On today’s show Shannon talks to 2 blogger moms Leigh Merryday of www.FlappinessIs.com and Shannon Rosa of www.thinkingautismguide.com about recent news of ignorance towards 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

Angela Persicke explains vocal stereotypy and gives researched methods used to diminish it.

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

Autism mom, advocate, and founder of The HollyRod Foundation, Holly Robinson Peete joins the ladies in studio to discuss her experience raising a son on the spectrum.

ProjectLifesaver.org is a group that uses tracking bracelets for individuals who might elope or wander and get lost, helping to save time and prevent possible danger. Capt. Gene Saunders joins Shannon to discuss the program and how they can help you.

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

Angela Persicke joins Shannon to discuss tricks for teaching 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

Lots of people take into consideration the stress put on a child with autism, but quite often they forget that the rest of the family is on this journey with them and can need some support too. Vince Redmond speaks from his experience working with families going through this 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

Soo Cho joins Shannon to discuss how important starting EIBI can be and what parents should be prepared for.

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 talks to Dr. Travis Thompson, the author of several books on autism, as part of our coverage of the 2012 ABAI Conference in Seattle.