Autism Live

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Areva Martin from the Special Needs Network talks about April events for the Special Needs Network and an important new task force that will help underserved populations. For more information visit: http://snnla.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 James Durbin broke down barriers when he became a finalist on the 10th season of American Idol. He inspired people around the world by showing what a person with Autism and Tourette syndrome can do. James continues to inspire through his work with Autism Works and their upcoming event #TempleGrandinandFriends. This amazing event will take place at Club Nokia on May 20th. The star studded event features performances by James Durbin and Stephen Shore among others, along with appearances by Dr. Temple Grandin and Dani Bowman. For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/266402480232226/ 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 It’s April! And Autism Live starts it with a very special show! First up, Ask Dr. Doreen: Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewer questions about Autism including: What is advanced Cognition? Can it help my HF child? How can I teach my daughter to pull up her pants, What should I do if my son cries every morning when I take him to school, How do I teach my son to wipe his bottom? …and more. During Let’s Talk Autism with Shannon & Nancy, the ladies welcome Joanne Lara and American Idol Finalist, James Durbin to talk about #TempleGrandinandFriends. This amazing event will take place at Club Nokia on May 20th. For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/266402480232226/ Areva Martin from the Special Needs Network talks about April events for the Special Needs Network and an important new task force that will help underserved populations. 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 shares the mission of Autism Speaks. Autism Mom Shannon Penrod urges people to judge Autism charities by their work toward their mission, not on what they would like their mission to be. 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 Teaching receptive and expressive labels is great but it won’t foster true interactive speech. Quality ABA programs feature instruction that addresses the verbal operants! 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 from Autism Speaks shares exciting news about this year’s Light Up the Blues concert which will be hosted by Jack Black and feature Neil Young! For more information on Light Up the Blues visit: http://hollywoodpantages.com/showinfo.php?id=55 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 from Autism Speaks gives an update on the Los Angeles Walk Now for Autism. Shannon urges families to participate in this important event! For more information visit: http://www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1124950 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 Dr. Adel Najdowski explains the Verbal Operants and how they can help us to foster language 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 Today’s Jargon is Tact! In ABA jargon, a Tact is something very different than “being tactful”! Tacting is when an individual labels something novel in their environment, usually for the benefit of social interaction. Confused? Listen to Shannon’s explanation. Sign up for Autism Live’s free newsletter at: http://www.autism-live.com/join-our-email-list.aspx Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), 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 Tact! Dr. Adel Najdowski explains the Verbal Operants and how they can help us to foster language skills! Dr. Najdowski also answers questions from parents in crisis. Jennifer Jones from Autism Speaks gives an update on the Los Angeles Walk Now for Autism and the Light Up the Blues concert which will be hosted by Jack Black and feature Neil Young! For more information on the walk visit: http://www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1124950 For more information on Light Up the Blues visit: http://hollywoodpantages.com/showinfo.php?id=55 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 Shiloh Levine, one of the filmmakers behind the documentary Trace Amounts, talks about the genisis of the film and the impact it is making around the country. Trace Amounts tells the true story of Eric Gladen who became ill after getting a tetanus shot that contained Thimersol. The film features interviews and information on the role of mercury in vaccinations, past and present. For more information on Trace Amounts visit: www.traceamounts.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 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 get behaviors to become more consistent day-to-day? 11:45 - How can I help motivate my adult daughter? 15:39 – How can we help with scripting and teeth grinding? 21:24 – How can I get my daughter to be less argumentative? 28:32 - Why is my son constantly writing? 37:26 - How can we deal with our daughter’s sudden anger? 42:16 - Are there plans to create services as our kids become adults and parents pass on? 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 When Laura Kasbar’s twins were diagnosed with Autism she set out to do everything she could to help them make progress. Her daughter made progress but her son was lagging behind until Laura decided to do something to help super charge his therapy sessions. The result was the Gemiini System which is now available to families around the globe. For more information on Gemiini visit: https://www.gemiini.org/ Sign up for Autism Live’s free newsletter at: http://www.autism-live.com/join-our-email-list.aspx Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), 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 Mom, Laura Kasbar discusses the revolutionary Gemiini System which features discrete video modeling. Used in conjunction with other therapies the Gemiini System can help individuals with speech and language deficits achieve more progress. For more information on Gemiini visit: https://www.gemiini.org/ Sign up for Autism Live’s free newsletter at: http://www.autism-live.com/join-our-email-list.aspx Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), 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 Laura Kasbar discusses the research surrounding the Gemiini System and their unique plan to ensure that no family is excluding Gemiini because of cost. The Gemiini System features ground breaking technology, utilizing discrete video modeling. Used in conjunction with other therapies the Gemiini System can help individuals with speech and language deficits achieve more progress. For more information on Gemiini visit: https://www.gemiini.org/ Sign up for Autism Live’s free newsletter at: http://www.autism-live.com/join-our-email-list.aspx Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), 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: Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewer questions about Autism including: What can I do to motivate my adult daughter? My son grinds his teeth, what should I do? My child was just diagnosed with ADHD and I don’t want to put him on drugs what are some other choices? What should I do when my teenage daughter becomes argumentative? and more. During Let’s Talk Autism with Shannon & Nancy, the ladies welcome Shiloh Levine, one of the filmmakers behind the documentary Trace Amounts. The film features interviews and information on the role of Thimerisol in vaccinations, past and present. For more information on Trace Amounts visit: www.traceamounts.