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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

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Teaching receptive and expressive labels is great but it won’t foster true interactive speech. Quality ABA programs feature instruction that addresses the verbal operants!

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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Laura Kasbar discusses the research surrounding the Gemiini System and their unique plan to ensure that no family is excluding Gemiini because of cost. The Gemiini System features ground breaking technology, utilizing discrete video modeling. Used in conjunction with other therapies the Gemiini System can help individuals with speech and language deficits achieve more progress. For more information on Gemiini visit: https://www.gemiini.org/

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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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A parent writes in with a question about hygiene and dealing with hygiene issues in front of peers. Dr. Adel Najdowski and Dr. Jonathan Tarbox discuss how to deal with these issues and the parent’s particular concern about her son’s hands going into pants. You won’t believe where the discussion goes from there as Autism mom, Shannon Penrod, shares her experience with this!

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 Symbolic Play! Teaching children to be able to use objects to represent other things is a huge step towards creative thinking, perspective taking, critical problem solving and being a flexible thinker.

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Marcia Hinds talks openly with Autism Moms, Shannon Penrod and Nancy Alspaugh-Jackson about her book I Know You’re in There. The book, which can be found at http://www.amazon.com/KNOW-YOURE-IN-THERE-Winning/dp/0996103902 , details Hind’s journey with her son from Autism diagnosis to recovery.

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Today’s Jargon is Reinforcer! Knowing what a reinforcer is and how to effectively use it is the key to changing any behavior!

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Dr. Adel Najdowski gives tips on how to do a preference assessment and how to thin reinforcers. Dr. Najdowski is one of the co-creators of Skills®, an online curriculum for treating 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