Autism Live

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 we help integrate high school ASD students into mainstream classrooms? 06:28 - How can I help my 2 year old with socialization and communication? 17:28 – How can I help my son sleep in his own bed? 22:08 – How can we make going to bed easier? 25:26 - How do I teach my non-verbal son to request something to drink? 29:18 - How can I motivate my daughter to get more exercise? 33:04 - How can I help my son who reverses his letters? 35:07- How can we combat escape behaviors at home and school? 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

A rare glimpse at Dr. Temple Grandin outside of the speaker circuit, talking about what she loves to do with her free time. Autism Live host, Shannon Penrod takes a madcap trip to the Dallas airport with Dr. Grandin, a Make magazine, no gps...and a ton or personal questions...Has Temple ever been in love? Who was her favorite Star Trek character, and more! Dr. Grandin was in Dallas speaking at the Future Horizons Autism Super Conference. To attend a Future Horizon's Conference near you, visit: www.fhautism.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

During Ask Dr. Doreen, Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh gives the definitive course on the Autism Spectrum Disorder Criteria in t!he DSM V. During Let's Talk Autism with Shannon & Nancy, the ladies welcome R&B legend, Shawn Stockman, to talk about his journey as an Autism DAD! Shawn's inspirational words bring the house down! For more information about the charity Shawn started with his lovely wife Sharhonda, visit: www.micahsvoice.com

Shannon Penrod explains the Autism jargon: Preference Assessment!

Shawn Stockman, from Boyz II Men and The Sing Off, talks candidly about coming to terms with the fact that one of his son's has an Autism Spectrum Diagnosis. This a conversation no Autism parent should miss. For information on the charity Shawn and his wife created in their son's name, visit: www. micahsvoice.com

Autism Dad, Shawn Stockman talks about the charity he and his wife started to help other families to have access to therapies his son benefited from. Shawn and Sharhonda Stockman are an inspiration to Autism Parents around the world. For more information about Micah's Voice visit: www.micahsvoice.com

Shawn Stockman, from Boyz II Men, speaks about his experience as an Autism Dad, the result is pure inspiration. Shawn, and his wife, Sharhonda, are this year's recipients of the Visionary Award presented and Denim and Diamonds for Autism. For information about their charity, Micah's Voice, visit: www.micahsvoice.com

Shannon and Nancy welcome Shawn Stockman of Boys II Men!

Shannon Penrod explains the Autism Jargon: Consequence Modification.

John Pitney, Author of the book The Politics of Autism, talks about the role Autism is playing and will play in the 2016 Presidential Election. Dr. Pitney is an expert in American Politics. To purchase The Politics of Autism, visit: http://www.amazon.com/The-Politics-Autism-Navigating-Contested/dp/1442249609

John Pitney is a college professor, and an expert in American Politics. His new book, The Politics of Autism, covers everything from the history of Autism to how poilicies are affecting education. Dr. Pitney talks about modern education with Autism is every classroom, including college. To purchase The Politics of Autism, visit: http://www.amazon.com/The-Politics-Autism-Navigating-Contested/dp/1442249609

John Pitney is a college professor, and an expert in American Politics. His new book, The Politics of Autism, covers everything from the history of Autism to how poilicies are affecting education. Dr. Pitney talks about modern education with Autism is every classroom, including college. To purchase The Politics of Autism, visit: http://www.amazon.com/The-Politics-Autism-Navigating-Contested/dp/1442249609

Dr. Linda Copeland is a developmental pediatrician and a board certified behavioral analyst. Once a month she joins Autism Live to answer questions from parents around the world. This month she answers questions about Autism screenings for 2 olds, what to look for in a pediatrician, how much Halloween candy is appropriate for a child and more...

Dr. Linda Copeland Answers viewer questions and so much more!!

On Today's Autism Live: Janice Kern talks about TACA's upcoming National Conference being held on Oct 23 and 24th in Costa Mesa. For more information visit: www.TACAnow.org Interviews from the recent Future Horizons Autism Super Conference in Dallas, Texas are premiered. Miss America contestant, Alexis Wineman talks about sensory issues. Dr. Jed Baker talks about crisis management during a meltdown. Cara Coscinski, The Pocket OT, talks about her newest book that features helpful tips about success at school. Dr. Temple Grandin answers questions from viewers about perseverations, how to talk to our ASD kids about death and how she felt about Oliver Sacks death.

Today's Jargon term is Antecedent Modification. Sometimes the best way to change a behavior is by changing what happens right before the behavior.

