In this episode Shannon is joined by documentary filmmakers Matt Blick and Tom Saxon about their new project Not Forgotten covering the state of autism awareness in the Ukraine. After Dr. Tarbox joins us for our regular Friday Research segment.

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

On this episode Shannon is joined by special guest Maria Dismondy to talk about her book series all focused on tackling bullying.

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

Skills rep. Merrick Williams joins Shannon to discuss all the wonderful things the Skills program has to offer and how you can benefit from it by signing up today.

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

In this episode Shannon covers more healthy eating tips, as well as the Myth of the Day. She is joined in the third hour by BCBA Jen Yakos to discuss how to make outings successful.

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

Shannon is joined by Greg Koltsov, co-founder or www.TheAutspot.com, a free online community forum where anyone can share ideas and information about autism.

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

Shannon explains some important tips when it comes to giving the right kind and right amount of sugar to our kids. 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

Shannon and Nancy talk to Valeria Vanaman, an attorney specializing in Special Education Law, about all the rights a parent has when tackling issues that arise from having a child with autism.

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

On today’s show Shannon talks about gaining compliance and tips for giving replacement behaviors for hand flapping. She is later joined by Greg Koltsov, Co-Founder of www.theAutspot.com, to talk about their work to help families with those on the spectrum that need support.

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

Dr. Amy Kenzer joined Shannon to discuss anything and everything toileting, including training, reinforcing, and what to expect when you start that process.

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

On today’s show, Shannon went into detail about the DSM4 and DSM5 and the new qualifications for diagnosis. She was later joined by Dr. Amy Kenzer to delve into the troubling topic of toileting.

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