Ep. 170 – July 24th, 2012

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
Tricks for Vocal Stereotypy

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
ABA Outside of Autism

ABA Therapy can be implemented for all kinds of people, not just those on the autism spectrum. Dr. Jonathan Tarbox gives some insight into some of those other applications.
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
Holly Robinson Peete on the July 25th episode of Let’s Talk Autism!

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.
Project Lifesaver – Bringing Children Home

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
Tricks for Toileting

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
“Mommy, I Wish I Could Tell You What They Did To Me In School Today” Author, Richard Stripp

Author Richard Stripp shares his experiences working with special needs children and all the events that led him to write the book “Mommy I Wish I Could Tell You What They Did To Me In School 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
Stress on the Whole Family

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
Starting EIBI – Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention

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
Dr. Travis Thompson – ABAI Conference Coverage

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.