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On today’s episode of Autism Live: Autism Mom Shannon Penrod talks with Alex Plank about how to build social skills with teens on the Autism Spectrum. Shannon offers healthy eating tips to get through Halloween without all the sugar. From the Autism Daily Newscast, a story about a new study finding a possible correlation between the rise of Autism and the use of acetaminophen

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BCBA Angela Persicke shares research about using technology to teach social skills effectively to teens in a group setting. This cutting edge research demonstrates the power of technology and video modeling to create lasting results.

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

Nancy Alspaugh-Jackson, Executive Director of Autism Care and Treatment Today!, shares a message of hope and emPOWERment for Autism parents in the form of a fun and funky rap song. This is the second in a series of videos to help parents turn their “disability” into an opportunity!

Music is by Elaine Cameron: https://soundcloud.com/elaine-cameron

Autism Warrior Mom Nancy Alspaugh-Jackson shares tips to emPOWER parents of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This is the first in a series where Nancy helps parents to take care of themselves, process their emotions and take action to help create a productive, joyous and harmonious home life. Nancy offers support, inspiration and hope, without judgments!

Nancy Alspaugh-Jackson’s son Wyatt was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 4. An illustrious television producer, Nancy found herself at a crossroads in her life. She devoted her time to helping her son and other individuals and families affected by ASD. As the Executive Director of Autism Care and Treatment Today! Nancy has helped thousands of families receive grants for treatment and services. Nancy also co-hosts Let’s Talk Autism with Shannon & Nancy every Wednesday at 11am PST on Autism Live.

Music is by Elaine Cameron: https://soundcloud.com/elaine-cameron

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It’s October and while the ghosts and ghouls are out to play, we wanted to work on labeling emotions and socio-dramatic play with our kids by making spooky eye portraits. Using ping pong balls you get the illusion the pictures eyes are following you! Creeeepy! And, using props and costumes to take the photos is a great learning opportunity for our kids to act out different emotions and expressions. Enjoy!

Smarty, short for smart art, is a monthly series showing the ways in which you can use art to bond with your child while practicing skills they are working on in therapy. Its real life application of lessons they are learning.

This segment is sponsored by www.SkillsforAutism.com

Music by: Youtube.com/MistaCookieJar