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Brushing teeth appropriately is an important skill for all children to learn. When a child is on the Autism spectrum it can be complicated by undesirable ingredients. Autism Mom Shannon Penrod shares the JASON toothpaste her son uses. It is gluten-free, tastes good and even packaged in a way that makes it very reinforcing for her son. The best part is it works. He has never had to have a cavity filled.

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Autism Mom Shannon Penrod shares a petition on change.org asking the YMCA to stop discriminating against individuals with ASD. The petition was started by a woman who’s child on the spectrum was discriminated against at a YMCA because of his disability. Shannon shares her personal story of being told that her child was no longer welcome at her local YMCA because they were not equipped to deal with his disability. Many YMCAs are making sure that their staff and facilities are autism-friendly. Why aren’t they all? Shouldn’t they 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

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Autism advocate and spokeperson Temple Grandin shares her views on the rising number of individuals being diagnosed with Autism and her personal belief of how to help these individual. Temple is arguably the most famous person with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her book, Thinking in Pictures, was adapted for an award winning HBO Film, staring Claire Danes.

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

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Temple Grandin, arguably the world’s most famous person with Autism, shares her view on Autism Recovery. Temple shares her very personal story of getting kicked out of school for throwing a book after being bullied by one of the other students who called her the “R” word, and the reaction of her mother. Temple gives great advice for parents who are trying to help their children reach their fullest potential.

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

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Autism Advocate Lisa Ackerman shares her gluten free Zucchini Muffin recipe that make a great breakfast and include a whole serving of vegetables.

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

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Well known Autism Advocate Temple Grandin gives her advice about the kind of services that children on the Autism spectrum can benefit from. She shares effective strategies that were used on her when she was a child that set her up for the success she enjoys today. Temple weighs in on ABA and giving our kids clear instructions on a regular basis.

Temple Grandin’s life was depicted in an award winning HBO Film. She is a highly successful college professor, author, speaker and advocate who is on the Autism spectrum herself.

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