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 Dr. Dilip J. Karnik, founder of The Karnik Institute, joins Shannon to discuss his mission to create a one-stop-shop for parents of children with ASD. The Karnik Institute accommodates families from diagnosis through the vast array of tests, treatments and specialists that are needed to treat an individual with an Autism Spectrum diagnosis. For more information visit: www.karnikinstitute.com. Sign up for Autism Live’s free newsletter at: http://www.autism-live.com/join-our-email-list.aspx Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), 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 Mand! Manding is when someone asks for something. It can be requesting, commanding, or even gesturing. Mands are an important part of language development, spoken or non-verbal. Sign up for Autism Live’s free newsletter at: http://www.autism-live.com/join-our-email-list.aspx Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), 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 welcomes Autism Mom, Laura Kasbar to discuss how she invented the Gemiini System in her own living room. The Gemiini System features ground breaking technology, utilizing discrete video modeling. Used in conjunction with other therapies the Gemiini System can help individuals with speech and language deficits achieve more progress. For more information on Gemiini visit: https://www.gemiini.org/ Dr. Dilip J. Karnik, founder of The Karnik Institute joins Shannon to discuss his mission to create a one-stop-shop for parents of children with ASD. For more information visit: www.karnikinstitute.com. Sign up for Autism Live’s free newsletter at: http://www.autism-live.com/join-our-email-list.aspx Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), 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 Kerry Magro author, advocate and speaker, shares some of buildings that will participate in this years Autism Speaks’ “Light it Up Blue” campaign which will take place on World Autism Awareness Day, April 2, 2015. For more information visit: https://www.autismspeaks.org/liub 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 Kerry Magro was diagnosed with Autism at a young age. Now as an author, advocate and speaker he encourages everyone to participate in Autism Speaks’ “Light it Up Blue” campaign on World Autism Awareness Day and throughout the month of April. Does “Lighting in Up Blue” really make a difference? Hear what Shannon and Kerry have to say. For more information visit: https://www.autismspeaks.org/liub 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 Kerry Magro, Social Marketing Coordinator for Autism Speaks, gives tips on 5 great ways to “Light it Up Blue” On April 2nd as part of World Autism Awareness Day! Viewers are encouraged to take a “Light it Up Blue Selfie” showing how they plan to get their blue on!! To find free printable selfie templates in different languages visit: https://www.autismspeaks.org/liub/resources 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 Dr. Jonathan Tarbox answers a viewer’s question about whether their child, who was receiving 40 hours of ABA therapy and now is not, still has a chance to recover from Autism and be virtually indistinguishable from his neuro-typical peers. 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 Chaining! We’ve all heard the old joke: How do eat an elephant? One bite at a time! Shannon talks about how chaining helps us to effectively teach any skills by teaching small chunks of behavior and then eventually linking a group of therapies together. Sign up for Autism Live’s free newsletter at: http://www.autism-live.com/join-our-email-list.aspx Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), 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 Chaining! Kerry Magro, Social Marketing Coordinator for Autism Speaks, gives tips on 5 great ways to “Light it Up Blue” On April 2nd as part of World Autism Awareness Day! Kerry also fills us in on some of the wonderful places in the world that will be showing support of individuals affected by Autism, by lighting it up blue! For more information visit: https://www.autismspeaks.org/liub Dr. Jonathan Tarbox answers questions from parents about recovery, dealing with attention seeking behavior when its function is attention and how to instill the principles of ABA in a teen on the spectrum in order to make their interactions more positive. 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 Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Vince Redmond, talks about about Anxiety and Autism, in particular how a parent’s anxiety has the ability to impact their children. Vince gives great advice for parents on how to deal with their inevitable anxiety in ways that empower them and their children. Sign up for Autism Live’s free newsletter at: http://www.autism-live.com/join-our-email-list.aspx Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (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 do I help my 4 year old son deal with loss and grief? 04:39 – What can I do to stop my son from excessive tantruming and unsafe meltdowns? 13:37 - How can I teach my non-verbal son to not to shriek or scream? 21:00 – How can we stop my adult son from biting his arm? 27:21 - When ABA does not seem to be working, what other method would you recommend? 40:17 – How can we help our kids to help adjust to middle school? 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: Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewer questions about Autism including: What do you recommend when ABA doesn’t seem to be working? What can we do if our child is violent, hurting themselves and others? How can we help an adult who is biting himself when in public due to anxiety? How can we prepare our children for Junior High locker rooms ...and more! During Let’s Talk Autism with Shannon & Nancy the ladies talk with Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Vince Redmond about Anxiety and Autism, in particular how a parent’s anxiety has the ability to impact their children. Sign up for Autism Live’s free newsletter at: http://www.autism-live.com/join-our-email-list.aspx Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (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 Dr. Linda Copeland answers viewer questions about the benefits of eating broccoli, when and why to have an MRI and or an EEG test done, what tests to order when a child’s immune system seems to be overloaded and more. Dr. Copeland is both a Developmental Pediatrician and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Sign up for Autism Live’s free newsletter at: http://www.autism-live.com/join-our-email-list.aspx Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), 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 Cindy VandenBosch, the founder of Turnstile Tours, speaks about their unique service providing interactive tours of New York Metropolitan sites to individuals with special needs and why it is her passion! For more information visit: www.turnstiletours.com Sign up for Autism Live’s free newsletter at: http://www.autism-live.com/join-our-email-list.aspx Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), 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 Cindy VandenBosch from the Museum Access Consortium speaks passionately about MAC’s mission to collaborate with experts and members of the special needs community in order to provide positive cultural experiences for all members of the community. For more information visit: www.museumaccessconsortium.org Sign up for Autism Live’s free newsletter at: http://www.autism-live.com/join-our-email-list.aspx Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), 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