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Apprentice winner Stefanie Schaeffer shares how she has become involved with the Autism Society of America and their ongoing mission to support individuals and families in the Autism community. Ms. Schaeffer will be hosting the new monthly show on Autism Live, “The Future is Bright”, which will be done in conjunction with the Autism Society of America.

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Dani Bowman is a talented 20 year old college student. She is also the founder of Powerlight Animation Studios, an international speaker, a successful artist and animator and teacher who specializes in teaching animation to children and adults on the Autism Spectrum. Dani is also on the Autism Spectrum and an inspiration to the entire Autism community. For more information on Powerlight Animation Studios and to view some of Dani’s work visit: http://www.powerlight-studios.com/

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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Today’s Jargon is FBA! FBA or Functional Behavior Assessment is critical to dealing effectively with challenging behavior. If you don’t know why it’s happening how can you hope to be effective in changing it? FBA’s tell us the function of the behavior.

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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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James Durbin broke down barriers when he became a finalist on the 10th season of American Idol. He inspired people around the world by showing what a person with Autism and Tourette syndrome can do. James continues to inspire through his work with Autism Works Now and their upcoming event #TempleGrandinandFriends. This amazing event will take place at Club Nokia on May 20th. The star studded event features performances by James Durbin and Stephen Shore among others, along with appearances by Dr. Temple Grandin and Dani Bowman. For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/266402480232226/

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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Joanne Lara and American Idol Finalist, James Durbin talk about #TempleGrandinandFriends. This amazing event will take place at Club Nokia on May 20th. The star studded event features performances by James Durbin and Stephen Shore among others, along with appearances by Dr. Temple Grandin and Dani Bowman and will benefit the Autism Works Now program. Autism Works is an innovative program that will create temp work for individuals with Autism. For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/266402480232226/

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