recovery/dp/1631528289 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.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Author LeeAndra Chergey talks about her new book, Make a Wish for Me. The book is available today on Amazon and at Barnes & Noble. It is the honest recounting of how a diagnosis of Autism affects an entire family and the hope that can come from getting proper treatment. Find Make a Wish for Me at: http://www.amazon.com/Make-Wish-Me-Familys-Recovery/dp/1631528289 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.com

LeeAndra Chergey author of Make a Wish for Me, Lamar Hardwick, and much more!!

Shannon discusses tantrums and meltdowns and how we can treat and avoid the behaviors!

Ilana Gerschlowitz from The Star Academy tells the emotional story of a four-year old boy with Autism in South Africa. The boy, named Gibon, is one of the many children now being called The Yellow Canaries of Thembisa. Viewers can make donations to The Yellow Canaries of Thembisa by visiting www.thestaracademy.co.za

Autism in South Africa is on the rise but so are the opportunities for quality treatment. Ilana Gerschlowitz talks about The Star Academy and its mission to help children with Autism in South Africa. For more information visit: www.thestaracademy.co.za

Ilana Gerschlowitz,from The Star Academy, shares the horrifying realities of The Yellow Canaries of Thembisa. Viewers can make donations to The Yellow Canaries of Thembisa by visiting www.thestaracademy.co.za