At the recent Future Horizons Autism Super Conference in Dallas, Texas, former Miss Montana, Alexis Wineman talked with Autism Live about having an Autism diagnosis and dealing with sensory issues in a world that doesn't always understand Autism.

At the recent Future Horizon's Autism Super Conference, Cara Koscinski talked with Autism Live about her new book. Cara gives great tips on sensory processing issues and how we can help students make progress on handwriting and sound related concerns. For more information visit: www.pocketot.com

Dr. Jed Baker sits down with Autism Live at the recent Future Horizon's Autism Super Conference in Dallas, Texas to talk about meltdowns, crisis management, anxiety and aggression. Dr. Baker's book Overcoming Anxiety in Children and Teens, is available now at www.fhautism.com

Milo chats with Shannon Penrod from Autism Live while at the Future Horizons Autism Superconference in Dallas, Texas. Milo shows Shannon the full range of emotions that he can express when working with children on the Autism Spectrum. For more information on Milo visit: www.robokindrobots.com

Dr. Temple Grandin answered viewer questions at the recent Future Horizons Autism Super Conference in Dallas, Texas. She spoke candidly about her feelings on hearing that Oliver Sacks had died and what her relationship with the world renowned author meant to her. Dr. Grandin also talks about role models, perseverations, sensory issues, environmental enrichment, handling death and more.

Like Autism Live on Facebook at facebook.com/autismlive Autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh joins Shannon for a special episode of Ask Dr. Doreen. Ask Dr. Doreen is a weekly live segment where viewers can ask questions of one of Autism's leading experts. In this episode Dr. Doreen answers the following questions: 00:12 –What is the highest dosage of methyl B12 I can give an 8 year old? 03:29 - How can I get my son’s school to take elopement behaviors seriously? 24:17 – Can you comment on people who now think individuals with ASD are violent? 29:29 – My 2 year old was just diagnosed with ASD, where do I begin and is there hope? 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

LMFT Vince Redmond gives advice on how to help with your child's homework.

Candlelight Vigil for Paul Lee, September 22nd, 2015

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Vince Redmond, gives great tips to help Autism parents keep the lines of communication open with teachers, administrators, aides and their children when it comes to school!

Jill Escher, from the San Francisco chapter of the Autism Society, relates the disturbing details of a neighbor seeking to have the a boy with Autism declared a public nuisance. Further, the neighbor is alleging they are owed compensation for lowered home values because of the boy's behavior challenges. For more information on this case and the hearing set for September 22, 2015 visit: http://www.sfautismsociety.org/blog

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 –Any ideas how we can use our 1:1 school aide for socialization goals? 08:39 - How do I get a neighbor on the spectrum to realize that I do not want a relationship? 13:52 - How long we need to continue sending my son to a quiet area to calm his anxiety? 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 Future is Bright with Stefani Schaeffer; Stefani’s special guests today are Emily Iland from Be Safe the Movie. Emily gives tips on how to help our children be safe and appropriately interact with law enforcement. For more information visit: www.besafethemovie.com Michael Leaver joins Stefani to talk about The Autism Big Give which will take place on Thursday September 17th, 2015 and will allow people to make donations to the Autism charity of their choice. For more information visit: www.autismbiggive.org The Future is Bright is done in collaboration with the Autism Society of America, for more information visit: www.autism-society.org 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 Autism expert Emily Iland, whose film Be Safe the Movie teaches individuals with Autism to respond appropriately with first responders, gives information on new QR code technology, that helps keep individuals safe, even when they are lost. For more information visit: www.besafethemovie.com The Future is Bright is done in collaboration with the Autism Society of America, for more information visit: www.autism-society.org 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 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

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive During The Future is Bright with Stefani Schaeffer, Stefani’s special guest Emily Iland, from Be Safe the Movie, talks about some of the hot topics in Autism safety, including knowing your rights and fully understanding that you have the right not to incriminate yourself. For more information visit: www.besafethemovie.com The Future is Bright is done in collaboration with the Autism Society of America, for more information visit: www.autism-society.org 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 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

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Emily Iland, from Be Safe the Movie, talks with Stefani Schaeffer about what to do when an in individual with Autism interacts with law enforcement. Should they disclose their diagnosis and if so is there an effective way to do it? For more information visit: www.besafethemovie.com The Future is Bright is done in collaboration with the Autism Society of America, for more information visit: www.autism-society.org 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 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

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Emily Iland, from Be Safe the Movie, talks with Stefani Schaeffer about interactive screenings of the film, Be Safe the Movie. These screenings bring individuals with Autism together with law enforcement in an educational setting to learn the proper ways to react in a variety of circumstances. For more information visit: www.besafethemovie.com The Future is Bright is done in collaboration with the Autism Society of America, for more information visit: www.autism-society.org 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 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

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive During The Future is Bright with Stefani Schaeffer, Stefani’s special guest Emily Iland, from Be Safe the Movie, talks about risk factors for individuals with Autism that can lead to dangerous interactions with first responders. Emily tells how to help our children be safe and appropriately interact with law enforcement. For more information visit: www.besafethemovie.com The Future is Bright is done in collaboration with the Autism Society of America, for more information visit: www.autism-society.org 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 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

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Michael Leaver, from The Autism Society of America, joins Stefani Schaeffer; from The Future is Bright, to talk about The Autism Big Give which will take place on Thursday September 17th, 2015. The Autism Big Give will allow people to make donations to the Autism charity of their choice. For more information visit: www.autismbiggive.org The Future is Bright is done in collaboration with the Autism Society of America, for more information visit: www.autism-society.org 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 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

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Shannon also welcomes Dr. Linda Copeland, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a Developmental Pediatrician to answer viewer’s questions about PANDAS, intestinal issues, gas, bloating and more!! 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 celebrates her birthday with a special showing of The Future is Bright with Stefani Schaeffer. Stefani’s special guests today are Emily Iland from Be Safe the Movie, to talk about how to help our children be safe and appropriately interact with law enforcement. For more information visit: www.besafethemovie.com Michael Leaver joins Stefani to talk about The Autism Big Give which will take place on Thursday September 17th, 2015 and will allow people to make donations to the Autism charity of their choice. For more information visit: www.autismbiggive.org The Future is Bright is done in collaboration with the Autism Society of America, for more information visit: www.autism-society.org Shannon also welcomes Dr. Linda Copeland, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a Developmental Pediatrician to answer viewer’s questions about PANDAS, intestinal issues, gas, bloating and more!! 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 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

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive At the age of 2, Jack Riley was diagnosed with Autism. His family decided to allow cameras into their home to document his early intensive behavioral intervention. Over a 3 year period Jack Riley was filmed in an ongoing series called "The A Word". In this final episode we see Jack Riley's progress as he enjoys his last day of ABA therapy. 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 Joanne Lara, author of Autism Movement Therapy, talks about her whole brain approach to teaching individuals on the spectrum, using music and dance to help them unlock their creativity and awaken areas of their brain that have previously remained dormant. Joanne offers training and certification to help others to be able to do this work in their area. For more information visit: www.autismmovementtherapy.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 Joanne Lara from Autism Works Now and Autism Movement Therapy, shares details about her recent trip to China and her book Autism Movement Therapy, which comes out in October. 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 Joanne Lara, from Autism Works Now, shares the latest news and information about Autism Works Now and how she plans to help adults with Autism get job ready and then matched to a job. For more information visit: www.autismworksnow.org 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 Joanne Lara talks about her Documentary, Generation A: Portraits of Autism and the Arts, which will have screenings in New York City at the Golden Door International Film Festival on September 25th at 6pm. Joanne will also be speaking about transition issues at the festival on September 27th at 11am. For more information visit: www.autismmovementtherapy.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 Joanne Lara talk about her Documentary, Generation A: Portraits of Autism and the Arts, which will have screenings in Los Angeles at the Awareness Film Festival on September 13 at 5pm. There will be a Q&A afterwards with many of the young people featured in the film including Alex Plank and Dani Bowman, among others. For more information visit: www.autismmovementtherapy.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 Least Restrictive Environment. IDEA states that children with disabilities have a right to a free, appropriate, public education in the least restrictive environment that offers a floor of opportunity to access the curriculum. Determining the least restrictive environment that is appropriate can be challenging, but it is worthwhile. 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: The jargon of the day is Least Restrictive Environment. Shannon talks with Joanne Lara about her Documentary, Generation A: Portraits of Autism and the Arts, which will have screenings in both Los Angeles and New York this month. Joanne shares the latest news and information about Autism Works Now and how she plans to help adults with Autism get job ready and then matched to a job. Joanne shares details about her recent trip to China and her book Autism Movement Therapy which comes out in October. The last of episode of The A Word debuts, featuring Jack Riley's last day of therapy. 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